07th-mod / 07th-mod/higurashi-patch-compiler

Game fails to compile scripts/white screen issue tracking

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Description

Recently we've had two reports of the game failing to compile scripts (the game freezes on a white screen). Both times it happened on the Higurashi Chapter 2, GOG version, on Windows.

For the first user:
- To fix the issue, Italo ended up sending them his own pre-compiled scripts for ch2, which got the game working.
- They sent us their output log, and strangely it just stops, doesn't even show an error or anything: [output_log.txt](https://github.com/07th-mod/higurashi-patch-compiler/files/5208466/output_log.txt)
- I asked them to delete the script files, then start the game again, and watch the script files appear in the CompuledUpdateScripts/CompiledScripts folder, and ... just nothing appeared.

For the second user:
- they fixed the issue themselves by restarting the game twice (by force closing the game, then starting it again)

Italo discussed the possibility of delivering pre-compiled scripts the same way it's done with the Console Arcs, to prevent this issue, if it becomes a bigger problem in the future.

I could also update the Higurashi FAQ to suggest force restarting the game a couple times if that is proven to fix the issue.

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Research direction

The issue describes a script compilation failure in the Higurashi game on Windows, leading to a white screen. Examine the provided output_log.txt for clues. Look at the script compilation process in the codebase, likely in the scripts or CompuledUpdateScripts/CompiledScripts directories. Understanding the compilation flow and potential race conditions or file locking issues on Windows is key. A fix might involve improving error handling or implementing pre-compiled script delivery.

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Assessment

Tech stack
php
Domain
cli, game-dev, tooling
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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