Hmm. It might be worthwhile for you guys to post the contents of your stonehearth.log file from the same folder your user_settings.json file is in. Since you are crashing out before you reach the first screen, it should be pretty short (resets every time you start the game).
I probably won’t be able to figure anything out from it, but it may help the devs sort things out when they get a chance to check this thread 
log file
2015-Jun-08 13:56:17.461793 | server | 1 | app | Stonehearth Version 0.1.0.375 (x64)
2015-Jun-08 13:56:17.461793 | server | 1 | core.config | user id is ********
2015-Jun-08 13:56:17.461793 | server | 1 | core.config | session id is *********
2015-Jun-08 13:56:17.461793 | server | 1 | core.timer | QPC count: 18224333240, frequency: 3386992
2015-Jun-08 13:56:17.462793 | server | 1 | core.timer | QPC count: 18224333362, frequency: 3386992
2015-Jun-08 13:56:17.462793 | server | 1 | core.timer | QPC count: 18224333445, frequency: 3386992
2015-Jun-08 13:56:17.462793 | server | 1 | core.timer | QPC count: 18224333552, frequency: 3386992
2015-Jun-08 13:56:17.462793 | server | 1 | core.timer | QPC count: 18224333635, frequency: 3386992
2015-Jun-08 13:56:17.462793 | server | 1 | core.timer | QPC count: 18224333740, frequency: 3386992
2015-Jun-08 13:56:17.462793 | server | 1 | core.timer | QPC count: 18224333823, frequency: 3386992
2015-Jun-08 13:56:17.462793 | server | 1 | core.timer | QPC count: 18224333908, frequency: 3386992
2015-Jun-08 13:56:17.462793 | server | 0 | core.system | Initializing crash reporter
2015-Jun-08 13:56:17.975822 | server | 0 | lua.code | lua jit disabled in 64-bit builds. set force_lua_jit to override
2015-Jun-08 13:56:17.986823 | server | 0 | lua.data | lua jit is disabled
2015-Jun-08 13:56:18.521853 | server | 1 | resources | Modules are verified pristine.
2015-Jun-08 13:56:18.533854 | server | 1 | app | Running Stonehearth server on port 65218
As I said - the game doenst even start - I see it in my taskmanagaer for about 2 - 3 sec, then its gone.
It is a bit suspicious that the log ends the moment the server component starts. Everything else until that point looks very similar to what my log file looks like. Is it possible you have a firewall or antivirus that is blocking you somehow?
I tried to reinstall and play without my Antivirus.
Normally I get a message to allow access.
Do I need any special firewall settings for windows?
2015-Jun-08 21:43:48.000805 | server | 1 | app | Stonehearth Version 0.1.0.375 (x64)
2015-Jun-08 21:43:48.001805 | server | 1 | core.config | user id is xxxx
2015-Jun-08 21:43:48.001805 | server | 1 | core.config | session id is xxxx
2015-Jun-08 21:43:48.001805 | server | 1 | core.timer | QPC count: 2908291152, frequency: 3416044
2015-Jun-08 21:43:48.001805 | server | 1 | core.timer | QPC count: 2908291242, frequency: 3416044
2015-Jun-08 21:43:48.001805 | server | 1 | core.timer | QPC count: 2908291362, frequency: 3416044
2015-Jun-08 21:43:48.001805 | server | 1 | core.timer | QPC count: 2908291514, frequency: 3416044
2015-Jun-08 21:43:48.001805 | server | 1 | core.timer | QPC count: 2908291636, frequency: 3416044
2015-Jun-08 21:43:48.001805 | server | 1 | core.timer | QPC count: 2908291780, frequency: 3416044
2015-Jun-08 21:43:48.003805 | server | 1 | core.timer | QPC count: 2908299464, frequency: 3416044
2015-Jun-08 21:43:48.003805 | server | 1 | core.timer | QPC count: 2908299612, frequency: 3416044
2015-Jun-08 21:43:48.003805 | server | 0 | core.system | Initializing crash reporter
2015-Jun-08 21:43:48.505834 | server | 0 | lua.code | lua jit disabled in 64-bit builds. set force_lua_jit to override
2015-Jun-08 21:43:48.506834 | server | 0 | lua.data | lua jit is disabled
2015-Jun-08 21:43:50.653957 | server | 1 | resources | Modules are verified pristine.
2015-Jun-08 21:43:50.674958 | server | 1 | app | Running Stonehearth server on port 24740
I tried to disable firewall and antivirus. It show no change or improvement. Log file ends at the same point.
It is weird, that I always get the log file for the 64bit version? no matter what Stoneheart version (32bit, 64 bit) i start?
Been surfing through the forums too see if anyone else has had this exact problem yet and I found a topic just like it. You’ll note that the Crash Information is exactly the same as your report @Kizoku. His Stonehearth.log also breaks off at exactly the same point. He also was running Windows 7 Ultimate.
In his case, the problem seemed to be that he wasn’t updated to Windows 7 Service Pack 1. Could that be the case for either of you?
I’m using Win 7 Professional. But its a good hint with the SP. Im going to try it out if it is not installed yet.
Ttyl
I installed the Win 7 Update manually:
CHIP is a decent computer magazine
It works
That’s great to hear. Now go have fun!
I also confirm that this is in fact the solution. Thanks
Oh my, I completely forgot that one!!
Thank you very much, @Tuhalu!! 
Adding this to the workaround thread right now.
me too, i feel so stupid now 
hey im having the same problem… I just installed the game today and have no mods… A launch window opens for a few seconds and i can hear the first few notes of a song and it just shuts down like it never even opened. I have reinstalled the game 3 times now and its the same thing… please help. =(
Welcome to the forum, @Verymasterfuji, and sorry for the delay 
You’re saying that the game doesn’t start, and you have Windows 7 with Service Pack 1?
You might be experiencing other problems, like crashes on the 64bit version of the game, that are related to 3rd party software or libraries interferring with the game. Like this one:
Could you upload (or paste the content) of your stonehearth.log file here? It’s located inside C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Stonehearth\
(if you’re playing via Steam)
hello devs i need your help is there anything your game needs that does not say in steam