If you want to remove all the mods and go back to a vanilla game, you have to delete the "Patch_ModManagerMerge" folder inside your "Dragon Age Inquisition\Update" folder. Then you need to run "Merge" again to create a new merged patch.
If you decide that you want to remove a mod, first you will need to either delete it from the "mods" folder or uncheck it from the mod list in Mod Manager. If you decide to add more mods later (to your already modded game), all you need to do is extract them to the "mods" folder, open DAI Mod Manager, and click "Merge" to create a new merged patch. When it's finished, click "Close" on the little window that pops up.Ĭongratulations. They should now be unchecked.)Ĭlick the "Merge" button on the bottom right corner.
If you don't want to install certain mods in the list, highlight them in the list and click the "Disable" button at the bottom left. Double check that all the mods you want to install have an next to them. Underneath the paths is a list of all the mods that you extracted to your "mods" folder. When Mod Manager opens you will need to point it to your Mod Path (which is the "mods" folder that you created in Step 2), and your Dragon Age Path (which is the place you have DA:I installed, "C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games\Dragon Age Inquisition" by default). (If your computer is giving you warnings or not letting you run it, you may have to run it in administrator mode. Once you have all the mods that you want extracted to the mod folder, it's time to run Mod Manager so you can actually add them to the game. Extract those the same way as before, but place them inside the "mods" folder that you created in Step 2. Now it's time to download some mods! Download any mods that you want. Drag the files into the "DAI Mod Manager" folder that you created in Step 1.
zip file and it will open up in a new window. If so, 7zip is free and easy to use.ĭouble click on the.
You may need a program to extract the files if you don't have one already. Now you should have a "ModManager (x86) 1.0.0.56.zip" or "ModManager (圆4) 1.0.0.56.zip" file downloaded. You can download it here and read more about it here. Thank you /u/Zhentar! There is also the really handy DAI Tools Suite (by DawnlessSky) that automatically checks for the latest versions of Mod Manager and Mod Maker. You should now have a "./My Documents/DAI Mod Manager/mods" folder.ĭownload the latest version (currently version 56 as of August 12, 2015) of mod manager here. This is the folder where you will place your mod installation files (more info on that step later). I just put a folder called "DAI Mod Manager" inside "My Documents".Ĭreate a sub-folder inside it called "mods". Create a folder somewhere outside of program files (so you don't have to mess with administrator privileges). If you break your game, it's not the fault of the creators of DAI Mod Manager, or the mod authors, or this guide.ĭAITools Suite Loader by DawnlessSky is an easy way to keep Mod Manager and ModMaker up-to-date.įirst you will need a place to install DAI Mod Manager.
Step-by-Step Modding Guide for Complete Noobsĭisclaimer: Use mods at your own risk.