Advanced Party

⭐ ⭐⭐ (2,846 endorsements) 📥 75,109 downloads 📌 v1.3 📅 1/17/2010
⚪ Last updated 2010

By Anakin · Gameplay

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 2/9/2010 📅 Created: 1/17/2010

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 3.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #27 of 336 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

This add-in improves the personalization of your hero and his followers. With this add-in, the game doesn\'t choose starting abilities and characteristics of your hero and your followers at your place. Update 1. 3

  • []Fix a bug for monster followers. For now, only \"Mouse\" in Mage background scenario is concerned. So now, such followers keep their attribute points and abilities automatically distributed.
Update 1. 2
  • []Small correction concerning the mod name. []Project recompiled to use the Event Manager.
v1. 3 --------------------------------------- ==================== Characters personalization ====================
  • [](v1. 1) Starting abilities are no longer automatically assigned for the player at the character creation. Obviously, you get points back to do what you want. [](v1. 1) Starting abilities are no longer automatically assigned for followers when hired. You get all points back as well. Note that if the followers has a speciality and you didn\'t unlocked it yet, he will keep it to prevent you from loosing access to this speciality. [](v1. 1. 1) Fix the +healing bug for all party members. The fix is applied : - at the character creation (for new games). - when you hire a new follower (for new and old games). - when the add-in is loaded for the first time (for old games).
--------------------------------------- ==================== I. LOCALIZATION ==================== The add-in works for all languages. ==================== II. HOW TO INSTALL ==================== Use the daupdater.exe located at \"Program Files\\Dragon Age\\bin_ship\" folder. Then select the downloaded dazip file of Advanced Party. Press install. You can use DAModder to install this add-in. You don\'t need to start a new game to make this add-in working. ==================== III. HOW TO UNINSTALL ==================== There is no easy way to uninstall a mod. You can untick it in the downloadable content menu. You can use DAModder to uninstall this add-in. ==================== IV. COMPATIBILITY ==================== This mod override 1 event :
  • []EVENT_TYPE_PARTY_MEMBER_HIRED
It will not be fully compatible with other mods overriding this event. However it is compatible with other mods that listen this event and use the Event Manager. ==================== V. F. A. Q ==================== []Does it also reset starting abilities for temporary followers ? Yes [*]This add-in is not working for me. Before asking for help, deactivate all your mods but Advanced Party and check it is working when it is the only loaded mod. Don\'t forget mods in your override folder as well. Update all your mods. If

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Advanced Party is a gameplay mod for Dragon Age: Origins that lets you customize the starting abilities and characteristics of your hero and followers, overriding the game's automatic choices. With 2,846 endorsements and 75,109 downloads, it's a popular tool for players who want full control over their party's build from the start.

✨ Key Features

Allows manual selection of starting abilities for your hero and followers
Allows manual selection of starting characteristics for your hero and followers
Overrides the game's automatic assignment of starting stats and skills

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community trust with 2,846 endorsements and 75k downloads
  • Gives you full control over your party's builds from the very beginning
  • Perfect for min-maxers who hate the default stat spreads

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2010 — may have compatibility issues with modern versions or DLC
  • Requires manual setup — no mod manager integration mentioned
🎯 Is This For You?
For Dragon Age: Origins players who want to fine-tune their hero and companions' starting stats and abilities. If you're a min-maxer or roleplayer who hates the default auto-assignments, this is a must-have. Skip if you're fine with the game's default builds or prefer a more hands-off experience.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure to back up your save files before installing, as the mod alters character data.
  • If you're using other gameplay mods, test for conflicts by loading a save after installation.
  • Check the mod's forum page for user patches or compatibility updates since it's old.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Dragonage Mods
Author
Anakin
Version
1.3
Downloads
75,109
Endorsements
2,846
Category
Gameplay
Created
1/17/2010
Updated
2/9/2010

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