PathOfBuildingCommunity / PathOfBuildingCommunity/PathOfBuilding

POB Keeps crashing on launch

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Description

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What is the expected behaviour/value?

Software starting and working as intended

What is the actual behaviour/value?

The software crashes after launch, a black window starts, a green text is displayed and in 2 seconds the program crashes

How to reproduce the issue

Launch the program

Character build code
No build code available, the program does not start.
Screenshots

image_2022-09-25_162740234

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Research direction

The issue names no source file, test, or startup entry point. Begin by reproducing the launch crash and examining the green text and attached screenshot, then identify the startup path involved. Done means Path of Building launches and reaches its usable interface without crashing.

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Assessment

Tech stack
lua
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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