From f489de4941d7d323949cb7e90b3a2a173db2a422 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Chad Doty <devehchad@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:49:11 -0500
Subject: [PATCH] fixed welcome message

---
 index.js | 12 +++++++++++-
 1 file changed, 11 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-)

diff --git a/index.js b/index.js
index e44903f..36bc6ee 100644
--- a/index.js
+++ b/index.js
@@ -16,6 +16,13 @@ if (!BOT_TOKEN) {
   process.exit(1);
 }
 
+// Warn if other IDs are missing — bot can still run but join handling will be limited
+if (!AUTO_ROLE_ID || !WELCOME_CHANNEL_ID) {
+  console.warn(
+    "Warning: AUTO_ROLE_ID and/or WELCOME_CHANNEL_ID are not set. Welcome messages or role assignment may fail.",
+  );
+}
+
 client.on(Events.Ready, () => {
   /* This will log the bot's username and discriminator to the console when it successfully logs in
    * For some reason, client.user.tag doesn't work, so we have to concatenate the username and discriminator manually.
@@ -32,10 +39,13 @@ client.on(Events.GuildMemberAdd, async (member) => {
 
     // Fixed the error here. Needed client not member to fetch the channel.
     const welcomeChannel = await client.channels.fetch(WELCOME_CHANNEL_ID);
+    // Avoid fetching a Role object that may not exist or be accessible from client-level managers.
+    // Use a role mention fallback which doesn't require resolving the Role name.
+    const roleMention = AUTO_ROLE_ID ? `<@&${AUTO_ROLE_ID}>` : 'a role';
     if (welcomeChannel) {
       // This is my example for my server welcome message, feel free to change it up to fit your server's vibe!
       await welcomeChannel.send(
-        `Eh Bro! Welcome to the Hub, <@${member.user.id}>! Grab a seat and say hello. You also have the Role ${member.guild.roles.cache.get(AUTO_ROLE_ID).name} now, so you can check out the channels and get involved!`,
+        `Eh Bro! Welcome to the Hub, <@${member.user.id}>! Grab a seat and say hello. You also have the Role ${roleMention} now, so you can check out the channels and get involved!`,
       );
     }
   } catch (error) {