Utility In Game Dev Console For Emu 2026-02-07

Overview​

The EQEmu GM Command Console is a MacroQuest Lua script that provides a graphical interface for executing GM commands on your EverQuest Emulator server. It replaces typing commands manually with an organized, themed button interface.

What It Does​

• Converts GM commands into clickable buttons
• Organizes commands into logical categories
• Provides visual themes for personalization
• Includes safety confirmations for dangerous commands
• Works with any EQEmu server that uses standard GM commands

What You Need​

• MacroQuest (MQ)
• EQEmu server with GM access (Status 100+)
• Basic understanding of GM commands

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Installation​

Step 1: Create the Script File​

1. Navigate to your MacroQuest directory
2. Go to Lua/ folder
3. Create a new file called gmconsole.Lua
4. Paste the script code into this file
5. Save the file

Step 2: Load the Script​

In EverQuest, type:

/lua run gmconsole

Step 3: Create a Hotkey (Optional)​

To make it easier to open:

1. Create a hotkey in EQ
2. Set the command to: /Lua run gmconsole
3. Now you can toggle the window with one button

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How It Works​

The Command Flow​

User clicks button → Script builds command → Sends via /say → Server processes GM command

Example:

1. You click "Hide Me" button
2. Script creates command: #hideme 1
3. Script sends: /say #hideme 1
4. Server receives and executes the GM command
5. You become hidden

The Parameter Box System​

Many commands need additional information (item IDs, player names, zone names).


How it works:

1. Type information in the Parameter Box (e.g., "fusion")
2. Click a button that uses parameters (e.g., "Find Item")
3. Script combines: #fi fusion
4. Command executes: searches for items with "fusion" in the name

Commands That Use Parameters​

• Find Item - needs item name/ID
• Sum Item - needs item ID
• Zone - needs zone short name
• Set Level - needs level number
• Goto XYZ - needs coordinates
• Guild - needs guild name/ID
• And many more...

Commands That Don't Use Parameters​

• Stats - shows your stats
• Save - saves your character
• GM On/Off - toggles GM mode
• Freeze/Unfreeze - freezes target
• And many more...

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Features​

1.​

Switch between visual styles:

• Neon Purple - Default futuristic purple theme
• Cyber Blue - Electric blue hacker aesthetic
• Toxic Green - Bright neon green
• Hot Pink - Vibrant pink theme
• Orange Blaze - Warm orange/fire theme
• Ice Blue - Cool cyan/ice theme
• Matrix Hack - Pure green on black (Matrix style)
• Term Hacker - Green/cyan terminal style

2.​

Keep your interface clean by collapsing sections you don't need:

• Theme Selector - Change visual appearance
• Parameter Box - Input for commands
• Basic GM Commands - Common GM operations
• NPC/Corpse Management - NPC and corpse tools
• Lead GM Commands - High-level admin commands
• Zone Management - Zone control
• Target/NPC Commands - Targeted operations
• Player/Character Commands - Player management
• GM Mode Controls - GM visibility toggles
• Misc - Utility functions

3.​

Dangerous commands require confirmation:

• Summon Player - Teleport player to you
• Kick Player - Remove player from server
• Zone Shutdown - Shut down a zone
• Zone Bootup - Start a zone
• Lock Server - Prevent new logins
• Unlock Server - Allow logins
• Set MOTD - Change message of the day

When you click these, a warning dialog appears asking you to confirm.

4.​

Every command shows in your MQ console:


[Debug] Sending: #hideme 1
[Debug] Sending: #fi fusion
[Debug] Sending CONFIRMED: #summon PlayerName

Usage Guide​

Basic Workflow​

Example 1: Finding and Summoning an Item​

1. Open the console: /Lua run gmconsole
2. Expand "Parameter Box" section (if collapsed)
3. Type fusion in the text box
4. Expand "Basic GM Commands"
5. Click "Find Item"
   • Server shows all items with "fusion" in name
6. Find the item ID you want (e.g., 1006319)
7. Type 1006319 in Parameter Box
8. Click "Sum Item"
   • Item appears in your inventory

Example 2: Going to a Zone​

1. Type nexus in Parameter Box
2. Click "Zone" button
3. You teleport to Nexus

Example 3: Making Yourself Invulnerable​

1. Type 1 in Parameter Box
2. Click "Invul"
   • You become invulnerable
3. To turn off: Type 0 and click "Invul" again

Example 4: Using Confirmation Commands​

1. Type PlayerName in Parameter Box
2. Click "Summon" (in Lead GM Commands)
3. Confirmation dialog appears
4. Verify the player name in the dialog
5. Click "✓ YES, EXECUTE COMMAND"
6. Player teleports to you

Command Categories Explained​

Basic GM Commands (Status 100)​

These are available to all GMs:

• Find Item - Search for items by name/ID
• Sum Item - Summon item to inventory
• Item Info - Get detailed item information
• Goto XYZ - Teleport to coordinates
• Zone - Change zones
• Zone Stat - View zone status
• Set Level - Change your level
• Invul - Toggle invulnerability
• Hide Me - Toggle invisibility to players
• Stats - Show character stats
• Freeze/Unfreeze - Freeze target in place
• PK On/Off - Toggle PvP flag
• Guild - Guild commands
• Test Spwn - Test spawn system
• Save - Force character save
• Mem Spell - Memorize spell by ID
• Animate - Play animations
• Haste - Set haste percentage
• NPC Cast - Make NPC cast spell
• Uptime - Server uptime
• Version - Server version

NPC/Corpse Management​

Manage NPCs and corpses:

• List NPCs - Show all NPCs in zone
• NPC Corps - List NPC corpses
• Plyr Corps - List player corpses
• Del NPC C - Delete all NPC corpses
• Del Tgt C - Delete targeted corpse
• Del Plyr C - Delete all player corpses

Lead GM Commands (Status 150)​

High-level admin commands:

• Summon - Teleport player to you
• Kick - Kick player from server
• Set MOTD - Change message of the day
• Z Shutdwn - Shutdown a zone
• Z Bootup - Boot up a zone
• Lock Srv - Lock server (prevent logins)
• Unlock Srv - Unlock server

Zone Management​

Zone control tools:

• Repop - Respawn zone NPCs
• Reload ZC - Reload zone controllers
• Doors - Show door information
• Rld Rules - Reload server rules

Target/NPC Commands​

Commands for your current target:

• Kill - Kill targeted NPC
• Depop - Despawn NPC
• Heal - Heal target to full
• Spwn Add - Add NPC spawn
• Spwn Updt - Update NPC spawn
• Repop Frc - Force zone repop
• Set Race - Change target's race
• Set Gndr - Change target's gender

Player/Character Commands​

Player management:

• Plyr Info - Get player information
• GM Char - Character GM commands
• Give Item - Give item to player
• Meditation - Meditation commands
• Lookup - Database lookup
• Item Drop - Item drop commands
• Expedition - Expedition management
• Create DZ - Create dynamic zone
• Kick Exp - Kick from expedition

GM Mode Controls​

Toggle GM status:

• GM On - Enable GM mode
• GM Off - Disable GM mode
• Speed On - Enable GM speed
• Speed Off - Disable GM speed

Misc​

Utility functions:

• Clear Box - Clear the Parameter Box
• Close - Close the console window