The client downloads any mods it lacks directly from the server or the Steam Workshop.
: Ensure both you and the host are on the exact same version of tModLoader (e.g., 1.4.4-stable) and that all individual mods are updated to the same version. Troubleshooting Connection Timeouts
How to Fix the "Reload Complete, Joining" Stuck Screen in tModLoader reload complete joining tmodloader
In the General tab, toggle off Keep games saves in the Steam Cloud for tModLoader .
The message is a normal part of tModLoader’s multiplayer handshake. Prolonged stalling usually indicates mod version mismatches, corrupted downloads, or missing dependencies. Following systematic troubleshooting (reinstalling mods, matching versions, clearing cache) resolves >90% of cases. The client downloads any mods it lacks directly
: The game compares your enabled mods with the server's. If you are missing a mod or have an extra one enabled, tModLoader will automatically enable/disable or download the necessary files.
to see if the connection goes through, and then add an exception for tModLoader. Manual Mod Sync The message is a normal part of tModLoader’s
Configuration options (Fisherman NPC) - Official Terraria Mods Wiki
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Fixing the "Reload Complete, Joining" Stuck Screen in tModLoader
Joining a multiplayer world in is often a seamless experience, but one of the most frustrating obstacles players face is the, "Reload Complete... Joining..." loop, or getting stuck during the "Syncing Mods" phase.