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I tried to research what others have said, seems most of their trouble is from other mods installed with wrong versions.  I started off with a fresh no mods installed version of 1.14.4 and downloaded forge 28.1 from this site and am getting the no valid mod file message is this normal or what should I change, in the file the only thing showing in the mods folder is the current forge 28.1 also here is a copy from the log file.  It does seem to work but just concerned about the message.

[20Sep2019 15:38:57.277] [main/INFO] [cpw.mods.modlauncher.Launcher/MODLAUNCHER]: ModLauncher running: args [--username, Sylynt, --version, 1.14.4-forge-28.1.0, --gameDir, C:\Users\Dave\AppData\Roaming\.minecraft, --assetsDir, C:\Users\Dave\AppData\Roaming\.minecraft\assets, --assetIndex, 1.14, --uuid, 2ef7ccc61b994470a0a5d37339916182, --accessToken, ????????, --userType, mojang, --versionType, release, --launchTarget, fmlclient, --fml.forgeVersion, 28.1.0, --fml.mcVersion, 1.14.4, --fml.forgeGroup, net.minecraftforge, --fml.mcpVersion, 20190829.143755]
[20Sep2019 15:38:57.281] [main/INFO] [cpw.mods.modlauncher.Launcher/MODLAUNCHER]: ModLauncher 3.2.0+60+b86c1d4 starting: java version 1.8.0_51 by Oracle Corporation
[20Sep2019 15:38:57.681] [main/INFO] [net.minecraftforge.fml.loading.FixSSL/CORE]: Added Lets Encrypt root certificates as additional trust
[20Sep2019 15:38:57.905] [main/WARN] [net.minecraftforge.fml.loading.moddiscovery.ModFileParser/LOADING]: Mod file Mod File: C:\Users\Dave\AppData\Roaming\.minecraft\mods\forge-1.14.4-28.1.0-installer.jar is missing mods.toml file
[20Sep2019 15:38:57.905] [main/WARN] [net.minecraftforge.fml.loading.moddiscovery.ModDiscoverer/SCAN]: File C:\Users\Dave\AppData\Roaming\.minecraft\mods\forge-1.14.4-28.1.0-installer.jar has been ignored - it is invalid
[20Sep2019 15:38:58.619] [main/INFO] [cpw.mods.modlauncher.LaunchServiceHandler/MODLAUNCHER]: Launching target 'fmlclient' with arguments [--version, 1.14.4-forge-28.1.0, --gameDir, C:\Users\Dave\AppData\Roaming\.minecraft, --assetsDir, C:\Users\Dave\AppData\Roaming\.minecraft\assets, --username, Sylynt, --assetIndex, 1.14, --uuid, 2ef7ccc61b994470a0a5d37339916182, --accessToken, ????????, --userType, mojang, --versionType, release]
[20Sep2019 15:39:00.491] [Client thread/INFO] [net.minecraft.client.Minecraft/]: Setting user: Sylynt
[20Sep2019 15:39:09.554] [Client thread/WARN] [net.minecraft.client.GameSettings/]: Skipping bad option: lastServer:
[20Sep2019 15:39:09.570] [Client thread/INFO] [net.minecraft.client.Minecraft/]: LWJGL Version: 3.2.2 build 10
[20Sep2019 15:39:11.627] [Client thread/WARN] [net.minecraft.resources.ResourcePackInfo/]: Couldn't get pack info for: java.util.zip.ZipException: error in opening zip file
[20Sep2019 15:39:11.691] [Client thread/WARN] [net.minecraft.resources.ResourcePackInfo/]: Couldn't get pack info for: java.util.zip.ZipException: error in opening zip file
[20Sep2019 15:39:12.421] [modloading-worker-1/INFO] [net.minecraftforge.common.ForgeMod/FORGEMOD]: Forge mod loading, version 28.1.0, for MC 1.14.4 with MCP 20190829.143755
[20Sep2019 15:39:12.422] [modloading-worker-1/INFO] [net.minecraftforge.common.MinecraftForge/FORGE]: MinecraftForge v28.1.0 Initialized
[20Sep2019 15:39:13.421] [Client thread/WARN] [net.minecraft.resources.ResourcePackInfo/]: Couldn't get pack info for: java.util.zip.ZipException: error in opening zip file
[20Sep2019 15:39:13.451] [Client thread/WARN] [net.minecraft.resources.ResourcePackInfo/]: Couldn't get pack info for: java.util.zip.ZipException: error in opening zip file
[20Sep2019 15:39:15.468] [Client thread/INFO] [com.mojang.text2speech.NarratorWindows/]: Narrator library for x64 successfully loaded
[20Sep2019 15:39:18.140] [Thread-1/FATAL] [net.minecraftforge.common.ForgeConfig/CORE]: Forge config just got changed on the file system!
[20Sep2019 15:39:18.374] [Forge Version Check/INFO] [net.minecraftforge.fml.VersionChecker/]: [forge] Starting version check at https://files.minecraftforge.net/maven/net/minecraftforge/forge/promotions_slim.json
[20Sep2019 15:39:18.659] [Server-Worker-1/WARN] [net.minecraft.client.renderer.model.ModelBakery/]: Exception loading blockstate definition: 'minecraft:blockstates/stone.json' in resourcepack: 'Beyond+the+Lands' for variant: 'normal': Unknown blockstate property: 'normal'
[20Sep2019 15:39:18.779] [Server-Worker-1/WARN] [net.minecraft.client.renderer.model.ModelBakery/]: Exception loading blockstate definition: 'minecraft:blockstates/coarse_dirt.json' in resourcepack: 'Beyond+the+Lands' for variant: 'normal': Unknown blockstate property: 'normal'
[20Sep2019 15:39:19.102] [Server-Worker-3/WARN] [net.minecraft.client.audio.SoundHandler/]: File minecraft:sounds/custom/unknow1.ogg does not exist, cannot add it to event minecraft:unknow1
[20Sep2019 15:39:19.104] [Server-Worker-3/WARN] [net.minecraft.client.audio.SoundHandler/]: File minecraft:sounds/custom/unknow2.ogg does not exist, cannot add it to event minecraft:unknow2
[20Sep2019 15:39:21.195] [Server-Worker-1/WARN] [net.minecraft.client.renderer.model.ModelBakery/]: Unable to load model: 'minecraft:block/stone_inner_stairs' referenced from: minecraft:stone_stairs#facing=north,half=top,shape=straight,waterlogged=true: java.io.FileNotFoundException: minecraft:models/block/stone_inner_stairs.json
[20Sep2019 15:39:21.199] [Server-Worker-1/WARN] [net.minecraft.client.renderer.model.ModelBakery/]: Unable to load model: 'minecraft:block/stone_outer_stairs' referenced from: minecraft:stone_stairs#facing=north,half=top,shape=straight,waterlogged=true: java.io.FileNotFoundException: minecraft:models/block/stone_outer_stairs.json
[20Sep2019 15:39:21.976] [Server-Worker-1/WARN] [net.minecraft.client.renderer.model.ModelBakery/]: Unable to load model: 'minecraft:item/_icon23' referenced from: minecraft:carrot_on_a_stick#inventory: java.io.FileNotFoundException: minecraft:models/item/_icon23.json
[20Sep2019 15:39:22.019] [Server-Worker-1/WARN] [net.minecraft.client.renderer.model.ModelBakery/]: Unable to load model: 'minecraft:predicate/shield3' referenced from: minecraft:shield#inventory: java.io.FileNotFoundException: minecraft:models/predicate/shield3.json
[20Sep2019 15:39:22.021] [Server-Worker-1/WARN] [net.minecraft.client.renderer.model.ModelBakery/]: Unable to load model: 'minecraft:predicate/shield2' referenced from: minecraft:shield#inventory: java.io.FileNotFoundException: minecraft:models/predicate/shield2.json
[20Sep2019 15:39:22.022] [Server-Worker-1/WARN] [net.minecraft.client.renderer.model.ModelBakery/]: Unable to load model: 'minecraft:predicate/shield5' referenced from: minecraft:shield#inventory: java.io.FileNotFoundException: minecraft:models/predicate/shield5.json
[20Sep2019 15:39:22.022] [Server-Worker-1/WARN] [net.minecraft.client.renderer.model.ModelBakery/]: Unable to load model: 'minecraft:predicate/shield4' referenced from: minecraft:shield#inventory: java.io.FileNotFoundException: minecraft:models/predicate/shield4.json
[20Sep2019 15:39:22.815] [Server-Worker-5/ERROR] [net.minecraft.client.renderer.texture.AtlasTexture/]: Using missing texture, unable to load minecraft:textures/block/dirt_podzol_top.png : java.io.FileNotFoundException: minecraft:textures/block/dirt_podzol_top.png
[20Sep2019 15:39:23.037] [Server-Worker-5/ERROR] [net.minecraft.client.renderer.texture.AtlasTexture/]: Using missing texture, unable to load minecraft:textures/weaponstools/golden_axe4.png : java.io.FileNotFoundException: minecraft:textures/weaponstools/golden_axe4.png
[20Sep2019 15:39:23.039] [Server-Worker-5/ERROR] [net.minecraft.client.renderer.texture.AtlasTexture/]: Using missing texture, unable to load minecraft:textures/weaponstools/golden_axe5.png : java.io.FileNotFoundException: minecraft:textures/weaponstools/golden_axe5.png
[20Sep2019 15:39:23.041] [Server-Worker-5/ERROR] [net.minecraft.client.renderer.texture.AtlasTexture/]: Using missing texture, unable to load minecraft:textures/weaponstools/golden_axe2.png : java.io.FileNotFoundException: minecraft:textures/weaponstools/golden_axe2.png
[20Sep2019 15:39:23.042] [Server-Worker-5/ERROR] [net.minecraft.client.renderer.texture.AtlasTexture/]: Using missing texture, unable to load minecraft:textures/weaponstools/golden_axe3.png : java.io.FileNotFoundException: minecraft:textures/weaponstools/golden_axe3.png
[20Sep2019 15:39:23.050] [Server-Worker-5/ERROR] [net.minecraft.client.renderer.texture.AtlasTexture/]: Using missing texture, unable to load minecraft:textures/weaponstools/iron_swor3.png : java.io.FileNotFoundException: minecraft:textures/weaponstools/iron_swor3.png
[20Sep2019 15:39:23.161] [Server-Worker-5/ERROR] [net.minecraft.client.renderer.texture.AtlasTexture/]: Using missing texture, unable to load minecraft:textures/weaponstools/diamond_axe5.png : java.io.FileNotFoundException: minecraft:textures/weaponstools/diamond_axe5.png
[20Sep2019 15:39:23.164] [Server-Worker-5/ERROR] [net.minecraft.client.renderer.texture.AtlasTexture/]: Using missing texture, unable to load minecraft:textures/weaponstools/diamond_axe2.png : java.io.FileNotFoundException: minecraft:textures/weaponstools/diamond_axe2.png
[20Sep2019 15:39:23.167] [Server-Worker-5/ERROR] [net.minecraft.client.renderer.texture.AtlasTexture/]: Using missing texture, unable to load minecraft:textures/weaponstools/diamond_axe4.png : java.io.FileNotFoundException: minecraft:textures/weaponstools/diamond_axe4.png
[20Sep2019 15:39:23.168] [Server-Worker-5/ERROR] [net.minecraft.client.renderer.texture.AtlasTexture/]: Using missing texture, unable to load minecraft:textures/weaponstools/diamond_axe3.png : java.io.FileNotFoundException: minecraft:textures/weaponstools/diamond_axe3.png
[20Sep2019 15:39:23.212] [Forge Version Check/INFO] [net.minecraftforge.fml.VersionChecker/]: [forge] Found status: UP_TO_DATE Current: 28.1.0 Target: null
[20Sep2019 15:39:23.235] [Server-Worker-5/ERROR] [net.minecraft.client.renderer.texture.AtlasTexture/]: Using missing texture, unable to load minecraft:textures/weaponstools/iron_axe5.png : java.io.FileNotFoundException: minecraft:textures/weaponstools/iron_axe5.png
[20Sep2019 15:39:23.238] [Server-Worker-5/ERROR] [net.minecraft.client.renderer.texture.AtlasTexture/]: Using missing texture, unable to load minecraft:textures/weaponstools/iron_axe4.png : java.io.FileNotFoundException: minecraft:textures/weaponstools/iron_axe4.png
[20Sep2019 15:39:23.239] [Server-Worker-5/ERROR] [net.minecraft.client.renderer.texture.AtlasTexture/]: Using missing texture, unable to load minecraft:textures/weaponstools/iron_axe3.png : java.io.FileNotFoundException: minecraft:textures/weaponstools/iron_axe3.png
[20Sep2019 15:39:23.324] [Server-Worker-5/ERROR] [net.minecraft.client.renderer.texture.AtlasTexture/]: Unable to parse metadata from minecraft:textures/weaponstools/diamond_sword2.png : com.google.gson.JsonParseException: com.google.gson.stream.MalformedJsonException: Use JsonReader.setLenient(true) to accept malformed JSON at line 31 column 2 path $.animation.frames[23]
[20Sep2019 15:39:23.327] [Server-Worker-5/ERROR] [net.minecraft.client.renderer.texture.AtlasTexture/]: Unable to parse metadata from minecraft:textures/weaponstools/diamond_sword3.png : com.google.gson.JsonParseException: com.google.gson.stream.MalformedJsonException: Use JsonReader.setLenient(true) to accept malformed JSON at line 31 column 2 path $.animation.frames[23]
[20Sep2019 15:39:23.330] [Server-Worker-5/ERROR] [net.minecraft.client.renderer.texture.AtlasTexture/]: Unable to parse metadata from minecraft:textures/weaponstools/diamond_sword1.png : com.google.gson.JsonParseException: com.google.gson.stream.MalformedJsonException: Use JsonReader.setLenient(true) to accept malformed JSON at line 31 column 2 path $.animation.frames[23]
[20Sep2019 15:39:23.346] [Server-Worker-5/ERROR] [net.minecraft.client.renderer.texture.AtlasTexture/]: Unable to parse metadata from minecraft:textures/weaponstools/diamond_sword4.png : com.google.gson.JsonParseException: com.google.gson.stream.MalformedJsonException: Use JsonReader.setLenient(true) to accept malformed JSON at line 31 column 2 path $.animation.frames[23]
[20Sep2019 15:39:23.358] [Server-Worker-5/ERROR] [net.minecraft.client.renderer.texture.AtlasTexture/]: Unable to parse metadata from minecraft:textures/weaponstools/diamond_sword5.png : com.google.gson.JsonParseException: com.google.gson.stream.MalformedJsonException: Use JsonReader.setLenient(true) to accept malformed JSON at line 31 column 2 path $.animation.frames[23]
[20Sep2019 15:39:23.429] [Server-Worker-5/ERROR] [net.minecraft.client.renderer.texture.AtlasTexture/]: Using missing texture, unable to load minecraft:textures/weaponstools/diamond_axe_anim2.png : java.io.FileNotFoundException: minecraft:textures/weaponstools/diamond_axe_anim2.png
[20Sep2019 15:39:23.433] [Server-Worker-5/ERROR] [net.minecraft.client.renderer.texture.AtlasTexture/]: Using missing texture, unable to load minecraft:textures/weaponstools/diamond_axe_anim4.png : java.io.FileNotFoundException: minecraft:textures/weaponstools/diamond_axe_anim4.png
[20Sep2019 15:39:23.434] [Server-Worker-5/ERROR] [net.minecraft.client.renderer.texture.AtlasTexture/]: Using missing texture, unable to load minecraft:textures/weaponstools/diamond_axe_anim3.png : java.io.FileNotFoundException: minecraft:textures/weaponstools/diamond_axe_anim3.png
[20Sep2019 15:39:23.440] [Server-Worker-5/ERROR] [net.minecraft.client.renderer.texture.AtlasTexture/]: Using missing texture, unable to load minecraft:textures/weaponstools/diamond_axe_anim5.png : java.io.FileNotFoundException: minecraft:textures/weaponstools/diamond_axe_anim5.png
[20Sep2019 15:39:23.445] [Server-Worker-1/WARN] [net.minecraft.client.renderer.texture.AtlasTexture/]: Texture minecraft:spells_icons/icon_invisible with size 1x1 limits mip level from 4 to 0
[20Sep2019 15:39:24.601] [Client thread/WARN] [net.minecraft.client.GameSettings/]: Skipping bad option: lastServer:
[20Sep2019 15:39:24.777] [Client thread/INFO] [net.minecraft.client.audio.SoundSystem/]: OpenAL initialized.
[20Sep2019 15:39:24.791] [Client thread/INFO] [net.minecraft.client.audio.SoundEngine/SOUNDS]: Sound engine started
[20Sep2019 15:39:24.956] [Client thread/INFO] [net.minecraft.client.renderer.texture.AtlasTexture/]: Created: 1024x1024 textures-atlas
[20Sep2019 15:39:25.662] [Client thread/INFO] [net.minecraft.client.renderer.texture.AtlasTexture/]: Created: 256x256 textures/particle-atlas
[20Sep2019 15:39:25.665] [Client thread/INFO] [net.minecraft.client.renderer.texture.AtlasTexture/]: Created: 256x256 textures/painting-atlas
[20Sep2019 15:39:25.666] [Client thread/INFO] [net.minecraft.client.renderer.texture.AtlasTexture/]: Created: 128x128 textures/mob_effect-atlas
 

Edited by Morladiem
DaemonUmbra Reality Controller

DaemonUmbra

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So my first question is why are you putting an installer of any kind in your mods folder

This is my Forum Signature, I am currently attempting to transform it into a small guide for fixing easier issues using spoiler blocks to keep things tidy.

 

As the most common issue I feel I should put this outside the main bulk:

The only official source for Forge is https://files.minecraftforge.net, and the only site I trust for getting mods is CurseForge.

If you use any site other than these, please take a look at the StopModReposts project and install their browser extension, I would also advise running a virus scan.

 

For players asking for assistance with Forge please expand the spoiler below and read the appropriate section(s) in its/their entirety.

Spoiler

Logs (Most issues require logs to diagnose):

Spoiler

Please post logs using one of the following sites (Thank you Lumber Wizard for the list):

https://gist.github.com/: 100MB Requires member (Free)

https://pastebin.com/: 512KB as guest, 10MB as Pro ($$$)

https://hastebin.com/: 400KB

Do NOT use sites like Mediafire, Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive, or a site that has a countdown before offering downloads.

 

What to provide:

...for Crashes and Runtime issues:

Minecraft 1.14.4 and newer:

Post debug.log

Older versions:

Please update...

 

...for Installer Issues:

Post your installer log, found in the same place you ran the installer

This log will be called either installer.log or named the same as the installer but with .log on the end

Note for Windows users:

Windows hides file extensions by default so the installer may appear without the .jar extension then when the .log is added the log will appear with the .jar extension

 

Where to get it:

Mojang Launcher: When using the Mojang launcher debug.log is found in .minecraft\logs.

 

Curse/Overwolf: If you are using the Curse Launcher, their configurations break Forge's log settings, fortunately there is an easier workaround than I originally thought, this works even with Curse's installation of the Minecraft launcher as long as it is not launched THROUGH Twitch:

Spoiler
  1. Make sure you have the correct version of Forge installed (some packs are heavily dependent on one specific build of Forge)
  2. Make a launcher profile targeting this version of Forge.
  3. Set the launcher profile's GameDir property to the pack's instance folder (not the instances folder, the folder that has the pack's name on it).
  4. Now launch the pack through that profile and follow the "Mojang Launcher" instructions above.

Video:

Spoiler

 

 

 

or alternately, 

 

Fallback ("No logs are generated"):

If you don't see logs generated in the usual place, provide the launcher_log.txt from .minecraft

 

Server Not Starting:

Spoiler

If your server does not start or a command window appears and immediately goes away, run the jar manually and provide the output.

 

Reporting Illegal/Inappropriate Adfocus Ads:

Spoiler

Get a screenshot of the URL bar or copy/paste the whole URL into a thread on the General Discussion board with a description of the Ad.

Lex will need the Ad ID contained in that URL to report it to Adfocus' support team.

 

Posting your mod as a GitHub Repo:

Spoiler

When you have an issue with your mod the most helpful thing you can do when asking for help is to provide your code to those helping you. The most convenient way to do this is via GitHub or another source control hub.

When setting up a GitHub Repo it might seem easy to just upload everything, however this method has the potential for mistakes that could lead to trouble later on, it is recommended to use a Git client or to get comfortable with the Git command line. The following instructions will use the Git Command Line and as such they assume you already have it installed and that you have created a repository.

 

  1. Open a command prompt (CMD, Powershell, Terminal, etc).
  2. Navigate to the folder you extracted Forge’s MDK to (the one that had all the licenses in).
  3. Run the following commands:
    1. git init
    2. git remote add origin [Your Repository's URL]
      • In the case of GitHub it should look like: https://GitHub.com/[Your Username]/[Repo Name].git
    3. git fetch
    4. git checkout --track origin/master
    5. git stage *
    6. git commit -m "[Your commit message]"
    7. git push
  4. Navigate to GitHub and you should now see most of the files.
    • note that it is intentional that some are not synced with GitHub and this is done with the (hidden) .gitignore file that Forge’s MDK has provided (hence the strictness on which folder git init is run from)
  5. Now you can share your GitHub link with those who you are asking for help.

[Workaround line, please ignore]

 

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