diff --git a/ui/main_window.py b/ui/main_window.py
index 57144a8..8813b65 100644
--- a/ui/main_window.py
+++ b/ui/main_window.py
@@ -272,9 +272,6 @@ class MainWindow(QMainWindow):
         
         # Player settings
         self.player_name: str = ""  # Set via Settings dialog
-        
-        # Load persistent settings
-        self._load_settings()
 
         # Selected gear
         self._selected_weapon: Optional[str] = None
@@ -305,6 +302,9 @@ class MainWindow(QMainWindow):
         self.create_menu_bar()
         self.create_status_bar()
 
+        # Load persistent settings (after UI setup so log_info works)
+        self._load_settings()
+
         # Load initial data
         self.refresh_project_list()