Improved Mabari Model
⚪ Last updated 2017Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 8.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #67 of 161 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Update 6/8/17: uploaded v2. 0 of this mod, contains an improved, de-seamed mesh and compatibility patches for the unique player dog color mods
Hi, one of the things that always seemed a bit off to me in Dragon Age games is that the mabari breed doesn't really seem to have the right proportions for a dog. This mod attempts to fix that to some degree. The edit was loosely inspired byt the various pit bull-type breeds.
Let me know if you've found an issue or bug, and I will do my best to try and do something about it c:
compability: - this mod will conflict with any other that edits and replaces the dog mmh or msh files. Patches available for currently existing unique player dog mods. - if using a unique player dog texture make sure my mod loads LAST, or result may be weirdly distorted
Ex. If two .erf files, '1. Test.erf' and '2. Test.erf', are in the same folder, '2. Test.erf' loads last
how to install: - put the "Improved Mabari Model" folder in your override folder, remove to uninstall - you should be able to add or remove the mod at any time without breaking anything
credits: - many thanks to QuenchedSteel for making the Blender 2. 49b DA2 export script a reality and some info on how to edit it to export specific creature meshes
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A compact mesh tweak that adjusts the proportions of the mabari in Dragon Age: Origins to look more like a real dog. Affects all mabari in the game. With 368 endorsements and 4,372 downloads, it's a niche but appreciated cosmetic fix for players who find the default model off-putting.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 368 endorsements and over 4,300 downloads.
- Simple, focused fix for a common visual complaint—no extra clutter.
- Works globally, so every mabari in the game gets the improved look.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2017—may not be tested with the latest patches or mods.
- No screenshots or detailed previews in the description, so you're flying blind.
- Purely cosmetic; if you were hoping for new mabari content, this isn't it.
For Dragon Age: Origins players who love their canine companion but cringe at the default model's proportions. If you're a lore purist or just want a more dog-like mabari without overhauling the game, this is a quick win. Skip if you want gameplay changes or new mabari skins—this only tweaks the mesh.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a mesh replacer, make sure to place the file in your override folder (Documents/BioWare/Dragon Age/packages/core/override) to ensure it loads correctly.
- If you use other mabari mods, check load order—this mod should override the base mesh, but conflicts may arise with other replacers.
- Back up your original mesh file if you want to revert, though the mod is small and easy to remove.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Dragonage2 Mods
- Author
- magpie
- Version
- 2.0
- Downloads
- 4,372
- Endorsements
- 368
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 12/21/2016
- Updated
- 6/8/2017
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