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Origin characters can be edited using Addons. In this article, I describe how to edit the appearance of Lohse Origin.

1) Make sure editor data DLC is installed as explained in the [[Setup: Editor Steam|Setup Guide]].
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2) Create a new Addon. Select Load data from Story and Target it for Story.

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3) Open level browser. Hit Show Inherited Levels to show levels from main campaign. Find Fort Joy. Open it.

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4) In World Outliner search for ‘Lohse’.

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5) Check out the object using this button. This will copy it to your mod.

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6) You will be able to edit properties of the character. You are interested in Visual Set Indices. Click inside the field with numbers, there will be a tiny button with 3 dots, click it to edit the property.

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8) There are selectors for different visual properties. You are looking for face type, hair, and colors of those.

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9) Change settings and don’t forget to save. Also when the window will be closed, don’t forget to hit save the project itself.

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10) Start the game. Go to mods. Activate your mod. Don’t forget to confirm.

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Start a new campaign. This is our new Lohse. Meet her in game.

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