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First and foremost the question you want to be asking yourself is what do you want to make? Once you have the answer to that you will find it easier finding the help you need.
First and foremost the question you want to be asking yourself is what do you want to make? Once you have the answer to that you will find it easier finding the help you need.


[[Modding:Tutorials|Tutorial List]] / [[Modding:Creating_mods#Sample_Mods|Sample/Template Mods]] / [[Modding:Creating_mods#Tools|The Tools you will likely need]] are the main places you want to take a stop at it to see what you need and whether there is a tutorial/sample/template you can already use for what you want to make.
[[Modding:Tutorials|Tutorial List]] - A list of different available tutorials categorised by their "theme."
[[https://bg3.wiki/wiki/Modding:Sample_Templates|Sample/Template Mods]] - Sample/Template mods you can use as a base to create your mods.
[[Modding:Tools|Tools and Plugins]] - a list of tools and plugins that are available either specifically for BG3 Modding or help with BG3 Modding


[[Getting Started with BG3 Modding]] this is your next stop for a run down of a few things. This page also does link to some of the tutorials in the tutorial list linked above to give examples of what you would do.
These are the main places you want to take a stop at it to see what you need and whether there is a tutorial/sample/template you can already use for what you want to make.
 
== Sample Mods ==
 
One of the most helpful things you can do when you’re starting out with modding is to take a look at sample mods that actually work and start from there. Here are a collection of Sample Mods designed to help you create a finished product.
* [https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/132 Padme's BG3 Tutorials and Modding Resources] by Padme4000
** Includes Eye Color Template, Hair Color Template, New Head Template, Tattoo and Makeup Template, and Localization Template.
* [https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/400 Sample 3D Edited Equipment Mod] by AnteMaxx
* [https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/278 Sample Magic Ring Mod] by AnteMaxx
* [https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/249 Sample Equipment Mod] by AnteMaxx
* [https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/294 Add Scars to Your Character] by labotor
* [https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/1280 Dye Template as Optional File] by Padme4000
* [https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/4515 Custom Race Template] by Tripsadin
* [https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/437 Hair Template] by Padme4000
* [https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/4148 Kay's CC Icon Template] by perseidipity
* [https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/4200 Sample VFX Mod] by Shivero
 
== Tools ==
Some extremely useful tools that will make your BG3 modding life so much easier.
* [https://github.com/Norbyte/lslib Lslib] by Norbyte
** Needed for many types of conversations necessary for modding.
* [https://github.com/ShinyHobo/BG3-Modders-Multitool BG3 Multi-Tool] by ShinyHobo
** Allows you to pack and unpack mods, search the game’s asset files, and more!
* [https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/502 BG3 Mini tool] by Padme4000
** Has a variety of helpful functions including creating your Meta.lsx file for you.
* [https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/1808 BG3 Creator's Cauldron] by Keefr
** Dive into the world of BG3 homebrewing with Creator's Cauldron! From custom magical armor to powerful spells, this tool makes creating your own BG3 content a breeze.
 
*[https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/1325 Dice Sprite Generator] by Anecx
**These tools allow you to generate 25 ANIMATED dice sprites needed for your dice in one click!
*[https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/2594 Language Support for BG3 VSCode Extension] by Chromosome16
**Text highlighting for bg3 text files in Visual Studio Code.
 
=== Blender Plugins ===
 
* [https://github.com/Norbyte/dos2de_collada_exporter Mesh import/export plugin] by Norbyte
** You’ll need this if you want to work with .GR2 files (that’s what BG3 uses) in Blender.
 
* [https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/346 Padme’s Addons] by Padme4000
** Includes addons for Head Export Order, Easy LOD Creation, Normal Map Transfer, Quick UV Buttons and Reset Transforms.
* [https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/464 Armature Plugin] by Aloija
** Blender addon which helps to edit the skeleton for BG3 models.
* [https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/3683 Outfit Builder] by LazyIcarus
** Given armor in a base body (e.g. HUM_F) and body variants of HUM_F (e.g. HUM_FS, or some body mod here), generate meshes of the armor for those body variants.
* [https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/4310 Volnos Texture Toolbox] by Volno
** A modding resource containing a collection of tools for modifying BG3's skin textures, as well as a recreation of Baldur’s Gate 3’s skin shader.


== References ==
== References ==
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* [https://ajalt.github.io/colormath/converter/ ColourMath Colour Converter] Use sRGB 0-1 for the vec3 value.
* [https://ajalt.github.io/colormath/converter/ ColourMath Colour Converter] Use sRGB 0-1 for the vec3 value.
* [https://rgbcolorpicker.com/0-1 RGB Color Picker]
* [https://rgbcolorpicker.com/0-1 RGB Color Picker]
== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
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Revision as of 17:57, 29 November 2023

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Modding guides
Modding resources


Introduction

This page is the starting point for resources, tutorials, references and more that you need for modding.

What do you want to make?

First and foremost the question you want to be asking yourself is what do you want to make? Once you have the answer to that you will find it easier finding the help you need.

Tutorial List - A list of different available tutorials categorised by their "theme." [Mods] - Sample/Template mods you can use as a base to create your mods. Tools and Plugins - a list of tools and plugins that are available either specifically for BG3 Modding or help with BG3 Modding

These are the main places you want to take a stop at it to see what you need and whether there is a tutorial/sample/template you can already use for what you want to make.

References

Baldur’s Gate 3 has a LOT of files. It can be very difficult to find the specific asset you’re looking for. The pages in this section should help you find the files you’re looking for as you’re modding!

Code Snippets

Code snippets and IDs that are often used, collected here to make your life easier.

Other Resources

Colour

Gallery