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== Tools ==
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* [https://github.com/LaughingLeader/BG3ModManager/releases Mod Manager]
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* [https://github.com/Norbyte/lslib/releases LSLIB]
|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.
* [https://github.com/ShinyHobo/BG3-Modders-Multitool/releases Modders Multitool]
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* [https://www.uuidgenerator.net/ UUID Generator]
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* [https://doc.instantreality.org/tools/color_calculator/ Instantreality Color Calculator]
{{DISPLAYTITLE:Modding resources}}
* [https://airtightinteractive.com/util/hex-to-glsl/ Airtight Interactive Convert Hex Color to GLSL vec3]
{{#widget:ModdingIntroVideoBanner}}


== Asset Editing and Creation ==
This is BG3Wiki's ''Modding resources'' hub. They can be easily linked to with the following address:
YouTube playlist by LadyHircine: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN_fdYMu4EUpbU_s9rkbUqUkyKDUVGgkx
<div style="text-align: center;">{{InfoBlob|<nowiki>https://bg3.wiki/wiki/Modding:Modding_resources</nowiki>}}</div>


* Blender: 2.79b and/or 2.93 (get it from Steam or from their website, all platforms, FREE)
== [[Modding:Creating mods|Creating mods: For creators]] ==
* [https://github.com/godotengine/collada-exporter Better Collada Exporter]
Want to create mods? Check out the [[Modding:Creating mods|mod creation homepage]]!
** Better Collada export settings (see screenshot)
[[File:Better_collada_export_settings.png|thumb|right|upright=1.5|Better Collada export settings]]
* [https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/346 Padme's Blender Helpers]
* [https://github.com/LaughingLeader/laughingleader_blender_helpers LL's Blender Helpers for 2.79b]
* [https://github.com/andyp123/blender_vertex_color_master/releases Vertex Color Master for Blender]
* Normal Baking in Blender https://youtu.be/tndUB5b4STI


* [https://www.gimp.org/ GIMP]
== [[Modding:Installing mods|Installing mods: For users]] ==
** [https://code.google.com/archive/p/gimp-dds/ GIMP .DDS Plugin] (Linux users can get GIMP's .DDS plugin from their Package Manager also.)
Need help installing mods? Check out the [[Modding:Installing mods|mod installation and troubleshooting homepage]]!
** GIMP .DDS export settings (see screenshot)
[[File:Gimp_dds_export_settings.png|thumb|right|upright=1.5|GIMP .DDS export settings]]


* Photoshop: https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop.html
== Mod Requests ==
** Photoshop .DDS Plugin: (Choose only ONE)
[https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/users/45273002 Djmr], in Larian's server, has set up a modding bounty board for the BG3 community.
*** 1 https://gametechdev.github.io/Intel-Texture-Works-Plugin/
*** 2 https://github.com/fnordware/AdobeDDS
*** 3 https://developer.nvidia.com/nvidia-texture-tools-exporter


* [https://www.substance3d.com/ Substance Painter] (You can also purchase via Steam)
Request form: http://bit.ly/3YfZ1yD<blockquote>'''Anyone''' can submit a request.</blockquote>Board: http://bit.ly/44M0hf0<blockquote>Modders can request edit access and assign themselves a posted request.</blockquote>
* [https://nb-stor.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bg3/Tiefling.zip Substance Painter shader starter]
== Modding Sites ==
* [https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3 Nexus Mods] (most popular)
* [https://baldurs-gate-3.thunderstore.io Thunderstore]
* [https://www.curseforge.com/baldurs-gate-3 Curse Forge]
* [https://steamcommunity.com/app/1086940/workshop/ Steam Workshop] (soon)


== Mod Needed ==
== Paths ==
Norbyte's [https://nb-stor.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bg3/nrd_killstory.pak Patch 3 Modfixer] is required even in Patch 8.
=== Windows ===
* Profiles: {{InfoBlob|%LocalAppdata%\Larian Studios\Baldur's Gate 3\PlayerProfiles\Public}}
* Mods (.PAK files): {{InfoBlob|%LocalAppdata%\Larian Studios\Baldur's Gate 3\Mods}}
* Mods (loose files): {{InfoBlob|<path to game installation>\Baldur's Gate 3\Data}}
* Tools (script extender, native mod loader): {{InfoBlob|<path to game installation>\Baldur's Gate 3\bin}}


== Mod Folder Location ==
=== Mac ===
* Windows: AppData\Local\Larian Studios\Baldur's Gate 3\Mods
* Profiles: {{InfoBlob|User/Documents/Larian Studios/Baldur's Gate 3/PlayerProfiles/Public}}
* Mac: TBD
* Mods: {{InfoBlob|User/Documents/Larian Studios/Baldur's Gate 3/Mods}}
* Linux: SteamLibrary/steamapps/compatdata/1086940/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/AppData/Local/Larian Studios/Baldur's Gate 3/Mods


== Modding on Linux ==
=== Linux ===
Bottles https://github.com/bottlesdevs/Bottles
* Profiles: {{InfoBlob|SteamLibrary/steamapps/compatdata/1086940/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/AppData/Local/Larian Studios/Baldur's Gate 3/PlayerProfiles/Public}}
* Mods: {{InfoBlob|SteamLibrary/steamapps/compatdata/1086940/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/AppData/Local/Larian Studios/Baldur's Gate 3/Mods}}
 
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[[Category:Modding]]

Latest revision as of 21:43, 13 April 2024

This is BG3Wiki's Modding resources hub. They can be easily linked to with the following address:

https://bg3.wiki/wiki/Modding:Modding_resources

Creating mods: For creators[edit | edit source]

Want to create mods? Check out the mod creation homepage!

Installing mods: For users[edit | edit source]

Need help installing mods? Check out the mod installation and troubleshooting homepage!

Mod Requests[edit | edit source]

Djmr, in Larian's server, has set up a modding bounty board for the BG3 community.

Request form: http://bit.ly/3YfZ1yD
Anyone can submit a request.
Board: http://bit.ly/44M0hf0
Modders can request edit access and assign themselves a posted request.

Modding Sites[edit | edit source]

Paths[edit | edit source]

Windows[edit | edit source]

  • Profiles: %LocalAppdata%\Larian Studios\Baldur's Gate 3\PlayerProfiles\Public
  • Mods (.PAK files): %LocalAppdata%\Larian Studios\Baldur's Gate 3\Mods
  • Mods (loose files): <path to game installation>\Baldur's Gate 3\Data
  • Tools (script extender, native mod loader): <path to game installation>\Baldur's Gate 3\bin

Mac[edit | edit source]

  • Profiles: User/Documents/Larian Studios/Baldur's Gate 3/PlayerProfiles/Public
  • Mods: User/Documents/Larian Studios/Baldur's Gate 3/Mods

Linux[edit | edit source]

  • Profiles: SteamLibrary/steamapps/compatdata/1086940/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/AppData/Local/Larian Studios/Baldur's Gate 3/PlayerProfiles/Public
  • Mods: SteamLibrary/steamapps/compatdata/1086940/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/AppData/Local/Larian Studios/Baldur's Gate 3/Mods
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