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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. | | |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. |
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| == General Tutorials == | | == Introduction == |
| * [[Modding:Creating meta.lsx|Creating your Meta.lsx]]
| | [https://forms.gle/eEhyfzsY5hmvVTRV8 '''Request a modding-related wiki page here!'''] |
| * [[Guide:Unpacking_and_Converting_Files|Unpacking and Converting Files]]
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| * [[Modding:Dependencies|Dependencies]]
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| * [[Guide:Packaging_Mods|Packaging Mods]] for [[Guide:Installing_Mods|install]]
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| * [[Guide:Working with lsx files|Working with LSX files ( example with Progressions.lsx )]]
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| * [[Guide:Custom_Polymorph|Custom Polymorphing]]
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| * [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLe0NwkOacl_jFoRnGT8iU29WriucyN1mj Padme4000's tutorials]
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| ** [https://youtu.be/siC6fak9zDM?si=r1nezgGOs9OWqOOr Creating Hairs Post Patch 9]
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| ** [https://youtu.be/gxmgZ_X1kbI?si=wj7OFqyKkGS3BV2V Joining Different Meshes Into One]
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| * [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iR-q2sTqxLuk3xXG8W6dbk3QeqQw_jdGkI1WAu45OoU/edit Custom Dye Mod Guide by AstralSprout]
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| === Mesh-Related Tutorials ===
| | Are you excited about becoming a Baldur's Gate 3 modder, but have absolutely no idea where to start? |
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| * [[Guide:Fixing_Neck_Seams|Fixing neck seams]]
| | This page is the starting point for resources, tutorials, references and more that you need for modding. |
| * [[Guide:Fixing_UV_Errors|Fixing UV errors]]
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| * [[Guide:Fixing_Bone_Errors|Fixing bone errors]]
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| * [[Guide:Head_Conversion|Head Conversion]]
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| * [[Guide:Hair_Creation|Adding new Hairs to Character Creation]]
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| * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbivHL2lPrc&list=PLe0NwkOacl_jFoRnGT8iU29WriucyN1mj&index=12 Making Custom Armor - Part 1]
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| * [[Guide:Custom_Hair_Highlight|Custom Hair Highlight/Ombre]]
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| * [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYJ1Y7lY33WQOho8it-mTq6cIrH8dUeLP Learning Blender]
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| * [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjEaoINr3zgFX8ZsChQVQsuDSjEqdWMAD&si=85qV8vXb9vMYzq7C Donut Tutorial]
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| ** This is not directly BG3-related, but is a great stepping stone into using Blender and working with meshes.
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| * [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]
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| === Texture-Related Tutorials === | | {| class="wikitable" |
| * [[Guide:Texture_Formatting|Texture Formatting]]
| | |+ Good places to begin: |
| * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_zgNI9nhns&list=PLe0NwkOacl_jFoRnGT8iU29WriucyN1mj&index=13 Making Custom Armor - Part 2]
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| * [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]
| | ! Resource !! Description |
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| == Scripting ==
| | | [[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? |
| * [[Guide:Getting_Started_with_Scripts|Getting Started with Scripting]]
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| | | | [[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. |
| === Tools ===
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| * '''[https://github.com/Norbyte/lslib Lslib]'''
| | | [[Modding:Tutorials|Tutorial List]] || A list of different available tutorials categorised by theme. |
| * '''[https://github.com/ShinyHobo/BG3-Modders-Multitool BG3 Multi-Tool]'''
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| * '''[https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/502 BG3 Mini tool]'''
| | | [[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/1808 BG3 Creator's Cauldron]'''
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| * '''[https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/4310 Volnos Texture Toolbox - BG3 texture tools for blender]
| | |[[Modding:References|References]] |
| | | |References and tables for the various game files you may need. |
| *'''[https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/1325 Dice Sprite Generator]'''
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| | | |[[Modding:Code Snippets|Code Snippets]] |
| === Blender Plugins ===
| | |Helpful code snippets for modding. |
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| * [https://github.com/Norbyte/dos2de_collada_exporter Mesh import/export plugin]
| | |[[Modding:Other Resources|Other Resources]] |
| * [https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/346 Padme Plugins]
| | |Miscellaneous resources to either help with modding or to add to your own mods. |
| * [https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/464 Armature Plugin]
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| * [https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/3683 Outfit Builder]
| | {{Modding navbox}} |
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| == References ==
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| A good external resource [https://bg3ccmoddinglibrary.carrd.co/ Bg3 CC Modding Library] put together by Weeviljester | |
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| * [[Guide:AssetPrefixReferences|Asset Prefix References]]
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| * [[Modding:VertexColorMaskSlots|Hiding skin/outfit parts: Vertex Color Mask Slots]]
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| * [[Guide:Hair_Meshes|Hair/Beard Meshes]]
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| * [[Guide:Head_Models|Head Models]]
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| * [[Guide:Face_and_Body_Textures|Face and Body Textures]]
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| * [[Guide:Colour_Map|Colour Map]]s
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| == Code Snippets ==
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| * [[Guide:Race_UUID|Race UUID]]s
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| * [https://pastebin.com/g0fUYFAL Interactable Item UUIDs]
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| * [https://www.scribd.com/document/666568844/Bg3-Items-v2 All items UUIDs]
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| * [https://pastebin.com/RLB7M0c8 Enemy types]
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| == Sample Mods ==
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| * [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]
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| * [https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/278 Sample Magic Ring Mod]
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| * [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]
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| * [https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/1280 Dye Template as Optional File]
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| * [https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/4515 Custom Race Template]
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| == Other Resources ==
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| * [https://www.uuidgenerator.net/ UUID Generator]
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| * [https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/images/594 Making armour icons]
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| * [https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/238 Custom Backdrops for Character Creation and Level Up]
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| * [https://boundingboxsoftware.com/materialize/ Materialize]
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| === Colour ===
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| * [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1yXrWOIPoBe8p6MftEgFnZATvnoEvmGXGlCClenNXj_4/edit#gid=0 Colouring cheat sheet]
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| * [https://ajalt.github.io/colormath/converter/ ColourMath Colour Converter] Use sRGB 0-1 for the vec3 value.
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| * [https://rgbcolorpicker.com/0-1 RGB Color Picker]
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| == Folder Structure ==
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| * Mod Name (root folder)
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| ** Generated
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| *** Public
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| **** Mod Name
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| ***** [PAK]_Mod_Name <- models and textures
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| ** Localization
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| *** Language <- usually ''English''
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| **** <code>Mod_Name.xml</code> <- text for items and spells
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| ** Mods
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| *** Mod Name
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| **** <code>meta.lsx</code> <- Created manually or automatically with the BG3 Mini Tool
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| ** Public <- use one of the Sample Mods above as a template for this folder
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| *** Game <- icons and other UI elements
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| *** Mod Name <- mod files in plain-text or XML
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| === Example meta.lsx ===
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| <pre>
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| <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
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| <save>
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| <version major="4" minor="0" revision="8" build="612"/>
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| <region id="Config">
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| <node id="root">
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| <children>
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| <node id="Dependencies"/>
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| <node id="ModuleInfo">
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| <attribute id="Author" type="LSString" value="AUTHOR NAME HERE"/>
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| <attribute id="CharacterCreationLevelName" type="FixedString" value=""/>
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| <attribute id="Description" type="LSString" value=""/>
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| <attribute id="Folder" type="LSString" value="MOD FOLDER NAME HERE"/>
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| <attribute id="LobbyLevelName" type="FixedString" value=""/>
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| <attribute id="MD5" type="LSString" value=""/>
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| <attribute id="MainMenuBackgroundVideo" type="FixedString" value=""/>
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| <attribute id="MenuLevelName" type="FixedString" value=""/>
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| <attribute id="Name" type="LSString" value="MOD NAME HERE"/>
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| <attribute id="NumPlayers" type="uint8" value="4"/>
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| <attribute id="PhotoBooth" type="FixedString" value=""/>
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| <attribute id="StartupLevelName" type="FixedString" value=""/>
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| <attribute id="Tags" type="LSString" value=""/>
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| <attribute id="Type" type="FixedString" value="Add-on"/>
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| <attribute id="UUID" type="FixedString" value="UUID HERE"/>
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| <attribute id="Version64" type="int64" value="36029237253119790"/>
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| <children>
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| <node id="PublishVersion">
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| <attribute id="Version64" type="int64" value="36028797018963968"/>
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| </node>
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| <node id="TargetModes">
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| <children>
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| <node id="Target">
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| <attribute id="Object" type="FixedString" value="Story"/>
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| </node>
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| </children>
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| </node>
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| </children>
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| </node>
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| </children>
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| </node>
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| </region>
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| </save>
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| </pre>
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| == Gallery ==
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| <gallery heights="300px">
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| Blender279b_collada_export_settings.webp|Collada/DAE export settings for Blender 2.79b
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| Blender293_collada_export_settings.webp|Collada/DAE export settings for Blender 2.93
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| GnuIMP_export-settings.webp|DDS export settings for GnuIMP 2.10
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| Blender279b_gr2_export_settings_1.webp|Export settings for Blender 2.79b with LaughingLeader's GR2 Export Plugin (1)
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| Blender279b_gr2_export_settings_2.webp|Export settings for Blender 2.79b with LaughingLeader's GR2 Export Plugin (2)
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| Blender279b_gr2_export_settings_3.webp|Export settings for Blender 2.79b with LaughingLeader's GR2 Export Plugin (3)
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| </gallery>
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| [[Category:Modding guides]] | | [[Category:Modding guides]] |
