New to modding

[paddy118]

hey I'm new to the forums and to modding, I was wondering if anyone could help me learn how to use the creation kit to start making mods? I know there is a lot to learn and I'm committed to learning everything I can.

[WastelandAssassin]

there are plenty of tutorials around

you have the wiki site , videos on youtube and written guides around the web

but it all really depends on the types of mods you plan on making , and the tools they require

whatever the case , first decide on the style of mods you are interested in , and the game for which you wish to mod

after you do this , just look up tutorials and guides on the tools you'll need

[paddy118]

I have been looking up tutorials but the couple I have found on youtube are from about a year ago, I wasn't sure if there was any major updates to the kit since then also I want to try and make a weapon mod to start with and then see how I do and develop from there.

[WastelandAssassin]

I doubt that the creation kit has been updated at all , but I can't guarantee this is true

if you want to make a new weapon (that isn't just changing the stats of a vanilla weapon) you would need a 3d modeling software , a software for making textures , NifSkope to combine the mesh and textures together , and the creation kit to implement the item into the game

so it's quite a lot to learn , so I would suggest you take this with smaller steps

try learning the creation kit , then try making a retexture of an existing weapon , and then you can try making your own new weapon from scratch

[paddy118]

Thanks mate, I'll start off smaller scale and then work up, thanks for the advice on what I'll need and what I need to learn. I'll go back to basics and work on from there! hopefully all being well I might picking this up in the next few months and have a re-texture sorted soon. any other advice you can give? I'd great appreciate it.

[WastelandAssassin]

well , I haven't actually done much modding myself , so I don't really have much practical experience , and hence no real practical advice to give

there are plenty of really experienced folks around here , and plenty of them are also very pleasant and helpful individuals

so you should feel comfortable approaching people for help , if you have something specific you think they can help you with (of course , try to be polite , and don't expect anything . some people may help you , others may not , but it's usually worth the try in any case)

and you should really learn from the experience of others . there are so many people making mods , and showing how to make them (in videos , streams and tutorials) . so there are plenty of sources to learn from . just try to find sources you feel comfortable with , and see how it goes