Editing Modding:Head Modding

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= Head Modding =

Head modding is whether you want to edit an NPC's head or make/edit a head for Tav/Dark Urge/Guardian. Each of these require plugins

First and foremost you want to install the GR2 plugin if you haven't already.
*[https://github.com/Norbyte/dos2de_collada_exporter GR2 Plugin]
** you also require [https://github.com/Norbyte/lslib/releases lslib] for this
*[https://youtu.be/yQSqRF7dLB8?si=yac1tpHC26nFtMqY Video on how to install the plugin]

How to edit heads in blender:
* [https://youtu.be/RMPivc5qunw?si=2orGjIsCvQHWp31O Editing Head Meshes] by Padme4000
** A video tutorial on editing Ears, Neck, Teeth, Forehead, Scalp on Head Meshes
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXUKhXiEvVs Converting BG3 Heads from Small to Tall Body] by Weeviljester
* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eMBz7hbW0yhG0okIRwHL7soEeddvkFVV6rkXpgtRAYo/edit?usp=sharing Making a custom skeleton for your head] by Jerinski 
** Required when you have edited a head extensively or converted a head from shorter bodies to taller ones or vice versa.
**note this is the final step for your custom heads or head conversions

=== Fixing Issues with your Heads ===

* [[Guide:Fixing_Neck_Seams|Fixing neck seams]]
** A neck seam is either a gap or a visible line between the neck of a head and the body. This tutorial should help you fix those issues.
* [[Guide:Fixing_UV_Errors|Fixing UV errors]]
* [[Guide:Fixing_Bone_Errors|Fixing bone errors]]
* [https://youtu.be/6UMHF6blms8?si=BCIwGuRGmxePz73p Fixing a Neck Gap that Shows in Game but not in Blender]
** sometimes in blender it will look like there are no gaps, but once in game we might get some. this video is to show you how to fix that issue.
* [[Modding:Head Troubleshooting|Head Troubleshooting]]
** This page shows you how to: 
*** Apply Transformations
*** How to fix Ears missing/on the floor in Game
*** To check if your ears have weights and how to add them
*** Head Disappearing when zooming out
*** Heterochromia not working for your head
*** Wrinkles being too extreme

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