Hi everyone. I had to move away from BG3 so sorry about it. I read some of you are having issues with this mod. I am preparing a new release of all of my mods to improve them so I'll use the opportunity to fix bugs as well, in particular by uploading a new UI for piercings that allows to define piercings and beards differently and prevent issues with physX or incompatibility with other mods. Thank you for your patience.
So after seeing people having issues with this mod, I offered to help do some troubleshooting on my end.
And this mod is working perfectly fine for me, not resetting modsettings on my end. Plus works fine on my end with mod configuration menu and magic mirror menu. I tested the latter after noticing people having issues with mcm so wanted to test both since both utilise that SE menu.
For those running into issues may I suggest a few things? troubleshooting behind the spoiler tag just to not take up too much comment space.
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Unless you're confident with modding try not to mix using the BG3MM and in game mod manager together. Since some issues can arise when doing so. Just because you haven't ran into any, doesn't mean you won't either. So personally speaking I suggest using one or the other, but not both.
Make sure the Core mod is somewhere above the others and any other mods that edit Gales head, so say you put the Core mod at position 10, you would put the piercing/beard options at 11 and below.
Check just with these mods. how? if using BG3MM make another mod order via the square with the + and test just the mods from this mod page and the core mod. To add a point to this, you want to also remove the other mods from your Mods folder, as mods in your mods folder can still affect your game.
Still running into resets/crashes? Re-download the mod either from here on nexus or mod.io if available there. You could have had a blip while downloading the mod. What does a blip do? it breaks the mod, you will still be able to install the pak but may find it either resets your modsettings or crashes the game. Always first try redownloading from all available places just to make sure the site you're downloading from isn't causing you issues.
Not sure this will help at all but this my load order: again behind spoiler tag to not take up too much visual space.
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ImpUI
Mod Configuration Menu
Magic Mirror Menu
NF_GaleModsCore
Noira_Gale_Edit_No_Earring
Noira_Gale_Beard_Fix
and then the rest my other mods for my playthrough.
Sadly the modder cannnot fix an issue that doesn't happen to everyone, which because it doesn't happen to everyone suggests there is something else that has gone wrong. Though I do hope some of my troubleshooting tips will help those of you running into issues to sort them out.
For those who have issues and use Gale's Wizardly Updo, don't use the Mod.io version and not from the in game Mad Manager.
1) Try the Gale's Wizardly Updo version here on Nexus, as that has lose files. 2) Then install according to the order in the image section of this mod.
I use a bunch of other head mods from other authirs, but no NPC heads for Tav or something.
I have
Your Piercing Improvements Your Gale Edits Younger Gale (from Nexus) Gale's Wizardly Upodo (from Nexus)
I found out, that this Mod doesn't work for me with the In game Mod Manager version of Gale's Wizardly Updo. With the Nexus Version it does work, because it's a lose file mod.
Thanks. That's strange about the Gale's Wizardly Updo that make the mod works with its loose files version, because it does not edit the same files as my mods. Anyway, thank you for your answer, a new version is coming that should fix everything.
everything was working fine for me (Gale had his earing with physics without his head breaking)
But I did see a friend having issues. so I got the NFGaleCore mod and made sure LO was properly set up (basically adding the Core mod on top everything else was already in that order)
Now his earing has disappeared (and no I'm not using the no earing version)
I don;t have any mods that touch Gale (no hairs or anything ) I don't have Appearance Edit Enhanced.
I'm kinda stumped !! anyone here encountering that issue and has made found a fix ?
Just wondering if this mod causes issues with tattoos when using the companion appearance editor? I can't seem to add makeup or tattoos to Gale but I can to other companions.
Not sure why some people are having issues with this mod. Both beard and earrings work for me. It always bothered me that Gales earrings never had any physics. Thank you!
Didn't do anything special. Just downloaded all 4 of the required mods and placed them in the order suggested. I do have it close to the bottom of my load order. Also, my Gale is not altered in any way. Only thing is the HD Hair & Beards mod.
Yeah, i have to confirm that it doen't work and using the old files didn't work for me either. Since i can't live neither without the earring, nor the beard, i will pass on this mod this time as long as it gets no update...
Thank you, Larian for messing with textures in the latest update and breaking this beautiful mod. -_-
I love this mod so much, but I recently redid my modlist and updated from the old versions, and now you either get the earring or the beard, they just don't seem to work together regardless of load order. Great mod nonetheless, I just can't get the newer versions working.
If you do want the earring and beard together, I downloaded Gale Edit (uploaded May 2024) and Gale beard fix (uploaded Jan 2025) from the Old Files without using the dependency file and it worked for me. I can't tell you why, it just did lol.
Thanks for making this! Can I assume the beard clipping fix will also resolve the issue if I'm using the beard on other custom characters? Barring the most egregious of clipping like the spikes on the Kar'niss head's jawline. If so I'm definitely installing right away!
The fix I made is for Gale only, as I adapted its animation to fit with Gale's head shape (the clipping issue is due to the fact vanilla doesn"t fit). Plus, Gale's beard shape is different from other characters, so without adpating the mesh, it is possible some other clipping issues show up, even with my fix. I think Plus cosmetic - Gale's beard does what you are looking for. If it doesn"t please let me know and I will share a personnal mod I made that adds Gale's beard to Tav, without clipping.
Sorry to butt in, but that mod you linked only makes it available for other races but doesn't seem compatible with most heads to fit, the chin usually clips. Do you have that personal mod you can link, please?
Then I'll release my personnal mod that adds Gale's beard to all heads. I should first clean up the files as it contains other features I don't want to share at the moment. It should be ready next week.
Hello, I've been digging around trying to find a way to add Gale's beard for Tav. Did you ever get a chance to finish creating other beards for Tav? The other Gale's Beard mod has clipping issues with many heads, both vanilla and modded, so I figured I'd try my luck asking you if that's okay!
I love this mod and consider it necessary for my games! I have, however, noticed that the mustache clipping isn't great. I'm guessing because the beard had to be pinned lower on the face to keep it from clipping into his chin while he's talking, but now the sides of his mustache disappear into his upper lip when he makes certain facial expressions. Is this something that is possible to fix or look at? If not, I understand. Thank you for a great mod!
The image insert doesn't seem to like my imgur link, but you can see a screenshot here: https://imgur.com/a/qrUW9qM
Edit to add: If this has already been fixed, I'm so sorry for the extra post. I just noticed that there was an update to the mod. I'll give that a quick try first.
Thank you so much for the fix, Noira! I now seem to be having an issue with his vanilla earring being gone, but I'm not as concerned about that. Thank you for the great mod!
You should not use the two Gale's mod at the same time (With earring and without it). Only keep the mod you want to use in your mods folder. Also, check your mod loading order, just in case: the core mod should be loaded first. If this doesn't fix your issue, maybe just use the mirror on Gale again and set its peircings: soemtimes the game needs it to update the model. Plese let me know if it works.
I've never downloaded the "No Piercing" version of the mod. The only three I have in my load order are as follows: NF_GaleModsCore, Noira_Gale_Edit, and Noira_Gale_Beard_Fix (and the only three main files I show downloads for are the Gale Beard Fix (Uploaded 1/25/25), Gale Edit (Uploaded 7/30/2024), and Core (Uploaded 1/26/2025), with no downloads of the Gale Edit - No Earring). I'm sorry if it's user error, but I don't see the Piercing Improvement mod. Is that a different link? I'll look around and try that first.
Thank you for the super quick response!
EDIT: I didn't have the Piercing Improvement mod and now I can see Gale's earring just fine, beautiful physics and all! I'm a very happy camper. Thank you again!
For anyone seeing this after-the-fact, I followed Noira's suggested load order listed below in BG3MM: 1. NF_GaleModsCore 2. Noira_Piercing_Improvement 3. Noira_Gale_Edit 4. Noira_Gale_Beard_Fix
gale edit is supposed to work without the piercing improvement installed. Can you please try without it and tell me if the earring remains visible? If there are new incompatibilities I should know to be provide a fix
hi! im having the same issue with his piercing not showing up at all. i tried the person above's load order and it still didn't work. i don't have any other mods installed that edit gale's head at all and when i completely remove your NF core mod his piercing shows up again.
im going to see if removing the piercing physics mod fixes it but this is where i am right now EDIT: this did not work, the earring is still not appearing. im just going to remove the mods for now!
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Thank you for your patience.
And this mod is working perfectly fine for me, not resetting modsettings on my end. Plus works fine on my end with mod configuration menu and magic mirror menu. I tested the latter after noticing people having issues with mcm so wanted to test both since both utilise that SE menu.
For those running into issues may I suggest a few things?
troubleshooting behind the spoiler tag just to not take up too much comment space.
Not sure this will help at all but this my load order:
again behind spoiler tag to not take up too much visual space.
- ImpUI
- Mod Configuration Menu
- Magic Mirror Menu
- NF_GaleModsCore
- Noira_Gale_Edit_No_Earring
- Noira_Gale_Beard_Fix
and then the rest my other mods for my playthrough.Sadly the modder cannnot fix an issue that doesn't happen to everyone, which because it doesn't happen to everyone suggests there is something else that has gone wrong. Though I do hope some of my troubleshooting tips will help those of you running into issues to sort them out.
I found a solution at least for my case.
For those who have issues and use Gale's Wizardly Updo, don't use the Mod.io version and not from the in game Mad Manager.
1) Try the Gale's Wizardly Updo version here on Nexus, as that has lose files.
2) Then install according to the order in the image section of this mod.
No guarantee. But that at least worked for me. ;)
Do you use Gale’s wizardly updo from the in game mod manager ?
P4 NPC Heads for Tav
I found an incompatibility between them and will provide a patch.
I use a bunch of other head mods from other authirs, but no NPC heads for Tav or something.
I have
Your Piercing Improvements
Your Gale Edits
Younger Gale (from Nexus)
Gale's Wizardly Upodo (from Nexus)
I found out, that this Mod doesn't work for me with the In game Mod Manager version of Gale's Wizardly Updo.
With the Nexus Version it does work, because it's a lose file mod.
Anyway, thank you for your answer, a new version is coming that should fix everything.
But I did see a friend having issues. so I got the NFGaleCore mod and made sure LO was properly set up (basically adding the Core mod on top everything else was already in that order)
Now his earing has disappeared (and no I'm not using the no earing version)
I don;t have any mods that touch Gale (no hairs or anything )
I don't have Appearance Edit Enhanced.
I'm kinda stumped !! anyone here encountering that issue and has made found a fix ?
Thank you for your work and diligence !! and sharing it!!
( I wish I could endorse*2 )
I moved them far, far down the list and it again doesn't appear.
Thank you, Larian for messing with textures in the latest update and breaking this beautiful mod. -_-
If you do want the earring and beard together, I downloaded Gale Edit (uploaded May 2024) and Gale beard fix (uploaded Jan 2025) from the Old Files without using the dependency file and it worked for me. I can't tell you why, it just did lol.
I think Plus cosmetic - Gale's beard does what you are looking for. If it doesn"t please let me know and I will share a personnal mod I made that adds Gale's beard to Tav, without clipping.
Thank you again
The image insert doesn't seem to like my imgur link, but you can see a screenshot here: https://imgur.com/a/qrUW9qM
Edit to add: If this has already been fixed, I'm so sorry for the extra post. I just noticed that there was an update to the mod. I'll give that a quick try first.
UPDATE: Fixed in Gale beard fix v2.0.0
Also, check your mod loading order, just in case: the core mod should be loaded first.
If this doesn't fix your issue, maybe just use the mirror on Gale again and set its peircings: soemtimes the game needs it to update the model.
Plese let me know if it works.
I've never downloaded the "No Piercing" version of the mod. The only three I have in my load order are as follows: NF_GaleModsCore, Noira_Gale_Edit, and Noira_Gale_Beard_Fix (and the only three main files I show downloads for are the Gale Beard Fix (Uploaded 1/25/25), Gale Edit (Uploaded 7/30/2024), and Core (Uploaded 1/26/2025), with no downloads of the Gale Edit - No Earring). I'm sorry if it's user error, but I don't see the Piercing Improvement mod. Is that a different link? I'll look around and try that first.Thank you for the super quick response!
EDIT: I didn't have the Piercing Improvement mod and now I can see Gale's earring just fine, beautiful physics and all! I'm a very happy camper. Thank you again!
For anyone seeing this after-the-fact, I followed Noira's suggested load order listed below in BG3MM:
1. NF_GaleModsCore
2. Noira_Piercing_Improvement
3. Noira_Gale_Edit
4. Noira_Gale_Beard_Fix
If there are new incompatibilities I should know to be provide a fix
this is my load order:
NF_GaleModsCore
Noira_Piercing_Improvement
Noira_Gale_Beard_Fix
im going to see if removing the piercing physics mod fixes it but this is where i am right nowEDIT: this did not work, the earring is still not appearing. im just going to remove the mods for now!Never mind. I found it after MidnightChord in Larian's discord showed me. Gah, I'm a goober. LOL