I wanna be your heroine

⭐ ⭐ (454 endorsements) 📥 30,893 downloads 📌 v1.0.1 📅 5/22/2010
⚪ Last updated 2012

By Cooltix · Face and Hair

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 2/5/2012 📅 Created: 5/22/2010

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 1.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #68 of 510 Face and Hair mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

I wanna be your heroine (iwbyh) Head presets for elves and human females in Dragon Age Origins ------------------------------------------------------------

The installed heads will be available within the standalone and within the ingame Character Creator. If You want, You can modify the preset to Your taste. Have fun.

If you are familar with the DA-Toolset, you can replace your current PC (player character), if it is a human or an elven female.

Copy the file ".mor" into the folder ...coreoverridetoolsetexport then open a savegame (.das) with DA-Toolset.

Below the tree "Top Level Struct" - open "SAVEGAME_PLAYERCHAR" - then "SAVEGAME_PLAYERCHAR_CHAR" - then "SAVEGAME_APPEARANCE" - go to the last entry "SAVEGAME_APPEARANCE_MORPH_NAME" - double click into the the most right field and enter for example "hf_azzyrease" of "ef_toxiclone. Save the modified file. (The toolset renames your original savegame. to .das.bak)

Load the modified savegame within the game.

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  • Known issues:
  • The tattoos can't be used by Dalish Elves. After the selection of a preset within the Character Creator, the reference to the tattoo is overwritten by a default one. But You can use vanilla tattos instead, or replace your PC with the DA-Toolset, as mentioned above.

When a previously stored character is edited again, check its representation. The nose, the background and some other details may be different from the original preset. Reload the preset if the modification by the Character Creator isn't acceptable.

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  • The archive is named "iwbyh_101. 7z". To extract the archive You need 7zip , download from:
  • http://www. 7-zip.org/

The archive contains for each heroine a subfolder. Each subfolder contains this files: the .mop file (to be used by the Character Creator) the .mor file (to be used by the DA-Toolset) a chargenmorphcfg.xml file (to be used with a CharGenMorph Compiler/Merger) a portrait of the heroine (thumbnail) and an associated readme_(name of the heroine).txt file with the install/uninstall instructions.

You can install all, or your favorite heroine(s) only.

Some of the mods, listet in the tab "Requirements" are required, depending on the installed heroine. (s. attached file: readme_.txt)

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  • Install:

1. Extract the downloaded archive into a folder of your choice. Then follow the instructions in the associated readme_(Heroine).txt

In general:

2. Move the folder of your favorite heroin into the over

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

A compact mod adding human and elven female head presets for the character creator in Dragon Age: Origins. With 454 endorsements and 30,893 downloads, it's a well-received cosmetic option for players wanting more variety in female faces. Last updated in 2012, so it's stable but old.

✨ Key Features

Adds human female head presets to the character creator.
Adds elven female head presets to the character creator.
Presets are selectable in the Character Creator or DA-Toolset.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Solid community trust with 454 endorsements and over 30k downloads.
  • Gives you more face options for female characters without messing with gameplay.
  • Works with both human and elven origins, so it's versatile for different playthroughs.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2012 – might not be compatible with newer mods or DLC.
  • No screenshots or detailed previews in the description, so you're flying blind until you try it.
  • Only adds presets, not custom sliders or morphs – if you want deep customization, this won't cut it.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Dragon Age: Origins players who want more variety in female faces without diving into complex modding. Great for roleplayers who create multiple characters and want distinct looks. Skip if you're looking for advanced morphing tools or gameplay changes – this is purely cosmetic.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure to place the files in your Dragon Age: Origins 'override' folder, typically under Documents/BioWare/Dragon Age/packages/core/override.
  • If you use DA-Toolset, you can access the presets directly in the character editor – no need to start a new game to test them.
  • Since it's an older mod, check for conflicts with other face mods that might overwrite the same preset slots.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Dragonage Mods
Author
Cooltix
Version
1.0.1
Downloads
30,893
Endorsements
454
Category
Face and Hair
Created
5/22/2010
Updated
2/5/2012

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