Do you use any graphic or model mods?

[['w']]

And which one do you run, want to experience the game again, obviously it looks dated so I was wondering if anyone here wants to share his/her visual overhaul mod pack.

[bayomaycry]

Originally posted by wilb:

And which one do you run, want to experience the game again, obviously it looks dated so I was wondering if anyone here wants to share his/her visual overhaul mod pack.

It's hard to use actual graphics mods for this game, so i just use an '' HD '' pack
( That i'm not even sure works, because i have to keep texture settings on high instead of max. )

[['w']]

Guess I'll install it and if it looks fine to me all is good, else I found this option which seems sound.
Manually Optimized Textures (AP Neural Enhanced Textures)
https://www.nexusmods.com/dragonage/mods/6155?tab=posts

*𝖘𝖙𝖆𝖗𝖙 𝖗𝖊𝖉𝖉𝖎𝖙 𝖕𝖔𝖘𝖙*:
https://www.reddit.com/r/dragonage/comments/1dgr83m/replacing_improved_atmosphere/


Alright, this is what works for me, but I don't claim to understand mods in depth, haha.

For graphics, it's a bit of a hoop to jump through, but, in my opinion, worth it:

AP Neural Enhanced Textures V4 by NewActionPotential - However beautiful this mod is, it's simply too large and causes so many crashes, so to make it work (Credit to ScrierOne on NexusMods):

Install Large Awareness Aware/4gb patch.

Install this mod.

Install Old Gods by Craftian in the same directory, overwriting duplicate files.
https://www.nexusmods.com/dragonage/mods/5800

Install Manually Optimized Textures (AP Neural Enhanced Textures) by NoOneKnows1 overwriting duplicate files (or just let it load later).
https://www.nexusmods.com/dragonage/mods/6155?tab=posts

Run any remaining large textures (20MB or higher through Optimizer Textures (Ordenador) by apipino Set anything above 2048x2048 to be downscaled (divide width and height by half).
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/12801?tab=description

If you want to be extra certain, you can repeat the process for the normal and specular maps (files ending in "n.dds" and "s.dds") and further downscale anything above 1024x1024.

ScrierOne states that one will probably crash eventually, but I've personally not had that problem (yet, fingers crossed).

In addition to that, I use Reshade with SweetFX for Dragon Age Origins by Carinth01. I'm not smart enough to tell exactly what it changes, but it makes the game look much better in my opinion.
https://www.nexusmods.com/dragonage/mods/5044

Mind you, this is purely graphical, so it doesn't change head morphs, nor does it make areas more lively. However, with how upgraded the graphics are, I would be careful to add mods which does that - I would think it would be all to easy to overwhelm the memory.

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(As there are way too many hyperlinks, I've had to split the comment up into several smaller comments. I apologise for the inconvenience.)

As you specifically mention aesthetically consistent, I can also recommend these:

Elf Update and Ferelden Elves by danexuslurker (which also requires Tucked Hair ). These changes the elves to look like their DA2 variants.
https://www.moddb.com/mods/tmp7704/downloads/elf-update
https://www.nexusmods.com/dragonage/mods/3674

Qunari Update, along with Sten of the Beresaad by untamedfuture, Kossith Add-On by makara5656, Epilogue Sten--Kossith Armory by Espadara and Sten - no clothes by underredskies. These changes the qunari characters to how they look in later games, gives Sten a headmorph that suits the update, adds armour designed for Sten, and makes Sten show up in the armour in the epilogue and removes the human clothing in the cage (no, he is not nude there).
https://www.moddb.com/mods/tmp7704-replacements/downloads/qunari-update1
https://www.nexusmods.com/dragonage/mods/4400
https://www.nexusmods.com/dragonage/mods/3640
https://www.nexusmods.com/dragonage/mods/5208
https://www.nexusmods.com/dragonage/mods/4790

Mages of Ferelden by NeoKingArthur This mod will change the appearance of all Circle Mage Robes from the weird looking model into the clean more elegant model of First Enchanter Irving's robe style. (There is also an optional file to give the tranquil the Sunburst mark from later games).
https://www.nexusmods.com/dragonage/mods/3253

Grey Wardens of Ferelden by NeoKingArthur. This mod will give you DA2 style Grey Warden armors and weapons for DA:O. This mod also changes the appearances of all Grey Warden NPCs into wearing a uniform Grey Warden armors. Furthermore, there are upgrades textures here: Grey Wardens of Ferelden Retexture by VagranDreamer.
https://www.nexusmods.com/dragonage/mods/3258
https://www.nexusmods.com/dragonage/mods/6290

Templars of Ferelden by NeoKingArthur. This mod will replace all of the templar armors in Dragon Age: Origins into Dragon Age 2 templar armor designs.
https://www.nexusmods.com/dragonage/mods/3256

Chantry of Ferelden by NeoKingArthur. This mod will change all appearances of the Chantry robes into the Dragon Age 2 style.
https://www.nexusmods.com/dragonage/mods/3255

NeoKingArthur's mods require Kirkwall Exports by amycus, to which there is also a retexture: Fixes and improvements for Kirkwall Exports by MoonAerin.
https://www.nexusmods.com/dragonage/mods/3098?tab=description
https://www.nexusmods.com/dragonage/mods/6179?tab=description
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Tevinter Nights by IceBuckets. Overhauls the Tevinter (human) NPCs in-game to be wearing proper Tevinter attire as seen in Dragon Age: Inquisition. This mod also has a retexture: Tevinter Nights Retexture by VagranDreamer.
https://www.nexusmods.com/dragonage/mods/5336
https://www.nexusmods.com/dragonage/mods/6170?tab=description

Nug Replacer by MoonAerin. Replaces the nug model with the Inquisition model.
https://www.nexusmods.com/dragonage/mods/6244

Cat Project by MoonAerin. Replaces the cat model.
https://www.nexusmods.com/dragonage/mods/6293

Wolf Replacer by MoonAerin. New two higher quality wolf models to choose from (either from Inquisition or Witcher 3).
https://www.nexusmods.com/dragonage/mods/6314

Updated Halla by ChaoticNeuThrall. Updates all Halla in game to higher quality Inquisition assets.
https://www.nexusmods.com/dragonage/mods/5852

Elven Scenery by commanderstrawberry. Replaces Dalish and Elf props with Inquisition models and textures.
https://www.nexusmods.com/dragonage/mods/5609

Fine Dwarven Craftmanship by Shanamah. Replacements for many dwarven props and placeables, using the Inquisition versions. Also a few non-dwarven replacements (mostly some mage relics and other things you find in ruins).
https://www.nexusmods.com/dragonage/mods/6294

Herbs and Ores - DAO by Shanamah. Quick little port of some Inquisition resource nodes to Origins.
https://www.nexusmods.com/dragonage/mods/5882

Deep Mushroom Resoures by Shanamah. Scatters lootable deep mushrooms around the game.
https://www.nexusmods.com/dragonage/mods/6076

Flemeth Dragon to Origins by commanderstrawberry. Changes the Flemeth dragon form to her unique DA2 model.
https://www.nexusmods.com/dragonage/mods/5710

Clouds Retextured by imaginary. A retexture of clouds for the base game and DLCs.
https://www.nexusmods.com/dragonage/mods/5993

Inquisition Dalish Vallaslin Remastered by Berrypaws. A remaster of the Inquisition vallaslin for Origins, with hand painted fixes that make the tattoos clear and fit on the face properly.
https://www.nexusmods.com/dragonage/mods/5281

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Now, I know this is already a lot, but I will be so bold to recommend additional mods that I also enjoy.

Qwinn's Ultimate DAO fixpack v3.52 by Qwinn. This fixpack attempts to address ALL dialogue, quest, scripting, plot, and most item bugs in the base game of Dragon Age: Origins. It also restores much previously inaccessible content.
https://www.nexusmods.com/dragonage/mods/4689

Dain's Fixes by dainbramage. A collection of gameplay fixes, tweaks and quality of life changes.
https://www.nexusmods.com/dragonage/mods/4384?tab=description

FtG UI Mod - More Readable Fonts and UI by FollowTheGourd and FtG Quickbar - Center and Multirows by FollowTheGourd. One adjusts the font size of the game and the other, the Quickbar placement. I'm using a 1440p Ultrawide and the default fonts are tiny, this helps a lot with that. I could also center the Quickbar for ease of access.
https://www.nexusmods.com/dragonage/mods/73?tab=description
https://www.nexusmods.com/dragonage/mods/2784?tab=description

Madd Gift Guide by maddbomber83. Item Descriptions for Gifts.
https://www.nexusmods.com/dragonage/mods/385

Skip the Fade by hdhd. This mod gives you the option to skip the Fade. You will still rescue your companions and fight the boss, but you will no longer have to wander around that forsaken place (you still gain attribute gains and so on).
https://www.nexusmods.com/dragonage/mods/816

Extra Dog Slot by Dheuster. Allows you to make your pet mabari war dog a permanent 5th travelling companion.
https://www.nexusmods.com/dragonage/mods/664

Armoured Mabari by vaelsmod. This replaces the mabari model (except for when seen in pre-recorded cutscenes, like the one at Ostagar) with the armored mabari model from DAI. It's colored to match the vanilla mabari.
https://www.nexusmods.com/dragonage/mods/4951
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High Dragon Replacer by MoonAerin. Replaces the high dragon model with a new one. If you use this with the Flemeth Dragon mod, make sure that the Flemeth mod loads later.
https://www.nexusmods.com/dragonage/mods/6258


No Helmet Hack 1_6 by yonline2. This hack removes the helmet graphic from party members by placing helmets in the invisible \"cloak\" equipment slot. Item Sets fixed. Awakenings compliant.
https://www.nexusmods.com/dragonage/mods/202

Two Specializations Sten by kend7510. This mod will give Sten two specialization points like everyone else.
https://www.nexusmods.com/dragonage/mods/486

Goblet De-Gobbler - a Joining chalice fix and more by Ashhawk. Makes the goblet behave correctly when wearing modded clothing or armour, puts gloves on the PC, allows replacement of Duncan's dagger, and fixes some other issues.
https://www.nexusmods.com/dragonage/mods/5864

Shale Retextured HD by jolly2807. A retexture of Shale to meet higher resolution standards.
https://www.nexusmods.com/dragonage/mods/823

Resized Shale by veteran_gamer. This makes Shale nice & beefy.
https://www.nexusmods.com/dragonage/mods/1477

Realistic DAO Project FULL BETA by hawkethority. A realistic overhaul redesign of every single character in Dragon Age Origins. This works much like Improved Atmosphere in that characters look much better.
https://www.nexusmods.com/dragonage/mods/4787

I know this was a lot, but I hope nonetheless that at least some of it is useful for you.

*𝖊𝖓𝖉 𝖗𝖊𝖉𝖉𝖎𝖙 𝖕𝖔𝖘𝖙*

[bayomaycry]

Originally posted by wilb:

Guess I'll install it and if it looks fine to me all is good, else I found this option which seems sound.
Manually Optimized Textures (AP Neural Enhanced Textures)
https://www.nexusmods.com/dragonage/mods/6155?tab=posts

It's a game from 2009. It's gonna look as good as uh...
Idk, actually. Got that brown/yellow filter but some people love that.

[Nichronos]

I don't change the graphics much for DA:O but a must have that I always make sure to use is a Sten model replacer to make him look more like the Qunari from DA2.

[['w']]

Originally posted by Dusk of Oolacile:

You wrote "his/her" instead of they/them. Now you need to do a barve.

It always bothers me if I write only he, feels so backwards :)

No idea if this modlist is working, copy pasted all the links thx to my ocd

[ayrtep]

I tried some of the graphics mods and it made the DAO software rather unstable. I eventually gave up and run mostly vanilla.

[['w']]

Originally posted by ayrtep:

I tried some of the graphics mods and it made the DAO software rather unstable. I eventually gave up and run mostly vanilla.

I know that too well, sooner or later you just want to enjoy the game and not be bothered with trouble shooting