What is the default Same-Sex Relations game rule in CK3?

Default: The view on same-sex relations depend on each Faith's Same-Sex Relations Doctrine. (patch 1.20.1.2)

Does changing the Same-Sex Relations rule disable achievements?

Yes for “Accepted”: the file gives it the flag blocks_achievements. The other settings keep achievements on.

Game rule · Game Modes

Same-Sex Relations

Default
Accepted ✕

Same-Sex Relations is a game rule in Crusader Kings III (Game Modes) with 2 settings: Default (the default) and Accepted. “Accepted” disables achievements. Patch 1.20.1.2, from game/common/game_rules/00_game_rules.txt.

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Quick answers (2)

What is the default Same-Sex Relations game rule in CK3?: Default: The view on same-sex relations depend on each Faith's Same-Sex Relations Doctrine. (patch 1.20.1.2)
Does changing the Same-Sex Relations rule disable achievements?: Yes for “Accepted”: the file gives it the flag blocks_achievements. The other settings keep achievements on.

2 settings

Default
Default
The view on same-sex relations depend on each Faith's Same-Sex Relations Doctrine.
default_same_sex_relations
Accepted
Disables achievements
Same-sex relations are fully accepted by all Faiths.
The script checks it once, in 1 place
On actions (the game's own hooks) 1
- on_game_start_after_lobby
Every has_game_rule = accepted_same_sex_relations in game/common and game/events, by the top-level object it sits in.
accepted_same_sex_relations

Source: game/common/game_rules/00_game_rules.txt line 303 (key same_sex_relations), modifiers from game/common/modifiers, names from the English localisation; Crusader Kings III 1.20.1.2.