Adding new Deities via mods

[Bwonsamdi the Dead]

I've been thinking of adding a few deities I Homebrewed for Pathfinder 2e, but I'm not really good at coding. Has anyone made an easy guide for modding this game? If not I might have to edit the source Code from another mod lol
Thanks!

[kaymarciy]

You can find modding guides on the game's Discord Mod-Dev-Technical channel pinned messages.
The majority of game static data is represented in "blueprints" which can be added through plain json files without coding (assuming you don't want any strange new abilities granted by those gods requiring to code).
If you will need a reference for code, the main big mod adding new gods is Expanded content; the source code is on github at least for now.

[Bwonsamdi the Dead]

Originally posted by kaymarciy:

You can find modding guides on the game's Discord Mod-Dev-Technical channel pinned messages.

Alright, I joined the Discord server, hopefully I can figure this out!

The majority of game static data is represented in "blueprints" which can be added through plain json files without coding (assuming you don't want any strange new abilities granted by those gods requiring to code).

Do I just add the json files in somewhere? I'm not planning on making anything fancy, just a 'skin' for a new diety.

If you will need a reference for code, the main big mod adding new gods is Expanded content; the source code is on github at least for now.

That's the mod I'm trying to build off of haha

[kaymarciy]

Originally posted by Bwonsamdi the Dead:

Originally posted by kaymarciy:

The majority of game static data is represented in "blueprints" which can be added through plain json files without coding (assuming you don't want any strange new abilities granted by those gods requiring to code).
The majority of game static data is represented in "blueprints" which can be added through plain json files without coding (assuming you don't want any strange new abilities granted by those gods requiring to code).

Do I just add the json files in somewhere? I'm not planning on making anything fancy, just a 'skin' for a new diety.

There are two ways of adding new blueprints to the game via json:
First one is quick and dirty - by creating a folder named "Blueprints" (I think the name may be changed by editing the Location List json, but I'm not entirely sure and honestly I don't think it matters) at the path "Pathfinder Second Adventure\Bundles" and throwing all your json down there. The game will invoke LoadAllJson right after loading all base game blueprints.
Second method is by utilizing the system called Owlcat Modification (you may know it if you use Homebrew Archetypes) - you first create a new folder containing the modification at the "AppData\LocalLow\Owlcat Games\Pathfinder Wrath Of The Righteous\Modifications" path and place your json into the Blueprints folder there. Then you need to 'register' this modification in the mod manager json (manually or by utilizing Wolfie's ModFinder utility app). The Owlcat Modifications Manager will invoke LoadBlueprints right before base game blueprints are loaded.

There's a small nuance to note - if you want to add a new deity, not only you need to create the blueprint of your deity, you also need to add it to the list of possible selections in another base game blueprint. Owlcat Modifications allow to "patch" base game data in a somewhat ugly and roundabout way, but you can't just drop a modified base game blueprint - this will cause the game to fail to load (and it seems like that is deliberate dev's decision) unless you install Microsoftenator's WrathPatches mod which solves this particular issue among other things. The first method probably doesn't crash from overriding base game blueprints, but I don't know a single person who's ever used it, so can't say for sure.

Should also probably mention that adding data from code is generally faster and easier unless you have a total incopatibility with programming.

[Bwonsamdi the Dead]

Originally posted by kaymarciy:

There are two ways of adding new blueprints to the game via json:
First one is quick and dirty - by creating a folder named "Blueprints" (I think the name may be changed by editing the Location List json, but I'm not entirely sure and honestly I don't think it matters) at the path "Pathfinder Second Adventure\Bundles" and throwing all your json down there. The game will invoke LoadAllJson right after loading all base game blueprints.
Second method is by utilizing the system called Owlcat Modification (you may know it if you use Homebrew Archetypes) - you first create a new folder containing the modification at the "AppData\LocalLow\Owlcat Games\Pathfinder Wrath Of The Righteous\Modifications" path and place your json into the Blueprints folder there. Then you need to 'register' this modification in the mod manager json (manually or by utilizing Wolfie's ModFinder utility app). The Owlcat Modifications Manager will invoke LoadBlueprints right before base game blueprints are loaded.

Alright, I've managed to make a functioning 'empty' mod using OwlCatModification, so that works!

There's a small nuance to note - if you want to add a new deity, not only you need to create the blueprint of your deity, you also need to add it to the list of possible selections in another base game blueprint. Owlcat Modifications allow to "patch" base game data in a somewhat ugly and roundabout way, but you can't just drop a modified base game blueprint - this will cause the game to fail to load (and it seems like that is deliberate dev's decision) unless you install Microsoftenator's WrathPatches mod which solves this particular issue among other things. The first method probably doesn't crash from overriding base game blueprints, but I don't know a single person who's ever used it, so can't say for sure.

I have two deity files made, so that's done too. I used one from Expanded Content and altered a few things. As for the game not loading, it seems to work just fine, only my deities are missing in the selection category.

Should also probably mention that adding data from code is generally faster and easier unless you have a total incopatibility with programming.

I'm completely new to coding, I think the mod advanced thing I can do right now is create a new folder and add in text files. Sorry about that!