Skins for Pre existing Characters/Items

[Squidyfoo]

I had an idea for a mod but I don't even know if it's possible. Would it be possible to make a mod that would add skins to the normal characters like Wilson and Webber? Would it be possible to make a mod for items like the ham bat? If so how would one make said mod? If not then that's fine I'm just curious.

[Haruhi Kawaii]

5 hours ago, Squidyfoo said:

I had an idea for a mod but I don't even know if it's possible. Would it be possible to make a mod that would add skins to the normal characters like Wilson and Webber? Would it be possible to make a mod for items like the ham bat? If so how would one make said mod? If not then that's fine I'm just curious.

Yes, you can create a new skin for Wilson, but it might violate the guidelines that Klei has set for modders as mentioned here. I haven't seen any mod like that on the Steam Workshop. Regarding items i think it's possible. Here's an example. If you want to create skins, you can refer to this article.

 

[Rickzzs]

There is somehow a consensus that you can't make official character skins. But Klei didn't say No. Item skins and creature skins have long been there even before DST started selling skins.

Nowadays you can choose between Modded Skins and Glassic API, the only two public APIs. These two APIs are incompatible with each other. Modded Skins is incompatible with every other private skin APIs.

The work to be done is to extract the skin files and draw your own. All tools can be found in the tutorial subforums.

Once you have the skin file ready, you need a bit of codes to register your skin.

[Squidyfoo]

7 hours ago, Haruhi Kawaii said:

Yes, you can create a new skin for Wilson, but it might violate the guidelines that Klei has set for modders as mentioned here. I haven't seen any mod like that on the Steam Workshop. Regarding items i think it's possible. Here's an example. If you want to create skins, you can refer to this article.

I will be sure to check out the guidelines. Thank you for your help!

4 hours ago, Rickzzs said:

Nowadays you can choose between Modded Skins and Glassic API, the only two public APIs. These two APIs are incompatible with each other. Modded Skins is incompatible with every other private skin APIs.

The work to be done is to extract the skin files and draw your own. All tools can be found in the tutorial subforums.

Once you have the skin file ready, you need a bit of codes to register your skin.

That's what I figured. I'm gonna have to go a little more in depth though. Thank you!

[Fuffles]

I'd advise contacting Klei and asking them directly, because the public answer so far is "Maybe?"