From 9c73f8bf81557fc8addee04a7d7f36c0a1e2ee4a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kade Date: Thu, 2 Oct 2025 21:00:02 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 1/5] website: docs for data dir missing --- docs/_common-errors/data-directory-missing.md | 14 ++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 14 insertions(+) create mode 100644 docs/_common-errors/data-directory-missing.md diff --git a/docs/_common-errors/data-directory-missing.md b/docs/_common-errors/data-directory-missing.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..e2becfc --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/_common-errors/data-directory-missing.md @@ -0,0 +1,14 @@ +--- +title: Data directory is missing or corrupt +--- +You may also see "Configuration Script Failed" along with this error. The two errors are related. + +## Steam users +Please launch Spore Galactic Adventures once from Steam before using the Launcher Kit. Afterwards, you should always use the ModAPI Launcher instead of launching from Steam. + +The error happens because Steam does not finish installing games until the first time they are launched. As a result, the game cannot start because it is not fully installed, and the Launcher Kit is unable to detect that the game is installed. + +This also eliminates an issue where you may be prompted to choose where the game is installed when using the Launcher kit. You should not continue to receive this prompt. + +## All other users +Please [ask for help](/support). From ea2cd894bbe7e6988455e6046e984e09b9498724 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kade Date: Thu, 2 Oct 2025 21:05:38 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 2/5] website: remove outdated version note for EA app --- docs/_info/game-versions.md | 3 --- 1 file changed, 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/_info/game-versions.md b/docs/_info/game-versions.md index 56c8a3c..afb4473 100644 --- a/docs/_info/game-versions.md +++ b/docs/_info/game-versions.md @@ -16,9 +16,6 @@ Open the folder where Spore Galactic Adventures is installed and open the `Spore ### Do not install multiple copies of the game Installing multiple copies of the game is known to cause a variety of problems. For example, do not install the game from EA App if you already have it installed from Steam or GOG. -### Note for EA App users -The Launcher Kit needs to download a fix to allow mods to work on this version of the game. This fix *may* downgrade your game to 3.1.0.22 while using the Launcher Kit. There are no differences between 3.1.0.22 and 3.1.0.29 aside from online functionality, which can be restored with the [SporeFixOnline mod]({{ page.fixonline_mod_url }}). - ### Galactic Adventures requirement Due to major changes and technical improvements introduced in Galactic Adventures, the Launcher Kit and most mods cannot work without Galactic Adventures. From 3d79a261cfa900c717ba76440c33a8097db53ea1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kade Date: Thu, 2 Oct 2025 21:20:04 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 3/5] website: add force save info --- docs/_info/outdated-mods.md | 13 ++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 12 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/_info/outdated-mods.md b/docs/_info/outdated-mods.md index 2aa2788..445389e 100644 --- a/docs/_info/outdated-mods.md +++ b/docs/_info/outdated-mods.md @@ -23,4 +23,15 @@ While Dark Injection has historically been a popular mod to install, and the lat If you still want to use Dark Injection for its parts, you may use the mod, but it is strongly recommended to disable all non-essential options. Some of these options cause crashes, graphical issues, or incompatibilities with other mods. In particular, do not use the Full Darkspore UI or Darkspore Beta UI, and disable all options except the part categories. -Please note that even with these options disabled, there are still known issues and incompatibilities that cannot be fixed without fully uninstalling Dark Injection. \ No newline at end of file +Please note that even with these options disabled, there are still known issues and incompatibilities that cannot be fixed without fully uninstalling Dark Injection. + +Some of these issues are related to Force Save, which is included with Dark Injection and cannot be disabled without fully uninstalling. These issues are described below. + +## Force Save +Force Save disables *all* validation checks when saving or loading creations, allowing invalid creations to be saved or loaded. While this is necessary for some mods, notably older part mods, this is a brute force approach, and removes many useful safety checks. + +For example, this allows saving creations without a name (making them inaccessible), or saving/loading broken creations that cause crashes, potentially rendering the game unplayable. + +For these reasons, it is strongly recommended *not* to use any Force Save mod. + +If you have older part mods that require it, or otherwise need to selectively bypass normal saving restrictions, you may instead use toggleable force save, as explained [here](https://discord.com/channels/368198218632396810/860854703663087636/1411056445901770794) (link goes to SMC Discord), or included with the [Cheatbox mod](https://mods.sporecommunity.com/?search=Cheatbox). These keep Force Save disabled unless explicitly needed. \ No newline at end of file From afc53030092f50f4bc2c3aed48627937a1014e28 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kade Date: Thu, 2 Oct 2025 21:21:27 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 4/5] website: update uninstall instructions --- docs/_info/uninstall-lk.md | 4 +--- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/_info/uninstall-lk.md b/docs/_info/uninstall-lk.md index 0a5838f..312af0b 100644 --- a/docs/_info/uninstall-lk.md +++ b/docs/_info/uninstall-lk.md @@ -11,9 +11,7 @@ If you are attempting to remove all mods and return to "vanilla" Spore, you do n ## Uninstalling all mods You must uninstall all mods **before** uninstalling the Launcher Kit. -Open the Easy Uninstaller, check the box next to each mod with a checkbox, and click "Uninstall Selected". - -For mods with a gear icon instead of a checkbox, click the gear, and then click "Uninstall" at the bottom. +Open the Easy Uninstaller, check the box next to each mod, and click "Uninstall Selected". Do not uninstall the Launcher Kit unless no mods are listed in the Easy Uninstaller. From 4ffae45a254a603cf59602e05d3463bd256f537f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kade Date: Thu, 2 Oct 2025 21:25:09 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 5/5] webiste: fix broken links --- docs/_common-errors/antivirus.md | 4 ++-- docs/_common-errors/crashes.md | 2 +- docs/_common-errors/not-c-drive.md | 2 +- 3 files changed, 4 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/_common-errors/antivirus.md b/docs/_common-errors/antivirus.md index 4c8b2b3..0ab4d8f 100644 --- a/docs/_common-errors/antivirus.md +++ b/docs/_common-errors/antivirus.md @@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ Open Windows Security, go to "Virus & threat protection", then "Protection histo If this is correct, you can safely "restore" these items. -If "Detected" does *not* end in `ml`, please [ask for help](support). +If "Detected" does *not* end in `ml`, please [ask for help](/support). ## Other antivirus We do not recommend using antivirus other than the built-in Windows Defender. There is no need to, and you may encounter issues if you choose to use other antivirus options. @@ -58,4 +58,4 @@ Please note that while the Launcher Kit itself is safe, we do not check individu Do not run the Launcher as administrator, as this is a security risk because it removes certain safeguards, allowing mods to have full unrestricted access to your computer. -If in doubt, please [ask for help](support) before downloading a mod that you are unsure about. +If in doubt, please [ask for help](/support) before downloading a mod that you are unsure about. diff --git a/docs/_common-errors/crashes.md b/docs/_common-errors/crashes.md index 7a365d7..4b0f4e0 100644 --- a/docs/_common-errors/crashes.md +++ b/docs/_common-errors/crashes.md @@ -11,4 +11,4 @@ If you have identified which mod is causing the crash, you will need to contact For crashes that occur even when SporeCrashFix is the only installed mod, it is likely a bug in the game itself. Specific crashes may be added to SporeCrashFix if the cause of the crash can be identified and fixed. -In any case, you can [ask for help](support) - please make sure to include a screenshot of the Easy Uninstaller showing your full mod list, as well as exactly when the crash occurs. +In any case, you can [ask for help](/support) - please make sure to include a screenshot of the Easy Uninstaller showing your full mod list, as well as exactly when the crash occurs. diff --git a/docs/_common-errors/not-c-drive.md b/docs/_common-errors/not-c-drive.md index 27edc27..aa43932 100644 --- a/docs/_common-errors/not-c-drive.md +++ b/docs/_common-errors/not-c-drive.md @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ This error seems to occur when Spore is installed to a drive other than the C:\ Unfortunately, we do not have any fix for this error, aside from reinstalling the game onto the C:\ drive. -Please ask for help if you are receiving this error when Spore is already installed on the C:\ drive. Include a screenshot of the error. +Please [ask for help](/support) if you are receiving this error when Spore is already installed on the C:\ drive. Include a screenshot of the error. ## Reinstalling on C:\ drive - [Back up your save data](game-save-data)