Fixing your Roblox pcall function script error

If you're staring at a roblox pcall function script error in your output window, you're probably feeling that specific brand of frustration that only Luau coding can provide. It's one of those things where you think you're being smart by adding a safety net to your code, but then the safety net itself starts causing problems. We've all been there—trying to stop a DataStore from breaking the entire game, only to end up with a cryptic message that doesn't tell you much. ...

February 21, 2026 · 7 min · Chasty Schuelke