[0.15.2] Error on app start: no map settings instance

[apriori]

Can't start the game application. Even when all mods are off.

EDIT: Reinstalling doesn't help.

[posila]

Hmm, thanks for the report.
Open %APPDATA%\Factorio and delete mods folder, that should allow you to run the game again.

Problem is you also disabled base mod, which is required to run the game (unless some different mod replaces it). We will fix that.

[apriori]

I've found the reason. I've used data.raw[][].effects.add instead of table.insert - log file says it, but screen splash doesn't.

Solved. Thanks.

[posila]

Ah, I didn't realize you are working on a mod.

Anyway in 0.15.3 you'll get prompt about disabled base mod.