cmessaz7's Improved Romance Scenes and Fixes - Alistair (IRS-A complete)
⚪ Last updated 2021Preview

🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #66 of 311 Companions mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This is the complete set of files (including compatibility versions, optional files, and alternate installers) for IRS-A, reuploaded with the permission of the lovely and talented cmessaz7. <3<3<3
From the mod's ReadMe:
This project, the Improved Romance Scenes and Fixes – Alistair (IRS), is a mod that makes numerous changes to the Alistair
romance and game play in general. Some of these changes correct broken or incorrect triggers present in the original
version of the game. Other changes are designed to enhance the Warden’s relationship with Alistair by adding new ways
to romantically interact with him. A few other changes affect smaller aspects in the game, without changing the tone or
going out of character.
Installation:
Dazip- Use either the default DA updater or whatever you use to install DAzips.
DAO Modmanager Override- Open DAO modmanager and drag IRS file into "overrides"
Uninstallation:
Dazip- Go to Documents/Bioware/Dragonage/Addins and delete the folder mes_irs_a
DAO Modmanger Override- Right click uninstall
1) A great number of lines were corrected to no longer refer to Alistair as king if he was not made king at the Landsmeet. These occur in numerous places among numerous NPCs.
2) Anora will now correctly give the rallying speech if Alistair is not king.
3) During Alistair’s jealousy speech about Zevran/Leliana, the kiss now works correctly.
4) The broken kiss before tent scenes has now been fixed. (Credit to tmp7704 for the elf and dwarf versions.)
Restored/Changed/Added Interactions and Scenes:
1) In Ostagar, several dialogues have been restored or added.
2) When the Warden enters Redcliffe with Alistair in the party, a dialogue line has been corrected to appear. An
additional line has been added if the Warden is in a romance with Alistair.
3) A kiss has been added when the Warden initiates the First Knight scene.
4) A new First Knight scene has been added for dwarves. (Credit to tmp7704.)
5) The talk after the First Knight scene has been changed to occur more naturally. (Credit to tmp7704.)
6) Additional repeatable tent scenes have been added, along with a brief scene to follow them.
7) Dwarf kiss and sex scenes have been corrected and/or added. (Credit to tmp7704.)
8) The Warden can now hug Alistair. Works for all races. (Credit to DahliaLynn.)
9) Changes to Alistair’s “hardening” trigger after meeting Goldana have been implemented. The original line has replaced
and an additional “hardening” line has been added. Lines 3 and 4 will now “harden” Alistair.
10) An option to knock Alistair out and take the final blow at Fort Drakon if the Warden is in love has been added. Two
short scenes have been added if the Warden and Alistair in love or still in love s
IRS-A is a Dragon Age: Origins mod that fixes broken or incorrect triggers in Alistair's romance and gameplay, enhancing the Warden's relationship with him. With 489 endorsements and 14,375 downloads, it's a well-received companion mod for players seeking a more polished romance experience.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 489 endorsements and over 14k downloads
- Fixes actual trigger bugs that break Alistair's romance
- Adds depth to the Warden-Alistair relationship
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2021, so may not be compatible with newer game patches or mods
- Potential conflicts with other romance or companion overhaul mods
- Only affects Alistair's romance, so players romancing other characters won't benefit
For Dragon Age: Origins players who romance Alistair and want a smoother, more immersive experience without trigger bugs. Also for completionists who want to see all romance content. Skip if you're not interested in Alistair or prefer to keep the original buggy triggers for challenge.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to install this mod before starting a new playthrough to avoid trigger issues mid-game.
- If you're using other romance mods, check load order to ensure IRS-A takes precedence.
- Save before major romance scenes to test if the fixes work as expected.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Dragonage Mods
- Author
- cmessaz7
- Version
- FINAL
- Downloads
- 14,375
- Endorsements
- 489
- Category
- Companions
- Created
- 2/8/2021
- Updated
- 2/9/2021
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