tModLoader keeps detailed logs. Do not ignore them.
Large mods (like Calamity) send massive amounts of data during the joining phase. If your network connection lags for even a brief moment, or if the server takes too long to pack the world data, tModLoader will time out. However, instead of kicking you to the main menu, the UI often gets stuck displaying "Joining."
If you still see the hanging message after the steps above, you have a deeper issue.
Launch the game and let the server redownload the clean files upon joining. 3. Increase Network Timeout Limits
Do not rely on the automatic downloader when joining a server. Manually matching the server's mod list usually bypasses the handshake freeze. reload complete joining tmodloader
Once you click "Join," you aren't just entering a world; you are entering a rabbit hole.
The server uses an older or newer version of a mod than what you have installed.
If you are not on the 64-bit branch, you are living dangerously. Here is how to switch:
. You can check or change your version by right-clicking tModLoader in Steam, selecting Properties , and navigating to the Verify Game Files tModLoader keeps detailed logs
: Apps like Asus Armoury Crate or GameFirst VI are known to interfere with Terraria's multiplayer packets. Try closing these via Task Manager before launching.
Ensure the isn't being throttled by background downloads. Check for "Ghost" Mods
Terraria is a 32-bit application by default. Even with tModLoader’s 64-bit branch, mods like Calamity , Thorium , Spirit , Star above , and large texture packs can consume 8GB+ of RAM. When the game says "reload complete," it has filled your RAM. The "joining" step requires a burst of memory to spawn entities and generate world assets. If there’s no room, the game freezes.
When you see "Reload complete, joining tModLoader," the game has finished three critical steps: If your network connection lags for even a
If you’ve been staring at the "Reload Complete: Joining tmodloader" screen for long enough to question your life choices, you aren’t alone. It’s one of those classic Terraria modding hurdles that feels like the game is teasing you—it says it's ready, yet here you are, stuck in the loading void.
: High-memory mods (like Calamity or Overhaul) can cause the "Reload Complete" phase to hang if your RAM is nearly full. Closing background applications can help. Version Mismatch : Ensure you aren't accidentally running a legacy version
If a mod failed to download properly, it might be corrupted. Go to Documents\My Games\Terraria\tModLoader\Mods .
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