Newcomer asks for help

[Svilen]

hello, all.

 

Am quite experienced with Oblivion but just today installed DAO, died 3 times, my char just stood there taking the beating and kept dying.

So, I would be grateful if some king soul directs me to links explaining:

1. How to use DAO ModManager

2.How to install mods

3.How to build good character.

 

Thank you.

[Deleted163104User]

1 and 2, I can help with. :-)

 

1) DAO Mod Manager's as easy as extracting to a folder (any folder - it will automatically find DA:O's install directory for you from wherever it is), running the exe and dragging into the window any .dazip or .override files you want to install. Once you've dragged in, it'll ask if you want to add it. Click 'yes'. Then right-click on them as they appear in the bottom half of the DAO Mod Manager window and click 'install'. They'll appear in the mod list on the top left. To uninstall, right-click on their entry in the top left and click 'uninstall'. I'm sure it has other features besides but those are the only ones you're likely to need to work with other people's mods.

 

2) Either use the method above for .dazip or .override mod files, or if the files are loose, they go into your My Documents/BioWare/Dragon Age/Packages/Core/Override folder (I run XP - for Vista/Win7 I imagine it's a similar path, but I think instead of My Documents, it's just Documents...not sure). It matters not if you put them straight into that folder, or into a subfolder of your own making - DA:O checks subdirectories equally, so you can keep your override folder neat, making it easier to deal with conflicts :)

 

Any specific instructions would be given in the readme, just like Oblivion. If anything, DA:O is more receptive to mods than Oblivion (read: Doesn't crash every 5 seconds).

 

 

I wouldn't presume to be an authority on building a good character, though - I'll defer to the judgement of more experienced souls in that regard. Mine works for me, but then I'm a lamer who doesn't play on hard. XD

[DarkeWolf]

http://www.dragonagenexus.com/ mods mods and more mods

 

http://www.dragonagenexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=277 dao modmanager for installing mods

http://www.dragonagenexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=286 dao modder for installing mods

 

keep in mind that you may have issues. Bioware recently patched version 1.03 which is causing a lot of issues with mods, and the game itself. So if you have any problems, and you're fully patched....then you may want to reinstall the game and only patch to 1.02. those patches you can find over at fileplanet.com by searching for dragon age.

 

Welcome aboard to the dragon age club. Once you get the hang of it, its a great game!