Baldur's Gate 3 Script Extender
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| Fact | Baldur's Gate 3 Script Extender | Ultimate ASI Loader |
|---|---|---|
| Installation | The official release instructs users to extract DWrite.dll into the game's bin directory. | Installation consists of placing the DLL in the game directory, usually as dinput8.dll, or renaming it to another supported DLL name. |
| Intended users | The documentation describes using the extender in mods, including setting a mod configuration file and Lua feature flag. | The documented use is for game modders who want to load ASI plugins into supported Windows games. |
| License | The repository license includes the MIT License and a Commons Clause condition that excludes selling the software or substantially derived products and services. | The repository lists an MIT license. |
| Purpose | The Script Extender adds Lua and Osiris scripting support to Baldur's Gate 3. | Ultimate ASI Loader is a proxy DLL that loads custom .asi libraries into a game process. |
Baldur's Gate 3 Script Extender plans
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Ultimate ASI Loader plans
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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 Ultimate ASI Loader if…
It suits game modders who want to load ASI plugins into supported Windows games. It is also relevant to users who need its supported DLL-based loading method.