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== Mods Needed ==
== Introduction ==
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]
[https://forms.gle/eEhyfzsY5hmvVTRV8 '''Request a modding-related wiki page here!''']
<br>
 
Either load this alongside created mods, or incorporate into a new mod.
Are you excited about becoming a Baldur's Gate 3 modder, but have absolutely no idea where to start?
== Folder Structure ==
 
* Mod Name (root folder)
This page is the starting point for resources, tutorials, references and more that you need for modding.
** Generated
 
*** Public
{| class="wikitable"
**** Mod Name
|+ Good places to begin:
***** [PAK]_Mod_Name <- models and textures
|-
** Localization
! Resource !! Description
*** Language <- usually ''English''
|-
**** <code>Mod_Name.xml</code> <- text for items and spells
| [[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?
** Mods
|-
*** Mod Name
| [[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.
**** <code>meta.lsx</code> <- Created manually or automatically with the BG3 Mini Tool
|-
** Public <- use one of the Sample Mods below as a template for this folder
| [[Modding:Tutorials|Tutorial List]] || A list of different available tutorials categorised by theme.
*** Game <- icons and other UI elements
|-
*** Mod Name <- mod files in plain-text or XML
| [[Modding:Sample_Templates|Sample and Template Mods]] || Sample/Template mods you can use as a base to create your own mods.
== Example meta.lsx ==
|-
<pre>
|[[Modding:References|References]]
SOON
|References and tables for the various game files you may need.
</pre>
|-
== Mod Tutorials ==
|[[Modding:Code Snippets|Code Snippets]]
* [[Guide:Fixing_Neck_Seams|Fixing neck seams]]
|Helpful code snippets for modding.
* [[Guide:Fixing_UV_Errors|Fixing UV errors]]
|-
* [[Guide:Fixing_Bone_Errors|Fixing bone errors]]
|[[Modding:Other Resources|Other Resources]]
* [[Guide:Head_Conversion|Head Conversion]] (thin body to strong body, and vice-versa)
|Miscellaneous resources to either help with modding or to add to your own mods.
* [[Guide:Custom_Polymorph|Custom Polymorphing]]
|}
* [[Guide:Custom_Hair_Highlight|Custom Hair Highlight/Ombre]]
{{Modding navbox}}
* [[Guide:Face_and_Body_Textures|Face and Body Textures]]
[[Category:Modding guides]]
* [[Guide:Colour_Map|Colour Map]]
== Code Snippets ==
* [[Guide:Race_UUID|Race UUID]]s
== General Tutorials ==
* [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLe0NwkOacl_jFoRnGT8iU29WriucyN1mj Padme4000's tutorials]
* [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYJ1Y7lY33WQOho8it-mTq6cIrH8dUeLP Learning Blender]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B11XBZmIIZc Learn Shape Keys In Under 5 Mins]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTgSLYY9uew Fix your SHAPE KEYS! - Blender 2.8 tutorial by Danny Mac 3D]
* [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]
== Sample Mods ==
* [https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/132 Padme's BG3 Tutorials and Modding Resources]
* [https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/400 Sample 3D Edited Equipment Mod]
* [https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/278 Sample Magic Ring Mod]
* [https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/249 Sample Equipment Mod]
* [https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/294 Add Scars to Your Character]
== Other Resources ==
* [https://www.uuidgenerator.net/ UUID Generator]
* [https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/images/594 Making armour icons]
* [https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/238 Custom Backdrops for Character Creation and Level Up]
* [https://boundingboxsoftware.com/materialize/ Materialize]
=== Colour ===
* [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1yXrWOIPoBe8p6MftEgFnZATvnoEvmGXGlCClenNXj_4/edit#gid=0 Colouring cheat sheet]
* [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]
== Gallery ==
<gallery>
Blender279b_collada_export_settings.webp|Collada/DAE export settings for Blender 2.79b
Blender293_collada_export_settings.webp|Collada/DAE export settings for Blender 2.93
GnuIMP_export-settings.webp|DDS export settings for GnuIMP 2.10
Blender279b_gr2_export_settings_1.webp|Export settings for Blender 2.79b with LaughingLeader's GR2 Export Plugin (1)
Blender279b_gr2_export_settings_2.webp|Export settings for Blender 2.79b with LaughingLeader's GR2 Export Plugin (2)
Blender279b_gr2_export_settings_3.webp|Export settings for Blender 2.79b with LaughingLeader's GR2 Export Plugin (3)
</gallery>
[[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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