You installed a mod, but nothing happens. Here’s the troubleshooting checklist.
Are you downloading mods from both the Steam Workshop and the Chucklefish Forums? This can cause severe asset duplication.
: This is widely considered the most modern and effective tool. It features an in-game character editor that can be opened by typing /editor open into the chat. starbound change character appearance mod work
If you downloaded a mod from a site like Nexus or the Chucklefish Forums (rather than Steam), ensure it is installed correctly. The path should look like: Starbound/mods/[ModName]/ .
The character customization options in Starbound are quite extensive, allowing players to choose from a variety of races, skin tones, and features. However, as players progress through the game, they might find their character's appearance no longer suits their preferences or perhaps they just want to try a new look. The game's built-in options do not allow for mid-game character appearance changes, which is where mods step in. You installed a mod, but nothing happens
Highly stable, no dependency on a mod staying updated.
Starbound requires the host server to have the exact same appearance assets installed. This can cause severe asset duplication
This will redownload any corrupted base sprites without deleting your mods or save files, establishing a clean baseline for your custom appearance assets to work properly.
To fix this for an existing character, you have two main options:
If your game crashes or the mod simply refuses to load, your file (found in the storage folder) is your best friend. Open it with Notepad and search for the word "Error." It will often tell you exactly which file is failing to load or which mod is conflicting.