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Yet Another Beauty Mod

Why is "Yet Another Beauty Mod" needed?

Do you like freckles? I know I do. If you want to paint away all the freckles, this isn't the mod for you.

When using Beauty traits, this mod will add a bit of light makeup to the character's original complexion.

All other mods, and vanilla CK3, replace the model's original complexion, and paint their face over with a wall of makeup, when a beauty trait is applied.

Don't believe me? Look at their code in \gfx\portraits\trait_portrait_modifiers\. They all use "mode = replace", which replaces the original complexion with the wall of paint complexion, they also apply "template = complexion_beauty_1" which overwrites the character's complexion template . This mod uses "mode = modify", and doesn't change the character's original complexion template. (Note: the "No Beauty Complexion" mod, is the one exception, this mod works with the brute force of applying no makeup at all with the Beauty traits.)

I made my own \gfx\models\portraits\decals\female_head\ decal_female_head_lips_01_diffuse.dds (aka lipstick makeup) image by combining the default lipstick (although i change the hue by -18 to make the lipstick red instead of default orange) with the default eye and cheek makeup. This way, the lipstick decal also adds makeup, for a light touch of makeup for everyone.

But wait, there's more:

I change the code of the Beauty traits, so they actually apply the old_beauty_1 template -- which makes characters appear to age slower. The default CK3 code, and all of the other beauty mods, fail to do this correctly. (Hint: it is index "4", not the index "1" previously used by the default code, and all of the other beauty mods. Also, the proper age gene morph needs to be added to the Beauty traits.) Essentially, this is a GILF mod, putting the "L" back into the GIF.

I also make all characters (not just the ones with a Beauty trait) 10% younger looking.

I allow the women to start using makeup at age 16, the same year they get married. Old enough to have babies, old enough to wear makeup.

Order now, and also receive:

I slightly increased the bonuses granted by the Beauty traits, and the Fecund trait. Fecund now gives more years of fertility to compliment the default more years of lifespan. Fecund also gives women larger breasts, because that actually makes sense.* As always, these numbers can be edited to your liking in \2738393317\common\traits\

Men get a slight touch of makeup, too, because Paradox codes men to also use the women's lipstick decal, but at least, it is applied less. You probably wouldn't have noticed, if i hadn't told you (it is subtle.)

Fine Print:

Compatible with achievements. all mods are now, yay!

Things may look different in the Ruler Designer (with this mod, and with other mods that change appearance). Wait for when you are in game to see the final look.

100% compatible with Ethnicities & Portraits Expanded. This mod doesn't need EPE. Load any order.

If you feel the need for the Congenital Beauty mod, load Congenital Beauty after my mod (lower on list), otherwise Congenital Beauty won't do anything. Congenital Beauty will overwrite some of the things YABM does, so those features will no longer work, but some features from YABM will still work.

* This may be conjecture and hyperbole, and may not be confirmed by actual science.