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Makes Liara's facial appearance fully consistent within Mass Effect 2, by either choosing her original basegame look from Mass Effect 1, her Lair of the Shadow Broker look or her Mass Effect 3 appearance. No further changes are included in her. Unofficial LE2 Patch forward compatible.

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Dr. Liara T'Soni is without a doubt the character that most redesigns has received throughout the trilogy. Skintone, eye color... But worst of all, she shapeshifts within the same game... Mass Effect 2. With the Legendary Edition I had hoped Bioware would have addressed a consistent look for her across the game, but they decided to remain the original look for the basegame and only use her DLC look for Lair of the Shadow Broker.

As I originally did for my Original Trilogy mod Project Variety for ME2, I have decided to offer the true consistent mod in which you can choose from her 3 official looks (Mass Effect 1, Lair of the Shadow Broker and Mass Effect 3) to enjoy through the entirety of the second game of the trilogy. Unlike my previous mod, this one only addresses her facial features. No further changes are introduced to her. Those changes will return once the former mod is ready for a LE release. This mod already is forward compatible with the Unofficial LE2 Patch (to be released), so some extra bugfixes are shipped since they shared files with Liara.

Mass Effect 1 version can now be found here.



Installation


This mod REQUIRES to be installed with the latest ME3Tweaks Mod Manager version by Mgamerz. 8.2+ is REQUIRED. Make sure you let it update to the latest build after installation, in order to make sure the mod can be correctly installed. It is recommended to install over a vanilla NON textured game.

The mod is in DLC form, so its installation is as simple as drag and drop the .7z file into the Mod Manager and let it work its magic. Upon import you will find out the package actually includes 3 mod files. Due to the patching complexity, each face option is packaged as its own mod. You can import all 3 of them or just the one you want to use in your game. Upon installation you will be prompted with lots of choices based on the presence of the following mods: Casual Hubs for LE2, Instant Shadow Broker Rewards, Extended Romance Scenes (warning NSFW mod) and Optional Flirting Mod (LE2). Moreover, patches for Same-Gender Romances for LE2 are built in within all mod files. If you are using Same Gender, the relevant changes will automatically show up ingame; if you do not, they will never appear. ALL patches are AUTOMATICALLY applied, so make sure to have the combination of mods you desire before installing this one. The patch for Casual Hubs is ONLY for those using the Liara Science Outfit Casual option. If you are not planning to use that option, install Casual Hubs afterwards Liara Consistency Mod. IF using Instant Shadow Broker Rewards, 2 more patches will be enabled depending on whether you also have Casual Hubs installed or not.

The patches for Extended Romance Scenes use vanilla, Bioware textures for Liara. As a result, neck seams will be visible in Liara for her model in 1 and 2, as it occurs in Mass Effect 1 itself. They cannot be avoided. If you are planning to use ERS, it is recommended for you to use the LE3 face option, as Bioware did indeed work on that model and textures to be seamless. Moreover, since they are vanilla assets, they lack nipples. If this bothers you, I recommend you checking out (NSFW) Nipples for Females by Anzella.



Un-Installation



Use the Mod Manager to remove the mod. Savegames aren't dependent of it, so it can be mostly safely removed and/or added at any point during your game. Of course, Liara will revert back to her original look.



Known Issues

None.


History

02/16/24: Mod updated to require the LE2 Prologue Framework to include LotSB and LE3 versions of Liara for her brief appearance during the prologue.
11/04/23: Mod updated to be fully compatible with the Unofficial LE2 Patch version 0.9.5.
06/01/23 Patch 3.5.2: Built-in compatibility for a future mod release.
01/27/23 Hotfix 3.5.1: Fixed moddesc so patching options between Casual Hubs and Instant Shadow Broker Rewards work as intended; as well as some combinations between Optional Flirting Mod and Extended Romance Scenes.
10/18/22 Patch 3.5: Added Compatibility for future versions of Casual Hubs for LE2 and Liara Squadmate Mod.
08/22/22 Hotfix 3.4.1: Fixed moddesc.ini to allow installation if Instant Shadow Broker Rewards mod is NOT installed. Apologies to all those affected.
08/22/22 Patch 3.4: Compatible version with Unofficial LE2 Patch 0.9.2. Requires Mod Manager 8.0+
07/21/22 Patch 3.3: Compatible version with Unofficial LE2 Patch 0.9.1. Optional Flirting Mod patches updated to version 1.4 by phoenixsoul13.
05/31/22 Patch 3.2: Included Compatibility patches for Instant Shadow Broker Rewards for the LE1 and LE3 facial versions of the mod (LE2 face was natively compatible) by BtEtta.
05/14/22 Patch 3.1: Corrected moddesc to detect old versions of the mod and remove them upon installation (internal naming changed due to 3.0 splitting the mod).
05/12/22 Version 3.0: Mod split into 3 submods in order to introduce patches for Same Gender Romance, Extended Romance Scenes, Casual Hubs and Optional Flirting Mod.
03/26/22 Version 2.0: Entire mod files are rebuilt with new materials to support tears now always. Liara's eyes now work as intended when "embracing eternity", no matter what option chosen.
03/13/22 Hotfix 1.2: Fixed Liara's LE1 eyes textures being missing during brief moments at the LotSB DLC. Improved normal map for LE3 Liara by Jenya.
03/01/22 Hotfix 1.1: Uploaded correct moddesc ensuring the mod gets installed at the correct location.
03/01/22 - Initial Release


Contact

You may contact me through the Nexus Forums.


Credits & Acknowledgements

  • Gabe8: special thanks for offering to do a beautiful banner for the mod page.
  • Jenya66: fixed normal map for LE3 Liara.
  • ThaliaGraces: edited diffuse texture for LE3 Liara to adapt to the new materials used in version 2.0 of the mod.
  • rondeeno: not only for allowing patching with his mods, but actually building the Same Gender changes into the patched files.
  • Scottina123: for allowing patching with Extended Romance Scenes.
  • phoenixsoul13: for allowing patching with Optional Flirting Mod.
  • BtEtta: for creating and sharing with me the Instant Shadow Broker Patches.




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  • Dr. Heart Experiments: this mod modifies the appearance of Dr. Heart Experiments from Thorian Creepers to an original and unused Zombie model and textures from within the game files. Gameplay wise, they remain unchanged, having the same abilities and damage thresholds.
  • More Hair for Femshep (ME1LE): brings to the Legendary Edition Sims 4 Hairs created by Anto and originally ported by Kittentails to the original Mass Effect 3. Players who want to use them will need to use the Trilogy Savegame Editor to change their Shepard's hair.
  • Liara Consistency Mod (ME1LE): makes Liara's facial appearance fully consistent within Mass Effect, by either choosing her Lair of the Shadow Broker look from Mass Effect 2, or her Mass Effect 3 appearance. It includes her romance body as well. No further changes are included in her.


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  • Unofficial LE2 Patch: this mod is unofficial bugfix patch for Mass Effect 2 Legendary Edition, by Team Pyjak.
  • TIM Floor Reflections BETA: this mod attempts to restore the original look of the Illusive Man's floor reflections on his office.
  • DLC Timings Mod (ME2LE): this mod delays most of the former DLC content of Mass Effect 2 through different methods.
  • Conrad Verner Remembers (ME2LE) BUG FIX: this mod solves the Conrad Verner bug in which the incorrect stage is set, and he always believes you pointed a gun at him on Mass Effect 1. Since a fix on Mass Effect 1 is not implemented yet, a special, in-universe mechanic has been introduced to fix the import before meeting Conrad.
  • Cerberus Ladies Wear Cerberus (ME2LE): this mod restores the correct uniforms to most of the female Cerberus crew members of the Normandy that Bioware never patched. It also includes the option to give Kelly her hair from the original Mass Effect 2.
  • Expanded Shepard Armory (ME2LE): this mod unlocks helmetless versions of the official DLC armors to players who wish to use them and see their Shepard's faces; as well as adds additional armors and casual outfits ported from Mass Effect 1, 3 and Andromeda.
  • Expanded Armor Colors (LE2): this mod simply ports the expanded selection of armor color tints from Mass Effect 3 to Mass Effect 2, offering a wider variety of colors for players to play with their Shepard looks.
  • Ronald Taylor's Fate Fix (ME2LE) BUG FIX: this mod properly records the choice done with Jacob's father on his loyalty mission. Although the bug is noticeable if you pay close attention to one specific line in Mass Effect 2; it is especially a noticeable BUG in Mass Effect 3. Fixing it in 2 will ensure both Shepard and Jacob remember what they chose.
  • Missing Codex Restored (ME2LE) BUGFIX: this mod restores the Codex entries for Thermal Clips, Grenade Launcher and Drell. The mod restores them at their appropriate place. They are fully voiced.
  • Citadel Asari Hands (BUGFIX) ME2LE: this mod fixes some asari having human hands on the Citadel, as well as some extra corrections to props placement around the levels. The mod for now does not include Thane's loyalty's mission as that a whole different level of mess.
  • Sheploo Appearance Consistency Project: this mod makes Sheploo consistent with Mass Effect 1 and 3 on 2. For some reason in 2 he has a painted ORANGE diffuse texture that does not properly tint with any outfit. This mod restores the tintable, unpainted textures from Mass Effect 1, which will make his skintone match with any outfit as well as restores the correct opacity of his eyelashes.
  • Overlord Morality Fix: in vanilla, Overlord DLC does not grant a single morality point through its entirety. With this mod, choosing the fate of David Archer on Overlord now grants 30 morality points. Paragon or Renegade depends on the appropriate option chosen.
  • Hammerhead Suicide Mission (BUGFIX): this bug fix ensures the Hammerhead shows on the cargo bay during the endgame if the player had previously acquired it.
  • No Saving-Loading Text Mod: this mod removes the unnecessarily long saving and loading messages from your user interface. There is also an option included to remove the spinning disk icon as well, for those who prefer an even clearer UI.
  • Oriana looks like Miranda's Twin (ME2LE): this small lore-friendly mod changes Oriana's face into Miranda's, so they actually look like twins. Mass Effect 2 version.
  • More Hair for Femshep (ME2LE): brings to the Legendary Edition Sims 4 Hairs created by Anto and originally ported by Kittentails to the original Mass Effect 3. Players who want to use them will need to use the Trilogy Savegame Editor to change their Shepard's hair.
  • Liara Consistency Mod: makes Liara's facial appearance fully consistent within Mass Effect 2, by either choosing her original basegame look from Mass Effect 1, her Lair of the Shadow Broker look, or her Mass Effect 3 appearance. No further changes are included in her.
  • Anderson & Hackett Consistency Mod: makes Admiral Steven Hackett and optionally Admiral David Anderson use their unique dress blues from Mass Effect 3. Additionally, you can use Anderson's face from Mass Effect either with his dress blues from Mass Effect 1 or those from 3. Additionally, Anderson's picture of Kaidan is replaced by that of Kahlee Sanders.
  • Refund Guy Consistency Mod: restores the appearance of the most annoying customer ever on the Citadel, which for some reason became a random cloned white dude from Zakera Wards on Mass Effect 2. Unfortunately, he will still be complaining about his refund and lack of purchase receipt.
  • Aria Consistency Mod: makes Aria consistent with her looks from the Omega DLC, both for her outfit as well as facial features, providing updated models and textures.
  • Reaper Husks Consistency Mod: updates all Collector and Reaper related husks and abominations to use their respective Mass Effect 3 models. Those from the planet Aequitas remain unchanged by default due to their origin being stated to be different in the game, related to an alien device, more akin to the husk depiction in Mass Effect 1. Alternatively, all game's husks can be replaced if desired.
  • Pilot In Location On Time. No more random Copilot in Arrival. Hear Joker instead: repurposes Joker's dialogue lines from Mass Effect 1 and 3 to make him be the Normandy crewman speaking on Arrival DLC instead of some random person we never see and who might not even exist.
  • Early-Ish: makes Ish and Sel be present on Omega from the beginning of the game; allowing for the quest Packages for Ish to now be available to be started on your first visit to Omega.
  • Apollo Spacesuit Restoration: restores the cut ambiance dialogue about Neil's Armstrong Spacesuit being on display at Donovan's Hock vault, during the quest Kasumi: Stealing Memory. Moreover, it adds an appropriate model to reflect the presence of such historical item.
  • Samara Cut Shadow Broker Dossiers Restored: restores 2 cut/lost/bugged/retconned dossiers about Samara from the Shadow Broker terminal.
  • Liara's Alternate LE3 Armor for LotSB (LE2): gives Liara her Alternate Appearance Pack armor from Mass Effect 3 for the combat stages of the Lair of the Shadow Broker DLC, by faithfully recreating her armor material with custom edited textures to match the armor looks from the third game. Moreover, her breather is also changed to her asari one from the third entry.
  • Kaidan and Ashley LE3 Armors for Horizon (MELE2): backports Kaidan's and Ashley's iconic armors from Mass Effect 3 into Mass Effect 2 for Horizon. Additionally, players can choose to have Ashley her updated facial look and hairstyle from Mass Effect 3 for Horizon as well.
  • Fate of Executor Pallin LE2: enables a normally inaccessible conversation in the game regarding the fate of Executor Pallin before it was retconned in Mass Effect 3 & Mass Effect: Inquisition.
  • Quarian Admiralty Board Consistency Mod (MELE2): makes the Quarian Admiralty Board (Shala'Raan, Daro'Xen, Zaal'Koris & Han'Gerrel) use their outfits from Mass Effect 3. Installation is modular, allowing to choose which Admirals to change.

    



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  • Conrad No Apology: this mod makes Conrad Verner no longer apologizes for wrongly accusing you of pointing at gun at him. Meant to be used with conjunction of my Conrad Verner Remembers mod for Mass Effect 2 Legendary Edition.
  • Oriana looks like Miranda's Twin (ME3LE): this small lore-friendly mod changes Oriana's face into Miranda's, so they actually look like twins. Mass Effect 3 version.
  • More Hair for Femshep (ME3LE): brings to the Legendary Edition Sims 4 Hairs created by Anto and originally ported by Kittentails to the original Mass Effect 3. Players who want to use them will need to use the Trilogy Savegame Editor to change their Shepard's hair.
  • Unique Kahlee Sanders: this mod offers a new original and different head/face shape to the character of Kahlee Sanders, as well as a new hairstyle. Although her appearance in Mass Effect 3 is brief, she is a recurring main character in the original Mass Effect novels and I felt that her design by Bioware was sort of lazy.
  • Fleet Admiral Steven Hackett Restored: this mod restores Hackett's missing gold 4th bar from his uniform on his Legendary Edition appearance on Mass Effect 3. It also features an improved model and edited textures by Padme4000.


Licensing/Legal

The following mod is provided as is. By downloading and installing it you acknowledge to use it at your own risk. Incompatibilities produced by installation on pirated and/or unsupported copies of the game will not be assisted. This mod only supports official builds released and distributed by EA.
You may use this mod as you wish for your own personal use, but we kindly ask you to credit us for our work if featured on your videos, screenshots, art, etc. If you wish to build on patches and/or compatibility, please contact us.
Please, do not re-host this file without my explicit permission. This is a Nexus Mods exclusive file.