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Binary Split Search: Minecraft mods
If you don't understand what a Binary Split Search is
Step 1: Take out half the mods (be careful not to take out any dependencies; don't remove COFH Core if you're keeping Thermal Expansion, for example)
Step 1 Results: If the error can be reproduced then the mod causing the error is in the remaining mods, if the error disappears it was one of the mods you removed.
Step 2: If the error stayed, repeat the first step with your halved mod list (still be careful to keep dependencies of mods you aren't removing). If the error was gone, remove all the mods you kept (except for dependencies... Don't remove Thaumcraft if you're re-adding Automagy for example) and see if the error returns.
Step 3: Continue removing half the remaining mods, either switching which half you're working with or pruning the current set by half until you figure out which mod(s) are required at minimum to make the bug happen. Then submit a bug report to the authors of the mods involved.
If you end up being unable to recreate the error after this process... you need assitance from someone with experience.
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