Then, the flurry of text slows down. The chaotic logs settle into a singular, satisfying line:
But now—silence. Good silence.
in this folder (do not worry, you can redownload them from the Workshop). Restart tModLoader and download the required mods again. 4. Enable All Mods Before Joining Sometimes, the game fails to auto-enable required mods. Go to Manage Mods . Click Enable All . Click Reload Mods . Once the reload is complete, try joining the server. Best Practices for Server Hosts (Avoiding the Issue)
A: This usually indicates the 2-minute timeout limit . The client finished reloading, but the server had already given up waiting and closed the connection. reload complete joining tmodloader
A specific mod setting on your client contradicts the server’s rules.
The "Reload Complete, Joining..." error is a classic modding pain point, but it is not insurmountable. In the past, it was caused by a cruel combination of a strict 2-minute server timeout and the slow, linear loading of heavy mods. Today, thanks to the diligent work of the tModLoader team (including massive UI reworks and parallel loading optimizations), the issue is mostly resolved in modern versions.
Ensure port 7777 (default) is open, or use Steam's "Invite" feature to bypass manual IP entry. Then, the flurry of text slows down
: Once the reload is finished, the screen displays "Reload complete" before transitioning to the final world-loading phase (e.g., "Receiving tile data"). Recent Improvements
One of your mod downloads may have a corrupted file that only manifests during "joining."
: Instead of joining through the in-game "Join via IP" or server list, exit the game completely. Have your friend invite you via the Steam Friends List or right-click their name and select Join Game while tModLoader is closed. in this folder (do not worry, you can
Local configuration files conflict with the server's settings.
: Ensure both the host and the player have the exact same versions of all mods. Even "music-only" or cosmetic mods can cause sync failures. Check the "Download Mods" tab and click Update All to be certain.