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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.
== Folder Structure ==
* Mod Name (root folder)
** Generated
*** Public
**** Mod Name
***** [PAK]_Mod_Name <- models and textures
** Localization
*** Language <- usually ''English''
**** <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
=== Example meta.lsx ===
<pre>
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<save>
    <version major="4" minor="0" revision="8" build="612"/>
    <region id="Config">
        <node id="root">
            <children>
                <node id="Dependencies"/>
                <node id="ModuleInfo">
                    <attribute id="Author" type="LSString" value="AUTHOR NAME HERE"/>
                    <attribute id="CharacterCreationLevelName" type="FixedString" value=""/>
                    <attribute id="Description" type="LSString" value=""/>
                    <attribute id="Folder" type="LSString" value="MOD FOLDER NAME HERE"/>
                    <attribute id="LobbyLevelName" type="FixedString" value=""/>
                    <attribute id="MD5" type="LSString" value=""/>
                    <attribute id="MainMenuBackgroundVideo" type="FixedString" value=""/>
                    <attribute id="MenuLevelName" type="FixedString" value=""/>
                    <attribute id="Name" type="LSString" value="MOD NAME HERE"/>
                    <attribute id="NumPlayers" type="uint8" value="4"/>
                    <attribute id="PhotoBooth" type="FixedString" value=""/>
                    <attribute id="StartupLevelName" type="FixedString" value=""/>
                    <attribute id="Tags" type="LSString" value=""/>
                    <attribute id="Type" type="FixedString" value="Add-on"/>
                    <attribute id="UUID" type="FixedString" value="UUID HERE"/>
                    <attribute id="Version64" type="int64" value="36029237253119790"/>
                    <children>
                        <node id="PublishVersion">
                            <attribute id="Version64" type="int64" value="36028797018963968"/>
                        </node>
                        <node id="TargetModes">
                            <children>
                                <node id="Target">
                                    <attribute id="Object" type="FixedString" value="Story"/>
                                </node>
                            </children>
                        </node>
                    </children>
                </node>
            </children>
        </node>
    </region>
</save>
</pre>


== 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]]
This page is the starting point for resources, tutorials, references and more that you need for modding.
* [[Guide:Fixing_Bone_Errors|Fixing bone errors]]
 
* [[Guide:Head_Conversion|Head Conversion]] (thin body to strong body, and vice-versa)
{| class="wikitable"
* [[Guide:Custom_Polymorph|Custom Polymorphing]]
|+ Good places to begin:
* [[Guide:Custom_Hair_Highlight|Custom Hair Highlight/Ombre]]
|-
* [[Guide:Face_and_Body_Textures|Face and Body Textures]]
! Resource !! Description
* [[Guide:Colour_Map|Colour Map]]
|-
== Code Snippets ==
| [[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:Race_UUID|Race UUID]]s
|-
== General Tutorials ==
| [[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.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLe0NwkOacl_jFoRnGT8iU29WriucyN1mj Padme4000's tutorials]
|-
* [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYJ1Y7lY33WQOho8it-mTq6cIrH8dUeLP Learning Blender]
| [[Modding:Tutorials|Tutorial List]] || A list of different available tutorials categorised by theme.
* [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]
| [[Modding:Sample_Templates|Sample and Template Mods]] || Sample/Template mods you can use as a base to create your own mods.
* [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 ==
|[[Modding:References|References]]
* [https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/132 Padme's BG3 Tutorials and Modding Resources]
|References and tables for the various game files you may need.
* [https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/400 Sample 3D Edited Equipment Mod]
|-
* [https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/278 Sample Magic Ring Mod]
|[[Modding:Code Snippets|Code Snippets]]
* [https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/249 Sample Equipment Mod]
|Helpful code snippets for modding.
* [https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/294 Add Scars to Your Character]
|-
== Other Resources ==
|[[Modding:Other Resources|Other Resources]]
* [https://www.uuidgenerator.net/ UUID Generator]
|Miscellaneous resources to either help with modding or to add to your own mods.
* [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]
{{Modding navbox}}
* [https://boundingboxsoftware.com/materialize/ Materialize]
[[Category:Modding guides]]
=== 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 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.