Modding:Getting Started with BG3 Modding: Difference between revisions

Are you excited about becoming a Baldur's Gate 3 modder, but have absolutely no idea where to start? Hopefully this article can point you in the right direction.

So you've found the tools, tutorials, samples/templates that you want to use. But you're wondering if there are easier mod projects that are better to start with in order to get used to the tools and file formats.  

If you’re wanting to create Character Creation (CC) mods, creating your own [https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/132?tab=files makeup/tattoo/highlights/greying colours] is a great place to start. It can help you get used to some of the formats the files are in without getting overwhelmed. If equipment is more your interest, maybe try making a [https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/278 simple magic ring mod].

But remember: just because others start at a certain place doesn't mean you have to, and try not to compare yourself to others on how quickly you pick things up. We all learn and work at our own pace. Take things at the speed you’re comfortable with, and don’t forget to have fun!

If you are making your mod to share with others, pick the site(s) you want to share them on.

* [https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3 Nexus Mods] (most popular)