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Aaaaand we're live! Be sure to tag your mod with the Modathon tag via this checkbox when submitting your mods
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Baldur's Gate 3 Modathon
July 1st-31st
Use the Modathon Logo in your mod description, and apply the July 2024 Modathon tag if you'd like to participate!
Questions? Suggestions? Check out the BG3 Modding Community Discord!
About
Just under 4 years ago, Baldur's Gate 3's early access period was unleashed to the masses, and captured the minds of many a CRPG gamer. Last August, the game had its full release, and quickly broke records for concurrent players, becoming 2023's Game of the Year. But it didn't just entice players - Game Modders came out of the woodwork from day 1, and even beforehand, to leave their mark on one of the greatest modern RPGs released. As of today, it's the 9th most-modded game on Nexus Mods, and new mods and tools are releasing every day.With the announcement of official Mod Tools on the horizon, it's clear that BG3's modding scene still has much to explore. To celebrate, the Baldur's Gate 3 Modding Community is hosting a July Modathon Month! If you've been involved in the Morrowind Modding Community, you might know what to expect, as we're taking cues from their yearly Modathon, with weekly themes and month-long rewards.
Throughout the entire month of July, any modders participating on Nexus Mods who submit Baldur's Gate 3 mods could get a chance to win steam game keys each week. Participating mods will also earn achievements, badges you can unlock and add to your mod descriptions!
In the future, we'd love to adapt more aspects of the Morrowind Modathon approach - such as holding a Modathon-specific Mod of the Month prize, as well as mod trailers and showcases.
We'd like to note, this event is fan-driven, and organized by the modding community - Larian likely won't be able to answer questions about it.
Achievements
Achievements are badges you can add to your mod pages. This event will have 115 total Achievements. Release a customer race or class? Get over 100 downloads? Team up with other mod authors to create a new mod? All achievement-worthy! Below is a full list of achievements. Some of these are easy to get, some will prove a challenge, and some yet will be entirely exclusive. Try to collect as many as you can!Shortly before the event, I'll be editing this page with descriptions for each achievement.
Achievements are separated out into categories:
Exclusive
These are Achievements that only one person can get each Modathon, and will be Determined at the end of the Event.- Most Approved - Release the mod with the most endorsements among Modathon mods
- Most Downloaded - Release a mod with the most unique downloads among Modathon mods
- MOTM - Get First Place in Nexus Mod of the Month
- 2nd Place - Get Second Place in Nexus Mod of the Month
- 3rd Place - Get Third Place in Nexus Mod of the Month
- Best of: Audio - Be the most endorsed Modathon mod in the Audio Category
- Best of: Characters - Be the most endorsed Modathon mod in the Characters Category
- Best of: Classes - Be the most endorsed Modathon mod in the Classes Category
- Best of: Dice - Be the most endorsed Modathon mod in the Dice Category
- Best of: Gameplay - Be the most endorsed Modathon mod in the Gameplay Category
- Best of: Miscellaneous - Be the most endorsed Modathon mod in the Miscellaneous Category
- Best of: Races - Be the most endorsed Modathon mod in the Races Category
- Best of: Spells - Be the most endorsed Modathon mod in the Spells Category
- Best of: UI - Be the most endorsed Modathon mod in the User Interface Category
- Best of: Utilities - Be the most endorsed Modathon mod in the Utilities Category
- Best of: Visuals - Be the most endorsed Modathon mod in the Visuals Category
- Best of: Weapons and Armor - Be the most endorsed Modathon mod in the Weapons and Armor Category
Challenge
Achievements relating to the Challenges (Which we'll detail below)- Mystery or Magic - Release a mod featuring one theme in the first week
- Myths or The Underdark - Release a mod featuring one theme in the second week
- Astral or Honor - Release a mod featuring one theme in the third week
- Friendship or Loss - Release a mod featuring one theme in the fourth week
- Mystery & Magic - Release a mod featuring both themes in the first week
- Myths & The Underdark - Release a mod featuring both themes in the second week
- Astral & Honor - Release a mod featuring both themes in the third week
- Friendship & Loss - Release a mod featuring both themes in the fourth week
- Up For the Challenge - Release a themed challenge mod two weeks in a row
- Put Our Worms Together - Release a themed challenge mod two weeks in a row, in collaboration with other Mod Authors
- Timing is Everything - Release a themed challenge mod that also unlocks a date-based achievement
- Above and Beyond - Release a themed challenge mod that also unlocks a hidden achievement
- Achievement Extender - Release a mod that covers all eight of the Challenge themes in the first week
- Challenge Accepted - Unlock all Challenge Achievements
Style
Meta-achievements. Achievements for working as a team, for getting certain achievements in specific ways, for releasing a certain amount, and for Nexus stats.- Helping Hand - Team up with at least one other Mod Author to release a Modathon mod
- Talented Trio - Team up with at least two different Mod Authors to release a Modathon mod
- Professional Party - Team up with at least 5 different Mod Authors to release a Modathon mod
- Encore - Release at least 2 Mods
- Third Time's the Charm - Release at least 3 Mods
- Prolific - Release at least 5 Mods
- Ubiquitous - Release at least 9 Mods
- Round of Applause - Get at least 10 endorsements on a Modathon Mod
- 25 is the New 25 - Get at least 25 endorsements on a Modathon Mod
- Making Your Mark - Get at least 50 endorsements on a Modathon Mod
- Celebrated Author - Get 50 combined Endorsements on All Mods released
- Hidden Gem - Get at least 50 downloads on a Modathon Mod
- Well-Travelled - Get at least 100 downloads on a Modathon Mod
- Must-Have - Get at least 500 downloads on a Modathon Mod
- Staple Author - Get 1000 combined unique downloads for all mods released
- Overachiever - Release a mod that qualifies for at least 5 achievements upon initial release
- Picture Perfect - Have your mod featured in a screenshot on Nexus
- Multi-Talented - Release at least 4 Mods that fall under separate General Achievements
- Reading Time - Release a mod that had 1 custom book
- Studious - Release a mod that has 3 custom books
- Librarian - Release a mod that has 5 custom books
- Arcane Apprentice - Release a mod that adds a new spell
- Evocation Expert - Release a mod that adds 5 new spells
- Mystical Menace - Release a mod that adds 10 new spells
- No One's Stopped Me Yet - Release a Mod that uses BG3SE
- Let's See what this Does - Release a mod using only vanilla assets
- Checked Out - Release a mod using a Library mod
- Feeling Inspired - Release a mod that adds inspiration points to a background via Inspiration Framework
- You're It! - Release a mod that leverages the Tag Framework
- Maybe I Need More Pockets - Release a Mod that makes use of Item Shipment Framework to supply items to characters
- So Many Options! - Release a Mod with an in-game Configuration Menu via MCM
- Rest in Peace - Release a mod that requires the death of a companion
- Pretty Colors - Release a mod that utilizes a VFX Library
- On the Shoulders of Giants - Release a mod that utilize's Kaz Virtual Tav, Unique Tav, or Unique Companion Assets
- Ignorance is Alive and Well it Seems! - Release a mod that improves Gnomish representation to the game
- Never Turn Down a Free Meal - Release a mod that improves Halfling representation to the game
- Throat-Singing - Release a mod that improves Dragonborn representation to the game
- Resilience & Self-Reliance - Release a mod that improves Orc/Half-Orc representation to the game
- Diggy Hole - Release a mod that improves Dwarven representation to the game
General
These are the most common sets of achievements people will get.- Homebrew Heroes - Release a Mod that adds a new Race, Class, or Background
- Wither's Wardrobe - Release a Mod that adds new options during Character Creation
- Boots Made for Walking - Release a Mod that adds new Clothing options
- So Much for Peace - Release a Mod that adds new Weapons and Armor
- Cursed to Put My Hands on Everything - Release a rebalance Mod
- Just a Flick of the Wrist - Release a UI or Dice Mod
- Sounds Good to Me - Release an Audio Mod
- Here to Help - Release a Modder's Resource/Library
- Developer - Release a custom Modding Tool
- Starting Off Strong - Release a Modathon Mod as your first Mod on the Nexus
- Mending - Release a Mod that fixes a bug in the Vanilla Game
Hidden
The names of these achievements will be made public, but the criteria only revealed once someone has unlocked it. These can range from incredibly specific to surprisingly simple.- Lucky - Win the random drawing portion of the Modathon at least once
- Lucky 7s - Hidden
- Save the Date - Release a mod on the first day of the Modathon
- Last Minute - Hidden
- First Time? - Release your first Modathon mod
- M.E.M.E - Release a mod with a funny acronym for a name
- De'buff - Release a SFW mod with features involving characters with no clothes
- A Soul in Good Hands - Release a mod that ties in to one or more of the gods
- A Nice Chat - Hidden
- I'm Not Reading That - Release a mod with an actual Readme (Note: Meaning a readme file within the download)
- A Flagon of Something Liquid - Hidden
- YOINK - Hidden
- A Beautiful Webbing - Hidden
- Faerie Circle - Release a mod centered around the Feywilds
- Fan Thayvorite - Release a Mod centered around Necromancy
- No, it's a Hamster - Hidden
- The Mark is Her Measure - Hidden
- Powers Born of a Vile Source - Hidden
- Better Not be Cursed - Release a Mod that adds more Curses to the game
- Arachnaphobia - Hidden
- Best Boy - Hidden
- Food! Eat! More! - Hidden
- Ally, Enemy, or Savior? - Release a Mod affecting Raphael
- Nicked them off the Dead - Hidden
- Volo's Guide to Modding - Hidden
- Castle of Bones - Release a Mod that adds to the Dark Urge
- Authority - Hidden
- Under the City - Hidden
- Lick the Damn Thing - Hidden
- I Like Ducks - Hidden
- Friend or Food - Hidden
- Doug Dimmadome - Hidden
- Concentrated Power of the Sun - Release a mod that adds to the Vampire experience
- Istik - Hidden
Weekly Themes
There will be optional Weekly Theme challenges that you can focus on for special achievements. Mods can cover one or both of the two words in the week's theme, but must be released during said week to be eligible for the Challenge achievement. The themes will be as follows:
- Mystery & Magic (Jul 1-7) Challenge Header Image to use
- Myths & The Underdark (Jul 8-14) Challenge Header Image to use
- Astral & Honor (Jul 15-21) Challenge Header Image to use
- Friendship & Loss (Jul 22-31) Challenge Header Image to use
These are intended to be open to interpretation, in an attempt to bolster creativity. Go wild, but also don't feel beholden to these if none of them suit your fancy.
How to Participate
Any mods released in the month of July is eligible for the competition! Leave a short note in your mod description on Nexus, including "Part of the July Modathon" somewhere near the top of your description, add the Modathon 2024 logo/challenge header image, and/or use the Modathon 2024 Tag (preferred).Every week, 2-3 mod authors will be selected at random to win a Steam Key. We'll do this by compiling a list of all participating Mod Authors who have released a mod that week, then use a random number generator to determine who to grant a prize to.
If you win in one of these weekly drawings, I'll send you a message via Nexus notifying you of your win, and providing a list of games you can choose from as your prize. You will only be eligible for this prize once during the Modathon, to help ensure rewards are spread evenly.
Rules
There aren't many hard and fast rules for this competition - nearly any kind of mod is acceptable, with the sole exception of cheat mods (i.e. Placing overpowered items directly into the player's inventory or tutorial chest, permanently buffing stats to their max, etc).We accept mods made with Script Extender and/or Native Mod Loader in mind, in addition to mods that limit themselves to vanilla.
All submitted mods must be, at least for the most part, safe for work. Questionable content is acceptable as long as it isn't the entire mod. BG3 is an incredibly horny game, but if we in the future begin making showcase videos, it'll be tough to show off NSFW mods.
For larger mod projects, submitting a demo or playable beta of your mod as part of the competition is perfectly fine - but it should be playable.
This competition is only applicable for mods releasing in July - no retroactively adding your mod to the competition. Mods that have begun progress prior to this announcement are eligible for the Modathon, as long as they're released during the event.
Finally, it should go without saying, but if you're using assets from another Author, you *must* have permission to use those assets. The use of Generative AI in modding is allowed, as long as you have consent of those whose work it's trained on - AI'ing your own voice is absolutely fine. If you're generating assets using an AI trained other artist's art, you'll need permission from every artist whose art it was trained on.
Don't know how to mod? The BG3 Modding Community Wiki is full of information that can help you on your modding journey!
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