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== Mods Needed ==
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As of Patch 9, the following mod is needed: [https://nb-stor.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bg3/nrd_killstory.pak Patch 3 Modfixer]
|title=Modding Resources
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|description=This page is a hub for everything related to Modding Baldur's Gate 3. Check out the following guides to learn how to mod BG3.
Either load this alongside created mods, or incorporate into a new mod.
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== Folder Structure ==
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* Mod Name (root folder)
== Introduction ==
** Generated
[https://forms.gle/eEhyfzsY5hmvVTRV8 '''Request a modding-related wiki page here!''']
*** Public
**** Mod Name
***** [PAK]_Mod_Name <- models and textures
** Localization
*** Language
**** <code>Mod_Name.xml</code> <- text for items and spells
** Mods
*** Mod Name
**** <code>meta.lsx</code> <- Created manually or automatically with the BG3 Mini Tool
** Public
*** Game <- icons and other UI elements
*** Mod Name <- mod files in plain-text or XML


== Mod Tutorials ==
Are you excited about becoming a Baldur's Gate 3 modder, but have absolutely no idea where to start?
* Fixing neck seams
 
* Fixing UV errors
This page is the starting point for resources, tutorials, references and more that you need for modding.
* Fixing bone errors
 
* Body Type 1 to Body Type 2 Head Conversion
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* Custom Polymorphing
|+ Good places to begin:
* Custom Hair Highlight/Ombre
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* Face and Body Textures
! Resource !! Description
* Outfit Colour Map
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== General Tutorials ==
| [[Modding:Getting Started with BG3 Modding|Getting Started with BG3 Modding]]|| Want to know where to release your mod, or want to know how permissions work for mods?
* [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLe0NwkOacl_jFoRnGT8iU29WriucyN1mj Padme4000's tutorials]
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* [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYJ1Y7lY33WQOho8it-mTq6cIrH8dUeLP Learning Blender]
| [[Modding:Tools|Tools and Plugins]] || A list of useful tools and plugins that are available either specifically for BG3 Modding or that help with BG3 Modding.
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B11XBZmIIZc Learn Shape Keys In Under 5 Mins]
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTgSLYY9uew Fix your SHAPE KEYS! - Blender 2.8 tutorial by Danny Mac 3D]
| [[Modding:Tutorials|Tutorial List]] || A list of different available tutorials categorised by theme.
* [https://astropad.com/how-to-add-texture-to-a-3d-model-using-blender-an-ipad-and-uv-mapping/ How to add texture to a 3D model using Blender, an iPad, and UV Mapping]
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== Sample Mods ==
| [[Modding:Sample_Templates|Sample and Template Mods]] || Sample/Template mods you can use as a base to create your own mods.
* [https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/132 Padme's BG3 Tutorials and Modding Resources]
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* [https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/400 Sample 3D Edited Equipment Mod]
|[[Modding:References|References]]
* [https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/278 Sample Magic Ring Mod]
|References and tables for the various game files you may need.
* [https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/249 Sample Equipment Mod]
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* [https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/294 Add Scars to Your Character]
|[[Modding:Code Snippets|Code Snippets]]
== Other Resources ==
|Helpful code snippets for modding.
* [https://www.uuidgenerator.net/ UUID Generator]
|-
* [https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/images/594 Making armour icons]
|[[Modding:Other Resources|Other Resources]]
* [https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/238 Custom Backdrops for Character Creation and Level Up]
|Miscellaneous resources to either help with modding or to add to your own mods.
* [https://boundingboxsoftware.com/materialize/ Materialize]
|}
=== Colour ===
{{Modding navbox}}
* [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1yXrWOIPoBe8p6MftEgFnZATvnoEvmGXGlCClenNXj_4/edit#gid=0 Colouring cheat sheet]
[[Category:Modding guides]]
* [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]
== AI Resources ==
* [https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/521 Action Icons Generator]
* [https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/527 Item Icons Generator]
[[Category:Modding]]

Latest revision as of 21:00, 13 April 2024

Introduction[edit | edit source]

Request a modding-related wiki page here!

Are you excited about becoming a Baldur's Gate 3 modder, but have absolutely no idea where to start?

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

Good places to begin:
Resource Description
Getting Started with BG3 Modding Want to know where to release your mod, or want to know how permissions work for mods?
Tools and Plugins A list of useful tools and plugins that are available either specifically for BG3 Modding or that help with BG3 Modding.
Tutorial List A list of different available tutorials categorised by theme.
Sample and Template Mods Sample/Template mods you can use as a base to create your own mods.
References References and tables for the various game files you may need.
Code Snippets Helpful code snippets for modding.
Other Resources Miscellaneous resources to either help with modding or to add to your own mods.
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