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Increases default size of container's grid available without scaling. Plus a few QoL improvements.
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Better Containers
Patch #6/hotfix #24 ready
Frequently Asked Questions
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Q: You have so many mods! Do I need them all?
A: It's up to you! You can use one, 5 or all of them, each covers specific widget and can be installed or uninstalled at any moment without any issues. Most have sub-versions to choose from, including auto-hide versions, versions for ultrawide screens and for controllers. Check the list in the end of every mod's description page, you will find something to your liking.
Q: I already have Improved UI installed. Why do I need your mods?
A: Improved UI is a great mod, but it covers very specific things mostly - character creation UI, world tooltips and custom classes support. My mods improve almost every widget in the game, from containers to hotbar, from maps to loading screens. Don't hesitate to use both IUI and my mods, they are fully compatible and complement each other.
Q: I want UI to be immersive - fade-out when I'm not using it. Is that possible?
A: Absolutely! You need to download so-called "auto-hide" versions of: Better Hotbar 2, Better Maps AIO, Dynamic Sidebar and Better Combat Log 2. Those widgets are always visible in vanilla, but with forementioned mods they will fade-out in 2 sec after mouse stoped hovering over them. You can use them all or hide only those widgets which distract you.
Q: Are there requirements for your mods?
A: Nope. They do not require mod fixer, script extender, Improved UI or anything else.
Q: What mod manager should I use with them?
A: Any or even none! With BG3MM when you are importing them, they will go to Overrides, keep them here. For Vortex set them as replacers. They will also work without any mod manager, just copy paks inside archives to \users\...\Baldur's Gate 3\Mods folder.
Q: Are they compatible with X mod?
A: Most likely! The only hard incompatibilities are Immersive UI by Aetherpoint and a few mods removing related widget elements by Fahadbh.
Q: I have an issue with one of your mods, what do?
A: Read carefully description page, then Sticky in comments. 95% chance you will find your answer here. if not, describe your issue the best you can, preferably with reliable way to reproduce it, and add your setup description (mod manager, override mod list, version of the mod, aspect ratio, SP/MP etc). I usually solve issues in a few hours.
Q: You don't have change log, outrageous!
A: I do have actually. Its in Sticky (Posts tab) of related mod.
Q: I want a custom version of your mod!
A: I used to make custom versions back then. Now with over 70 mod files to update and maintain very little time left for specific requests, so I can't promise anything. But you are welcomed to DM me, at least I will answer if its doable.
Q: I love your mods, can I support you somehow? / Your mods are godawful, can I somehow help you to get better?
A: You can donate a penny via Nexus while downloading mods or Patreon (link is at the bottom of every mod's page), that will help me to spend more time on modding. Simple kind words is no less appreciated.
Q: Why do you hate controllers and don't support controllers UI?
A: I do not hate controllers, but controllers UI normally requires writing another mod for it from the scratch. I'm adding support in some time after KB/M release usually.
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Q: You have so many mods! Do I need them all?
A: It's up to you! You can use one, 5 or all of them, each covers specific widget and can be installed or uninstalled at any moment without any issues. Most have sub-versions to choose from, including auto-hide versions, versions for ultrawide screens and for controllers. Check the list in the end of every mod's description page, you will find something to your liking.
Q: I already have Improved UI installed. Why do I need your mods?
A: Improved UI is a great mod, but it covers very specific things mostly - character creation UI, world tooltips and custom classes support. My mods improve almost every widget in the game, from containers to hotbar, from maps to loading screens. Don't hesitate to use both IUI and my mods, they are fully compatible and complement each other.
Q: I want UI to be immersive - fade-out when I'm not using it. Is that possible?
A: Absolutely! You need to download so-called "auto-hide" versions of: Better Hotbar 2, Better Maps AIO, Dynamic Sidebar and Better Combat Log 2. Those widgets are always visible in vanilla, but with forementioned mods they will fade-out in 2 sec after mouse stoped hovering over them. You can use them all or hide only those widgets which distract you.
Q: Are there requirements for your mods?
A: Nope. They do not require mod fixer, script extender, Improved UI or anything else.
Q: What mod manager should I use with them?
A: Any or even none! With BG3MM when you are importing them, they will go to Overrides, keep them here. For Vortex set them as replacers. They will also work without any mod manager, just copy paks inside archives to \users\...\Baldur's Gate 3\Mods folder.
Q: Are they compatible with X mod?
A: Most likely! The only hard incompatibilities are Immersive UI by Aetherpoint and a few mods removing related widget elements by Fahadbh.
Q: I have an issue with one of your mods, what do?
A: Read carefully description page, then Sticky in comments. 95% chance you will find your answer here. if not, describe your issue the best you can, preferably with reliable way to reproduce it, and add your setup description (mod manager, override mod list, version of the mod, aspect ratio, SP/MP etc). I usually solve issues in a few hours.
Q: You don't have change log, outrageous!
A: I do have actually. Its in Sticky (Posts tab) of related mod.
Q: I want a custom version of your mod!
A: I used to make custom versions back then. Now with over 70 mod files to update and maintain very little time left for specific requests, so I can't promise anything. But you are welcomed to DM me, at least I will answer if its doable.
Q: I love your mods, can I support you somehow? / Your mods are godawful, can I somehow help you to get better?
A: You can donate a penny via Nexus while downloading mods or Patreon (link is at the bottom of every mod's page), that will help me to spend more time on modding. Simple kind words is no less appreciated.
Q: Why do you hate controllers and don't support controllers UI?
A: I do not hate controllers, but controllers UI normally requires writing another mod for it from the scratch. I'm adding support in some time after KB/M release usually.
Mod Description
This mod addresses some vanilla container UI issues.
- Grid is tiny. 3x5 default grid means you need to rescale it by dragging small scale button every time you open one of your bags. With this mod default grid is 6x7 (or 5x5 if you prefer middle ground), 8x9 is also available.
- "Sorting options" button is a weird joke. No point to hide sorting behind this button if you can give access to it right away. With mod "sorting options" is gone for good, you have access to sorting and inventory toggle button from the start.
- When you are instinctively trying to drag window by grabbing its upper part of panel, you click on forementioned "sorting options" button instead. All other panel parts are not especially convenient for grabbing. Mod makes room in upper part of the panel for dragging.
- Game is trying to render container's panel over container's model. That means once you started scaling it you can't see character and container anymore. Also when you summon inventory panel container will always overlap it. Mod will render panel to the right of container and slightly lower (not always, mind it, only if UI space is enough), trying to make container's items ready for drag and dropping to inventory panel when you call it.
- On max height scale container's scale button leaves panel space. Scale button in the right bottom corner will stick to panel space (with a cost of minus one row of max height tho).
- Container name, content's weight and value in gold added. May come in handy for evaluating loot containers.
Installation:
If you have older loose files version - first remove container.xaml from game folder. Then simply drop .pak from archive to user/appdata/local/larian studios/baldur's gate 3/mods or install with BG3 Mod Manager (suggested mod manager for BG3)/Vortex. In Mod Manager mod should be in Overrides. Mark mod as replacer in Vortex.
For controller users: every version includes UI for controllers (8x9 100% grid), you don't need to install separate version anymore.
Uninstallation:
Remove mod's .pak manually or with BG3 Mod Manager/Vortex.
Compatibility:
Compatible with Improved UI.
May be incompatible with other mods that mess with the same UI .xaml.
Caites' Mods Compatibility Page
Works fine on ultrawide.
Works fine in MP even if not all players have it installed.
Compatible with controllers.
My Mods:
Better Tooltips
Better Dyeing
Better Various Widgets
Companions Panel and Camp Chest Everywhere
Better Inventory UI
Better Cursor Text Panel
Better Context Menu
Better Target Info
Better Topbar
Dynamic Sidebar
Better Hotbar 2
Better Maps AIO
Better Combat Log 2
Trade With Anyone
My Mods Compatibility Page
Slightly Better Trade Menu
Sightly Better Split Item Menu
Better Character and Party Panels
Better Containers
Better Hints and New Loading Screens
No Press Any Key Menu
No Intro
