CK3 observe Console Command

Documentation and detailed help with working examples.

observe Command

Testing

This command puts the game in observer mode.

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Overview

The observe command is used to enter a mode known as 'observer mode.'

In the observer mode, you relinquish control of your character and the game plays out autonomously. This allows you to watch the course of the game without directly participating or interacting in any of the game events.

In observer mode, you can see the decisions made by AI characters, and it provides a unique way to understand the behavior, strategy, and decision-making process of the AI.

This command is primarily used for debugging, learning, or simply watching the AI characters go about their own routines. This is especially useful for new players who want to understand the game mechanics better, or for players who just want to watch the events of the game unfold without having any direct interaction.

How to Open the Command Console

In CK3, cheats are executed from the command console, a text box that you type commands into.

To open the command console press the ~ (tilde) key, which is typically located under ESC (escape).

If your keyboard does not have that key, or pressing ~ does not work, try the following keys:

  • ~
  • SHIFT + 2
  • SHIFT + 3
  • ALT + 2 + 1

Type your command into the console, and then press ENTER .