For modding, it's better to use both a mod and launch options. There are a number of mods, like Free Console Access, which allow the toggling of debug mode between on and off, making it convenient to use the console and play, but this doesn't enable instant reloading of files. It can be disabled from the console, but can't be re-enabled after it's closed (unless with mods). File watcher that automatically reloads changed files (including mods) into memoryĮnabling debug mode ĭebug mode can be enabled before launching the game and/or toggled in the game using mods.Ctrl + alt + clicking on a state on the map takes the state.Ctrl + clicking on a country on the map takes control of the country.Debug Menus (including the GUI Editor, Script explorer and others).Console Window (accepts console commands).Debug mode is a set of game tools that allows the modification of game behavior outside of normal means.