- Mass Effect 3 Gibbed
- Mass Effect 2 Gibbed Save Editor Head Morph Mod
- Gibbed Save Editor Xbox 360
- Mass Effect 1 Save Editor
For ME2 JRsV added the slightly different codes, as well as mildly modded head-morphs. Next JRsV translated these codes to ME1 slider settings, using the Face Code Converter by Tup3xi. For the complete look in ME2 and ME3, the head-morph files are needed. Download utorrent for mac latest version. Using these requires Gibbed Save editor. Unspecified and all other actions for computer programs working with me2headmorph file - Mass Effect 2 head morph file. Gibbed's Mass Effect 3 Save Editor: Needed for hair mod, head morph import, and/or face code change if not creating a new character.
Headmorphs let you swap appearances between save games and you'll recognize them by the file extension .me3headmorph.Click the folder icon in it's menu and navigate to where Mass Effect 2 stores saves: Documents BioWare Mass Effect 2 Save Select the character file you wish to edit and the most recent save. Klondike solitaire for mac free download. Click open and the box will disappear and you'll see your Shepard's information has been loaded into the Player Basic tab. Download avery 5160 template for mac.
Download the latest version of Gibbed's ME3 Savegame Editor.
Open up Gibbed's save editor and you will see a row of buttons and 2 rows of tabs.
1. Hit 'Open' and load the save game you want to edit.
2. Navigate to the 'Appearance' tab in the bottom row of tabs, next to 'Basic'.
3. There will be 2 drop-down menus: 'Head Morph' and 'Presets'
Click 'Head Morph' and you will see two options, click 'Import from File..'
A navigation window will open for you to find your desired head morph.
In the case of my customized Femshep it will be 'ELE_defem_brunette.me3headmorph'
or just 'ELE_defem_brunette' if you don't have file extensions visible.
Select it and hit 'Open'
Now at the top of Gibbed, hit 'Save' and either create a new save file or overwrite your existing one. It's always a good idea to make a new one if your not sure of the results of your tweaks.
If you load up your save in Mass Effect 3, your Shepard should have new face.The Face Effect
What does this method do? It provides a lengthy movement of data using Gibbed's Mass Effect editors to provide a closer approximation of your original Shepard than the YAML method. I've only done this with femShep, but I'm sure the process can be used with manShep.
It is worth mentioning that the closer you can get your Shepard in the ME3 character creator when you import using this method, the better results you have and certainly combining this with the YAML method might be prudent. This method works by changing variables tiny amounts. The rule of entropy is partly to blame for this error and only your eye will verify how much it looks like your Shepard.
For an example (note this example didn't set the hair and eyebrows because I was lazy, the tutorial explains this too):
Disclaimer
This is a temporary fix for the ME3 import bug. The fix is produced by a fan and so I don't accept any liability to loss of data or damage to hardware. The chances of this are remote but regardless, you choose to follow this
tutorial at your own discretion. In addition, back up your save files and profile files on ME2 and ME3, just in case.
Xbox saves
If you're a PC user, skip this section. If you're an Xbox user, Dimensio kindly found a link to get your save off of and back to the Xbox.
http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/995452-mass-effect-3/62162976
Preparation
This method requires that you already have a save file. It expects that you import one from ME2 (and thus all your plot variables as well). It also requires that you watch the first cut-scene in order to have a controllable Shepard (this isn't entirely true, but it is easier to notice differences when you can control them).
Also, you will need two versions of Gibbed's Mass Effect save editor. One for ME2, one for ME3. Links below:
Mass Effect 2 Editor:
http://mod.gib.me/masseffect2/saveedit_rev25.zip (official version, doesn't work for Xbox saves)
http://social.bioware.com/project/4373/&v=discussions#files (modified version, works for Xbox saves)
Mass Effect 3 Editor:
http://svn.gib.me/builds/masseffect3/
Extract these in folders you can find. I personally used the desktop. Both applications have a pink square as an icon, if you're confused as to what you need to see. Finally, make sure to have your ME2 save on hand so you can import it into ME3.
This section is where the magic happens and is also very laborious. You'll be double clicking, pressing CTRL+C, double clicking then pressing CTRL+V a lot, so I have done this in stages and explained what you are changing as we go. We aren't copying all the data, only the bits I understand to get a result I think is not bad.
So you'll notice these look rather similar huh? That's because the system governing a face morph is very similar, minus a view variables. To explain what you're looking at, these fields you won't be using:
Import
I'll use VectorParameters as an example, but the principle applies to all the fields above. Remember the important ones are OffsetBones, ScalarParameters and VectorParameters.
First, open the VectorParameters collection by clicking the '.' button next to it in both editors. You'll end up like this.
This is the raw data controlling your face. For example EYE_IRIS_COLOUR_VECTOR controls the colour of Shep's iris. You see a list of variables on the left section and their values (such as RGB or XYZ) on the right.
If you put the two windows side by side, you might notice some differences! That's what you want to import. Highlight the variable, say Eye_Iris_Colour_Vector in both editors and open it up on the right. Double click on the first values (in this case A, which stands for Alpha) in the ME2 editor to select it all, press CTRL and C to copy it, double click on the same variable in the ME3 editor and copy it into the respective place (again, A). The diagram below might explain it better.
Good job, that's one variable. Now you might notice that the order of the ME2 editor is a bit random whereas the ME3 editor is ordered nicely. The process I work with is to pick the variable in the ME3 editor, find it in the ME2 editor then copy it over. A note, if you find that there is a variable in ME2 but not in ME3, or vice versa, don't worry too much about it; the unfortunate thing is this isn't a precise movement.
Now, do this for each variable in OffsetBones, ScalarParameters and VectorParameters. It can take up to an hour.
If anyone needs an explanation of what they're doing or some help, just let me know.
It is worth mentioning that the closer you can get your Shepard in the ME3 character creator when you import using this method, the better results you have and certainly combining this with the YAML method might be prudent. This method works by changing variables tiny amounts. The rule of entropy is partly to blame for this error and only your eye will verify how much it looks like your Shepard.
Mass Effect 3 Gibbed
For an example (note this example didn't set the hair and eyebrows because I was lazy, the tutorial explains this too):
Disclaimer
This is a temporary fix for the ME3 import bug. The fix is produced by a fan and so I don't accept any liability to loss of data or damage to hardware. The chances of this are remote but regardless, you choose to follow this
tutorial at your own discretion. In addition, back up your save files and profile files on ME2 and ME3, just in case.
Xbox saves
If you're a PC user, skip this section. If you're an Xbox user, Dimensio kindly found a link to get your save off of and back to the Xbox.
http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/995452-mass-effect-3/62162976
Preparation
This method requires that you already have a save file. It expects that you import one from ME2 (and thus all your plot variables as well). It also requires that you watch the first cut-scene in order to have a controllable Shepard (this isn't entirely true, but it is easier to notice differences when you can control them).
Also, you will need two versions of Gibbed's Mass Effect save editor. One for ME2, one for ME3. Links below:
Mass Effect 2 Editor:
http://mod.gib.me/masseffect2/saveedit_rev25.zip (official version, doesn't work for Xbox saves)
http://social.bioware.com/project/4373/&v=discussions#files (modified version, works for Xbox saves)
Mass Effect 3 Editor:
http://svn.gib.me/builds/masseffect3/
Extract these in folders you can find. I personally used the desktop. Both applications have a pink square as an icon, if you're confused as to what you need to see. Finally, make sure to have your ME2 save on hand so you can import it into ME3.
- Start ME3, go to new game then click 'Import ME2 Character'. You will be presented with something that isn't your Shepard and possibly a message saying 'Face reconstruction required' click the box to get rid of it.
- Now choose the complexion, hair style and brow style that best represent your Shepard. This is important because changing it can be more difficult and requires knowledge I don't have right now. You may also want to add scars. I know they should have imported from ME2, but I'm not certain of this (I always used the regenerator). Everything else will be set later.
- Once the complexion, hair, eyebrow and scars are correct (or as close as you can get) accept and start the game. You can make adjustments to other things as well, but these may be reset anyway. This method gets you closer to the Shepard you had but a lot of the leg work can be done in the character creator as well.
- Play until you gain control of Shepard (don't worry, no spoilers :D)
- Save the game TWICE, as in, in two different slots. You'll end up with Save 0001 and Save 0002, hopefully. This is so you have a backup.
This section is where the magic happens and is also very laborious. You'll be double clicking, pressing CTRL+C, double clicking then pressing CTRL+V a lot, so I have done this in stages and explained what you are changing as we go. We aren't copying all the data, only the bits I understand to get a result I think is not bad.
- Open Gibbed's ME2 save file editor and open the save with Shepard you want the appearance from.
- Navigate to the 'Raw' tab, then scroll down until you find 'Player'. Click the + next to it to open it up, then do the same for 'Appearance' then 'Morph Head'. You will have a set of collections ranging from 'Accessory Meshes' to 'Vector Parameters'.
- Open Gibbed's ME3 save file editor and open the save you just started ME3 with. Navigate to the 'Raw' tab, then scroll down until you find 'Player'. Click the arrow next to it to open it up, then do the same for 'Appearance' then
- 'Morph Head'. You will have a set of collections ranging from 'Accessory Meshes' to 'Vector Parameters', like below:
So you'll notice these look rather similar huh? That's because the system governing a face morph is very similar, minus a view variables. To explain what you're looking at, these fields you won't be using:
- Accessory Meshes are things like hoods and visors. For Shepards, these are governed by a separate system (it's more for companions).
- Hair Mesh is the mesh of your hair. The data input here is what's called a constant because each mesh has a name. To this end, to get the hairs available to you, you needed to set this in ME3.
- LODxVertices are 'level of detail' vertices. I will be honest in not being sure how much these affect the face but from other games these variables may only be used for long draw distances. Nevertheless, the data isn't directly transferable without some frame of reference.
- MorphFeatures is something I'm not sure about. When I transferred these variables, it didn't seem to have any effect. You might try not bothering with them.
- OffsetBones is the bones under the skin that control the FACE SHAPE. This is the most important bit really, but colour also is a factor.
- ScalarParameters is effects on the face, stuff like lighting interaction (such as how glossy the hair is).
- TextureParameters is a collection of data just like Hair Mesh. It uses named variables which hopefully you set in ME3. This would be things like your complexion, hair and brows styles.
- VectorParameters controls colour, including skin tone, eye colour and makeup.
Import
Mass Effect 2 Gibbed Save Editor Head Morph Mod
I'll use VectorParameters as an example, but the principle applies to all the fields above. Remember the important ones are OffsetBones, ScalarParameters and VectorParameters.
First, open the VectorParameters collection by clicking the '.' button next to it in both editors. You'll end up like this.
This is the raw data controlling your face. For example EYE_IRIS_COLOUR_VECTOR controls the colour of Shep's iris. You see a list of variables on the left section and their values (such as RGB or XYZ) on the right.
If you put the two windows side by side, you might notice some differences! That's what you want to import. Highlight the variable, say Eye_Iris_Colour_Vector in both editors and open it up on the right. Double click on the first values (in this case A, which stands for Alpha) in the ME2 editor to select it all, press CTRL and C to copy it, double click on the same variable in the ME3 editor and copy it into the respective place (again, A). The diagram below might explain it better.
Good job, that's one variable. Now you might notice that the order of the ME2 editor is a bit random whereas the ME3 editor is ordered nicely. The process I work with is to pick the variable in the ME3 editor, find it in the ME2 editor then copy it over. A note, if you find that there is a variable in ME2 but not in ME3, or vice versa, don't worry too much about it; the unfortunate thing is this isn't a precise movement.
Now, do this for each variable in OffsetBones, ScalarParameters and VectorParameters. It can take up to an hour.
If anyone needs an explanation of what they're doing or some help, just let me know.
For ME2 JRsV added the slightly different codes, as well as mildly modded head-morphs. Next JRsV translated these codes to ME1 slider settings, using the Face Code Converter by Tup3xi. For the complete look in ME2 and ME3, the head-morph files are needed. Download utorrent for mac latest version. Using these requires Gibbed Save editor. Unspecified and all other actions for computer programs working with me2headmorph file - Mass Effect 2 head morph file. Gibbed's Mass Effect 3 Save Editor: Needed for hair mod, head morph import, and/or face code change if not creating a new character.
Headmorphs let you swap appearances between save games and you'll recognize them by the file extension .me3headmorph.Click the folder icon in it's menu and navigate to where Mass Effect 2 stores saves: Documents BioWare Mass Effect 2 Save Select the character file you wish to edit and the most recent save. Klondike solitaire for mac free download. Click open and the box will disappear and you'll see your Shepard's information has been loaded into the Player Basic tab. Download avery 5160 template for mac.
Download the latest version of Gibbed's ME3 Savegame Editor.
Open up Gibbed's save editor and you will see a row of buttons and 2 rows of tabs.
1. Hit 'Open' and load the save game you want to edit.
2. Navigate to the 'Appearance' tab in the bottom row of tabs, next to 'Basic'.
3. There will be 2 drop-down menus: 'Head Morph' and 'Presets'
Click 'Head Morph' and you will see two options, click 'Import from File..'
A navigation window will open for you to find your desired head morph.
In the case of my customized Femshep it will be 'ELE_defem_brunette.me3headmorph'
or just 'ELE_defem_brunette' if you don't have file extensions visible.
Select it and hit 'Open'
Now at the top of Gibbed, hit 'Save' and either create a new save file or overwrite your existing one. It's always a good idea to make a new one if your not sure of the results of your tweaks.
If you load up your save in Mass Effect 3, your Shepard should have new face.The Face Effect
What does this method do? It provides a lengthy movement of data using Gibbed's Mass Effect editors to provide a closer approximation of your original Shepard than the YAML method. I've only done this with femShep, but I'm sure the process can be used with manShep.
It is worth mentioning that the closer you can get your Shepard in the ME3 character creator when you import using this method, the better results you have and certainly combining this with the YAML method might be prudent. This method works by changing variables tiny amounts. The rule of entropy is partly to blame for this error and only your eye will verify how much it looks like your Shepard.
Mass Effect 3 Gibbed
For an example (note this example didn't set the hair and eyebrows because I was lazy, the tutorial explains this too):
Disclaimer
This is a temporary fix for the ME3 import bug. The fix is produced by a fan and so I don't accept any liability to loss of data or damage to hardware. The chances of this are remote but regardless, you choose to follow this
tutorial at your own discretion. In addition, back up your save files and profile files on ME2 and ME3, just in case.
Xbox saves
If you're a PC user, skip this section. If you're an Xbox user, Dimensio kindly found a link to get your save off of and back to the Xbox.
http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/995452-mass-effect-3/62162976
Preparation
This method requires that you already have a save file. It expects that you import one from ME2 (and thus all your plot variables as well). It also requires that you watch the first cut-scene in order to have a controllable Shepard (this isn't entirely true, but it is easier to notice differences when you can control them).
Also, you will need two versions of Gibbed's Mass Effect save editor. One for ME2, one for ME3. Links below:
Mass Effect 2 Editor:
http://mod.gib.me/masseffect2/saveedit_rev25.zip (official version, doesn't work for Xbox saves)
http://social.bioware.com/project/4373/&v=discussions#files (modified version, works for Xbox saves)
Mass Effect 3 Editor:
http://svn.gib.me/builds/masseffect3/
Extract these in folders you can find. I personally used the desktop. Both applications have a pink square as an icon, if you're confused as to what you need to see. Finally, make sure to have your ME2 save on hand so you can import it into ME3.
- Start ME3, go to new game then click 'Import ME2 Character'. You will be presented with something that isn't your Shepard and possibly a message saying 'Face reconstruction required' click the box to get rid of it.
- Now choose the complexion, hair style and brow style that best represent your Shepard. This is important because changing it can be more difficult and requires knowledge I don't have right now. You may also want to add scars. I know they should have imported from ME2, but I'm not certain of this (I always used the regenerator). Everything else will be set later.
- Once the complexion, hair, eyebrow and scars are correct (or as close as you can get) accept and start the game. You can make adjustments to other things as well, but these may be reset anyway. This method gets you closer to the Shepard you had but a lot of the leg work can be done in the character creator as well.
- Play until you gain control of Shepard (don't worry, no spoilers :D)
- Save the game TWICE, as in, in two different slots. You'll end up with Save 0001 and Save 0002, hopefully. This is so you have a backup.
This section is where the magic happens and is also very laborious. You'll be double clicking, pressing CTRL+C, double clicking then pressing CTRL+V a lot, so I have done this in stages and explained what you are changing as we go. We aren't copying all the data, only the bits I understand to get a result I think is not bad.
- Open Gibbed's ME2 save file editor and open the save with Shepard you want the appearance from.
- Navigate to the 'Raw' tab, then scroll down until you find 'Player'. Click the + next to it to open it up, then do the same for 'Appearance' then 'Morph Head'. You will have a set of collections ranging from 'Accessory Meshes' to 'Vector Parameters'.
- Open Gibbed's ME3 save file editor and open the save you just started ME3 with. Navigate to the 'Raw' tab, then scroll down until you find 'Player'. Click the arrow next to it to open it up, then do the same for 'Appearance' then
- 'Morph Head'. You will have a set of collections ranging from 'Accessory Meshes' to 'Vector Parameters', like below:
So you'll notice these look rather similar huh? That's because the system governing a face morph is very similar, minus a view variables. To explain what you're looking at, these fields you won't be using:
- Accessory Meshes are things like hoods and visors. For Shepards, these are governed by a separate system (it's more for companions).
- Hair Mesh is the mesh of your hair. The data input here is what's called a constant because each mesh has a name. To this end, to get the hairs available to you, you needed to set this in ME3.
- LODxVertices are 'level of detail' vertices. I will be honest in not being sure how much these affect the face but from other games these variables may only be used for long draw distances. Nevertheless, the data isn't directly transferable without some frame of reference.
- MorphFeatures is something I'm not sure about. When I transferred these variables, it didn't seem to have any effect. You might try not bothering with them.
- OffsetBones is the bones under the skin that control the FACE SHAPE. This is the most important bit really, but colour also is a factor.
- ScalarParameters is effects on the face, stuff like lighting interaction (such as how glossy the hair is).
- TextureParameters is a collection of data just like Hair Mesh. It uses named variables which hopefully you set in ME3. This would be things like your complexion, hair and brows styles.
- VectorParameters controls colour, including skin tone, eye colour and makeup.
Import
Mass Effect 2 Gibbed Save Editor Head Morph Mod
I'll use VectorParameters as an example, but the principle applies to all the fields above. Remember the important ones are OffsetBones, ScalarParameters and VectorParameters.
First, open the VectorParameters collection by clicking the '.' button next to it in both editors. You'll end up like this.
This is the raw data controlling your face. For example EYE_IRIS_COLOUR_VECTOR controls the colour of Shep's iris. You see a list of variables on the left section and their values (such as RGB or XYZ) on the right.
If you put the two windows side by side, you might notice some differences! That's what you want to import. Highlight the variable, say Eye_Iris_Colour_Vector in both editors and open it up on the right. Double click on the first values (in this case A, which stands for Alpha) in the ME2 editor to select it all, press CTRL and C to copy it, double click on the same variable in the ME3 editor and copy it into the respective place (again, A). The diagram below might explain it better.
Good job, that's one variable. Now you might notice that the order of the ME2 editor is a bit random whereas the ME3 editor is ordered nicely. The process I work with is to pick the variable in the ME3 editor, find it in the ME2 editor then copy it over. A note, if you find that there is a variable in ME2 but not in ME3, or vice versa, don't worry too much about it; the unfortunate thing is this isn't a precise movement.
Now, do this for each variable in OffsetBones, ScalarParameters and VectorParameters. It can take up to an hour.
If anyone needs an explanation of what they're doing or some help, just let me know.
Credits
Gibbed Save Editor Xbox 360
- Gibbed - Most of the legwork for this method comes from Gibbed's save editors and so he should get the most credit for this; being able to interoperate and import data from saves when they're compiled must have taken ages to understand.
- Clarian - A user who followed what I was suggesting on the Bioware social forums and helped delve into things I didn't understand.
- Malcroix - A user on the Bioware social forums who's given this method credence by beating me to the jump and posting the full idea first!
- Dimensio - A user on the Bioware social forums who very quickly provided a link to getting saves from the X360, a console I personally don't own.
Mass Effect 1 Save Editor
Original link: http://social.bioware.com/forum/1/topic/323/index/9661093/126#9827561