Print() magically fixes the function FindFirstChildWhichIsA()

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#1

This has genuinely caused me so much confusion, I do not know why this is happening, I do not know why using the print function magically fixes this. Using the wait function, task.wait or wait still wouldn’t fix the issue.

for _, Server in pairs(Assets.Servers:GetChildren()) do
	print(Server,Server:FindFirstChildWhichIsA("ModuleScript"))
	local Module = require(Server:FindFirstChildWhichIsA("ModuleScript"))

	for Key, Value in pairs(Module) do
		Server:SetAttribute(Key, Value)
	end
end

If I were to comment this line:

print(Server,Server:FindFirstChildWhichIsA("ModuleScript"))

It would result in this error and if not commented it would run fine.

Attempted to call require with invalid argument(s).  -  Server - Servor:45
Stack Begin  -  Studio
Script 'ServerScriptService.Main.Servor', Line 45  -  Studio - Servor:45
Stack End

As far as I know, my knowledge cannot answer this which is why I’m seeking help from more intelligent users. Thanks.

#2

I have no idea. Maybe a delay??

For real though, this happens to me a lot as well, to the extent that sometimes I feel like scripting is like parenting in the sense that if you just leave your kids alone to do what they want, they’ll probably end up doing some whack stuff.

#3

Forgot to add this but adding a wait function still won’t fix this issue but still thanks for the help.

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#4

what are the contents of the getchildren and do all of the children have a module script?

#5

So far I only have one child with a ModuleScript in it, I think this can explain and give more context about it.
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#6

Okay, I figured out, I had the same code in an another script, simply stupid me. Still I want to thank for the help.

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#7

Have you tried playing with the thought of making the ModuleScript a local variable?

ModuleScript = Server:FindFirstChildWhichIsA(“ModuleScript”)

or

ModuleScript = Server:WaitForChild(“ModuleScript”)

or

ModuleScript = Server.ModuleScript

or just ignore above and try:

local Module = require(Server.ModuleScript)