Action Log
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 5.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #79 of 155 User Interface mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Increases the display time for action log (combat log, console log) messages to 5 seconds. By default the game displays these messages for less than one second and is impossible to read them. Also increases the number of simultaneous visible messages from 3 to 6 (Small HUD) or 4 (Large HUD). Optionally can show the last 500 messages in a popup window.
OPTIONS MENU
To enable the settings menu, copy the bin\config\r4game\user_config_matrix\pc\modActionLog.xml file from mod's installation dir to WITCHER3_INSTALL_DIR\bin\config\r4game\user_config_matrix\pc folder. The destination folder should contain few XML files, like input.xml, audio.xml, gameplay.xml, hud.xml etc...
Next-Gen version only: edit the dx11filelist.txt and dx12filelist.txt files from the same folder to add the name of the new XML file. If you have multiple mods that include a settings menu then you may use TW3 Menu Filelist Updater tool.
Then start the game and go to OPTIONS => MODS => ACTION LOG.
POPUP WINDOW
To enable the popup window you must copy the content of input.settings.patch.txt file from downloaded archive and paste it at the beginning of Documents\The Witcher 3\input.settings file. Use a text editor for this, like Notepad or Notepad++. Or you can use Input. Settings Patcher.
By default the ~ key will be used for opening the popup. If you want a different key then edit the patch file first and replace IK_Tilde with something else. For example IK_F3 means F3 key. See the keys.txt file included in downloaded archive for a list with valid keys.
COMPATIBILITY (Classic version only)
The mod won't be able to increase messages display time if you use another one that changes the hud.redswf file, with following exceptions:
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[]For No Herbs and Enemy Dots on Minimap by DJ_Kovrik - you must install the compatible file instead of the main one.
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]The More Quick Slots mod is fully compatible with this one.Note that in both cases this mod must have a lower priority than the compatible one. This is by default, except if you manually assign priorities for installed mods using mod.settings file (something you should never do for mods with scripts, like this one).
OTHER MODS
You may also like All Quest Objectives on Map and More Quick Slots mods.
Action Log extends the display time of console/action log messages from 750ms to 5 seconds and increases visible messages from 3 to 6, with a popup showing the last 500 messages. A simple UI tweak for players who miss important log entries.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 940 endorsements and 17,844 downloads
- Solves the real problem of missing log messages in fast-paced gameplay
- Lightweight UI tweak that doesn't alter core mechanics
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in January 2023 — may not be compatible with the latest game version
- Only affects log display; no customization options for timing or message count
For players who frequently miss important console messages during combat or crafting. Also for modders who need to read longer log outputs for debugging. Skip if you're happy with the default log behavior or want more advanced UI overhauls.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager, make sure to enable the mod after installing to avoid conflicts.
- Test the popup feature in a busy area to see if the 500-message history is enough for your needs.
- Check the mod's page for any game version compatibility notes before installing.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Witcher 3 Mods
- Author
- Wolfmark
- Version
- 4.00.11
- Downloads
- 17,844
- Endorsements
- 940
- Category
- User Interface
- Created
- 10/30/2015
- Updated
- 1/16/2023
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