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So, I've installed quite a few mods over the past few weeks, not "carelessly" but not "carefully" either. At some point I started noticing an odd situation with many but not all NPCs, as can be seen in the snapshots down in the spoiler below

 

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^^^^Note that her entire front (above the waist) has been erased by something.

 

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Note that only her ^^^^ nipples have been erased (can't see it, but she's also missing her vag texture).

 

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And this is one I often see, where the entire breasts appear to have bn erased (If I were to unclothe her it'd look the same, just the breasts are gone)

 

Note that when encountered, these empty areas on their bodies differ from character to character, and they don't affect all NPCs. Moreover, they can start off fine and then suddenly they'll start looking similar to one of the snaps above, or I'll encounter them, they'll be in a "broken" state, and then later (rarely) I'll see them and they look fine.  

 

Some general details

  • Only females are affected
  • All of the affected NPCs (and followers) are afaik CBBE-3BBB (using the same body-mesh resources as my player) 
  • Erased areas are only on the breast/front torso and/OR the groin, but are random in coverage and position.
  • I did recently begin using Copy Character Appearance, as in I'm wearing another NPC's body right now...she has a BHUNP body, and my female wearing her is as previously noted, CBBE-3BBB (fwiw, my avatar here on LL is my male vector not my female player, to avoid any confusion about which body is wearing the other body. I'm perfectly aware that using CCA is not advised for applying one gender body(ex: F)  onto the other gender body (ex: M) ). This *may or not play into it.
  • As noted before, I have installed quite a few mods over the past few weeks, so I shouldn't prematurely blame any one mod...
  • NO, they're not all blonde, just these three examples accidentally are. It happens on humans, Argonians, Red Guard, Orcs, etc etc, and no matter the hair color

 

And my load order, in case it helps. 

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Update.esm
Dawnguard.esm
HearthFires.esm
Dragonborn.esm
Conditional Expressions.esp
AnthorDragonFix.esp
GS Goblin.esp
GS Goblin_HC.esp
BakaFactoryABC.esp
HDT Piercingsets.esp
Blindfolds_of_Skyrim.esp
AutomaticItemStorage.esp
MfgFix.esp
FGCumEffect.esp
Sky-hi-Rim Villa SE.esp
Half Moon Creek - RealisticWaterTwo - Patch.esp
Half Moon Creek.esp
AutoHideAmmo.esp
Cathedral - 3D Mountain Flowers.esp
LADX_SSE.esp
RSkyrimChildren.esm
unofficial skyrim special edition patch.esp
SGEyebrows.esp
Lanterns Of Skyrim II.esm
BSAssets.esm
BSHeartland.esm
RealisticWaterTwo - Resources.esm
waterviewskyrim.esm
arnima.esm
CC'sEnhancedOreVeinsSSE-HearthfirePatch.esl
ConfigureCommentaryRate.esl
Heels Sound.esm
SexLab.esm
SexLabAroused.esm
CreatureFramework.esm
FlowerGirls SE.esm
FlowerGirls SE Threesome Fix.esl
Schlongs of Skyrim - Core.esm
SAS.esl
ApachiiHair.esm
ApachiiHairFemales.esm
ApachiiHairMales.esm
BBLuxurySuite.esm
RaceCompatibility.esm
ZaZAnimationPack.esm
BS_DLC_patch.esp
UndergroundBathhouse.esm
Skyrim - Utility Mod.esm
Perfect Terrain LOD.esm
nwsCVRFollower.esp
GRIM Wednesday Addams.esl
Ecotone Dual Sheath.esl
LSFX-SSE-Audiosettings.esp
SkyUI_SE.esp
SMIM-SE-Merged-All.esp
Immersive Wenches.esp
SLALAnimObj.esp
WindyGrass.esp
sr_FillHerUp.esp
Osare KneeSocks 2nd.esp
SLALAnimObjBillyy.esp
Elegant Beauty Stunning Eyes Remastered.esp
noCamColl_2_SE.esp
Modded_NPCs.esp
Relationship Dialogue Overhaul.esp
GG_Pushup.esp
SOSRaceMenu.esp
SexLabDefeat.esp
SpringtimeForSkyrim.esp
LoS II - Tamriel Master Lights.esp
DepthsOfSkyrim.esp
Character Behaviors Enhanced.esp
RaceMenu.esp
XPMSE.esp
RaceMenuPlugin.esp
RLO - Effects.esp
Beyond Reach - Temper Recipes.esp
Landscape Fixes For Grass Mods.esp
Skyrim Immersive Creatures Special Edition.esp
Beyond Reach - Shields and Cloaks.esp
ub_cell_darkarea.esp
Beyond Reach - Delayed Quest Start.esp
RaceMenuPresetLoader.esp
XN_AngelsSmile.esp
FurSet by keung.esp
MannequinStayPut.esp
RealRainSE.esp
InteriorExteriorBrightness.esp
FaceSculptorsRacemenu.esp
Fox Bitch Armor.esp
SexLabTools.esp
[Christine] Clockwork.esp
RaceMenuMorphsBHUNP.esp
AmazingFollowerTweaks.esp
RDO - AFT v1.66 Patch.esp
Cutting Room Floor.esp
RLO - Interiors.esp
SurWR.esp
RLO - Exteriors.esp
Unique Flowers & Plants.esp
Moss Fix.esp
MoreNastyCritters.esp
BHTNFxyz.esp
RomanceOfNPCs.esp
DemonicCreatures.esp
hearthfireextended.esp
Sea of Spirits.esp
Beyond Reach - Skyrim Border Tweak.esp
HF_Lakeview_AvantGarden_EX.esp
SimplyBiggerTreesSE.esp
Whiterun RIver Improved.esp
ExtinctSlaughterfish.esp
ub_cell_teleportroom.esp
Campsite.esp
Berserk Troll.esp
HentaiCreatures.esp
Berserk Troll_HC.esp
ethereal_elven_overhaul.esp
EEO CRF patch.esp
RLO - VIS Patch.esp
RLO - Illuminated Spells.esp
RLO - CRF Patch.esp
Lakeview_Extended_Basement.esp
WaterView.esp
RLGBrumaLanterns.esp
SexLab-AmorousAdventures.esp
HF_Windstad_PHB_EX.esp
Peregrine_Highwatch_HFX.esp
[SunJeong] Ninirim Collection.esp
Skyrim Flora Overhaul.esp
HF_Heljarchen_PHBXB1_EX.esp
notice board.esp
Beyond Reach - Notice Board.esp
Facial Piercings.esp
NoMannequins.esp
Blubbos_Riverwood.esp
Missives.esp
Landscape Fixes For Grass mods - Cutting Room Floor Locations.esp
BHUNP3BBB.esp
3BBB.esp
3BBB-RaceMenuMorphs.esp
TDF Aroused Rape.esp
CBBE.esp
FollowerAsCompforFllrMods.esp
SexLab Extra Voices.esp
Agatha Follower.esp
FGAnimationSelector.esp
RaceMenuMorphsCBBE.esp
Bards of Solitude - Illdi.esp
LazyRenamer.esp
SLA Monitor Widget.esp
SLTriggersCumEffects.esp
sl_triggers.esp
SexLab TDF Aggressive Prostitution.esp
Northgirl_CBBE.esp
HentaiSaberDress.esp
PassiveWeaponEnchantmentRecharging.esp
AncientDraugr.esp
HentaiGaleArmor.esp
RaceCompatibilityUSKPOverride.esp
First Person Camera Height Fix.esp
NoRadialBlur.esp
SOS - Animal Addon.esp
Luxury Collection.esp
SLAL_AnimationsByLeito.esp
NibblesAnimObjects.esp
SOS - Pubic Hair for Females Addon.esp
BDO India [SE].esp
NoOverpenetration.esp
Momiji Overalls [SE].esp
OOH! Bikini [SE].esp
Tiwa44_SGMD_CBBE_1_4.esp
AnubAnimObj.esp
SLAL_AnimationByBakaFactory.esp
DW.esp
NewGame+.esp
SexLabDangerousNights2.esp
RSChildren.esp
RSChildren Patch - BS Bruma.esp
BSHeartlandFRF.esp
Cumshot.esp
CumshotSL.esp
CumshotFG.esp
The Manipulator.esp
DwemerManorExotic.esp
EastmarchOreVeins.esp
DrunkenDragon.esp
SexLab Eager NPCs.esp
ub_bbls_merge.esp
LoS II - SMIM patch.esp
zariafarming.esp
My Home Is Your Home.esp
ZIR_UseableButterChurn.esp
Natasha Companion.esp
Faerie Elves.esp
Faerie Elves - Followers.esp
Lakeview No Wolves.esp
bm_SimpleAction.esp
RSC CRF Patch.esp
LoS II - Bruma patch.esp
ASOS Race Patch.esp
Animal_SOS.esp
Animal_SOS_Original_Mesh.esp
Shiva's Beautiful Presets.esp
Faerie Elves - SOS Addon.esp
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SexLab Inflation Framework.esp
ABBA.esp
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Schlongs of Skyrim.esp
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Lingerie Set.esp
QuickLight.esp
UIExtensions.esp
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NotificationLog.esp
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Bijin Wives.esp
HN66_NAILS4ALL.esp
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FNISSexyMove.esp
JinhuaCat Retextures.esp
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CraftersCrown.esp
DIVERSE SKYRIM.esp
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Facelight.esp
YawnAway.esp
IcePenguinWorldMap.esp
DSHg - Helmets.esp
DSHg - UpdateDG.esp
Lanterns and Candles.esp
FollowerWander2.esp
AMatterOfTime.esp
LazyTools.esp
SkyHUD.esp
ExpeditionNecklace.esp
TSA_TimeScaleAdjuster.esp
FollowerSha.esp
CureDiseaseSpell.esp
Proper Aiming.esp
Race Scale Remover.esp
Improved Diadem of the Savant.esp
KS Jewelry.esp
TheCleaner.esp
Melt_Down_Everything.esp
Resurrect.esp
MOD - Simply Better Horses (SSE).esp
Whistle.esp
Better Food.esp
ImprovedFishBASIC.esp
D-Huntress.esp
Walklikeanormalperson.esp
AutoEquip.esp
Skyrim Unlimited Rings And Amulets SSE.esp
Tiwa44_Minidresses_CBBE.esp
Tiwa44_Minidresses_Dragonborn_CBBE.esp
SexyVest.esp
Rayg_NoBYOHAttacks.esp
Customizable Camera.esp
AddPerkPoints.esp
InvisibleAetherialCrown.esp
Fenne.esp
QuickSpotlight.esp
BBLuxurySuiteENM.esp
FactionSpy.esp
GomaPeroLand.esp
TestMCM.esp
IMAGINATOR SSE - Visual Control for Skyrim.esp
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ub_apachii_hair.esp
ub_invite_any_npc.esp
Elwyn - YuiH StandAlone Follower.esp
DragonCombatDialogue.esp
UBH-HighDGcomPatch.esp
Hikari.esp
FishInTheFountain.esp
R18pn - Shanoa Armour SE.esp
R18pn - Shanoa Armors.esp
Luxury Collection Vendor.esp
HikariArmorPack.esp
Luxurious Seduction.esp
FNISspells.esp
DynamicGold.esp
Toccata as Elisif.esp
JinhuaCat Outfit.esp
HDTEarring.esp
MidnightBreed.esp
Ecotone Dual Sheath Patch.esp
FugitivePissOff.esp
TheEyesOfBeauty.esp
SINful CBP.esp
RealisticWaterTwo.esp

 

Obviously, I need help. So all you kind brainiacs. HELPS!

 

PS> yes I'm perfectly aware of the normal, draconian solution of uninstalling until you find it and will if nothing comes of this, but IFF possible, I'd prefer to avoid as much pain as possible. 

 

thanks for reading, and if I'm lucky enough to get some response, for any help you can offer.

Posted

Did you change anything on armor/outfit in bodyslide or outfitstudio?

Some outfits have an "integrated bodymesh" and if you delete some parts of the outfit it may look like your screenshots.

 

 

Edit: Check if it is an issue with the outfit. Kill one of these npcs and equip the outfit. If the same thing happens to your pc it's a problem with the outfit

Posted
20 minutes ago, Nimius said:

Did you change anything on armor/outfit in bodyslide or outfitstudio?

Some outfits have an "integrated bodymesh" and if you delete some parts of the outfit it may look like your screenshots.

 

Edit: Check if it is an issue with the outfit. Kill one of these npcs and equip the outfit. If the same thing happens to your pc it's a problem with the outfit

 

I *may have updated an outfit, but not the generic NPC outfits. However, it's always possible I did so unintentionally.

 

I will check later when I can load the game. thanks for the idea

Posted

Hmm re-read your reply. No, I definitely haven't edited any clothing (ie in Outfit studio or using SSEedit or CK, or in nifskope), just fitted a few items in Bodyslide, None were the generic outfits (a couple of new armor packs, which in fact were removed because they apparently require SKSE64 2.0.19 which I don't have... I use 2.0.17) 

 

- Although I did perform that Bodyslide fitting a few days before the first occurrence of the issue. (see that one disabled armor pack "Arcadia Kato" in my list of recently added mods? that's one of them...but, a: it's a BHUNP armor for my BHUNP followers, and b: it's not CBBE-3BBB... and lastly, it's not enabled)

 

Another weird, related thing happened last night... I was speaking with a guard at the Cyrodil border when she suddenly went from being "normal" to missing her chest (see that first snapshot... like that, but clothed)

 

- ftr, the only time I've modded an armor pack was to remove the skirt from the "Shanoa Armor" so I could match what's seen in one of the  Yuih Standalone Follower Sha v1.1 renewal promo images

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but that edit (combo of Nifskope and SSEEdit as I recall) was over a year ago and she's the only one who ever wears any of it... (when she chooses that is), and I never saw any of this weird painted out areas thing prior to a few weeks back.

 

Posted

Strange phenomenon.. I can't really suggest much, just that you maybe try reinstalling 3bbb?

After i was changing Presets i had to do it too to get rid of some seams.. I know its not similar and i don't know if it even makes sense but it won't hurt to try it.

(sorry if you mentioned that you tried it. i am kinda tiered and may have less focus)

Posted

Yeah, I might give that a try if all else fails. But I'd prefer not to mess with the basics if possible.  CBBE-3BBB has been in place and working fine for over a year now

 

thanks for the reply.

 

(PS> I don't expect *you* to solve my problem, just so we're clear. I know that people sometimes lean on whomever responded as if it's *their problem to fix once they say anything. I'm not one of those people. I do appreciate that you responded though. Too often these posts go unanswered and vanish into the black hole of obscurity, and quickly too) 

Posted

I never had problems like that. LE or SE.

 

The closes to what you have was:

1. body textures missing mip-maps. It has to do how textures are made for computer games. Like: you have 4K textures. But file(*.dds) also has smaller 2k texture builtin. And 1K and so on. Its made in this way, so that game engine doesn't always renders the big 4k, but sometimes smaller one.

How to test: get close(engine picks bigger more detailed 4k tex) or far away(engine picks smaller less detailed tex).

 

2. Crappy customer followers that overwrite default skeleton, body mesh, textures. I got a total mess. Chaos.

 

Posted

Yeah... I never had problems like that either, until a few weeks back. I've checked the various textures and they're all intact (in the folders anyway). Also, this is a dynamic issue. it is not static. NPCs that display this artifact can at one moment be fine, the next, they're missing chunks of their bodies and/or clothing. And visa versa. One moment they're missing chunks, the next, they're back to normal. It's also quite weird how the omissions are occurring. Another one captured last night shows the entire midsections of an NPC missing but everything else just fine. 

 

The distance to target makes no difference btw. Up close, they're just as broken as at a distance, and visa versa.

 

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it's as if they're being dynamically painted over/replaced. If you examine the edges of each of the omissions, (with the exception of the second snapshot - in the spoiler in my first post -  with only two circles missing from the store keeper's breasts hiding her nipples) it looks like they were erased using a wide brush tool.

 

IDK, I'm clueless at this point and will probably start the process of reversions until I can isolate it, but not looking forward to it., as it'll probably set me back several levels... again. 

Posted
14 minutes ago, anjenthedog said:

with only two circles missing from the store keeper's breasts hiding her nipples) it looks like they were erased using a wide brush tool.

I noticed. It looks like race menu overlays, tatoos, tit kit for nipples, but its somehow missing and becomes transparent.

 

Your mod list is [tl;dr] ?

Any mod that would add, change, do something in that direction? Body overlays, tatoo, etc.

Posted

My guess, male female body mess.

Did you make a gender change ?

Try on a messed up npc sexchange, may be 2 times, disable enable or recycle.

 

Posted

No, I didn't do any gender changes. I have a dedicated female vector (from new game) and a dedicated male vector (from new game). 

 

I don't think it would be some male/female swap, but I suppose it's possible

 

I did perform a body swap using CCA for my female using a female follower, a bit short of a month ago, but ALL of my saves are now showing this issue, including those made prior to using CCA (Copy Character Appearance), even those made while it was installed (it's been installed since early February) but not used. (that is, these artifacts didn't start showing up *when* I installed it, only ?coincidentally? after actively using it)

 

I've checked my female meshes and textures. All seem to be just fine. (with the exception of a few custom followers, all female NPCs are using the same meshes and textures as my player)

 

Interestingly enough, I cleared my CCA clone and found that my character was now displaying the same sort of artifact (in her case, only the upper torso)

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This was resolved (temporarily?) by opening racemenu and loading a previously saved preset for her.

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(sorry for the image scale differences, on the fly image processing)

 

However, I then dashed off to Riften and found that NPC females were still suffering from the erased breasts, or erased torso, or missing crotch. 

 

Tried rebuilding my body in Bodyslide to make sure, since it also applies to NPC females. No change,  **dynamic body artifacts still present in NPCs., and the missing upper torso was still evident in my player. Again, even on far older saves. (I'm presently at level 68. I started using CCA at ~ level 62, I went back as far as level 50 to check)

**- this isn't a static change. they can be fine, then suddenly, and I mean an instantaneous change, some portion of their body is missing, or visa versa

 

I tried using it, but recycleactor has no positive effect on fixing the issue with NPCs.

Posted

Hi, Had the same problem. Re-installed skyrim.......Didnt solve the problem. Issue is Racemenu. Specifically skee64.ini. I edited it (changed one thing);

"Determines key merging method (when there are two body morph keys for the same morph)
; 0 - Additive
; 1 - Averaged
; 2 - Maximum
iBodyMorphMode=1"
Changed this back to the default 0 and all the females have their bodies back.....

 

Cheers

Posted
2 hours ago, kevinbobek said:

Hi, Had the same problem. Re-installed skyrim.......Didnt solve the problem. Issue is Racemenu. Specifically skee64.ini. I edited it (changed one thing);

"Determines key merging method (when there are two body morph keys for the same morph)
; 0 - Additive
; 1 - Averaged
; 2 - Maximum
iBodyMorphMode=1"
Changed this back to the default 0 and all the females have their bodies back.....

 

Cheers

Well damn if my skee64.ini doesn't also have that set to 1. (Nioverride.ini too). Reset both to zero and the problem is solved (at least every female I've encountered is normal again.. ~3 dozen so far)

 

Thank you very much!  I was minutes away from beginning to gut the app when your reply came in, and I was very unhappy at the prospect of spending my Friday night doing so.  (and moreover, from knowing the solution now, it would have been a total waste of time)

 

 

Posted
1 hour ago, T-lam said:

maybe CCA ?

 

Possibly, but I don't think so, unless they were set *when* I actually used it, because it'd been in place for over a month prior with no artifacts. 

 

My attempt to  "CCA" my way out of it (revert to my original body), as noted above, was only temporary and I ended up reloading with the cloned body still intact and working fine

 

it might be one of the others that I'd installed over the past few weeks, or I might even have edited nioverride.ini and skee64.ini for some reason or another. I know I advised someone on overlays a while back and referenced my own settings, so maybe I tweaked my config while in there...

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