This is the gold standard of mod troubleshooting:
Think of it like a changing room. The initial splash screens are you walking into the booth. The "Reload" is you changing your clothes (adding layers of armor, wings, accessories, and new biomes). "Reload complete" is you finishing the change. "Joining tModLoader" is you stepping out of the booth, fully dressed and ready for the runway. reload complete joining tmodloader
. This message often appears when a server requires specific mod versions or configurations that differ from your current setup, forcing the game to re-initialize your mod list before allowing you to join. Common Causes for Joining Issues Version Mismatch This is the gold standard of mod troubleshooting: