For the developer console in Dragon Age: Origins, see Console (Origins). The developer console is an in-game command line tool that allows you to perform functions which are not normally possible (multiple classes, new items, kill all enemies on screen, immortality, etc.). Despite the name, the console is not available on console (i.e. or ) versions of the games. Warning:
Note: Launching a game with console enabled seems to allow you to skip the Dragon EA logo (confirmed). Enabling the console[]There are currently four ways to enable the console. Making a shortcut[]Make a shortcut to your "DragonAge2.exe" file (typically located in the C:\Program Files (x86)\Dragon Age II\bin_ship folder) on your desktop, Start Menu, or wherever. Right click on the shortcut, choose properties, then add the following to the end of line in the "Target" field: -enabledeveloperconsole — it should look something like this: "C:\Program Files\Dragon Age II\bin_ship\DragonAge2.exe" -enabledeveloperconsole Be sure that there is a single space between the last quotation mark and the hyphen. Through Steam[]Locate the game in your Steam library, right click on it and select properties. From the properties screen, select "Set Launch Options". Add the following line to the textbox that appears: "-enabledeveloperconsole" without quotation marks and click ok. To use the console, launch the game through Steam (Unverified). Through Origin[]Go to "My Games" in Origin and find your Dragon Age II. Right click it, and select "Game Properties". In the field titled "Command Line Arguments", put in -enabledeveloperconsole By editing a game file[]Another option is to edit the file …\Dragon Age II\data\DragonAge2Launcher.xml (i.e., within your Program Files folder). This will allow you to run the game from its normal shortcut, but requires you to edit a game file. Note: Since the Origin download of this game does not create the necessary files to edit, this can only be done from retail disc install. This should be done carefully. Make a backup of the file first. Then, find the line <condition name="FirstRunCheck" type="FileExist" file="${USERDATA_DIR}\SystemInformation.xml">The line below should be something like this: <true action="execute" file="${BINARIES_DIR}\DragonAge2.exe" path="${BINARIES_DIR}" autoquit="true" />Add an attribute arguments="-enabledeveloperconsole" to it make it read <true action="execute" file="${BINARIES_DIR}\DragonAge2.exe" path="${BINARIES_DIR}" autoquit="true" arguments="-enabledeveloperconsole" /> For Mac users, locate the file in your user library by going to Library/Application Support/Dragon Age II/config Right click to open the file with Text Edit Copy and paste the following: [AppDefaults\\DragonAge2.exe\\transgaming] "cmdlineadd" = "-enabledeveloperconsole" To the end of ~/Library/Application Support/Dragon Age II/config Accessing the console[]Open the file "\BioWare\Dragon Age II\Settings\KeyBindings.ini" in your 'My Documents' folder. Open the file in Notepad, then find the line that says "OpenConsole_0=Keyboard::Button_X" (GRAVE is default, change X to any button that is not already used in the game). You can also leave it as "Keyboard::Button_GRAVE" and then use the "backtick" character, which is located under the tilde. For Steam it seems binding the console to Tilde doesn't work for some people. Try binding the console to F6 if all other options failed. --- It seems that, at least in the Direct Download edition from EA, the tilde button is called Kanji. Editing the line to "OpenConsole_0=Keyboard::Button_Kanji" allows one to open the console as normal, using the same button. Important Note: Every command typed in the console will be invisible, however, you can see if it's active by typing bound keys (such as trying to move your character or open your inventory), which would normally not work in console mode. The fonts.erf patch from DA:O that was previously used to make the console visible does not appear to work in DA:II. Once you've got everything set, press the assigned key to activate the console and type in the code followed by <enter> on your keyboard. The easiest code to check if it's working is Note: Use 'Z' instead if all other keys don't work. General console commands[]
Companion debug commands[]Codes below allow for approval to be added or removed, set Romance/Friendship/Rivalry Flags plus a few others. (The option to add/remove approval isn't currently working in Merrill's Debug Menu. However, using runscript zz_app_debug will allow you to edit her approval.)
Approval Guide - The debug menu gives only vague descriptions of the adjustments when editing approval, so it can be difficult to tell how much you are adjusting approval ratings. The numerical values for each approval adjustment are as follows:
How to - While using these commands you may have difficulty editing companion approval. The reason as to some of the difficulty behind the editing of these values is because you can only do one command at a time, attempting to do more than one at a time will result in only one companion's approval changing. Example 1. Open Debug Menu using any of the debug commands 2. Add/Subtract Approval/Change Romance to only one character 3. Choose only one command 4. Exit/Leave Menu 5. You'll see Approval added/subtracted (Romance will be invisible, but if you did it right it will work) 6. Repeat steps 1-4 for any other changes you want to make Note: Approval modification will cease to have any effect once Friendship/Rivalry has been locked in. Note: When changing romances to fix a bug, I suggest following romance guides because it could cause bugs in the cutscenes. Savegame import debug script[]
Quest/companion fixes/workarounds[]Merrill's Companion Quest - Act 3[]There's a bug that prevents Merrill's Quest from being obtained/completed. When Merrill is visited at her home, a cutscene immediately takes place. However, this is due to a bug/glitch and will prevent the player from getting her quest later on. The resolution is below.
Merrill can now be contacted in her home, and quest can be obtained/completed. It is best to complete the quests 'A Talking To' and 'On The Loose' prior to using the console commands to stay with the chronology and avoid immediate termination of those quests. Fools Rush In - Act 1[]There is a common and frustrating bug where if you loot the letter from the mercenary's body in Fools Rush In, you will be unable to enter the Chantry to confront Hayder. It can be fixed in the following manner:
You will skip some dialogue, but the quest will complete as normal. Isabela's Companion Quest - Act 3[]There is a relatively common bug where Isabela's quest cannot be received in Act 3 Hawke Estate. To fix this:
This fix means that a couple of dialogues will be skipped, but quest can be obtained. Aveline's Companion Quest - Act 3[]There is a bug where Aveline's armor upgrade, Deflecting Joints Guardsman Pattern, can not be found on Jeven. Here is the workaround:
Adding Items[]The Dragon Age 2 console has no built-in command to add items, but there is a mod that adds one. It can be found at the following location, along with installation instructions and a list of all items (though it does not have descriptions of the items): [2] (Dragon Age Forum offline Indefinitely) Syntax:
There is a second mod that adds a "Visual Add Item" command. It allows you to screen for words in names of items or parts of item codes, so it is very useful when you don't know the item code: [3] Syntax for item name screening:
Syntax for item code screening:
Note: As VADDI requires the mod from the DA forum, this mod does not work anymore. WADDI is standalone and provides a popup asking for the in-game item name instead of typing the long code into an invisible console. How do you use console commands in da2?To use cheat codes in Dragon Age 2:. Create a desktop shortcut for Dragon Age 2.. Add the command line parameter -enabledeveloperconsole to the game shortcut file. ... . Start the game using the modified shortcut.. Press the tilde key (~) while playing to display the cheat console.. How do I enable console in Dragon Age Origins?Go to the My Games tab, right-click Dragon Age: Origins and choose Properties from the menu. In the General tab click the button Set launch options. Add -enabledeveloperconsole to the start options field.
How do I enable console in Dragon Age Inquisition?When you are in the game, press the ~ (tilde) key to enter the developer console.
How do I put items in Dragon Age 2?Syntax: runscript additem [item] [value] ~ Where [item] is the item code and [value] is the amount of items to add. For example, type "runscript additem fake_im_arm_hlm_hvy_champ. uti 20" to add 20 fake Champion's Armor (Warrior) helmets to your inventory.
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