Baldur's Gate 3 Script Extender
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| Fact | Baldur's Gate 3 Script Extender | MWSE |
|---|---|---|
| Installation | The official release instructs users to extract DWrite.dll into the game's bin directory. | Installation requires the x86 Visual Studio 2022 Redistributable, Morrowind Code Patch, and Morrowind Graphic Extender XE. |
| License | The repository license includes the MIT License and a Commons Clause condition that excludes selling the software or substantially derived products and services. | MWSE is free software licensed under the GNU General Public License and comes with absolutely no warranty. |
| Lua scripting | Mods can load separate client and server Lua bootstrap scripts. | Starting in MWSE 2.1, modders can create event-driven Morrowind modifications using Lua. |
| Purpose | The Script Extender adds Lua and Osiris scripting support to Baldur's Gate 3. | MWSE adds functions to Morrowind scripts beyond those provided by the game's Construction Set. |
Baldur's Gate 3 Script Extender plans
- Baldur's Gate 3 Script ExtenderFree
MWSE plans
- Free softwareFree
Pick Baldur's Gate 3 Script Extender if…
It suits Baldur's Gate 3 mod creators who want to use Lua or Osiris scripting and related debugging and logging options. Users need patch 5 or later and a supported Windows or Linux-via-Proton setup.
Pick MWSE if…
MWSE suits Morrowind mod authors who want to build Lua-driven features or behaviors beyond the Construction Set. Users should be prepared to install its listed dependencies and work with unsandboxed mods.