Party at the Winter Palace

⭐ ⭐⭐ (5,391 endorsements) 📥 140,721 downloads 📌 v1.2 📅 10/30/2016
⚪ Last updated 2022

By sapphim · NPCs

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 12/16/2022 📅 Created: 10/30/2016

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 3.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #1 of 110 NPCs mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

New! Dance With Vivienne

Replace Grand Duchess Florianne with Vivienne so your Inquisitor can have a dance. Found under Optional Files.

This started out as a mod request on the forums and once I started working on it I promptly got carried away. A semi-random assortment of mods affecting Wicked Eyes and Wicked Hearts.

Party at the Winter Palace

What it does:

  • []Every recruited party member will be present at the Winter Palace

    []Does not affect your active party for combat sections

    []Red Jenny caches will spawn if Sera is recruited, even if she's not in your active party, and she still gains approval

    []Your love interest will still come talk with you after the ball, even if they're not in your active party

    Corrected Issues:

    • []UPDATE v1. 1 All party member locations are now marked on the map

      Known issues:

      • []If you recruit an optional party member (i.e. not the starting party) and then ditch them later, they will still appear in Halamshiral as if nothing has happened. For immersion I recommend either 1) don't recruit party members you don't intend to keep or 2) wait until after WEWH to kick them out. This has been fixed in UPDATE v1. 2 but that is only available in Frosty format.

        []The above does not apply to the final scene with your love interest, however, so don't expect any touching reunions if you hit it and then quit it.

        []This should be installed before entering the ballroom for the first time or it will not work as expected.

        Files modified:

        • []hal_npc_party_spawn_logic

          []check_hal_blackwall_noble_present

          []zon_0100_bflastdance_streaming_schematic

          []UPDATE v1. 1 ham_winter_palace_floor_0

          []UPDATE v1. 1 ham_winter_palace_floor_1

          []UPDATE v1. 1 ham_winter_palace_floor_2

        PatWP Extended Introductions

        What it does:

        []An addition to PatWP, every recruited party member will be announced at the ball. It can take a while

        []Only party members in your active party will interject with their own comments (this applies to Viv/Sera/Varric)

        [*]Apparently that weird pause in the middle of Varric's introduction is supposed to contain applause, but as that never played for me once, I've removed it. If you are a fan of awkward pauses I've added s

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Party at the Winter Palace by sapphim lets you bring your companions to Halamshiral, expanding the Wicked Eyes and Wicked Hearts quest. With over 5,000 endorsements and 140k downloads, it's a popular quality-of-life mod for Dragon Age: Inquisition players who want more companion interaction during the palace mission.

✨ Key Features

Allows you to take your friends to Halamshiral during the Wicked Eyes and Wicked Hearts quest.
Includes related mods that enhance the experience.
High community approval with 5,391 endorsements and 140,721 downloads.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community trust (5,391 endorsements) — this mod is proven.
  • Massive download count (140k) means it's widely used and tested.
  • Adds a fresh layer to a key quest, making it more fun with companions.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in December 2022 — may not be compatible with the latest game patches.
  • Requires the base game and possibly other mods to work fully, but dependencies aren't listed.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Dragon Age: Inquisition players who love bringing their companions everywhere and want more interaction during the Winter Palace quest. If you're a completionist or roleplayer who enjoys companion banter, this is a must-have. Skip if you prefer sticking to the vanilla quest structure.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure you have the Trespasser DLC installed, as it's often required for mods that alter quests.
  • Use the Frosty Mod Manager for Dragon Age: Inquisition to install and manage this mod easily.
  • Check the mod's comment section on Nexus for any known issues or compatibility notes from other players.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Dragon Age Mods
Author
sapphim
Version
1.2
Downloads
140,721
Endorsements
5,391
Category
NPCs
Created
10/30/2016
Updated
12/16/2022

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