Difference between revisions of "Dragon Age: Origins"
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+ | {{Fixbox|description='''GOG/Origin:''' Apply the 4GB patch|ref=<ref>[https://answers.ea.com/t5/Dragon-Age-Origins/Dragon-age-origins-ultimate-edition-CRASHING-PLEASE-HELP-MEEE/td-p/5290671/page/2 Dragon age origins ultimate edition CRASHING PLEASE HELP MEEE]</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # '''Make a backup copy''' of {{file|{{p|game}}\bin_ship\daorigins.exe}} | ||
+ | # Download and unzip the [http://www.ntcore.com/4gb_patch.php 4 GB Patch] | ||
+ | # Start the patch and choose the original daorigins.exe | ||
+ | # If the patching is successful, start the game | ||
+ | # '''If''' the game does not start, replace the patched exe with you backup | ||
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+ | {{Fixbox|description='''Steam:''' Apply the 4GB patch|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=233222451 Making DA: Origins LAA (Steam)]</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # '''Make a backup copy''' of {{file|{{p|game}}\bin_ship\daorigins.exe}} | ||
+ | # Download and unzip the pre-patched exe from [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=233222451 the guide on the Steam forums] | ||
+ | # Replace the original daorigins.exe and start the game | ||
+ | # '''If''' the game does not start, replace the patched exe with you backup | ||
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Revision as of 13:42, 18 January 2020
Developers | |
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BioWare | |
macOS (OS X) | TransGaming Inc. |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Engines | |
Eclipse | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 3, 2009 |
macOS (OS X) (Cider) | December 3, 2009 |
Dragon Age | |
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Dragon Age: Origins | 2009 |
Dragon Age II | 2011 |
Dragon Age: Inquisition | 2014 |
Dragon Age: Dreadwolf | TBA |
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Ultimate Edition DLC must be activated online. | |||
Amazon.com | ||||
GOG.com | Ultimate Edition. | |||
Humble Store | ||||
Origin | Ultimate Edition included with EA Play. | |||
Steam | The Ultimate Edition is region locked in some countries |
- All product keys can be optionally activated on Origin.
- The GOG.com version includes all the DLC like the Collector's Edition items, A Tale of Orzammar and the Camp storage chest with a patch
- macOS (OS X) version is no longer available for purchase after TransGaming Inc. shut down their GameTree Mac service in 2015.[1]
DLC and expansion packs
- Free DLC can be installed manually from the EA support site.
- All of the DLC is now available in a bundle on Origin.
Name | Notes | |
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Blood Dragon Armor | Free. | |
The Darkspawn Chronicles | ||
Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening | Included with EA Play. | |
Feastday Combo Pack 1 & 2 | Includes both Feastday Gifts and Feastday Pranks | |
Feastday Gifts | ||
Feastday Pranks | ||
The Golems of Amgarrak | ||
Leliana's Song | ||
Promotional Pack | ||
Return to Ostagar | ||
The Stone Prisoner | Free. | |
Warden's Keep | ||
Witch Hunt |
Essential improvements
Patches
The latest patch is Dragon Age: Origins 1.05. Applying this patch is highly recommended (GOG.com, Steam and Origin users do not need to install the patch).
Numerous issues are fixed in Qwinn's Ultimate Dragon Age: Origins Fixpack mod (but be aware that it is incompatible with many other mods).
Modifications
- NTCore's 4GB patch allows you to patch the game's executable to let it use up to 4 GB of RAM (as opposed to the default 2 GB limit). You must be running a 64-bit version of Windows to properly use the patch. To patch your game, be sure to install the latest update and backup the game's executable before patching it.
- Works with the Origin version[2] and the GOG.com version. The Steam version can use the exe located in this Steam guide to use the 4GB patch.
- Console font is the file that is often missing from the install data. Install this to make console commands visible.
- FtG UI Mod: By default, the game uses a small font that is difficult to read when running the game at a higher resolution. This mod increases the font's size.
Skip intro videos
Edit config file[citation needed] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\BioWare\Dragon Age\Settings\DragonAge.ini |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/47810/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\BioWare\Dragon Age\Characters\ |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/47810/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Origin | Syncs save games and settings.[citation needed] | |
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Multi-monitor
Custom resolutions, wider than 16:9[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Czech | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | Fix #1 and Fix #2 | |||
Spanish |
VR support
3D modes | State | GG3D | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | See also Helix Mod: Dragon Age:Origins UPDATED. | |||
iZ3D | ||||
vorpX | G3D Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
Issues unresolved
Ultimate Edition crashes to desktop on exit
The Ultimate Edition of Dragon Age: Origins sometimes crashes upon exiting.
Issues fixed
- Steam users have been compiling a list of in-game bugs on the Steam Forums. Some bugs, and their solutions, may be listed there.
EA Account Log-In Issues
EA Account Log-In Issues[citation needed] |
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If you are having issues logging into Dragon Age: Origins with your EA Account it is most likely because you have special characters (like "#") in your password which the game does not support.
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Failed to find supported Video Card driver
Failed to find supported Video Card driver[citation needed] |
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Crash to desktop
Change processor affinity[citation needed] |
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GOG/Origin: Apply the 4GB patch[3] |
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Steam: Apply the 4GB patch[4] |
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Can't use DLC offline
Disable automatic login[5] |
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PhysX fails to initialize when starting game
PhysX fails to initialize when starting game[6] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | PhysX | |
Audio | FMOD Ex | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP SP3 | Vista SP1, 7 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Single Core 1.6 GHz AMD Athlon X2 64 2.0 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz AMD Phenom II X2 2.7 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB (XP) 1.5 GB (Vista, 7) |
2 GB (XP) 3 GB (Vista, 7) |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 20 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon X850 (XP) ATI Radeon X1550 (Vista, 7) Nvidia GeForce 6600 GT (XP) Nvidia GeForce 7600 GT (Vista, 7) 128 MB of VRAM | ATI Radeon HD 3850 Nvidia GeForce 8800 GTS 512 MB of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX compatible |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.6.2 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo | |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 17 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon X1600 Nvidia GeForce GT 7300 |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (47810) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ MacNN - GameTree Mac quietly closes, downloads available for one more month - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ Verified by User:Ricardinho on 28 September 2013
- ↑ Dragon age origins ultimate edition CRASHING PLEASE HELP MEEE
- ↑ Making DA: Origins LAA (Steam)
- ↑ HOW TO PLAY OFFLINE WITH DLC!!! - PC Technical Support - The BioWare Forum
- ↑ Physx error...??