A_D's Realistic Weapons

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Following a long break from DA and a request from 'Devlog' I am currently working on v2.0 which will include changes to all(core) weapons, armour/clothing and shields.

If you've got any suggestions/requests now is the time to make yourself heard.

Keep an eye out for a beta release after some initial testing.
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Credit and thanx go to;

Dennis lee for his work on 'Bow Modifier Changes' - http://www.dragonagenexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=328
- which gave me the inspiration to make this mod

and

Ossir, for directing me towards Dennis's work, and his input regarding the crossbow changes.
http://www.dragonagenexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=1560

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Description
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In an atempt to make some aspects of the game more realistic i have made the following changes to the basic weapon types.


- Daggers

NO Minimum Requirement to use - Cus even a small child can carry/use a dagger, unlike a sword
Increased Critical Chance - as a dagger allows for more accurate attacks


- Staff

Is now a Melee Weapon - **This also affects enemy spellcasters and may make them less of a challenge**
NO Minimum Requirement to use - Its not like staffs are very heavy
Decreased Penetration - compared to the ranged projectile version



- Shortbows

10 Strength Minimum Requirement to use - This represents the requirements to draw a shortbow
Increased Range to be more realistic - Not as long as Long Bow



- Longbows

14 Strength Minimum Requirement to use - This represents the requirements to draw a longbow
Increased Range to be more realistic


- Crossbows

10 Strength and 10 Dexterity Minimum Requirements to use - This represents the requirements to load a crossbow
Increased Penetration and damage
Much slower rate of fire - Reflects the loading time (am trying to slow down the animation if you can help)
Increased Range to be more realistic - Not as long as Short/Long Bow

*** For an alternative version of the crossbow changes, check out Ossir's Crossbow tweak (http://www.dragonagenexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=1560)***

***Note: These numbers are for 1st tier items and will increase according to tier.




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Installation
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To manually install A_D's Realistic Weapons:

Download 'ADRWzip', Unzip and move "\A_D's Realistic Weapons" to your override folder(Documents\BioWare\Dragon Age\packages\core\override)


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If you use Altorian's 'DAO-Modmanager' (http://www.dragonagenexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=277):

Download 'ADRWoveride', unzip and drag to modmanagers file window, then right click the file and select install.

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If you dont like any of the changes listed above simply delete that Weapons Folder.



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Uninstall
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Remove "A-D's Realistic Weapons" from your override folder


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Compatability
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The Bow/crossbow files are not compatible with Combat Tweaks by Dennis Lee (http://www.dragonagenexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=354)

Any other mods that alter the 'bitm_base' or 'itemstat' files for the above weapons will not be compatible.

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If you would like to use any of these changes with other mods please contact me and i will see if i can work something out with the other mods creater.


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Note to other modders
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If you use any of the above changes please give me credit for the idea behind them.