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You have made a mesh for a human man, a circlet. We are going to add it to the game. [[Modding:Creating and Exporting Meshes in Blender|(See here for how to make new meshes in Blender!)]]
You have made a mesh for a human man, a circlet. We are going to add it to the game. [[Modding:Creating and Exporting Meshes in Blender|(See here for how to make new meshes in Blender!)]]


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== Sample Templates ==
== Sample Templates ==
Please do remember it is best practise to unpack and consult the game files directly.
Please do remember it is best practice to unpack and consult the game files directly.
*[https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/3862 Mod Builder] by ReallyLazyIcarus. A python script that generates a folder workspace and empty lsx in the correct format to be converted with the multitool. Recommended!
*[https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/3862 Mod Builder] by ReallyLazyIcarus. A python script that generates a folder workspace and empty lsx in the correct format to be converted with the multitool. Recommended!
*[https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/5165 BG3 Equipment Generator] by Bytebard. A new program, it looks to be a promising new way to add items.
*[https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/5165 BG3 Equipment Generator] by Bytebard. A new program, it looks to be a promising new way to add items.
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*[https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/249 Sample Equipment Mod] by AnteMaxx
*[https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/249 Sample Equipment Mod] by AnteMaxx
**A template mod for Armor and Weapon modding, and for implementing custom icons. Contains 3 armors, 1 weapon and 1 backpack. Mainly a modder's resource, but can be enjoyed by players as well.
**A template mod for Armor and Weapon modding, and for implementing custom icons. Contains 3 armors, 1 weapon and 1 backpack. Mainly a modder's resource, but can be enjoyed by players as well.
*[https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/1808 BG3 Creator's Cauldron]- an older program. Useful for its long lists of armor.txt and passives for you to use.  
*[https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/1808 BG3 Creator's Cauldron]- an older program. Useful for its long lists of armor.txt and passives for you to use.
*[https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/502 BG3 MiniTool by Padme4000]- Can generate a [[Modding:Creating meta.lsx|Meta]] for you to use.
*[https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/502 BG3 MiniTool by Padme4000]- Can generate a [[Modding:Creating meta.lsx|Meta]] for you to use.
==File Overview ==
==File Overview ==
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If something goes wrong, it is recommended to overwrite a custom mesh from someone else's mod, or add it to the back of an existing mod. When you know the fault is not with your mesh, you check your materials, and so you can fix things one step at a time.
If something goes wrong, it is recommended to overwrite a custom mesh from someone else's mod, or add it to the back of an existing mod. When you know the fault is not with your mesh, you check your materials, and so you can fix things one step at a time.


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