Vagrant0 Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 (edited) ==== Purpose ==== I don't personally have this game, so can't be of much help. However what I can do is help manage a thread of links to various articles and wiki posts which are aimed at answering questions. The first post of this thread is broken down into many of the areas people are asking about along with links that aim to solve questions related to that area. The second post will be discussing criteria for helpful articles which can be linked here. Again, I don't have this game, so am entirely reliant on you, the members of this community to share your knowledge and help point people to the help they need. If you have something to add, feel free to post. Posts will be removed from this thread as relevant questions and answers are recorded in the first post. Not everything will be covered, not all questions answered, but hopefully this is a step in the right direction. *Initially, many of the links here will be to the Toolset Wiki and Beyond Ferelden. As these locations are hosted externally by a 3rd party, who may not always exist or be secure, it is hoped that eventually most of the links listed here will be articles written by users like you, and updated for all to see.* ==== Bugs and Mistakes ==== Plot GUID bug - Party Camp Empty, Character Creation Failing, Party Member Approval not updating. Other Common Mistakes ==== Non-Toolkit ====How to use a face morph for partymembersGuide for Installing/Uninstalling/Updating Mods ==== Toolkit ==== ----- General Toolkit Help -----Installing the ToolkitGeneral Use and FunctionHow to Make Mods ----- Basics Tutorials (good places to start for newer modders) -----Creating a Mod to Give The Player an Item ----- 3rd Party Tool Related -----DDS Tools ListingDA Modder - DA Updater Replacement ----- Compatibility Related -----(nothing yet) ==== Data Modding ==== ----- Equipment related (not meshes) -----Item Tutorial ----- Character Related -----New Class TutorialBackground Tutorial ----- Companion Related -----Adding a New Companion - After MQ (a proper article with own images needed) ----- Enemy Data Related (not mesh or animation)-----Creature Tutorial ----- Spell/Skill Data Related -----Custom Shapeshifting TutorialModding a Spell Tutorial ----- 2da Related -----Wiki Page - 2DA filesPrimer on 2DA and M2DA files ----- Other -----Custom Player Items In Single Player - Light scripting and item editing ==== NPC Modding ==== ----- Dialogue Modding -----Conversation TutorialCutscene Tutorial ----- Town/Camp/Area Modding -----Area Tutorial ----- Merchant Modding -----Creating a Custom Merchant ==== Mesh Modding ==== ----- Mesh Retextures -----Retexturing without replacing (proper article needed) ----- Mesh Importing/Exporting -----How to Add a Custom Model to The Game (might be limited to just weapon/static meshes, but it's a start) ----- Animation Modding ------(nothing yet) ----- Character Model (equipment mesh) Modding -----*As far as I know, there are no working importer/exporter tools which have been released. Until tools have been made available, new meshes probably aren't possible* ----- Other -----Creating Normal Maps - Format info (needs proper article) ==== Sound Modding ==== ----- Music Modding -----(nothing yet) ----- Voiced Actor Modding -----(nothing yet) ----- Environment/Sound Effects Modding -----(nothing yet) +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+The categories above are based on a very loose (non-existent) knowledge of the game and how things are setup within the game. They are subject to change and re-arrangement based on member feedback and contributions. Credit for this information is retained by the related authors and sites. The aim of this thread is not to take credit from those who earned it, but instead direct people toward the help they need. If there is a dispute, the links can easily be removed. Naturally, other help can likely be found at those sources if not found here. Edited December 17, 2009 by Vagrant0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vagrant0 Posted December 8, 2009 Author Share Posted December 8, 2009 (edited) === Valid Links === Ideally, the best thing which could be linked to would be Articles published on DA Nexus. The reason for this is because these articles are hosted on this site, and can be credited to a single person who can be given well deserved kudos or contacted if you have any questions. Having a variety of linked Articles, as opposed to wiki and blog posts also ensures a certain variety in the information, and a backup incase those areas are not currently accessible. Articles however should probably focus on a single topic, and be written in a way that can be understood. Although Articles do not allow for pictures to be uploaded with the article, they can still have images, provided they are hosted from an image hosting site (links below). Articles should also attempt to answer the topic or offer help to those who are having a problem. The DA article database can be found here:http://www.dragonagenexus.com/articles/Formatting (BBcode) Guide for Articles can be found here:http://www.dragonagenexus.com/articles/article.php?id=2 Other locations, such as Wiki and Blog sites are certainly valid, but as they are controlled by a 3rd party, may not always be accessible to all members of this site, or may not always have safe content. All links and sites will be scanned for content before being added to the list. Post content is not checked prior to being visible. As such, members viewing this page should probably refrain from clicking any suspicious or unfamiliar links which are not contained in the first post of this thread. If you click a link that results in viruses, porn, spyware, or your account to be stolen you will only have yourself to blame. CHECK THE DESTINATION FIRST. Suspisious/dangerous links will be removed as soon as they are found. === Posts Here ===The aim of this thread is not to supply a place to ask questions, but instead a place where help for common questions can be found. If you have a question which is not answered here, you should simply make your own thread in the Builder Troubleshooting section of these forums and hope that it gets a response. Just keep in mind that if your thread is not responded, it usually means that nobody around has been able to answer it. So please try to be patient and refrain from making multiple threads about the same question or being obnoxious. Most of those people viewing this section are builders like you, so try to be courteous. Spam and Bumps will be dealt with according to Site Rules. If you have a link which points to an article, tutorial or a solution, feel free to post it in this thread along with a brief description of what it covers. Posts will be removed as the information is merged with the first post of this thread. Abnormal, obvious, or suspicious links will be checked before being added, any attempt to direct toward hostile or unrelated locations will be met with an instant ban. Please try to post only those links to sites that seem to offer some help toward a possible question. Naturally, the wiki may be a more in-depth source than what can be gathered here, but is not always as easy to navigate or find what you are looking for. Even if an answer appears on the wiki or a blog site, it may not be linked here simply because this thread is not intended to replace use of those sites. If you have any suggestions about how this thread can be arranged or improved to better facilitate users, feel free to leave a comment. === Links to Here ===You may link to the first post of this thread anywhere it would seem appropriate. The goal here is to provide a simplified way to direct people toward the help they need. Just please, do be kind about the way you direct people toward this site. Nobody appreciates being called stupid or blind, and users may not readily be aware of this thread. === Image Hosting Services === ImageShack - membership requiredPhotoBucket - membership requiredTinyPic Edited December 9, 2009 by Vagrant0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexspeed Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 (edited) I have some more, i havent checked if they are allready on the list: Those are all from the WIKI: Map tutorial (which also introduces you to 2DA editing) Cutscene tutorial Level Editor Tutorial Scripting tutorial Introductory tutorial - An overview of the toolset as a whole Module tutorial - how to create a module to work in. Area tutorial Placeable tutorial Item tutorial - very basic Creature tutorial Conversation tutorial 2DA Guide Tutorial: Adding a Custom Model to Toolset Tutorial: Creating a custom placeable from a model Tutorial: Reskinning an Item Backgrounds tutorial Add A New Class Tutorial Adding a New Spell Tutorial Adding a Location to the Single Player Campaign Tutorial Tutorial: idiots guide to adding custom items to singleplayer ------------------ Those are all from beyond ferelden: A Start: Creating a Module to Give Your Player an Item 2DA or not 2DA – Overriding 2DA files Common Problems and Mistakes Creating Your First Module Preventing the Toolset from Breaking Your Game Proper Mods are Important – How to Make Compatible Mods Creating a Custom Merchant for The Player’s Camp – Part 1 Creating a Custom Merchant for The Player’s Camp – Part 2 Creating a Custom Merchant for The Player’s Camp – Part 3 Beware the Dangers of module_core A Better Way to Check for Existing Items Before Spawning How to Make Your Mod Configurable with DragonAge.ini [under The Hood] A Closer Look at Items Quick Tip – Organize Your Custom 2DAs Packaging Your Mod for Release Creating a DAModder Package for a Core Override mod Sample mod packages for DAModder compatibility Installing a Mod with DAModder Uninstalling a Mod with DAModder ------------------ Other sites: The Secret Behind Item Statistics by weriKK Photoshop Map making tutorials Credits to Jason Elford SilentCid's Video Tutorials Toolset tutorial videos - by DragonAge22 Qkrchs Toolset tutorials Spanish/English sub Custom Item Tutorial Addin by weriKK Basic Module Building Tutorial by Bug.Bear (in development) Reskinning Example: Mage Robes a PDF tutorial by avantoreon Video Tutorial "How to Create an Interior Level with Lighting" by NeverWinter_Girl Add set bonus Tutorial - extension for weriKKs Tutorial by _Divine_Divinity_ Scripting - How to add a codex entry along with an item by crimsoncobra57 Basic Game Graphics - DA:O Graphics Tweak Guide by Alpharian Easier creation of retextured models (new ones) by Adinos DATool: DA model manipulator by Adinos Retexturing a Armor without Replacing it - by Krayzie_3334 How to add custom Models to the Toolset - by th3_selectah How to add NormalMap, SpecularMask, Tintmask, etc. to your custom model - by th3_selectah How to add new Base Types and to make a sheath for your sword - by th3_selectah Tutorial on how to alter the damage of Fireball - by Nodrak Bending the Command Prompt to your Will - by tazpn fbxcmd - tazpns Command Line Tools Blender Import-Export Script - by NewByPower Dragon Age Editor Wiki in Deutsch (german builder wiki) Dragon Age ReadMe Generator by InsanitySorrow GDApp - GDA Editor (In Development) by elys DAOTlkEdit by MrAloudo DA:O Toolset Model Exporter - A 3DSMax script to export mmh.xml and msh.xml files - by ChewyGumball Dragon Age Origins - The Missing Manual - General wiki about the game The Dragon Age Wiki about the game DAToolChest: Builder's Toolchest - by codepoetz Custom VFX Library - by Jassper Custom VFX Tutorial - by Jassper Beerfish Excel utilities - Three spreadsheets that contain DA Toolset info Toolset "Out of Memory" workaround by Krayzie_3334 Item Set Creation Tutorial - by Gralamin Eigene Items ins Spiel bringen [Übersetzung Deutsch] - German Translation of weriKKs Custom Player Items In Single Player Tutorial by e2ki Thats all ive got at the moment, there are still more, but i have to hunt them down :D Sorry for the double ones from the first post if there are any Edited December 14, 2009 by Vagrant0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwvanderbeck Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 I just want to say that Beyond Ferelden will never limit viewers and will always be available unless Wordpress shuts down, which isn't likely lol. Now no one knows what the future holds, but even if down the road I stop updating it, the blog will remain online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosvitacousland Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 (edited) I started a manual in German here on Nexus (WIP). s. http://www.nexusmods.com/dragonage/mods/4427/? Until now, I wrote some step-by-step instructions (really very detailed and with lots of images) about the following topics: - How to change an NPC's hairstyle - How to get German names and descriptions in game for modded (new) items, which had got English names and descriptions (depending on the mod) in game before - How to get the wedding crown for the Cousland Princess and how to see it during the wedding scene (including lots of pictures of the Toolset, folders etc.) - How to get Alistair's crown and how to see it during the wedding scene (including lots of pictures of the Toolset, folders etc.)-- now including the file of Alistair's crown itself (my retextured all golden version of Risibisi's original bicoloured version - with kind permission of Risibisi) - How to unable the console (including lots of pictures of folders, paths etc.) - How to retexture an item/ DA model (40 pages, including more than 100 images) - How to make a mod translation, especially concerning the .dlg file (including more than 40 images) - How to bring the areas of AWAKENING into the TOOLSET and to take them there for own cutscenes (39 pages, including more than 100 images) Maybe some people are interested in. Best regards rosvita Edited May 5, 2017 by rosvitacousland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SerdnaOdraude Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 Most of these tutorials were from the old Bioware forum and this one has no updated Link please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KookSpookem Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 Since this hasn't been updated in over a decade, I'll just link to the archived DA Tools Wiki here: http://www.datoolset.net/wiki/Main_Page Most of the old BSN links Alexspeed posted can be found in the Wayback Machine. These contain a lot of missing info from the datoolset.net site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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