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Getting a Lua Error From Lore Forever? Here's What to Do
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First, update Lore Forever, since new versions come out most days with fixes, then type /reload. If it comes back, type /lore errors: it shows the error in a box ready to copy, so you can paste it at loreforeverwow.com/feedback under Something's broken, or in the Discord. The error itself is what lets the team fix it fast.
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Step 1: Are you on the newest version?
Lore Forever updates almost every day, and many updates fix errors. Type /lore version: it says which version you have and whether a newer one is out.
To update:
- CurseForge app: click Update on Lore Forever.
- Setup.exe (Windows): download it again from loreforeverwow.com/downloads. It updates in place.
- ZIP: delete the old LoreForever folders first, then unzip the new ones into
_forever_/Interface/AddOns.
If I'm keeping the add-on up to date for you, /lore version says I'll install the new one the next time you close the game.
Step 2: Type /reload
/reload reloads your interface. It clears a lot of one-off hiccups, and it's also when the game saves Lore Forever's notes. Then do what you did before and see if the error comes back.
Step 3: Copy the error with /lore errors
Lore Forever keeps its own Lua errors, so you don't have to screenshot a popup. When one happens, chat says so once. Then:
- Type
/lore errors. The error shows in a box, already selected. - Press Ctrl+C to copy it.
- Paste it at loreforeverwow.com/feedback, choosing Something's broken, or in the Lore Forever Discord.
Say what you were doing when it happened: opening a quest, a flight, the panel. Once it's fixed, /lore errors clear empties the list.
It also keeps the "Lore Forever has been blocked from an action" popup, since players call that a Lua error too. And it passes every error on unchanged, so BugSack and the game's own popup still see it.
Step 4: Let Willo send it for you
If you use me, I can send Lore Forever's error reports for you. The first time the add-on notes a problem, I'll ask. Or turn on Send Lore Forever's error reports in my Settings › Privacy & sharing. Only the add-on's own error lines go, with no names or account, at most once a day. Off until you say yes.
What if it says files are missing?
If chat says some of Lore Forever's files are missing, an update probably didn't finish. Reinstall Lore Forever from CurseForge or loreforeverwow.com, then type /reload.
Add-on not showing up at all? On the character screen, click AddOns and tick Load out of date AddOns.
Still stuck?
Ask on Discord or use Send feedback. If the trouble is with me rather than the add-on, see Willo not working? For how the two fit together: Do I need the add-on for Willo?
FAQ
How do I copy a Lore Forever Lua error?
Type /lore errors in game. The error shows in a box; press Ctrl+C and paste it on the feedback page or in Discord.
How do I fix a Lore Forever Lua error?
Update Lore Forever to the newest version, then type /reload. If it comes back, report it with /lore errors.
How do I check my Lore Forever version?
Type /lore version. It says which version you have and whether a newer one is out.
What does "some of Lore Forever's files are missing" mean?
An update probably didn't finish. Reinstall Lore Forever from CurseForge or loreforeverwow.com, then type /reload.