Making these mods work is straightforward thanks to Steam Workshop:
file and manually change values for hairstyles, colors, and even species. The "No-Mod" Manual Method
Starbound loads mods alphabetically or by Steam Workshop ID priority. If Mod A changes human hairstyles and Mod B also changes human hairstyles, whichever mod loads last will completely overwrite the first one.
Look at the right-hand column of the mod's Steam Workshop page. Ensure you have subscribed to every item listed under "Required Items." 2. Resolve Asset Loading Priority (The "_metadata" File)
These mods change the default sprite sheets (e.g., making all Apex hair look different). If these fail, it is usually due to a mod conflict or a wrong installation path.
If you just installed a mod and your character's appearance hasn't changed, look through these common culprits. Missing Dependency: The Xbawks Character Creator
⚠️ Always back up your .player file first. One wrong edit can corrupt your character.
Higher numbers load later. Setting your appearance mod to a high priority ensures its textures overwrite vanilla assets. 3. Clear the Cache and Fix Corrupted Assets
: Starbound comes with built-in tools for this. Open a Command Prompt or Terminal window. Navigate to your Starbound install folder and then into the win32 folder. You'll use two programs: dump_versioned_json.exe and make_versioned_json.exe . Run the first command to unpack your chosen .player file into a readable JSON format: dump_versioned_json.exe "path\to\your\player\file.player" "output\filename.json"
Starbound saves character data in a specific file format (.player) that is generated the moment you finish character creation. Because your appearance is tied to your save file’s metadata, the game doesn't natively provide a way to "re-roll" your pixels.
Knowing these details will allow me to provide a specific fix for your setup.
Using the Steam Workshop is the easiest way to install these mods: Go to your Steam Library and select Starbound . Workshop Tab: Click on the "Workshop" tab.
The mods listed above are safe, effective, and widely used to ensure your character looks exactly how you want them to. Happy exploring, Protectors! Ready to Customize Your Character? If you'd like, I can:
Making these mods work is straightforward thanks to Steam Workshop:
file and manually change values for hairstyles, colors, and even species. The "No-Mod" Manual Method
Starbound loads mods alphabetically or by Steam Workshop ID priority. If Mod A changes human hairstyles and Mod B also changes human hairstyles, whichever mod loads last will completely overwrite the first one.
Look at the right-hand column of the mod's Steam Workshop page. Ensure you have subscribed to every item listed under "Required Items." 2. Resolve Asset Loading Priority (The "_metadata" File) starbound change character appearance mod work
These mods change the default sprite sheets (e.g., making all Apex hair look different). If these fail, it is usually due to a mod conflict or a wrong installation path.
If you just installed a mod and your character's appearance hasn't changed, look through these common culprits. Missing Dependency: The Xbawks Character Creator
⚠️ Always back up your .player file first. One wrong edit can corrupt your character. Making these mods work is straightforward thanks to
Higher numbers load later. Setting your appearance mod to a high priority ensures its textures overwrite vanilla assets. 3. Clear the Cache and Fix Corrupted Assets
: Starbound comes with built-in tools for this. Open a Command Prompt or Terminal window. Navigate to your Starbound install folder and then into the win32 folder. You'll use two programs: dump_versioned_json.exe and make_versioned_json.exe . Run the first command to unpack your chosen .player file into a readable JSON format: dump_versioned_json.exe "path\to\your\player\file.player" "output\filename.json"
Starbound saves character data in a specific file format (.player) that is generated the moment you finish character creation. Because your appearance is tied to your save file’s metadata, the game doesn't natively provide a way to "re-roll" your pixels. Look at the right-hand column of the mod's
Knowing these details will allow me to provide a specific fix for your setup.
Using the Steam Workshop is the easiest way to install these mods: Go to your Steam Library and select Starbound . Workshop Tab: Click on the "Workshop" tab.
The mods listed above are safe, effective, and widely used to ensure your character looks exactly how you want them to. Happy exploring, Protectors! Ready to Customize Your Character? If you'd like, I can: