# Debug Info Spam in the message log
**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/debug-info-spam-in-the-message-log/7225
**Category:** The Garage
**Created:** [August 31, 2014, 10:41pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/debug-info-spam-in-the-message-log/7225 "2014-08-31T22:41:23Z")
**Posts on this page:** 9
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### Author:  [@DigitalPhantom](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DigitalPhantom)
#### Post date: [August 31, 2014, 10:41pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/debug-info-spam-in-the-message-log/7225/1 "2014-08-31T22:41:23Z")
Version : 0.A-2006
So…I had a char tooling along and minding his own business, when suddenly : SPAM! Of the debug variety…
The course of events went something like this : I found a guy, he threatened me. I ran away (he was in the process of running around and killing everything that moved). Then another NPC decided to load herself up and started spamming something similar to what you see in the log. I grew tired of that, so I activated the debug screen and 'sploded her head… Well. You know what they say about taking the easy way out? Yeah. That’s when the spam for the “r: yadayada” started.
Something on the order of r: plums 36957,36968 1791-\>1794
The above appeared in the message log.
I assume this isn’t normal…
Edit : Just FYI, for anyone else that runs into this… save and load.
edit : DERP debug context…bold indicates edits!
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### Author:  [@KA101](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/KA101)
#### Post date: [August 31, 2014, 11:42pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/debug-info-spam-in-the-message-log/7225/2 "2014-08-31T23:42:17Z")
By definition an unexpected debug message isn’t spam–it’s important enough for you to report.
Got your debug.log files for upload? I’d guess that something went wrong with a pile o’ plums there, but it’d help to know what threw that message. Otherwise, I’d be Speculating.
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### Author:  [@DigitalPhantom](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DigitalPhantom)
#### Post date: [September 1, 2014, 1:02am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/debug-info-spam-in-the-message-log/7225/3 "2014-09-01T01:02:24Z")
hmm… so here? or somewhere else…?
um… I’ll pick out the important part and spoilery it here. And by important part, I mean the relavent part of the log since the game doesn’t seem to want to make distinct logfiles for each run.
My own analysis indicates that it’s related somehow to AI processing.
edit : moving debug context to OP
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### Author:  [@DigitalPhantom](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DigitalPhantom)
#### Post date: [September 1, 2014, 1:03am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/debug-info-spam-in-the-message-log/7225/4 "2014-09-01T01:03:01Z")
16:9:21.877 : Starting log.
16:9:21.994 INFO : mod\_ui initialized
16:9:28.806 INFO : Loaded material: Null
16:9:28.807 INFO : Loaded material: Vegetable Matter
16:9:28.808 INFO : Loaded material: Fruit Matter
16:9:28.809 INFO : Loaded material: Honey
16:9:28.810 INFO : Loaded material: Wheat
16:9:28.811 INFO : Loaded material: Junk Food
16:9:28.812 INFO : Loaded material: Flesh
16:9:28.813 INFO : Loaded material: Powder
16:9:28.814 INFO : Loaded material: Water
16:9:28.815 INFO : Loaded material: Dairy
16:9:28.815 INFO : Loaded material: Insect Flesh
16:9:28.816 INFO : Loaded material: Human Flesh
16:9:28.817 INFO : Loaded material: Cotton
16:9:28.818 INFO : Loaded material: Wool
16:9:28.819 INFO : Loaded material: Leather
16:9:28.820 INFO : Loaded material: Kevlar
16:9:28.821 INFO : Loaded material: Ceramic
16:9:28.822 INFO : Loaded material: Fur
16:9:28.823 INFO : Loaded material: Chitin
16:9:28.824 INFO : Loaded material: Bone
16:9:28.825 INFO : Loaded material: Stone
16:9:28.826 INFO : Loaded material: Paper
16:9:28.827 INFO : Loaded material: Wood
16:9:28.828 INFO : Loaded material: Plastic
16:9:28.829 INFO : Loaded material: Glass
16:9:28.830 INFO : Loaded material: Iron
16:9:28.831 INFO : Loaded material: Steel
16:9:28.832 INFO : Loaded material: Superalloy
16:9:28.832 INFO : Loaded material: Diamond
16:9:28.833 INFO : Loaded material: Hard Steel
16:9:28.834 INFO : Loaded material: Silver
16:9:28.835 INFO : Loaded material: Nomex
16:9:28.836 INFO : Loaded material: Gold
16:9:28.837 INFO : Loaded material: Aluminum
16:9:28.838 INFO : Loaded material: Lead
16:9:28.839 INFO : Loaded material: Egg
16:9:29.464 INFO : Loaded profession: bionic\_prepper
16:9:29.465 INFO : Loaded profession: unemployed
16:9:29.465 INFO : Loaded profession: tailor
16:9:29.466 INFO : Loaded profession: chef
16:9:29.467 INFO : Loaded profession: labtech
16:9:29.468 INFO : Loaded profession: mechanic
16:9:29.469 INFO : Loaded profession: scoundrel
16:9:29.470 INFO : Loaded profession: beekeeper
16:9:29.471 INFO : Loaded profession: basketball\_player
16:9:29.472 INFO : Loaded profession: cyclist
16:9:29.473 INFO : Loaded profession: soldier
16:9:29.474 INFO : Loaded profession: specops
16:9:29.475 INFO : Loaded profession: maid
16:9:29.476 INFO : Loaded profession: medic
16:9:29.477 INFO : Loaded profession: gangster
16:9:29.478 INFO : Loaded profession: security
16:9:29.480 INFO : Loaded profession: survivalist
16:9:29.480 INFO : Loaded profession: smoker
16:9:29.481 INFO : Loaded profession: crackhead
16:9:29.482 INFO : Loaded profession: homeless
16:9:29.482 INFO : Loaded profession: tweaker
16:9:29.483 INFO : Loaded profession: cop
16:9:29.484 INFO : Loaded profession: salesman
16:9:29.485 INFO : Loaded profession: bow\_hunter
16:9:29.486 INFO : Loaded profession: construction\_worker
16:9:29.486 INFO : Loaded profession: lumberjack
16:9:29.487 INFO : Loaded profession: backpacker
16:9:29.488 INFO : Loaded profession: fastfoodcook
16:9:29.488 INFO : Loaded profession: electrician
16:9:29.489 INFO : Loaded profession: hacker
16:9:29.490 INFO : Loaded profession: student
16:9:29.490 INFO : Loaded profession: svictim
16:9:29.491 INFO : Loaded profession: biker
16:9:29.492 INFO : Loaded profession: dancer
16:9:29.492 INFO : Loaded profession: bionic\_thief
16:9:29.493 INFO : Loaded profession: bionic\_patient
16:9:29.494 INFO : Loaded profession: bionic\_worker
16:9:29.495 INFO : Loaded profession: bionic\_athlete
16:9:29.496 INFO : Loaded profession: bionic\_cop
16:9:29.497 INFO : Loaded profession: bionic\_firefighter
16:9:29.498 INFO : Loaded profession: bionic\_mentat
16:9:29.500 INFO : Loaded profession: bio\_soldier
16:9:29.500 INFO : Loaded profession: bionic\_spy
16:9:29.501 INFO : Loaded profession: bionic\_hitman
16:9:29.502 INFO : Loaded profession: faulty\_bionic
16:9:29.503 INFO : Loaded profession: bionic\_customer
16:9:29.503 INFO : Loaded profession: hitchhiker
16:9:29.504 INFO : Loaded profession: trapper
16:9:29.505 INFO : Loaded profession: blacksmith
16:9:29.506 INFO : Loaded profession: clown
16:9:29.506 INFO : Loaded profession: lost\_sub
16:9:29.507 INFO : Loaded profession: senior
16:9:29.508 INFO : Loaded profession: cosplay
16:9:29.508 INFO : Loaded profession: goalie
16:9:29.509 INFO : Loaded profession: batter
16:9:29.510 INFO : Loaded profession: linebacker
16:9:29.510 INFO : Loaded profession: golfer
16:9:29.511 INFO : Loaded profession: spouse
16:9:29.512 INFO : Loaded profession: punkrockgirl
16:9:29.513 INFO : Loaded profession: firefighter
16:9:29.514 INFO : Loaded profession: skaboy
16:9:29.514 INFO : Loaded profession: postman
16:9:29.515 INFO : Loaded profession: convict
16:9:29.516 INFO : Loaded profession: razorgirl
16:9:29.517 INFO : Loaded profession: cyberjunkie
16:9:29.518 INFO : Loaded profession: cykotic
16:9:29.519 INFO : Loaded profession: lawyer
16:9:29.520 INFO : Loaded profession: blackbelt\_novice
16:9:29.521 INFO : Loaded profession: blackbelt\_intermediate
16:9:29.522 INFO : Loaded profession: blackbelt
16:9:29.523 INFO : Loaded profession: pizzaboy
16:9:29.524 INFO : Loaded profession: archaeologist
16:9:29.525 INFO : Loaded profession: rollerderby
16:9:29.526 INFO : Loaded profession: farmer
16:9:29.527 INFO : Loaded profession: winter\_survivor
16:9:29.528 INFO : Loaded profession: winter\_scavenger
16:9:29.532 INFO : Loaded scenario: evacuee
16:9:29.533 INFO : Loaded scenario: missed
16:9:29.534 INFO : Loaded scenario: infected
16:9:29.535 INFO : Loaded scenario: lab\_chal
16:9:29.535 INFO : Loaded scenario: ambushed
16:9:29.536 INFO : Loaded scenario: mutant
16:9:29.537 INFO : Loaded skill: bartering
16:9:29.537 INFO : Loaded skill: computers
16:9:29.537 INFO : Loaded skill: construction
16:9:29.537 INFO : Loaded skill: cooking
16:9:29.538 INFO : Loaded skill: driving
16:9:29.538 INFO : Loaded skill: electronics
16:9:29.538 INFO : Loaded skill: fabrication
16:9:29.538 INFO : Loaded skill: first aid
16:9:29.538 INFO : Loaded skill: mechanics
16:9:29.539 INFO : Loaded skill: speaking
16:9:29.539 INFO : Loaded skill: survival
16:9:29.539 INFO : Loaded skill: swimming
16:9:29.539 INFO : Loaded skill: tailoring
16:9:29.540 INFO : Loaded skill: trapping
16:9:29.540 INFO : Loaded skill: archery
16:9:29.540 INFO : Loaded skill: bashing weapons
16:9:29.540 INFO : Loaded skill: cutting weapons
16:9:29.540 INFO : Loaded skill: dodging
16:9:29.541 INFO : Loaded skill: marksmanship
16:9:29.541 INFO : Loaded skill: launchers
16:9:29.541 INFO : Loaded skill: melee
16:9:29.541 INFO : Loaded skill: piercing weapons
16:9:29.542 INFO : Loaded skill: throwing
16:9:29.542 INFO : Loaded skill: unarmed combat
16:9:29.542 INFO : Loaded skill: handguns
16:9:29.542 INFO : Loaded skill: rifles
16:9:29.543 INFO : Loaded skill: shotguns
16:9:29.543 INFO : Loaded skill: submachine guns
18:30:42.639 NPC : src/npcmove.cpp:419: map::veh\_at: NPC didn’t use its moves.
18:30:42.639 : src/npcmove.cpp:420 NPC didn’t use its moves. Action 17. Turning on debug mode.
18:30:44.523 : src/npcmove.cpp:56 NPC Shaunda Reese: target = 4, danger = 21, range = 16
18:30:45.270 : src/npcmove.cpp:156 Shaunda Reese chose action Use alternate attack.
18:30:45.654 : src/npcmove.cpp:56 NPC Shaunda Reese: target = 4, danger = 21, range = 16
18:30:46.31 : src/npcmove.cpp:156 Shaunda Reese chose action Shoot.
18:30:46.422 : src/npcmove.cpp:56 NPC Shaunda Reese: target = 4, danger = 21, range = 16
18:30:46.811 : src/npcmove.cpp:156 Shaunda Reese chose action Shoot.
18:30:54.693 : src/npcmove.cpp:56 NPC Shaunda Reese: target = 4, danger = 21, range = 16
18:30:55.343 : src/npcmove.cpp:156 Shaunda Reese chose action Shoot.
18:30:55.592 : src/npcmove.cpp:56 NPC Shaunda Reese: target = 4, danger = 21, range = 16
18:30:55.857 : src/npcmove.cpp:156 Shaunda Reese chose action Shoot.
18:30:56.528 : src/npcmove.cpp:56 NPC Shaunda Reese: target = 4, danger = 21, range = 16
18:30:57.49 : src/npcmove.cpp:156 Shaunda Reese chose action Shoot.
18:30:57.254 : src/npcmove.cpp:56 NPC Shaunda Reese: target = 4, danger = 21, range = 16
18:30:57.597 : src/npcmove.cpp:156 Shaunda Reese chose action Shoot.
18:30:58.400 : src/npcmove.cpp:56 NPC Shaunda Reese: target = 4, danger = 21, range = 16
18:30:58.829 : src/npcmove.cpp:156 Shaunda Reese chose action Shoot.
18:30:59.70 : src/npcmove.cpp:56 NPC Shaunda Reese: target = 4, danger = 21, range = 16
18:30:59.256 : src/npcmove.cpp:156 Shaunda Reese chose action Shoot.
18:30:59.955 : src/npcmove.cpp:56 NPC Shaunda Reese: target = 4, danger = 21, range = 16
18:31:2.918 : src/npcmove.cpp:156 Shaunda Reese chose action Shoot.
18:31:3.748 : src/npcmove.cpp:56 NPC Shaunda Reese: target = 4, danger = 13, range = 16
18:31:6.442 : src/npcmove.cpp:156 Shaunda Reese chose action Shoot.
18:31:8.264 : src/npcmove.cpp:56 NPC Shaunda Reese: target = 0, danger = 13, range = 16
18:31:8.666 : src/npcmove.cpp:156 Shaunda Reese chose action Reload.
18:31:10.392 : src/npcmove.cpp:56 NPC Shaunda Reese: target = 0, danger = 13, range = 16
18:31:10.943 : src/npcmove.cpp:156 Shaunda Reese chose action Melee.
18:31:11.829 : src/npcmove.cpp:56 NPC Shaunda Reese: target = 0, danger = 13, range = 16
18:31:12.343 : src/npcmove.cpp:156 Shaunda Reese chose action Melee.
18:31:13.163 : src/npcmove.cpp:56 NPC Shaunda Reese: target = 0, danger = 13, range = 16
18:31:13.576 : src/npcmove.cpp:156 Shaunda Reese chose action Melee.
18:31:14.160 : src/npcmove.cpp:56 NPC Shaunda Reese: target = 0, danger = 13, range = 16
18:31:14.579 : src/npcmove.cpp:156 Shaunda Reese chose action Melee.
18:31:15.418 : src/npcmove.cpp:56 NPC Shaunda Reese: target = 0, danger = 13, range = 16
18:31:15.855 : src/npcmove.cpp:156 Shaunda Reese chose action Shoot.
18:31:16.184 : src/npcmove.cpp:56 NPC Shaunda Reese: target = 0, danger = 0, range = 16
18:31:16.580 : src/npcmove.cpp:104 address\_needs Reload
18:31:16.977 : src/npcmove.cpp:110 address\_player Reload
18:31:17.357 : src/npcmove.cpp:156 Shaunda Reese chose action Reload.
18:31:19.209 : src/npcmove.cpp:56 NPC Shaunda Reese: target = -1, danger = 0, range = 16
18:31:19.796 : src/npcmove.cpp:104 address\_needs Undecided
18:31:20.25 : src/npcmove.cpp:110 address\_player Undecided
18:31:20.336 : src/npcmove.cpp:122 find\_item Undecided
18:31:20.707 : src/npcmove.cpp:731 long\_term\_goal\_action()
18:31:21.46 : src/npcmove.cpp:135 long\_term\_goal\_action Go to destination
18:31:21.346 : src/npcmove.cpp:156 Shaunda Reese chose action Go to destination.
18:31:49.425 : src/npcmove.cpp:56 NPC Shaunda Reese: target = -1, danger = 0, range = 16
18:31:51.672 : src/npcmove.cpp:104 address\_needs Undecided
18:31:53.743 : src/npcmove.cpp:110 address\_player Undecided
18:31:54.206 : src/npcmove.cpp:122 find\_item Undecided
18:31:54.547 : src/npcmove.cpp:731 long\_term\_goal\_action()
18:31:54.983 : src/npcmove.cpp:135 long\_term\_goal\_action Go to destination
18:31:55.761 : src/npcmove.cpp:156 Shaunda Reese chose action Go to destination.
18:33:13.453 : src/npcmove.cpp:56 NPC Shaunda Reese: target = -1, danger = 0, range = 16
18:33:15.304 : src/npcmove.cpp:104 address\_needs Undecided
18:33:15.496 : src/npcmove.cpp:110 address\_player Follow player
18:33:15.998 : src/npcmove.cpp:156 Shaunda Reese chose action Follow player.
18:33:20.757 : src/npcmove.cpp:56 NPC Shaunda Reese: target = -1, danger = 0, range = 16
18:33:22.74 : src/npcmove.cpp:104 address\_needs Undecided
18:33:22.249 : src/npcmove.cpp:110 address\_player Follow player
18:33:22.487 : src/npcmove.cpp:156 Shaunda Reese chose action Follow player.
18:33:23.603 : src/npcmove.cpp:56 NPC Shaunda Reese: target = -1, danger = 0, range = 16
18:33:24.283 : src/npcmove.cpp:104 address\_needs Undecided
18:33:24.555 : src/npcmove.cpp:110 address\_player Follow player
18:33:24.793 : src/npcmove.cpp:156 Shaunda Reese chose action Follow player.
18:33:25.400 : src/npcmove.cpp:56 NPC Shaunda Reese: target = 6, danger = 21, range = 16
18:33:25.795 : src/npcmove.cpp:156 Shaunda Reese chose action Shoot.
18:33:26.756 : src/npcmove.cpp:56 NPC Shaunda Reese: target = 6, danger = 21, range = 16
18:33:27.193 : src/npcmove.cpp:156 Shaunda Reese chose action Shoot.
18:33:27.527 : src/npcmove.cpp:56 NPC Shaunda Reese: target = 6, danger = 21, range = 16
18:33:27.687 : src/npcmove.cpp:156 Shaunda Reese chose action Shoot.
18:41:56.547 INFO : Loaded material: Null
18:41:56.548 INFO : Loaded material: Vegetable Matter
18:41:56.549 INFO : Loaded material: Fruit Matter
18:41:56.550 INFO : Loaded material: Honey
18:41:56.550 INFO : Loaded material: Wheat
18:41:56.551 INFO : Loaded material: Junk Food
18:41:56.552 INFO : Loaded material: Flesh
18:41:56.553 INFO : Loaded material: Powder
18:41:56.554 INFO : Loaded material: Water
18:41:56.555 INFO : Loaded material: Dairy
18:41:56.556 INFO : Loaded material: Insect Flesh
18:41:56.557 INFO : Loaded material: Human Flesh
18:41:56.558 INFO : Loaded material: Cotton
18:41:56.559 INFO : Loaded material: Wool
18:41:56.560 INFO : Loaded material: Leather
18:41:56.561 INFO : Loaded material: Kevlar
18:41:56.562 INFO : Loaded material: Ceramic
18:41:56.563 INFO : Loaded material: Fur
18:41:56.564 INFO : Loaded material: Chitin
18:41:56.565 INFO : Loaded material: Bone
18:41:56.566 INFO : Loaded material: Stone
18:41:56.567 INFO : Loaded material: Paper
18:41:56.567 INFO : Loaded material: Wood
18:41:56.568 INFO : Loaded material: Plastic
18:41:56.569 INFO : Loaded material: Glass
18:41:56.570 INFO : Loaded material: Iron
18:41:56.571 INFO : Loaded material: Steel
18:41:56.572 INFO : Loaded material: Superalloy
18:41:56.573 INFO : Loaded material: Diamond
18:41:56.574 INFO : Loaded material: Hard Steel
18:41:56.575 INFO : Loaded material: Silver
18:41:56.576 INFO : Loaded material: Nomex
18:41:56.577 INFO : Loaded material: Gold
18:41:56.578 INFO : Loaded material: Aluminum
18:41:56.579 INFO : Loaded material: Lead
18:41:56.580 INFO : Loaded material: Egg
18:41:57.165 INFO : Loaded profession: bionic\_prepper
18:41:57.165 INFO : Loaded profession: unemployed
18:41:57.166 INFO : Loaded profession: tailor
18:41:57.167 INFO : Loaded profession: chef
18:41:57.168 INFO : Loaded profession: labtech
18:41:57.169 INFO : Loaded profession: mechanic
18:41:57.170 INFO : Loaded profession: scoundrel
18:41:57.171 INFO : Loaded profession: beekeeper
18:41:57.172 INFO : Loaded profession: basketball\_player
18:41:57.173 INFO : Loaded profession: cyclist
18:41:57.174 INFO : Loaded profession: soldier
18:41:57.175 INFO : Loaded profession: specops
18:41:57.176 INFO : Loaded profession: maid
18:41:57.177 INFO : Loaded profession: medic
18:41:57.178 INFO : Loaded profession: gangster
18:41:57.179 INFO : Loaded profession: security
18:41:57.180 INFO : Loaded profession: survivalist
18:41:57.181 INFO : Loaded profession: smoker
18:41:57.182 INFO : Loaded profession: crackhead
18:41:57.183 INFO : Loaded profession: homeless
18:41:57.183 INFO : Loaded profession: tweaker
18:41:57.184 INFO : Loaded profession: cop
18:41:57.185 INFO : Loaded profession: salesman
18:41:57.186 INFO : Loaded profession: bow\_hunter
18:41:57.187 INFO : Loaded profession: construction\_worker
18:41:57.187 INFO : Loaded profession: lumberjack
18:41:57.188 INFO : Loaded profession: backpacker
18:41:57.188 INFO : Loaded profession: fastfoodcook
18:41:57.189 INFO : Loaded profession: electrician
18:41:57.190 INFO : Loaded profession: hacker
18:41:57.191 INFO : Loaded profession: student
18:41:57.191 INFO : Loaded profession: svictim
18:41:57.192 INFO : Loaded profession: biker
18:41:57.193 INFO : Loaded profession: dancer
18:41:57.194 INFO : Loaded profession: bionic\_thief
18:41:57.194 INFO : Loaded profession: bionic\_patient
18:41:57.195 INFO : Loaded profession: bionic\_worker
18:41:57.196 INFO : Loaded profession: bionic\_athlete
18:41:57.198 INFO : Loaded profession: bionic\_cop
18:41:57.199 INFO : Loaded profession: bionic\_firefighter
18:41:57.200 INFO : Loaded profession: bionic\_mentat
18:41:57.201 INFO : Loaded profession: bio\_soldier
18:41:57.202 INFO : Loaded profession: bionic\_spy
18:41:57.203 INFO : Loaded profession: bionic\_hitman
18:41:57.203 INFO : Loaded profession: faulty\_bionic
18:41:57.204 INFO : Loaded profession: bionic\_customer
18:41:57.205 INFO : Loaded profession: hitchhiker
18:41:57.206 INFO : Loaded profession: trapper
18:41:57.207 INFO : Loaded profession: blacksmith
18:41:57.207 INFO : Loaded profession: clown
18:41:57.208 INFO : Loaded profession: lost\_sub
18:41:57.209 INFO : Loaded profession: senior
18:41:57.209 INFO : Loaded profession: cosplay
18:41:57.210 INFO : Loaded profession: goalie
18:41:57.211 INFO : Loaded profession: batter
18:41:57.211 INFO : Loaded profession: linebacker
18:41:57.212 INFO : Loaded profession: golfer
18:41:57.213 INFO : Loaded profession: spouse
18:41:57.214 INFO : Loaded profession: punkrockgirl
18:41:57.215 INFO : Loaded profession: firefighter
18:41:57.215 INFO : Loaded profession: skaboy
18:41:57.216 INFO : Loaded profession: postman
18:41:57.217 INFO : Loaded profession: convict
18:41:57.218 INFO : Loaded profession: razorgirl
18:41:57.219 INFO : Loaded profession: cyberjunkie
18:41:57.220 INFO : Loaded profession: cykotic
18:41:57.221 INFO : Loaded profession: lawyer
18:41:57.222 INFO : Loaded profession: blackbelt\_novice
18:41:57.223 INFO : Loaded profession: blackbelt\_intermediate
18:41:57.223 INFO : Loaded profession: blackbelt
18:41:57.224 INFO : Loaded profession: pizzaboy
18:41:57.225 INFO : Loaded profession: archaeologist
18:41:57.227 INFO : Loaded profession: rollerderby
18:41:57.228 INFO : Loaded profession: farmer
18:41:57.229 INFO : Loaded profession: winter\_survivor
18:41:57.230 INFO : Loaded profession: winter\_scavenger
18:41:57.235 INFO : Loaded scenario: evacuee
18:41:57.235 INFO : Loaded scenario: missed
18:41:57.236 INFO : Loaded scenario: infected
18:41:57.237 INFO : Loaded scenario: lab\_chal
18:41:57.237 INFO : Loaded scenario: ambushed
18:41:57.238 INFO : Loaded scenario: mutant
18:41:57.239 INFO : Loaded skill: bartering
18:41:57.239 INFO : Loaded skill: computers
18:41:57.239 INFO : Loaded skill: construction
18:41:57.240 INFO : Loaded skill: cooking
18:41:57.240 INFO : Loaded skill: driving
18:41:57.240 INFO : Loaded skill: electronics
18:41:57.240 INFO : Loaded skill: fabrication
18:41:57.240 INFO : Loaded skill: first aid
18:41:57.241 INFO : Loaded skill: mechanics
18:41:57.241 INFO : Loaded skill: speaking
18:41:57.241 INFO : Loaded skill: survival
18:41:57.241 INFO : Loaded skill: swimming
18:41:57.242 INFO : Loaded skill: tailoring
18:41:57.242 INFO : Loaded skill: trapping
18:41:57.242 INFO : Loaded skill: archery
18:41:57.242 INFO : Loaded skill: bashing weapons
18:41:57.242 INFO : Loaded skill: cutting weapons
18:41:57.243 INFO : Loaded skill: dodging
18:41:57.243 INFO : Loaded skill: marksmanship
18:41:57.243 INFO : Loaded skill: launchers
18:41:57.243 INFO : Loaded skill: melee
18:41:57.244 INFO : Loaded skill: piercing weapons
18:41:57.244 INFO : Loaded skill: throwing
18:41:57.244 INFO : Loaded skill: unarmed combat
18:41:57.244 INFO : Loaded skill: handguns
18:41:57.245 INFO : Loaded skill: rifles
18:41:57.245 INFO : Loaded skill: shotguns
18:41:57.245 INFO : Loaded skill: submachine guns
20:44:22.227 : Log shutdown.
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### Author:  [@BevapDin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BevapDin)
#### Post date: [September 1, 2014, 1:58pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/debug-info-spam-in-the-message-log/7225/5 "2014-09-01T13:58:34Z")
In advance: sorry for the harsh tone, please but the circumstance of the bug into the bug report itself (the first post). It’s very difficult to find/remove a bug if one doesn’t know how it happened.
> 18:30:42.639 : src/npcmove.cpp:420 NPC didn't use its moves. Action 17. Turning on debug mode.
This message, the important part being Turning on debug mode, is printed on the screen, you have to acknowledge it by pressing the space bar. It tells you what happened: debug mode has been turned on, that’s causing the debugging messages.
To revert this: go into the key bindings menu and setup a key binding for the entry “Toggle Debug Messages”. Than press those keys to toggle the debug messages (and thereby deactivating the debug mode). The messages spam should not appear anymore.
I see a potential problem here for the average user: the key binding is called “Debug Messages”, the message from the npc says something about “debug mode”. Might need to fix this.
Btw. it would be nice if you can differentiate the source of the messages: “real” debug messages are printed in red (on black background) on top of the screen and require the player to press space. The other message “r: plums 36957,36968 1791-\>1794” is added to the normal message log.
It helps a lot to know where the text you posted came from, as both places are very much different functions in the source code.
> since the game doesn't seem to want to make distinct logfiles for each run.
Yeah, that's a known thing. It also leads to extremely huge log files.
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### Author:  [@DigitalPhantom](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DigitalPhantom)
#### Post date: [September 1, 2014, 5:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/debug-info-spam-in-the-message-log/7225/6 "2014-09-01T17:19:44Z")
> [@BevapDin](#):
>
> In advance: sorry for the harsh tone, please but the circumstance of the bug into the bug report itself (the first post). It’s very difficult to find/remove a bug if one doesn’t know how it happened.
Yeah… I should know better.
quote="BevapDin, post:5, topic:7225"This message, the important part being Turning on debug mode, is printed on the screen, you have to acknowledge it by pressing the space bar. It tells you what happened: debug mode has been turned on, that’s causing the debugging messages.
(B)To revert this: go into the key bindings menu and setup a key binding for the entry “Toggle Debug Messages”. Than press those keys to toggle the debug messages (and thereby deactivating the debug mode). The messages spam should not appear anymore.
(C)I see a potential problem here for the average user: the key binding is called “Debug Messages”, the message from the npc says something about “debug mode”. Might need to fix this.
(D)Btw. it would be nice if you can differentiate the source of the messages: “real” debug messages are printed in red (on black background) on top of the screen and require the player to press space. The other message “r: plums 36957,36968 1791-\>1794” is added to the normal message log.
It helps a lot to know where the text you posted came from, as both places are very much different functions in the source code.[/quote]
s This didn’t happen, as far as I remember. What I do remember is being confused as to why all the messages were popping up. If I had seen the ‘debug mode on’ pop up, I wouldn’t be as confused.[/s]Now I’m pretty sure that I just wasn’t paying attention. See next post.
(B) This is good to know… but I’m not sure I’m going to remember it for next time. Time will tell, I suppose. Also, you should note that saving and loading reverts the issue. So, maybe something that is saved in the game state but not put into the save file? Not… that that is of any help, potentially.
(C) I don’t remember seeing anything in the key bindings list for ‘debug messages’ (yes for debug mode) and I looked both there and in the debug menu. That being said, doesn’t mean it’s not there.
(D) The messages for the NPC AI related issues (tracking player, differentiating between short and long term objectives), all appeared as the “DEBUG” text… the others, as you have correctly pointed out, appear in the message log. I’d also like to point out that I don’t remember having to hammer the spacebar to get through all the repetitive text… I do remember just having to hammer the directional key. I figured that the debug code was resetting the key state every time it had to display something.
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### Author:  [@DigitalPhantom](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DigitalPhantom)
#### Post date: [September 1, 2014, 6:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/debug-info-spam-in-the-message-log/7225/7 "2014-09-01T18:20:04Z")
Ran into something similar, only without the “r: yadayada” in the message log. [still 0.A-2006]
This time, the character was returning from a looting mission when an NPC and a zombie started duking it out south of the character’s position.
The DEBUG message this time was “DEBUG: npc::wield\_best\_melee failed to find a melee weapon. Press spacebar…”
The NPC in question was wielding a bullwhip. He was carrying the following : pair of boots, torn jeans, polo shirt, wool poncho, bandana, lighter aspirin, RAM, match trigger, electronic cigarette.
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### Author:  [@KA101](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/KA101)
#### Post date: [September 1, 2014, 8:25pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/debug-info-spam-in-the-message-log/7225/8 "2014-09-01T20:25:36Z")
[quote=“DigitalPhantom, post:7, topic:7225”]Ran into something similar, only without the “r: yadayada” in the message log. [still 0.A-2006]
This time, the character was returning from a looting mission when an NPC and a zombie started duking it out south of the character’s position.
The DEBUG message this time was “DEBUG: npc::wield\_best\_melee failed to find a melee weapon. Press spacebar…”
The NPC in question was wielding a bullwhip. He was carrying the following : pair of boots, torn jeans, polo shirt, wool poncho, bandana, lighter aspirin, RAM, match trigger, electronic cigarette.[/quote]
OK, that’s because the bullwhip is classed as a ranged weapon. This is likely an Random NPC issue, ans as we’ve said countless times, Random NPCs are still buggy.
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### Author:  [@Snaaty](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Snaaty)
#### Post date: [September 2, 2014, 10:16am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/debug-info-spam-in-the-message-log/7225/9 "2014-09-02T10:16:25Z")
I had the same error as in the OP, several times.
I believe all of those were random NPCs.
IIRC, it was always about some action not used, as above.
Haven’t complained yet, as I can simply turn off the debug messages and let their head explode. 😃