Debug mode

Debug mode can be enabled on PC versions of the game. This enables functionality that is not normally available, such as access to a debug console, and additional debug functionality via certain function keys.
The first time the player opens the debug console, with default settings, it will say the following:

CRT 0

>>CRT FX OFF

>SCHIFF 0

>>YOUR HAIR FEELS STRANGELY NAKED

Enabling Debug mode

Debug mode only works on PC versions of the game.

There are three methods currently available:

In-Game Method

Simply press F7 then type in "ausruinen", and then hit enter. This can be done during gameplay but also in the start menus. If in gameplay, Elster will take damage to indicate debug mode's activation; if in the start menu, 4 small squares will appear in the top left of the game.

Manual Method

It's also possible to unlock debug console by using a hex editor to change the game files. To do so, open the GameAssembly.dll file using a hex editor and search for:

C6 41 19 00 48 8B 74

Change the first 4 bytes of the result to 90, resulting in:

90 90 90 90 48 8B 74

Note that you need to be viewing the contents of the file as hexadecimal values, not another format. You may need to download a hexadecimal viewer/editor for this.

How to use

Once Debug Mode has been unlocked, F7 can be used to access the debug console. Inputting console commands into the debug console is the primary way to modify the game; however some function keys also provide direct debug functionality.

Prior to version incomplete information, entering 'help' into the debug console would list the available commands. This command was removed in version incomplete information.

Note: most commands have no effect during first person sections of the game.

Console Commands

F7 toggles the console. While the console is open, use PgUp/PgDown to scroll, and tab to autocomplete a suggestion. Press up/down to select previously used commands.

Console commands may have changed between versions, please document the changes in the correct table.

v1.2 and onwardsv1.1v1.0

Debug mode/v1.2 console commands

Console Commands
This table can be edited at Debug mode/v1.1 console commands

Command	Description
scouter	show enemy hp
reset	resets the game
give/remove <itemname/all>	adds or removes item to the inventory. Note: to see a list of all items enter 'give' with no item name.
kami	invincibility
buddha	no death
hastur	no damage
heal	set hp to 100
ghost	disable enemy ai
free	enable freecam
ts <value>	set timescale value. 0 causes the game to pause. 1 is the default value. 2 is double speed for everything in the game, etc.
ms <value>	set mouse sensitivity
mute/unmute	set master volume to 0
gamestate <state>	force game state. Known state values: play, cutscene, dialogue (regular playing mode except player is stuck, used for parts where only dialogue is displayed on top of the normal game), eventscreen (1rst person moments), menu, paused and loading. Note: to see the current gamestate, enter 'gamestate', with no gamestate name. Also, the game will not like you tinkering with its gamestate, and will either softlock, or not do anything special.
lvl <int>	load scene
goto <roomname>	teleport to room. goto for list of rooms.
skip	load next scene in build order
ui	toggle ui overlay
stats	show fps and debug data overlay
locale <language>	set game language. Set to <ext> to enable non-essential loca.
raiden	show equipment on character
fox	toggle player model visibility
crt	toggle fullscreen crt emulation
gif	toggles film grain and vignette for better recording
retro <depth>	set fullscreen restricted color depth dithering (0 to disable)
crosshair	toggles the mouse aim crosshair
shake <value>	sets the screen shake modifier
yubi	switch aiming mode to hold or toggle. yubiyubi for quick aim
precursor	toggle permanent mouse cursor with auto-turn
autoload	toggle automatic reloading on an empty magazine
ether	toggle player collision
radio	toggle radio module
george <type>	colourblind test mode: 0=off 1=protanopia, 2=deuteranopia, 3=tritanopia
pp <mode>	set scaling mode: 0=pixel perfect, 1=letterboxed, 2=fit to screen
jtac	toggle decal-based lasers
test	load testing scene
funk	toggles quick radio
licht	toggles shoulder flashlight
smart	adds all books to the memory system. Note: this includes books that are not normally added to memory, like notes in first person sections.
amnesia	remove all books from the memory system
load <slot>	load game slot
bag <slots>	set inventory slots size
hausmeister	unlocks all doors in the current level
lockpick	unlocks the current door in range
intruder	go to the level selector menu
panzer	toggles retro tank-style controls
skill <value>	set skill level
lawnmower	infinite ammo.
nebel	toggle volumetric fog effects
spiegel	toggle realtime reflection effects
veil	toggle complex enemy rendering effects.
kill	kill all enemies in current rooms. kill all to kill all enemies in level
stegosaurus	toggle savegame encryption
abfuhr	toggle manual garbage collection
arsenal	add all weapons to the inventory
dakka <float>	set player damage modifier
integrity	show current damage reduction modifier from integrity
boxall	move current inventory contents to the storage box
schnecke	toggle restricted sprint
daumen	toggle sprint mode
gaumen	toggle stick sprint mode
session	show session id
null	throws a deliberate nullreferror for test purposes
clear	clears the cheat console history

Console Commands
This table can be edited at Debug mode/v1.0 console commands

Command	Description
reset	resets the game
give/remove <itemname/all>	adds or removes item to the inventory. Note: to see a list of all items enter 'give' with no item name.
kami	invincibility
hastur	no damage
buddha	no death
heal	set hp to 100
tourist	disable enemies
ghost	disable enemy ai
free	toggle free camera
ts <value>	set timescale value. 0 causes the game to pause. 1 is the default value. 2 is double speed for everything in the game, etc.
ms <value>	set mouse sensitivity
mute/unmute	set master volume to 0
gamestate <state>	force game state. Known state values: play, cutscene, dialogue (regular playing mode except player is stuck, used for parts where only dialogue is displayed on top of the normal game), eventscreen (1rst person moments), menu, paused and loading. Note: to see the current gamestate, enter 'gamestate', with no gamestate name. Also, the game will not like you tinkering with its gamestate, and will either softlock, or not do anything special.
lvl <int>	load scene
goto <roomname>	teleport to room. enter goto to get a list of rooms.
skip	load next scene in build order
ui	toggle ui overlay
scouter	show enemy hp
stats	show fps and debug data overlay
locale <language>	set game language. Set to <ext> to enable non-essential loca.
raiden	show equipment on character
fox	toggle player model visibility
crt	toggle fullscreen crt emulation
retro <depth>	set fullscreen restricted color depth dithering (0 to disable)
gif	toggles film grain and vignette for better recording
crosshair	toggles the mouse aim crosshair
shake <value>	sets the screen shake modifier
babswap	swaps the move and aim sticks while aiming
yubi	switch aiming mode to hold or toggle. yubiyubi for quick aim
precursor	toggle permanent mouse cursor with auto-turn
autoload	toggle automatic reloading on an empty magazine
ether	toggle player collision
radio	toggle radio module
george <type>	colourblind test mode: 0=off 1=protanopia, 2=deuteranopia, 3=tritanopia
pp <mode>	set scaling mode: 0=pixel perfect, 1=letterboxed, 2=fit to screen
jtac	toggle decal-based lasers
test	load testing scene
funk	toggles quick radio
licht	toggles shoulder flashlight
smart	adds all books to the memory system. Note: this includes books that are not normally added to memory, like notes in first person sections.
amnesia	remove all books from the memory system
load <slot>	load game slot
bag <slots>	set inventory slots size
hausmeister	unlocks all doors in the current level
lockpick	unlocks the current door in range
intruder	go to the level selector menu
panzer	toggles retro tank-style controls
skill <value>	set skill level
lawnmower	infinite ammo.
nebel	toggle volumetric fog effects
spiegel	toggle realtime reflection effects
veil	toggle complex enemy rendering effects.
kill	kill all enemies in current rooms. kill all to kill all enemies in level
stegosaurus	toggle savegame encryption
abfuhr	toggle manual garbage collection
arsenal	add all weapons to the inventory
dakka <float>	set player damage modifier
integrity	show current damage reduction modifier from integrity
boxall	move current inventory contents to the storage box
schnecke	toggle restricted sprint
daumen	toggle sprint mode
gaumen	toggle stick sprint mode
session	show session id
null	throws a deliberate nullreferror for test purposes
clear	clears the cheat console history

Hidden Console Commands

There are console commands which do not show up in the help menu, but are functional. They are often found by using autocomplete (i.e. typing a letter in the debug console and hitting tab)

Hidden console commands

command	effect
checkcheck	outputs 'this is a safety violation.' Can be used in Penrose Memory to skip the checklist
mondenkind	completes the moon phase puzzle in rotfront and opens the hole
hell <number>	changes brightness levels between 0-infinity
schiff	gives player character a military hat on their model.
end	shows game stats related to the ending
timestate	???
flir	toggles d-glitch
outfit <number>	changes player appearance. valid numbers are 0-4
commands	prints list of commands. same as help command
forcend <D,L,C>	Adds 20 points to death, leave, or circle ending to game and returns lore text related to each ending
achtung	prints a list of variables with true/false values that mark the completion of different achievements from a profile perspective
map	reveals the map.

Function Keys

The function keys provide access to some debug functionality, some of which are just shortcuts to those present via the debug console, while some are only accessible via the function keys.

Function Key	Effect
F2	Highlights all pickup items, notes, and shows status of some doors on screen, while in normal gameplay (top-down view)
F3	show button inputs at the bottom of the screen
F4	show pixel grid layout
F5	hold to show mouse cursor
F7	Toggle debug console
F9	shows health, stamina, ??? modifier, and damage state
F10	removes visual effects for clarity (equivalent to gif command)
F12	shows gamestate, fps, and time (equivalent to stats command)

Unique Outputs

Some commands will output text that is unexpected, or unique to itself.

Command Input	Text Output
GIVE KEYOFGOLD	RECEIVED 1X KEY OF VOID
GIVE KEYOFAIR	RECEIVED 1X KEY OF EARTH
GIVE KEYOFEARTH	COURSE SOIL RUNS THROUGH YOUR FINGERS

Change History

Version 1.2

Some commands were changed. More documentation needed.

• "end" now forcibly closes the application
• "fox" now toggles player model visibility
• "help" and "commands" no longer return a list of commands and instead throw "Nothing can help you now."

Version 1.1

Some commands were changed. More documentation needed.

• Commands 'help' no longer returns a list of commands.

Version 1.0

Debug mode was released