Common Troubleshooting Problems

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Common "Visual" Problems

Floating Heads:

If you just have a floating head, invisible hair or invisible weapon, there can be several possible issues.

• Missing the model, if it is a mod that requires another mod because it contains an import model for example, and you forgot to download this required mod—you will get this error.
• Conflicting with another ItemVariation.gda file.
• Missing the ItemVariation.gda file.
• The Model is not set for that gender or race.
• Missing the UTI.

Undressed/Naked NPCs:

If you have undressed/naked NPCs, there are a couple possible issues.

• The UTI the NPC is equipped with was gender/race/etc. restricted, and the item was forced into inventory. Why would this happen? A mistake in the Toolset or an Item Variation conflict.
• The UTI file is buried too deep in your folders, if the file path exceeds a certain amount of characters it won't pull up the file.

Blank White Texture or Silver Face:

If your item is a blank white texture. Or if the character has a silver or light blue face.

• You are missing the tint or .dds file, perhaps a missing required mod.
• A typo or error in the MAO file*.

* A commonly known problem with the Viva la Orlais including a W_SHD_TWRb.mao file version (which is blank and contains no data) in the Emperor Shield folder.

Distorted Models at a Distance:

You are using a mod that only has the basic levels of details, and the extended lods at a distance don't exist. You either tolerate it or remove the mod and hope a modder upgrades the lods for these models in the future.

Example:

Kirkwall Exports has these upgrades Fixes and improvements for Kirkwall Exports, Keeper and Merrill outfit fixes, etc.  

Fade Shapeshifting Forms Warped: 

You are using a custom MOR file, this will distort your Shapeshifting forms that have a separate head. This cannot be avoided unless you remove your custom MOR via DAS file, while in the Fade: Lost in Dreams.

Missing Heads:

You are missing the MOR file.

Common "Gameplay" Problems

Crashing in Denerim Market:

Crashing most commonly in Denerim Market, but generally can be fixed with LAA Patch (4 GB Patch).

Attribute Points Doubling:

You may have too many mods installed (in the addins) that are calling up module_core.nsc script. This can cause double or more of attribute points when allocating during level up.

How to tell? Check your installed mod's CIF file, CAMPAIGN_CIF_ENTRY_SCRIPT, see how many use module_core.

Stuck at...

The Attack at Nightfall (Redcliffe at Night), Hold the Gates (Denerim Climax), etc. quests not completing. Either you have a missing/stuck hostile or you have a no corpse decay mod (an APR_base.gda mod) and are missing the required scripts/assets to bypass this issue. Ref: No Decaying Corpses by SpaceAlex should have all the required files/assets to fix this.

Other

Enabling Console for Steam:

For some reason it is trickier to enable console for Steam users who have the Ultimate Edition. UPDATED - Enabling the console in the Steam version of DA:O Ultimate Edition.

Edited December 10, 2023 by HollownessDevoured
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