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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 ==
}}{{Modding box}}
* 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 <- use one of the Sample Mods below as a template for this folder
*** 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?
* [[Guide:Fixing_Neck_Seams|Fixing neck seams]]
* [[Guide:Fixing_UV_Errors|Fixing UV errors]]
* [[Guide:Fixing_Bone_Errors|Fixing bone errors]]
* Body Type 1 to Body Type 2 Head Conversion
* Custom Polymorphing
* Custom Hair Highlight/Ombre
* [[Guide:Face_and_Body_Textures|Face and Body Textures]]
* [[Guide:Colour_Map|Colour Map]]


== General Tutorials ==
This page is the starting point for resources, tutorials, references and more that you need for modding.
* [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLe0NwkOacl_jFoRnGT8iU29WriucyN1mj Padme4000's tutorials]
 
* [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYJ1Y7lY33WQOho8it-mTq6cIrH8dUeLP Learning Blender]
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B11XBZmIIZc Learn Shape Keys In Under 5 Mins]
|+ Good places to begin:
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTgSLYY9uew Fix your SHAPE KEYS! - Blender 2.8 tutorial by Danny Mac 3D]
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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
== Sample Mods ==
|-
* [https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/132 Padme's BG3 Tutorials and Modding Resources]
| [[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.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]
| [[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.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/249 Sample Equipment Mod]
|-
* [https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/294 Add Scars to Your Character]
| [[Modding:Tutorials|Tutorial List]] || A list of different available tutorials categorised by theme.
== Other Resources ==
|-
* [https://www.uuidgenerator.net/ UUID Generator]
| [[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/images/594 Making armour icons]
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* [https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/238 Custom Backdrops for Character Creation and Level Up]
|[[Modding:References|References]]
* [https://boundingboxsoftware.com/materialize/ Materialize]
|References and tables for the various game files you may need.
=== Colour ===
|-
* [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1yXrWOIPoBe8p6MftEgFnZATvnoEvmGXGlCClenNXj_4/edit#gid=0 Colouring cheat sheet]
|[[Modding:Code Snippets|Code Snippets]]
* [https://ajalt.github.io/colormath/converter/ ColourMath Colour Converter] Use sRGB 0-1 for the vec3 value.
|Helpful code snippets for modding.
* [https://rgbcolorpicker.com/0-1 RGB Color Picker]
|-
== AI Resources ==
|[[Modding:Other Resources|Other Resources]]
* [https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/521 Action Icons Generator]
|Miscellaneous resources to either help with modding or to add to your own mods.
* [https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/527 Item Icons Generator]
|}
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{{Modding navbox}}
[[Category:Modding guides]]

Latest revision as of 22:00, 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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