question on moding

[Dr4given]

ok i have a question if i got some mods to do a solo pt. would that mess with the multiplayer saves i have going. ok can i turn mods on and off easly?

[アンジェル]

Originally posted by Dr4given:

question on moding
ok i have a question if i got some mods to do a solo pt. would that mess with the multiplayer saves i have going. ok can i turn mods on and off easly?

a) no, mods do not affect savegames by default unless you actually save with using a mod which creates a dependency

b) depends on the mod

Consider using a safe approach as described here while you are still learning how to use mods
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3029018792

[Dr4given]

mainly asking because i was thinking of getting party limit begon mod. because i want to use other companys and really getting the full pt. i always though all companies should be in battles. not just 3. LOL

[アンジェル]

Originally posted by Dr4given:

mainly asking because i was thinking of getting party limit begon mod. because i want to use other companys and really getting the full pt. i always though all companies should be in battles. not just 3. LOL

Specific questions as such are best placed with the mod creator. It is one of the mods I would not recommend to beginners, considering it can cause very bad and very hard to troubleshoot issues if you do not know what you are doing.

[Ironwu]

Originally posted by Dr4given:

ok i have a question if i got some mods to do a solo pt. would that mess with the multiplayer saves i have going. ok can i turn mods on and off easly?

It is your game license to use the way you want to play. However, you should clearly understand that Larian Studios does NOT support Modding at this time and does NOT take Modding into account when updating the game.

The bottom line is that when using Mods, it is at your own risk. You may lose all your Saves and your entire BG3 installation at any time, without warning. The only 'fix' if this happens may be a complete clean of all BG3 data on the system and a full reinstall.

So, just be aware of the dangers of Modding before heading down that road.

Good Luck

[Dr4given]

Originally posted by Ironwu:

Originally posted by Dr4given:

ok i have a question if i got some mods to do a solo pt. would that mess with the multiplayer saves i have going. ok can i turn mods on and off easly?

It is your game license to use the way you want to play. However, you should clearly understand that Larian Studios does NOT support Modding at this time and does NOT take Modding into account when updating the game.

The bottom line is that when using Mods, it is at your own risk. You may lose all your Saves and your entire BG3 installation at any time, without warning. The only 'fix' if this happens may be a complete clean of all BG3 data on the system and a full reinstall.

So, just be aware of the dangers of Modding before heading down that road.

Good Luck

:( i was afraid of this. i really think 4 party member are to little. it should be like bg1 and bg2.. but i guess just go with it then till they support modding or make it a in game option....doubt this one btw.

[Strawberry]

Originally posted by Dr4given:

Originally posted by Ironwu:

It is your game license to use the way you want to play. However, you should clearly understand that Larian Studios does NOT support Modding at this time and does NOT take Modding into account when updating the game.

The bottom line is that when using Mods, it is at your own risk. You may lose all your Saves and your entire BG3 installation at any time, without warning. The only 'fix' if this happens may be a complete clean of all BG3 data on the system and a full reinstall.

So, just be aware of the dangers of Modding before heading down that road.

Good Luck

:( i was afraid of this. i really think 4 party member are to little. it should be like bg1 and bg2.. but i guess just go with it then till they support modding or make it a in game option....doubt this one btw.

Just download the mod. I've used it for multiple save's through multiple patches and it has never caused an issue for me. It has an issue with the underdark boat were u should only be taking the regular 3 companions due to more ppl getting stuck and left behind but that is it. It is not recommneded to delete mid playthrough. It is safe to download and keep through patches and is regularly updated.

[Dr4given]

Originally posted by Strawberry:

Originally posted by Dr4given:

:( i was afraid of this. i really think 4 party member are to little. it should be like bg1 and bg2.. but i guess just go with it then till they support modding or make it a in game option....doubt this one btw.

Just download the mod. I've used it for multiple save's through multiple patches and it has never caused an issue for me. It has an issue with the underdark boat were u should only be taking the regular 3 companions due to more ppl getting stuck and left behind but that is it. It is not recommneded to delete mid playthrough. It is safe to download and keep through patches and is regularly updated.

that goes back to my main question if i download to use for a solo pt.. does it effect my multiplay IE is it easy to turn on and off. or do i have to go in delete everything load multiplay then redownload for my solo

[Strawberry]

Originally posted by Dr4given:

Originally posted by Strawberry:

Just download the mod. I've used it for multiple save's through multiple patches and it has never caused an issue for me. It has an issue with the underdark boat were u should only be taking the regular 3 companions due to more ppl getting stuck and left behind but that is it. It is not recommneded to delete mid playthrough. It is safe to download and keep through patches and is regularly updated.

that goes back to my main question if i download to use for a solo pt.. does it effect my multiplay IE is it easy to turn on and off. or do i have to go in delete everything load multiplay then redownload for my solo

this mod works in multiplayer, both or all players just have to have the mod installed properly. The multiplayer patch is different though from the one that is simply used in single player only. The single player version is just a pak file so if you don't plan to use it in multiplayer, you would just disable the pak file in bg3mm before playing online and re enable it when you wanna play alone. Takes 5 seconds to do this lol, You don't have to delete the SP pak file to disable it either. Requires script extender btw to be used. Which is also safe to use.

[Mosey]

If you have to ask these questions, don't start modding.

[アンジェル]

Originally posted by Mosey:

If you have to ask these questions, don't start modding.

That statement of yours makes no sense.
Those questions are made in particular when one wants to start modding. The more you know about how to mod, the better.

[Dr4given]

Originally posted by Mosey:

If you have to ask these questions, don't start modding.

I know I ain't smart it why I am asking question I'm use to modeling thing like da and me and ark which is simple. But that y I am asking questions because I want to learn

[guard65]

If you have two user logins on your computer you can use BG3 mod manager under one log in and have a different profile and saves under the other computer log-in. they should not effect each other unless you are injecting files directly into the game folder. Which BG3 mod manager does not do, it side loads based on your users profile configuration.

[guard65]

Also note that script mods are a safer solution because they do not edit the master files they use event triggers to cause occurrences which should not effect saves unless those effects cause events like the Party Limit where you save with 5 or more in your party.

[Cubruja]

Originally posted by Mosey:

If you have to ask these questions, don't start modding.

Everyone has to start learning somewhere. The idea that a person shouldn't ask these questions before modding is silly. Asking questions is how you learn. The fact they stopped to ask instead of just doing it without wondering about the implications shows they at least have some brain cells.

[アンジェル]

Originally posted by Cubruja:

Originally posted by Mosey:

If you have to ask these questions, don't start modding.

Everyone has to start learning somewhere. The idea that a person shouldn't ask these questions before modding is silly. Asking questions is how you learn. The fact they stopped to ask instead of just doing it without wondering about the implications shows they at least have some brain cells.

In general that statement is not wrong. But it is misplaced with most mods users. Mods come with installation and descriptions how to use them and what they do. If they do not, the first one to ask is the mod author. The second is the modding community. Coming here first despite the better options is questionable at best.