EU4 popup_pause_all Console Command

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popup_pause_all Command
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This command will modify the game settings so that all in-game messages will not only appear in a popup window but also cause the game to pause.

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Quick Overview

The popup_pause_all command in Europa Universalis IV (EU4) is used to modify the game settings so that all in-game messages will not only appear in a popup window but also cause the game to pause.

This ensures that you don't miss any important messages or events, as the game will stop until you have interacted with the message.

In-Depth Description

The popup_pause_all command in Europa Universalis IV refers to a console command which adjusts the game settings.

Particularly, it makes all messages appear in a popup format and pauses the game when they do.

Usually, the game will show you various messages on the top right corner which you can click to get more detail about the event that occurred.

These messages vary from trade deficits to court matters to diplomatic events - pretty much everything that is happening in your empire.

By activating the popup_pause_all command, instead of these messages passively appearing, the game will pause every time one of these messages needs to be delivered.

This will ensure you do not miss any vital information and can react accordingly before things spiral out of control.

How to Open the Command Console

In EU4, 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 .