Frozen black screen at launch with ~300MB memory use.

[K4sum1]

I have attempted solutions to common problems

Yes

I have checked that my game version is supported

Yes

OS

Windows 10

Platform

GOG

Description

After installing the script extender using this link https://bg3se-updates.norbyte.dev/Channels/Release/ManualInstall.zip (Updater doesn't work), the game launches but gets stuck at a black screen and memory usage is frozen around 300MB until I terminate the process in task manager. I get the same behavior with DX11 although it freezes with around 200MB memory usage.

By the way my OS (Windows 7) is not listed under OS, so I just left the default of 10 selected.

Indications

I haven't installed any mods yet, nor have I even started a game. It's basically just a fresh install. I've only launched the game a few times before installing the script extender.

Diagnostic Files

I tried that, but I get an empty file. This is the output I get running the batch file.

E:\Modded GOG Gaymes\Baldurs Gate 3\bin>"Generate BG3 Diagnostic.bat"
You cannot call a method on a null-valued expression.
At line:1 char:9
+ $dpv.Add <<<< ("Out-File:FilePath", $OUT_FILE_PATH)
    + CategoryInfo          : InvalidOperation: (Add:String) [], RuntimeException
    + FullyQualifiedErrorId : InvokeMethodOnNull

You cannot call a method on a null-valued expression.
At line:1 char:9
+ $dpv.Add <<<< ("Out-File:Encoding", $OUT_FILE_ENCODING)
    + CategoryInfo          : InvalidOperation: (Add:String) [], RuntimeException
    + FullyQualifiedErrorId : InvokeMethodOnNull

You cannot call a method on a null-valued expression.
At line:1 char:9
+ $dpv.Add <<<< ("Out-File:Width",    $OUT_FILE_WIDTH)
    + CategoryInfo          : InvalidOperation: (Add:String) [], RuntimeException
    + FullyQualifiedErrorId : InvokeMethodOnNull

You cannot call a method on a null-valued expression.
At line:1 char:9
+ $dpv.Add <<<< ("Out-File:Append",   $true)
    + CategoryInfo          : InvalidOperation: (Add:String) [], RuntimeException
    + FullyQualifiedErrorId : InvokeMethodOnNull

You cannot call a method on a null-valued expression.
At line:1 char:9
+ $dpv.Add <<<< ("Out-String:Width",  2048)
    + CategoryInfo          : InvalidOperation: (Add:String) [], RuntimeException
    + FullyQualifiedErrorId : InvokeMethodOnNull

You cannot call a method on a null-valued expression.
At line:1 char:9
+ $dpv.Add <<<< ("*:ErrorVariable", "+errors")
    + CategoryInfo          : InvalidOperation: (Add:String) [], RuntimeException
    + FullyQualifiedErrorId : InvokeMethodOnNull

Out-File : Cannot process command because of one or more missing mandatory parameters: FilePath.
At line:33 char:39
+       Invoke-Command $logic | Out-File <<<<
    + CategoryInfo          : InvalidArgument: (:) [Out-File], ParameterBindingException
    + FullyQualifiedErrorId : MissingMandatoryParameter,Microsoft.PowerShell.Commands.OutFileCommand

Out-File : Cannot process command because of one or more missing mandatory parameters: FilePath.
At line:33 char:39
+       Invoke-Command $logic | Out-File <<<<
    + CategoryInfo          : InvalidArgument: (:) [Out-File], ParameterBindingException
    + FullyQualifiedErrorId : MissingMandatoryParameter,Microsoft.PowerShell.Commands.OutFileCommand

Out-File : Cannot process command because of one or more missing mandatory parameters: FilePath.
At line:33 char:39
+       Invoke-Command $logic | Out-File <<<<
    + CategoryInfo          : InvalidArgument: (:) [Out-File], ParameterBindingException
    + FullyQualifiedErrorId : MissingMandatoryParameter,Microsoft.PowerShell.Commands.OutFileCommand

Out-File : Cannot process command because of one or more missing mandatory parameters: FilePath.
At line:13 char:13
+ } | Out-File <<<<
    + CategoryInfo          : InvalidArgument: (:) [Out-File], ParameterBindingException
    + FullyQualifiedErrorId : MissingMandatoryParameter,Microsoft.PowerShell.Commands.OutFileCommand

An output file should be present at "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\BG3 Diagnostic Data.txt".
If it not present, check that Baldur's Gate 3 is not currently running, and run this script again.
Otherwise, this window can be closed.
Press any key to continue . . .

Steps to Reproduce

1: I have the RELEASE - V4.1.1.6072089 - PATCH PATCH7_HOTFIX3 release from GOG installed.
2: I install BG3SE using the manual install download link, dragging the files to the bin directory.
3: I try launching the game.

Expected Behavior

Game should launch without freezing with the script extender.

Actual Behavior

Game freezes on a black screen after opening.

[K4sum1]

Ok, so the issue persisted after I uninstalled the script extender. However apparently the game works fine, even with the script extender if I hold shift while it opens.

Not sure why I need to hold shift or what it does. I'll keep the issue open because it's so weird.

[hawchangJA]

in GOG's Game Page

Game details
Genre:
Role-playing - Turn-based - Fantasy
Tags:
Fantasy, Story Rich, Role-playing, Atmospheric, Turn-Based, show 19 more...
Works on:
Windows (10, 11), Mac OS X (12+)