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        Note: You do NOT need to do this unless you want to run configuration commands for the mod.
        If you just want to use the mod with default settings: Skip all of this


        Enabling the Script Extender Console:

        * This article doesn't cover installation of the Script Extender
        * If you can't figure out how to install it, just use BG3 Mod Manager ( [Link] ) and do 'Download & Extract the Script Extender' from its tools menu at the top.

        Enabling the Script Extender Console:

        If the 'ScriptExtenderSettings.json' file doesn't already exist in your BG3 bin folder, create a file with that name (exactly - NOT 'ScriptExtenderSettings.json.txt') and put these contents in it:

        {
        "CreateConsole": true
        }

        If the 'ScriptExtenderSettings.json' file already exists in your BG3 bin folder, add this line. Note that if you get the commas between lines wrong (too few or too many), the file will not load.

        "CreateConsole": true,

        Using the Script Extender Console:
        * If you've done the above steps correctly, a 2nd window should start with BG3 when you run it.
        * This 2nd window will look kind of like a command prompt
        * While the game is running, you can switch focus to this 2nd window and press return on your keyboard to enter the Lua Console input mode
        * You can enter commands into this console now

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          1. deletedsoon1

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              To everyone having trouble opening the console: You have to make sure ScriptExtenderSettings.json is a JSON File and not a text document. It's file type has to say JSON file.

              Make sure you can see your file extensions so you can change it. If you're onWindows 11,open File Explorer, then click on “View,” select “Show,” and choose the “File name extensions” option to show extensions.

              • ravelations

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                  Right, So I don't have the .json file so I created one via Notepad++ saved as ScriptExtenderSettings file type json, (ScriptExtenderSettings.json) opened it and typed in the {
                  "CreateConsole": true
                  }
                  Saved the file in my BG3 bin folder, all seems well nothing spontaneously exploded, Go to launch through vortex and the game wont launch, Okay i've run into this before I just need to relaunch through steam thats fine, Launch through steam, all goes well til I actually try to start the game from Larians launcher, it crashes instantly and brings up the crash report to send to Larian, disabling the console and deleting the file restored my ability to play the game through both steam & vortex, So. anyone have a method of opening the console without , bricking my game? would be most appreciated all I want to do is change Wylls hair and none of the mods for him have styles I like nor does the appearance mod work due to his head type changing after transformation.

                    1. JaiminLyo

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                        Having this exact issue

                        • MelancholySeabiscuit

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                            same :(

                          • maxshlong

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                              use this insteadScript Extender Console Enabler at Baldur's Gate 3 Nexus - Mods and community (nexusmods.com)
                              the guide doesnt explain how to convert a txt to a json, and copy and pasting doesn't work

                              • Exnsu

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                                  could somebody help me I followed all of the instructions even redownloading SE but the window doesn't pop up the only other window that pops up is a window checking if SE needs an update

                                  Edit: I found out if you edit the "ScriptExtenderSettings" before it becomes a .json using notepad++ and save as and right below the name of the file you can change the file type to a .json also just incase now i run it in administrator mode and it works just fine :)

                                  Also I would like to thank Fenexus and Morniah for helping me solve this, even if they weren't actively helping me it was their revelations that allowed my conclusions to be met.

                                  New problem: shortly after following these steps my game seems to be more pixelated I wanna say is there anyway to fix this (I already removed the .json)

                                  • TyggerBob

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                                      Does anyone know if the ScriptExtender console works on a steam deck?
                                      SE works because all my other mods work, but I am having an issue getting it bring up the console window (which I guess makes sense if it is is trying to run a script in native windows.
                                      Any assistance would be appreciated
                                      B

                                      • K9liberator

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                                          Not working. Please offer clearer instructions.

                                          • seysoph

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                                              Thank you, this was very helpful. For those who are still having problems here is how I loaded tutorial chest and achievment enabled through script extender's .json

                                              {
                                              "EnableAchievements": true, "CreateConsole": true
                                              }

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                                                  HookApp::deferHook,
                                                  HookApp::hookWindow,
                                                  UiApp::trySetupGraphicsWindow, gwindow == window 0000000000570B66
                                                  HookApp::hookD3d9, 0
                                                  HookApp::deferHook,
                                                  HookApp::hookWindow,
                                                  UiApp::trySetupGraphicsWindow, gwindow == window 0000000000570B66
                                                  HookApp::hookD3d9, 0
                                                  HookApp::deferHook,
                                                  HookApp::hookWindow,
                                                  UiApp::trySetupGraphicsWindow, gwindow == window 0000000000570B66
                                                  HookApp::hookD3d9, 0
                                                  HookApp::deferHook,
                                                  HookApp::hookWindow,

                                                  anyone know how to stop this?

                                                    1. mulisfish

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                                                        I'm no expert but for me this happened from an outside source, I disabled my clipping software and it went away.

                                                      • lyratcm

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                                                          For those using vortex and having issues with not being able to type in the console, you can still launch the game through the exe (as administrator) and have your mods loaded. by doing that i was able to type in the console

                                                            1. edwaja7

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                                                                That worked! thanks.

                                                                • Citru5Kick

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                                                                    Do u have pirated version?
                                                                    While i'm trying to do it i get launcher error bout mods

                                                                    nevermind, find out
                                                                    EDIT: Ignore that pop out and press play in launcher.
                                                                    Game will load up and everything will be fine

                                                                  • Bean4207

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                                                                      Idk what is goin on but every time I run the game the script extender opens, doesn’t show any of my mods being active, and if I click my character to continue it shows all mods as disabled. I’ve already went through and made sure the ones I have active are properly installed and updated, they worked before, and now nothing, my modsettings.lsx shows my mods so does the mod manager, what is happening? And is anyone else experiencing this?

                                                                        1. Bean4207

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                                                                            And to add I am not using native mod loader as they seemed to be conflicting so I uninstalled it

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                                                                          Enabling the Script Extender Console (2024)

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                                                                          How to enable console commands in BG3 script extender? ›

                                                                          Activate the Script Extender Console

                                                                          Launch your game and when the game exe opens, a second window will also open. When you launch the game now, you should see a second window opening. This is the Script Extender console. If you see this window, it means you have successfully installed SE with console.

                                                                          How to activate console in BG3? ›

                                                                          Activating the Console
                                                                          1. Create a new game or load a saved game.
                                                                          2. Press ctrl and tab together. (Ctrl+Space on Mac.)
                                                                          3. CLUA commands can be entered in the editing area that appears at the bottom of the screen.
                                                                          4. Commands must be prefixed with CLUAConsole:

                                                                          How to manually install BG3 script extender? ›

                                                                          You install it by dropping it into the bin folder in your game directory. If you're using the BG3ModManager, you can go to "Tools" -> "Download & Extract Script Extender" and have the manager install it for you.

                                                                          What does the BG3 script extender do? ›

                                                                          Norbyte's Baldur's Gate 3 Script Extender

                                                                          Creates a console window that logs extender internals. Mainly useful for debugging. Enable logging of Osiris activity (rule evaluation, queries, etc.) to a log file. Log extender console and script output to a log file.

                                                                          Can you go back to Act 1 BG3? ›

                                                                          It's also possible to go back to Act 1 areas (crash area, Underdark, and mountain path) once you enter Act 2. You don't get locked out of previous areas until you enter Act 3. The only thing really affected by which path you take is what your quest log says and what you wind up close to in the new zone.

                                                                          How do you enable cheats in Baldur's Gate Enhanced Edition? ›

                                                                          Activate cheat / debug mode
                                                                          1. Locate the folder at Documents > Baldur's Gate - Enhanced Edition. ...
                                                                          2. In a text editor open the file Baldur. ...
                                                                          3. Add the line SetPrivateProfileString('Program Options','Debug Mode','1').
                                                                          4. Save and close the file.
                                                                          Apr 9, 2017

                                                                          How do I enter console commands? ›

                                                                          The console is normally accessed by pressing the backtick key ` (frequently also called the ~ key; normally located below the ESC key) on QWERTY keyboards or the ² on AZERTY keyboards, and is usually hidden by default.

                                                                          Can you cheat items in BG3? ›

                                                                          Remember, Baldur's Gate 3 is a single-player game, so there's no anti-cheat system in place to stop you from controlling your world. Nothing can stop you from using cheats to get everything you've ever wanted. The only person you're cheating is yourself, but we'll let you and your conscience hash that one out.

                                                                          How do you activate the cheat console? ›

                                                                          To enter Cheat Codes in The Sims 4, you must first open the Cheat Console by pressing “Ctrl + Shift + C” on your PC or Mac, while in game.

                                                                          How to install BG3 script extender on Reddit? ›

                                                                          A very easy and quick way to install the basic, no console version of BG3SE is to go into BG3 Mod Manager, select the Tools tab in the top left, select Download & Install the Script Extender, and then click yes on the pop up window asking if you'd like to download it. That's it, you're done.

                                                                          How to update Baldur's Gate 3 script extender? ›

                                                                          The Script Extender auto-updates; there is no new release on Github when a Script Extender update happens, the game will download and apply it automatically when launching. When a new release is published on Github, it means there was a change in the updater, not the Script Extender itself.

                                                                          What is a script extender? ›

                                                                          It is designed to add to or enhance the available functions and features of the game and its engine. This may include fixing important bugs, removing limitations or allowing modders to interact with the game data in new ways when designing their mods.

                                                                          Can Astarion turn you? ›

                                                                          Upon another long rest, the ascended Astarion will give the player-controlled character the opportunity to turn into a vampire spawn by drinking a drop of his blood. While this will grant them access to the basic Vampiric Bite ability, they'll be much weaker than Astarion.

                                                                          Can you romance wyll in BG3? ›

                                                                          Once Wyll's approval reaches "medium," a cutscene will play at camp. In it, Wyll will either try to play a guessing game, or talk about dancing. Regardless of which direction this dialogue goes, players will get an opportunity to kiss him. Doing so will begin Wyll's romance.

                                                                          How to seduce Astarion? ›

                                                                          How to romance Astarion in Baldur's Gate 3
                                                                          1. Supporting his whims.
                                                                          2. Showing support for him concerning his condition.
                                                                          3. Aligning with characters typically referred to as monsters, such as Goblins.
                                                                          4. Being ruthless.
                                                                          5. Displaying dramatics.
                                                                          6. Presenting displays of power.
                                                                          7. Appreciating fine things.
                                                                          8. Demonstrating cruelty.
                                                                          Aug 25, 2023

                                                                          How do I enable console commands in tes3mp? ›

                                                                          If a player dies, they will respawn at the nearest Imperial Shrine or Tribunal Temple, and they will lose some skill points, much like after spending time in jail. A new chat console has been added. This can be toggled by pressing F2, and chat commands can be entered by pressing Y.

                                                                          How to use console commands in JavaScript? ›

                                                                          To enter JavaScript statements and expressions interactively in the Console: Right-click in a webpage and then select Inspect. DevTools opens. Or, press Ctrl+Shift+J (Windows, Linux) or Command+Option+J (macOS), to directly open the DevTools console.

                                                                          Will bg3 get mod support on console? ›

                                                                          The game currently has over 8000 mods as seen on NexusMods for PC. The official mod tools will ensure compatibility with future versions of the game, and will also be supported on consoles. Before it goes live though, Larian will be testing the modding kit with closed alpha and beta tests.

                                                                          How do I activate forge bg3? ›

                                                                          You've got to:
                                                                          1. Insert one of the moulds, depending on what you want to make.
                                                                          2. Insert the Mithral.
                                                                          3. Use the forge lever to activate the Forge Hammer and lower the platform.
                                                                          4. Use the lava valve to release lava into the room.
                                                                          5. Use the forge lever to activate the Forge Hammer once more.
                                                                          Aug 16, 2023

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