Dragon Age: Origins | Modding Guide 2024 |

[@yosharian]

This video contains several errors, for example you didn't specify to install the Tucked Hair mod in order for Dragon Age redesigned to function correctly.

[@ponponmods]

I didn't need it

[@yosharian]

@@ponponmods The mod author specifies it is needed

[@ponponmods]

Gotcha! my b I'll pin your comment then

[@RogueHippie13]

@@ponponmods To be more specific, the mod author specifies that Tucked Hair is needed for the "AESTHETIC" and "RECOMMENDED" versions. It is not required for the "LORE" version.

[@jakobrenner2230]

Any other errors in that "several" list that I, as someone following this guide, should be aware of?

[@hagron5702]

The game no longer launches after installing the 4GB patch. Steam gives me the following error: Dragon Age Origins Ultimate Edition failed to start (error code 51). Does anyone know how to solve this issue? EDIT: It turns out that the Steam version uses an encrypted DAOrigins.exe. A work around is to replace that exe before using the 4GB Patch with a version found on the Nexus Mods. The mod is called ''4GB LAA patch compatible DAorigins.exe''. Simply replace the DAOrigins.exe in the game folder with the one from Nexus and then apply the 4GB Patch.

[@ishankhan7192]

Thanks for the headsup and the fix. Much appreciated

[@hagron5702]

@@ishankhan7192 My pleasure. Glad if it coud help anyone.

[@reddingblood1467]

Thx for this homie, wanted to play all the games before I try the new one coming out. All the other guides had me mad confused... took me awhile to come across this video, YT needs to recommend this video more than the others, they slackin frfr

[@ponponmods]

Appreciate it so much! I'm working on a video for da2 ;)

[@SMOK3SCR3EN]

do not play the new one.. lol

[@reddingblood1467]

@@SMOK3SCR3EN oh dw, I planned on not buying it over a month before it came out LOL

[@SMOK3SCR3EN]

@@reddingblood1467 good man lol as a massive DA fan i was very sad to see it and decided to replay DAO lol

[@Itazurana_Neko]

I think the very important “Advanced Tactics” mod has been overlooked. It allows you to fine tune your squad's AI via the character tactics menu, which extremely improves the “quality of life”.

[@phantomgt.]

Thanks for this, Literally just bought the game on Steam Summer Sale 2024, so excited to try it out!

[@flowerpixel]

Same

[@Longshadow213]

NIIIICE a game that really shines with some well-placed mods tbh

[@Rookmai]

Fantastic! Just when I was thinking about jumping into Thedas again, thank you for this.

[@ponponmods]

I had a feeling I wasn't the only one 😂

[@Rookmai]

@@ponponmods And props on making a female warrior warden. You have exquisite taste.

[@arthuranrade8747]

Thank you. This is the best mod tutorial I ever seen. More people who showcase mod should be like you.

[@kezia_exe]

not only is this the most helpful & easiest to follow guide ive found, its also just put together really nicely. Dunno if that makes sense :3

[@ponponmods]

Thanks! I'm working on da2 guide right now 🙏

[@Shape430]

Honestly, the fact that it's not some guy talking, and instead it is just relaxing music and text, makes this so much easier to follow, for me at least.

[@masamune8432]

Good video man, I needed a recent video about DAO modding

[@Turin_Inquisitor]

Can't wait to hop in again :D

[@petersonfamily6223]

Thanks for this. Should you also install Dain's Fixes?

[@shadowthehedgehog2351]

Thank you so much! I bought the three games on EA last night since they are on sale. Can you please make a mod list for the other two? I bought the games not knowing anything about the crashes problems and all that I have never modded a game before.

[@ponponmods]

I'm working on a video for DA2 right now!

[@nefilibata328]

thank you sooo much, I'm in the middle of the story and I felt that it was time to add some mods.

[@ponponmods]

Make sure you double check if each mod is mid game compatible!

[@Virtual_Sphere_]

Myself and another are currently making a total overhaul of the textures for DA:O. I've refused to play it until I've messed with all the textures in the game.

[@gergohegedus1782]

Nice video! I need the 4 gb patch if i have a GOG version of the game? And a second question if i use the mods i can safely transport my save to Dragon Age II?

[@ciocanelwar]

Can't even make this game work (EA app Ultimate edition), playing and modding it is just a dream...

[@putriaprilia5052]

haii can i ask you about the override folder??? how can you get those? since i didnt haave it :( so it's very confusing to start modding on DA:O, thanks in advance!

[@ponponmods]

sure! Go to C:/documents/bioware/dragon age/packages/core/override. If there is no override folder you can just create one within the core folder and it should work the same. PS I love your astarion icon ^^

[@zenosan4394]

You're a hero man, thank you

[@ZeroOmega-vg8nq]

nice to see people come back to the classic when the new one bombs

[@stanthemighty]

I literally opened the new game, looked at character creation, uninstalled and refunded, bought all the og games instead lol, the new one just looks and feels like ass

[@Jimusmc]

and it bombed dont think it ever hit 80k on steam.. and the sales might be even lower than outlaws lmao.

[@ZeroOmega-vg8nq]

@@Jimusmc got an update its doing worse than outlaws. and massive amounts of physical returns too. Gamestops cant move them.

[@Seeeelhoom]

Got the itch to replay this tysm!

[@VideoMaster40K]

Will this work with the EA app version or the GOG version?

[@mithras666]

i honewtly dont understand how no one fixed the horrendous, extra-small HUD. WHAT IS THAT

[@ponponmods]

It is pretty small lol

[@jeduwawa6703]

use Nathanael's 4K Resolution Mod

[@Alaylia73]

Thank you for this video! It was really helpful and I loved the mods you used!! 😁 Hope I am not bothering you, I was also returning to this game after the announcement of the new Dragon Age game. One of the mods I liked to use before was Pineappletree's Vibrant Colors. I know you didn't show case that mod in the video, I seem to run into an issue where none of the skin tones work and the hair colors are all white and eye colors are all black (I have my settings on highest). Do you perhaps know what the issue is? Or if anyone in the comments may know I would love the assistance. Thank you so very much😉

[@ponponmods]

Did you try running the compiler?

[@Alaylia73]

@@ponponmods Yes I did. I got the hairstyles that I had downloaded but not the colors. Even when I have Pineappletree's by itself it wasn't working. :(

[@ponponmods]

I'll look into it and try to get back to you soon!

[@Alaylia73]

@@ponponmods Thank you so much I really appreciate it! I'm not smart enough for this LOL 🤣

[@ponponmods]

@@Alaylia73 have you tried seeing if the mod works on its own without anything else installed? I wonder if maybe it's conflicting with something. The only obvious answers online are to use highest settings and the compiler which you've already done.

[@Unknown_user_47]

Thx for this video. But i have a problem with Grey Warden's of Ferelden mod. Duncan is now yellow with sentense "DO NOT USE". Idk what to do with it. Can you help me?

[@sircookie5672]

Hey, i followed the steps but for some reason some female characters are bald, like the bride in noble elf.

[@SimGlitchMedia]

Do we need to use the DAO Mod Manager or is Vortex acceptable?

[@ponponmods]

I wouldn't recommend it. Vortex is known to have a lot of issues with dao mods

[@SimGlitchMedia]

@@ponponmods Got it. Thanks!

[@Xxsorafan]

Hey I followed your guide but the game crashes at a specific spot for soldiers peak. idk if thats something you experienced or have a fix for

[@LordVorm]

So I fucked up and lost the original patch003.erf file that Nathanael's 4k Mod replaces. Can anyone pls give me the original patch003.erf from your installation?

[@vstormvbringer76]

which is the most realistic looking hair mod?

[@Kieltha]

thanks for the guide

[@lil_scar]

+100000 aura points for this vid

[@flowerpixel]

Thank you!!

[@Zeraphran]

How do you start playing the game when you're done installing the mods and stuff??

[@Zeraphran]

And btw, loved the modding guide video! I bought dragon age origins and dragon age 2 through the steam summer sale. And I was just wondering if I start the game normally through steam or the DAO mod manager? Apologies, I am not well versed in the modding world lol

[@ponponmods]

I don't have a problem running it directly from EA but I'm not sure about steam. Should be fine but maybe use the mod manager to be safe?

[@s_a_v_a_g_e5163]

installing the Fix pack will ruin the Russian language in the game?

[@callumstone6164]

This is my firat time modding, i followed your steps but the game wouldnt open, and when i open the mod manager now i have a few errors saying "could not find a part of path 'C:\DAO Mods\dazip' " and "could not...path 'C:\DAO Mods\mods\override' " and theyd repeat twice, i have no idea what is happening.

[@ponponmods]

There's two mods folders in your path?

[@callumstone6164]

@ponponmods I'm not sure, I never selected the path I don't think, Is there a way to change it? This is also my first PC I had only had a few weeks specifically to mod games like Dragon Age and Baulders gate, never realised how complicated it could be haha

[@callumstone6164]

​@@ponponmods I solved the issue! In the options, the override packages folder and DAzip folders skipped from C:\DAO Mods\DOA-Modmanager\mods\override and had it as C:\DOA Mods\mods\override etc, I just redirected the to the files myself and it worked!

[@ponponmods]

Glad you were able to figure it out 😎

[@stefus97]

Dude, when i drag and drop my Qwinn's ultimate fixpack into mod manager, it asks me if i really want to install, i go yes, and then, unlike your case, no mod appears in mods list in manager

[@bryanthayer1795]

Run the game first then drop the mod in the manager

[@fw_bats]

everytime i try to add a new mod i just installed following instructions, and then attempt to drag to the modmanager a pop up comes up saying "DAzip is already installed."

[@ponponmods]

Which version of windows are you on?

[@fw_bats]

@@ponponmods 11

[@fw_bats]

@ponponmods and also, the chargenmorph compiler says it couldn't load file or assembly "propertygridEx" and the system cannot find the file specified?

[@Luengram]

Thanks a lot

[@Luengram]

Shit, now I have error 51

[@Luengram]

Well, file check helped

[@fad1969]

@@Luengram File check just replaced your executable with the original. It is no longer patched for 4GB. I tried posting a fix but my comment was deleted. Waiting to see why before I post it again.

[@Luengram]

@@fad1969 Oh, no wonder it works that shitty

[@fad1969]

@@Luengram This is unbelievable. I'm trying to post the fix but my comment keeps getting deleted.

[@fad1969]

Why was my comment deleted? The game's executable on Steam is encrypted so the 4GB patch doesn't work. It says the patch was applied successfully but you get an error when launching the game. I provided a fix for this. Please don't delete useful information before researching it.

[@ponponmods]

I never deleted any comments?

[@fad1969]

@@ponponmods Oh, my apologies then. Perhaps it got auto deleted because it contained a link to Nexus? There's a mod there that provides an unencrypted version of the game's executable for Steam. This one is compatible with the 4GB patch. Do you have the game on Steam yourself?

[@ponponmods]

No I have the game through EA/Origin so I never knew about this issue

[@fad1969]

@@ponponmods Ah, that explains it. Well, I was trying to post the fix to help someone in another comment thread but no matter what I try, my messages keep getting deleted. Anyway, thanks for the video and looking forward to your DA2 version. By the way, does DA2 also require a 4GB patch?

[@TheLunarika]

and is there a chance to share how that fix looks like?

[@user-uh1fs5xx5j]

Followed the tutorial but now the skin of some female characters is broken :c

[@ponponmods]

I can't help without details but try checking the faq or the discord

[@prodigalsonofsuns]

More than half of them are just female cosmetic mods...

[@ponponmods]

I'm just a girl 🤷

[@The6617]

thanks man