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INSTALLATION: Download the zipped file manually. Unzip using 7z, Unrar or similar program. Put save file in Documents/Bioware/Dragon Age Inquisition/Save folder. Open up your game and choose load, and (s/he) should be in your character list.
*If you cannot open the save because it says it needs a newer patch, go to your hard drive, open Program Files (86)/Origin Games/Dragon Age Inquisition/Update/Patch and, using notepad, open up the "package.mft" file. Where it says "Version #", you can change the number to 14. Then save the file and close it. Run your ModManager and then make sure that the mod patch package.mft file version is 15. This should allow you to open the save.*

All of the saves I have made require the Black Emporium, Descent, the Jaws of Hakkon, and Trespasser. This is because I have all of the schematics from all of the DLCs.

My earliest save files were made while I still had my deluxe content installed. Unfortunately, I did not realize right away that this would prevent people from being able to use the files. I have now finished save files without any deluxe content, to make sure everyone who wants to use them can do so.

I have completed saves for all race/gender/class combination available. I have gone back with a couple of the saves make a second one where the same character allies with the opposite option from the first save made. I would like to say that eventually I will do the same with all of these saves, but I can make no promises for that. The only mage/templar choice I will not play out is conscription of the mages (okay, I did this once, with the QM warrior, on request from a friend).

All of these saves have all side quests completed in all locations, save the Golden Halla in the Exalted Plains and Scattered in Skyhold (for some reason, this quest does not work in my game). I speak to all characters when in Haven and take all available flirt options, to open up the way for romances once at Skyhold. I do not speak to anyone once I reach Skyhold, with exception of Cole and/or Dorian in order to recruit them.

I do not loot unless I know there is a rare item; it saves me a great deal of time. The only loot I pick up is what enemies drop, to make sure I get as many research items as possible. In order for both romances to remain available to you, I do not take Dorian and The Iron Bull out together. However, if you're looking to make an "a-dori-bull", you can go out looting with them together, which would give them the time to have the proper dialogue.

I play so as to optimize the approval of all companions, allowing you to make the choices about who you make nice with and who you are at odds with. I often forget to go back to speak to Corporal Vale after completing the Hinterlands quests. If you go speak to him again and recruit the skilled refugees, you get approval from a number of the companions. Also, he becomes an agent under Cullen's Inquisition Perks.

Upon reaching Skyhold, I do not do any war table operations unless they are necessary to game play. I also leave all of the judgements up to you. If you want to improve any approval before talking to your companions at Skyhold, I recommend you perform all the available war table operations that garner approval from certain characters (ie, Dorian's Request, Truth or Dare: See and Be Seen).

I leave all of the decoration of Skyhold up to you, save changing the throne to the Andrastian Chantry. I do this because Vivienne likes it and it gains a small bit of approval from her when you first speak to her in her quarters. Also, doing this completes the Inquisition Trappings quest that is acquired upon reaching Skyhold.

I do use a fair number of mods while playing, however the save files that are uploaded are made without any mods installed.

If there is anything I did not cover in this text, or if you have other questions, don't hesitate to message me to ask. I love seeing screenshots, especially if you change the appearance of the character, so I've set it up for you to be able to add images without waiting for approval. I hope you enjoy your game!