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Deathy5656
Posted 3/9/2012 7:39:12 AM
im about to start playing dragon age for first time and im interested, is there any bug fixing mod out there for DA:O?

quick search in nexus atleast didn't give me any results but if bug fixing mods have been released, i would prefer to have them installed right away.
Deathy5656
(Topic Creator)
Posted 3/10/2012 1:37:24 PM

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well i was able to find all the bug fixes myself after all so ignore the first question.

but now i have another question that interests me.

which one would be better tank character when main character does it, Warrior and it's specializations with shield and weapon or arcane warrior and it's specializations? mostly meaning which is better in general and if the other has any advantages over the other.
Jiyuu Falcon
Posted 3/10/2012 7:15:43 PM
Although Arcane Warrior can get higher armor and defense ratings thanks to its sustained abilities, it does not have the Warrior's aggresion-drawing talents like Taunt and Threaten. You could still draw aggression by using wide-range/high-damaging spells (switch to staff/barehand, or you'll likely need to sheathe your weapon), although Combat Magic will undoubtedly raise the mana cost. Turning it off is an option, but then you'll have to deal with the cooldown period. There is also the fact that Arcane Warrior needs to be unlocked first and you have to be at least level 7.

So basically, unless you're willing to jump through hoops to get that nasty darkspawn off of Leliana, stick to basic Warrior with Sword&Board.
kacaveliki
Posted 3/11/2012 2:03:25 PM
If you go tanky warrior your time in ostagar may be a bit harder since you will have another warrior joining shortly who is also a tank(he stays permanently unless something is done near end game).You also get 2 2handed warriors,dual wielder rogue,black mage,white mage,ranged rogue,dog and a golem so the only thing missing is a dual wield warrior which is a good option for dps :P If you really want to tank with main char pick templar and champion specializations(templar learned from alistair when his approval is high,champion learned when u save arl in redcliffe),templar gives you anti-mage benefits and unlocks some new gear while champion has aoe buff for your party

Oh and I would definitely go for warr tank,like poster above me said arcane warriors don't have threat managers(taunt aoe active,threaten is sustained ability that increases threat with every hit) +warriors have 3 stuns from shield+sword alone,aoe stun from templar spec,aoe stun from champion spec,immunity to flanking,immunity to knockdown etc