Game Editor having issues?

Lighnagain
09 Oct 2016, 16:09

I have been receiving an increasing amount of "Internal Error Occurred" messages, usually when trying to update code (and I am copying and pasting existing code from a different script, so there's no possible way I could have mis-typed something to result in the error message) but also while just trying to change object attributes, or go to another room, or add an object... Seems like it's been happening more often, and just now it got so that it froze entirely just trying to click onto a different field, then the whole screen took me to a 504 error screen. Is there something buggy with the editing program that we just have to wait out? Or is this just typical when you add more and more content into a game (this is my first game creation attempt.)


XanMag
09 Oct 2016, 16:59

This sounds quite familiar... My first game was quite the hack job (as far as streamlining code and simplifying stuff). I noticed that the closer at got to the end of the game, the more this happened to me. I think there was some conflict with my current code that was buggering up everything beyond that bit. Not sure though and I realize that I was not much help but... there you have it.

Good luck.


Lighnagain
09 Oct 2016, 17:28

Well it is what it is, for now, I guess. It's just that every time I save, the little "working..." note comes up for what feels like a VERY long time. >.<

EDIT: OK it's gotten much worse. Is there some sort of system maintenance that is going on right now that is causing the editor to run very slowly? Please don't tell me that the more I add the worse this is going to chug--because it honestly isn't even that BIG yet...


The Pixie
09 Oct 2016, 19:43

The only thing I know of that it does in the background is scan the currently folder for any changes to .aslx files. Do you have any custom libraries in your game? I guess it possible that just a huge number of image files in that folder might slow it down. Or antivirus software intefering? Might be worth moving other files out of the folder (you will need to leave library files), and see if that has an effect.

I have messed up code plenty of times and never seen that sort of effect, so I agree that is unlikely to be the issue.

I would also open up Task Manager, and check if it really is Quest that is the issue.

If you restart the PC, does it get faster? I.e., does it slow down more and more as you use the editor? Or is it slowing as you add more to your game.


Lighnagain
09 Oct 2016, 20:16

I don't have any pictures added, nor custom libraries. It's really fairly basic and all text/codes. I have a fair amount of rooms and objects, but not more than a lot of games that I myself have played? I am using the online version, as well--I am not even sure what you mean by moving files out of the folder. Unless you're talking about a downloaded version, which I am not using.

It didn't used to slow down at all (and I am almost exclusively using the same computer) and I am also able to play and save other games just fine, so I can't see how it would be an issue with the device I am on....

Like, when I try to go to "Edit" game, I click on just the first object and it is already giving me internal service errors. I can't even move from the main page without it stalling out now.


The Pixie
09 Oct 2016, 21:07

I assumed it was the off-line editor you were using, so ignore my comments. I do not have enough experience of the on-line editor, though it seemed to be working fine for me when I tried it on a small game just now.


Niekitty
09 Oct 2016, 21:20

I actually get that exact problem from time to time, but only at my work computer. My home computer does not have this issue (using the same copy of Quest on both: it's on my portable drive). At work, it seems to start without warning, and is usually associated with trying to input a specific piece of code, and usually only in a specific script. for instance, i can add msg's to all but one or two scripts in the game, but trying to add them to those malfunctioning scripts causes internal errors that CLAIM to be shutting Quest down, but leave it open.

So far, I've been able to stop it doing this by simply closing the entire editor and opening it again after ~15 seconds.

Interesting thing to note: this does seem to me MUCH more prevalent for me if the screensaver kicks in, or if the account autologs out for any reason. These don't ALWAYS seem to be associated, but do exacerbate the issue.
As noted, however, I'm using the offline version, so it's either something both versions share, or two separate issues with the same symptom.


Lighnagain
10 Oct 2016, 20:00

Just tried it again today, and it's still refusing to load. I'm also on a different computer. All other aspects of the site work fine, then I click the game I am trying to edit, and it freezes in the Loading screen.


The Pixie
10 Oct 2016, 20:24

It does sound like it is an issue with your game, but I think you need to contact Alex to see if he can resolve it.


Lighnagain
10 Oct 2016, 21:22

UPDATE: I tried downloading the game as I have it so far only to find that when I try anything with that, it freezes there too.... :( please don't tell me my game has become corrupted?? I really don't want to start over!?

I am sending Alex a message via the contact us button.