Always Show Approvals
baldurs-gate-3 — Mods & Enhancements
Always Show Approvals is a UI mod for Baldur's Gate 3 that makes companion approval popups visible when they reach 'Exceptional' rating, which the game normally hides. It also logs all numeric approval changes to the Combat Log and is highly configurable via the ScriptExtender console. With over 1,000 endorsements and 224,000 downloads, it's a popular quality-of-life tool for players who want full feedback on companion reactions.
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Downloads: 224,483 | Endorsements: 1,015💡 Notes
By ancientbuho | v0.9.3.3 | 1,015 endorsements
🎯 Tips & Tricks
Make sure you have Baldur's Gate 3 ScriptExtender installed and up to date, as this mod relies on it.
Use the ScriptExtender console to adjust settings—check the mod's forum or comments for example commands.
If you're using other UI mods, test them together to ensure no conflicts with popup displays.
🔧 Troubleshooting
Mod not working
Check load order and required dependencies. Read the full mod description.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Installing multiple mods that modify the same files without checking compatibility
👍 Pros
- Huge community trust: 1,015 endorsements and 224k downloads show this mod is widely used and appreciated.
- Fills a real gap: the game hides 'Exceptional' approval popups, so this mod gives you that missing feedback.
- Configurable via ScriptExtender console, so you can tweak it to your liking.
👎 Cons
- Requires ScriptExtender, so you'll need to install that dependency first.
- No detailed documentation provided, so you might have to experiment with console commands to get the exact behavior you want.
- Last updated in September 2024, so it may not be compatible with future game patches unless updated.