Male Complexion Overhaul
⚪ Last updated 2018Preview

🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #36 of 266 Character Appearance mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
I wanted to create an overhaul for guys in the same spirit of Fialka's mod for gals, and this is the result. In short, this mod edits all the complexions available in the character creator, affecting Scott as well as NPCs that share the same assets as Scott.
They're by no means perfect - I am still quite inexperienced with Photoshop, but I tried my best. I am incredibly messy with my edits as a result, so I haven't uploaded any resources yet. But if there's a need for it, I'll see what I can do :'D If you find any noticeable seam on the necks, please let me know. Haven't had the opportunity to extensively test them without some obstructions in the way, only on NPCs.
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[]Upscaling from 1k to 2k. It may not seem like a huge difference just by the numbers, but it always bothered me how low quality the male complexions always were. It was especially a glaring difference when using 2k or 4k female complexions. Unfortunately I can't provide anything higher than 4k though, but maybe one day if I know how to upscale without major quality loss.
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]Keep the complexions intact. I didn't want to drastically alter them, because I do want to keep the "average" faces across Andromeda. I tried to achieve this by keeping the eyebrows and some of the most defining features as intact as possible. Only exception to this is complexion 0. If you want something more unique, I recommend using this mod as a baseline for NPCs and something else for preset 10.[]Look related to your twin. This may result in the complexions looking less masculine, depending on taste. I tried to find a balance between blending the female parts and keeping the complexions masculine, and I'm satisfied with the result - smooth and clean shaven. If you find the complexions too feminine, or miss the stubble and 5 o'clock shadow, this mod may not be for you, sorry.
[]Look young enough to pass for 21. For real, puberty launched Scott straight into midlife crisis. The default complexions were made for the handful of veteran frontier men in their 50's, and Scott has shared assets with these NPCs. Now a lot of NPCs might end up looking smooth, young and clean, but at least Scott will look the appropriate age. If the younger looking NPCs bother you, again this mod may not be for you.
Compatibility:
Load this mod first if you're using any other complexion mods. Shouldn't conflict with anything else.
[]I have reduced wrinkles a great deal on most complexions, but the wrinkles can also depend on the head shape.
[]"Universal" is complexion 0. There's no preset assigned to it, and its name comes from the game's files.
[*]"Universal" for females is the default Sara complexion, so
Male Complexion Overhaul by Margee revamps all male complexions in the character creator, aiming for subtle improvements without drastic changes. With 727 endorsements and 18,808 downloads, it's a popular cosmetic mod for players seeking refined skin textures. Last updated in 2018, it remains a stable choice for vanilla-friendly appearance tweaks.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 727 endorsements—players clearly like what they see.
- Huge download count (18,808) shows it's a go-to for male appearance overhauls.
- Vanilla-friendly approach means your characters won't look out of place.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2018—might not be tested with the latest game patches.
- Only affects complexions, so if you wanted full skin texture overhauls, this won't cover that.
For players who want to improve male character complexions without straying from the vanilla aesthetic. If you're a modder looking for a subtle base to build on, this is a solid pick. Skip if you're after dramatic visual changes or need compatibility with the newest game version.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a simple texture mod, just drop the files into your Data folder or use a mod manager—no load order headaches.
- If you're on a modded setup, check for conflicts with other complexion mods; this one might overwrite or be overwritten.
- Back up your original textures if you want to revert, but it's a small mod so re-downloading is easy.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Masseffectandromeda Mods
- Author
- Margee
- Version
- 1
- Downloads
- 18,808
- Endorsements
- 727
- Category
- Character Appearance
- Created
- 6/24/2018
- Updated
- 6/27/2018
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