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Baldur's Gate 3 Modathon

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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

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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:

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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Participating Mods

Week 1

  1. Astralities' Wonderous Skintones by astralities
  2. Understated - Eye Color Collection by astralities
  3. Draconic Scales - Color Expansion by astralities
  4. Elven Weaponry - Axes by kharneth
  5. Poesielibre's Githyanki Head Trio by Poesielibre
  6. Wyll's Elfsong Camp Tweaks by magnetuning
  7. Blank Crop Tee Shirt by wrenanigans
  8. Planewalker's Barbershop by jerinski
  9. Battlemage Armor by Cerberry
  10. Mystral Magic - Full Dice Set by Moonlilia
  11. Clay's Chubbier Companions - Librarian Edition by ClaySpace
  12. Split Iris Eye Presets by PaisleyPark1
  13. Fixed Japanese by hawchangJA
  14. Magic Dagger Weapon Masteries by LostSoul
  15. Short Rest Cooldown by Volitio
  16. Resurrected - Rogue Subclass and Eldritch Invocations by xarara
  17. Galeling - Halfling Gale Replacer by SydMeier
  18. The Hell Sword by XvomTheMad
  19. Daddy Raphael by SydMeier
  20. Himbofied Halsin by yuusuro
  21. Bruenor Battlehammers Shield by Haytur
  22. OneDnD Modules - Druid by RandoRuda
  23. Bear Cub - Dwarf Halsin Replacer by SydMeier
  24. Ko'kar - Male Gith Head for BT2 by UndefinedScribble
  25. Dark Urges - Male T2 and T4 Head Presets by yuusuro
  26. Medusae's Hairs (for Type 1 and Type 3 Bodies) by Medusaee
  27. Monk - Way of the 4 Elements - Empower Equipment Set by gammawx
  28. Skimpy and Sexy Vanilla Outfits for Vanilla and SBBF body - Heavy Arm pack by FredKarrera
  29. Shade by Lunisole
  30. Inner Planes Unleashed - Mephit Race by SydMeier
  31. Order of the Kraken Cloak by WhiskeyInferno
  32. Invisible Magic Mirror by AlitheaAncunin
  33. Durge Singer by RandoRuda
  34. Suddenly Stronger Astarion Begone by magnetuning
  35. Nath Ice Cube by Nathyiel
  36. Metamagic Extended - Seeking Spell cost reduction by Stack0pancake
  37. The Game is Afoot by magnetuning
  38. Treasure Vault - A Community Library Project by RandoRuda
  39. OneDnD Spells - Cantrips by JuuM

Week 2

  1. The Nine Hells Unchained - Imp Race by SydMeier
  2. Radiant Regalia by OneEyeAskew
  3. Younger and Cleaner Aunti Ethel (And tutorial how to do it) by Manolov02
  4. Janani - A Dwarf Head for BT 1 - UT - KVT - and EotB compatible by UndefinedScribble
  5. Myths in the Underdark by SydMeier
  6. Battleworn Shield by Haytur
  7. Drow Weaponry - Fencer by Kharneth
  8. SCARS AND HORROR Head Presets by cedastarions
  9. Ashortians - Halfling and Gnome Astarion Replacers by SydMeier
  10. Feytouched - Male Gnome Head Presets by Suro
  11. Heart of The LoveKing by XvomTheMad
  12. Homebrew Shite by AdamMasher
  13. Corrosive Ring - Acid Build Core Item by gammawx
  14. Fix Stragglers by Volitio
  15. Waiting with Style - Aimryax Loading Screen Overhaul by Aimryax
  16. Darts by Aetherpoint
  17. Pretty Boys by Cedastarions
  18. Goldenflame Ensemble by OneEyeAskew
  19. Bag of Holding Reforged by Aldarana
  20. Fighting Styles Enhanced by Lumaterian
  21. Daddy Minsc by SydMeier
  22. Tempo Monk Class by Tsubie
  23. Order of the Kraken Trident by WhiskeyInferno
  24. Enemy Stats - MCM by Mithras666
  25. Legend of the Ten Rings by XovmTheMad
  26. Automated Summons by SailorCat
  27. Olympian Pantheon - Greek Gods by SydMeier
  28. Warlock - Pact of the Chain - Winged Horror by RandoRuda
  29. Merciless - Barbarian Overhaul by Gensir
  30. Rat-Catcher's Flute by weavebitch
  31. Ring of Blindness by OneEyeAskew
  32. PHOENIX SOUL - Sorcerer Subclass by Astra
  33. Noble Vindicator by OneEyeAskew
  34. Philippe d'Orleans head Preset by Justgerlionstuff
  35. PHB Medicine Check CaptainFrost176
  36. Hyacinths by Magnetuning
  37. Clay's Custom Companions - Dancer Edition by ClaySpace

 

Week 3

  1. Simple Watermelon Dice by Magnetuning
  2. Katen Kyokostu by Haytur
  3. ATF (Anxiety's Toolkit for Firearms) by AnxietyTheOrk
  4. Potion-B-Gone by robogena
  5. Your Game is Haunted by magnetuning
  6. Musical Instruments ofthe Damned by HeadBangingDead
  7. Enemy Spells - MCM by Mithras666
  8. Rando's Alternative Origins by RandoRuda
  9. SSVO Project - Medium Arm Pack for Vanilla and SBBF Body
  10. SR Divinity - Divine Dresses and Mystra Dress Replacer by SRendition
  11. Alluring Astarion by Suro
  12. Optional Wild Magic Surge by Nattern
  13. Glowing Accessories and Dyes by Cerberry
  14. DECOR - Kylin's Selunite Tent by kylin3
  15. Encounters Overhaul Addon - 5e Spells by kvnbass
  16. Relative Ability Boost Items by Korakys
  17. Kirby's Hair Pack by CilantroRosie
  18. Wuthering Waves Clothes by Aruless
  19. Medusae's Corset Outfit by Medusaee
  20. Magic Equipment Collection by Russwz by gammawx
  21. Testicular Torsion Spell Mod by Estgamers
  22. Slower Rosymorn Monastery Lift by Volitio
  23. Small God's Armory - Tymora and Yondalla by CommanderStrawberry
  24. Clay's Custom Companions - MILF Edition by ClaySpace
  25. Tensa Zengetsu by Haytur
  26. Gothyanki Gear for the Short Lads by Jerinski
  27. Celestial Boots by Ariefel
  28. Clay's Custom Companions - Wrestler Edition by ClaySpace
  29. Rizz Up Your Game by Palderon
  30. Dwarven Weaponry - Kingsguard by Kharneth
  31. Stubborn Stubble by Bagarete
  32. Weapons of Death by HeadBangingDead
  33. Wayward Faces by Volno
  34. Headbanger's Bard-Violin-Apocalyptica by HeadBangingDead
  35. Scribble's Halflings - Short and Stout by UndefinedScribble
  36. Astral Sword by XvomTheMad
  37. Better Bing Bong by robogena
  38. Astra's Spellbook by Astra
  39. Yet Another Adamantine Weapon Stat Boot Mod by Korakys

Week 4

  1. Avernus Warhound Armor - Trench Crusade Fan Work by AeehyehssReeper
  2. Many Notched Axe (Bruenors Axe) by Haytur
  3. Smarter AI - MCM by Mithras666
  4. Regeneration - MCM by Mithras666
  5. Exhaustion - MCM by Mithras666
  6. USMC Equipment by Tacticalmem3
  7. Mankini by Beator
  8. Configurable Party Limit by Volitio
  9. Em's Hair Mashups Pack 4 by EmeraldTechno
  10. Kylin's Hair Edits by kylin3
  11. Allure - Stylish and Diverse Dyes by WarmHealerr
  12. Vlaakith's Chosen by Cedastarions
  13. Your Dog is My Dog by Magnetuning
  14. Ranger Spell Rework by Lumaterian
  15. Unique Tav Rig - UTR by SydMeier
  16. College of Cantors by Lumaterian
  17. Vestments of the Apostate by Volno
  18. OneDnD Modules - Bard by RandoRuda
  19. Orin the Redhead by Seph9G
  20. Lilith's Armors (Male Body 2) by BadWitch69
  21. Perform Voice (Music) - Sing the Bard Songs by gr8a
  22. Melpomene - Shadowheart Edits by Aimryax
  23. Manual Breathing by Elmrys
  24. Naomi - A Gnome Head for BT1 - UT - KVT - and EotB compatible by UndefinedScribble
  25. Witcher Outfits - Wolven Gear by Cerberry
  26. Remove Mind Flayer Form Visuals by Nattern
  27. Poppers by SydMeier
  28. Orin's Black Hair by Seph9G
  29. Dark Urge's Ilmater Paladin Armour by CommanderStrawberry
  30. Clown Mizora by Aimryax
  31. Spells Extra - DND 5E Library by Lumaterian
  32. No More Noblestalk Shortage + Tutorial by Manolov02
  33. Myky's Heads by Myky24
  34. Myky's Makeup and Tattoos by Myky24
  35. Reforged Head - Dark Urge Dragonborn CC Pack by AkElka
  36. Yuzuriha Kunoichi Clothes by Aruless
  37. Poesielibre's Fair Eye Colors by Poesielibre
  38. Poesielibre's Improved Pale Eye Color Preset for EotB by Poesielibre
  39. Heart of Never Gortash as a Consumable for Dark Urge by WeaveBitch
  40. Clay's Custom Companions: Warden Edition by ClaySpace
  41. More Specific Cleric Dialog by CommanderStrawberry
  42. Dwarven Weaponry - Runic Smithing by Kharneth
  43. WoW Pally by CMontgomery
  44. Salon of Frontiers - Wyll Alternate Eye by Aimryax
  45. Fem Half-Orc Detailed Textures by Amryax
  46. Wavewalker's Splendor by OneEyeAskew
  47. The Lasses by Cedastarions
  48. Elegant Rolan by JustGerlionStuff
  49. Verdym Clothes by Aruless
  50. Fix Gort Jacket for Masc Gnomes by Jerinski
  51. Wyll Meets Minsc Fix by Magnetuning
  52. FavoredSoul Accessories Collection by FavoredSoul and Ophelia
  53. Warlocks Get Modded Spells by SailorCat
  54. Eldritch Knight Power Set by RussWZ
  55. Sniper Class by Desszai
  56. Heartthrob Outfit by Wrenanigans
  57. Shroud of the Final Scribe by OneEyeAskew
  58. Pure ReShade by Kuar
  59. Reduce NPC Banter Repetitiveness by Volitio
  60. Friendship & Loss by XvomTheMad
  61. Vanilla Gone Wild - Tattoos and Body Art by Wynne
  62. Sneak Attack Reactions with Greater Invisibility by CunningShrike
  63. Squeeze The Day Makeup and Tattoo Salon by lushlemonx3
  64. Clay's Custom Companions - Magistrate Edition by ClaySpace
  65. Event Autosave - MCM by Mithras666
  66. Mini Minsc and Big Boo by SydMeier
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