Creating a Baldur's Gate 3 Head Mod Tutorial

Creating a Baldur's Gate 3 head mod requires careful assembly of assets using the modder's toolkit.

### Creating a Head Mod in Baldur's Gate 3
The tutorial covers creating a head mod using the Baldur's Gate 3 modder's toolkit, assuming assets are already prepared. The process includes **loading the Character Creator level**, setting the **source asset data path**, and using the resource manager to **add the head and skeleton resources**. Finally, the tutorial guides on **assigning the head slot** and linking the visual resource to the skeleton.

### Editing and Applying Materials to a 3D Head
To edit a 3D head, locate the **original head used for creation** and copy its animations. Fill in the materials for the head and ears, then create a **new material from the original**. Import textures, ensuring to select "**no**" for sRGB, and apply them to the copied material before applying materials to the visual resource.

### Applying Materials and Setting Up Character Creation
Materials are applied to the head, ears, and other features using specific filters and names. The eye and mouth interiors are chosen based on the character's race, with a focus on **natural colors for the eyes**. The UUID Object Editor is used to create a new entry for **CharacterCreationAppearanceVisuals**, and a display name is set for the character.

### Creating a Dwarf Character in the Toolkit
To create a dwarf character, select the **female body type** and **standard body shape**, then find the **RaceUUID** in the CharacterCreationAppearanceVisuals section. Copy the RaceUUID, fill in the SlotName as **"head,"** and ensure all other details match. Save the changes, check the character creator in the game, and if the head doesn't show up, **restart the toolkit** or verify the **skeleton and animations**.

### Ensuring Proper Character Animation Setup
It's important to **correctly pair the base and head** of a character and set the animations properly. Facial expressions, like **wrinkles in the forehead**, can indicate if the animations are applied correctly. Testing the character's movements and using the **texture atlas editor for icon generation** are crucial steps in the setup process.

### Creating an Icon for a Baldur's Gate 3 Mod
To add an icon, generate a blank atlas and ensure the **DDS format is uncompressed** to avoid skewing. Use the icon's name, **Janani_Icon**, in the UUID object editor for it to show up. After restarting the toolkit and publishing the project locally, the mod can be **tested in-game** before officially publishing it on mod.io.

### Creating a Head Mod for Baldur's Gate 3 Using the Modder's Toolkit
* 🛠 To start creating a head mod, open the Baldur's Gate 3 modder's toolkit, create a new project, and ensure you have the **necessary assets prepared beforehand**.
* 📂 Load the Character Creator level by typing **"CC"** and selecting the appropriate option, then adjust your global settings to point to your **assets folder**.
* 🖼 Use the resource manager to add your head model and skeleton, ensuring to **select the correct files** and **assign them to the appropriate slots**.
* 🔄 Import your textures, making sure to set them as **non-sRGB**, and apply them to the copied material resource you created from the original.
* 👀 Check that all materials are applied correctly to the visual resource and confirm that the **head appears in the Character Creator** after saving your changes.
* 🎮 Test your character in-game to ensure that **facial animations and expressions work properly**, watching for any abnormalities like **eyes popping out**.
* 🖼 Since the icon generation feature is not functional, use the texture atlas editor to create a **custom icon for your mod**, ensuring it is in the **correct format**.
* 📥 Finally, publish your mod locally, check its **activation in-game**, and prepare to share it on **mod.io** for others to enjoy.

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Creating a Head Mod using the BG3 Modders Toolkit

Creating a Head Mod using the BG3 Modders Toolkit