Some mods depend on whether you've played the game before, whether you should have them yet.
I'm going to list a bunch, you can find the links here in this Mods blog, just look at the alpha listing (the list is linked).
My Game Mods by InclemencyStart with the
Annoyance Removers listed in that blog, there is a category after the alpha listing, use all of the ones that are links. The Annoyance removers will make the dog bark less in camp, make Leliana's nug be quiet, get rid of the Fade Shroud, the Rally boom noise, the sparkly auras from different sustained talents.
White Teeth - will take a day to get used to it, but what a wonderful difference
Circles Be Gone - get rid of the yellow and red circles, enemies targeted will still have a red circle for backstab, etc.
Open Locks Spells - For mages, much better than lock bash if a mage
Skip the Fade - Only if you've played the vanilla game at least once.
slink's S3 RavAGE - If you've played a couple of times, and want more challenge, this is for you. You can add enemy mobs and adjust how difficult they are, as well as additional drops and whether the mobs will use the extra equipment. Makes the game a challenge. It's really well done and a must-have, imo.
Two Specialization Sten - Makes him even better
Advanced QuickbarBigger Mouse CursorAllow Permanant SummonsClothed Prisoners (If using one of the Natural Bodies mods)
DA Gore AdjustmentDialog fixesMorrigan Restoration Patch Dialog Fix - Use manual version to work with the other dialog fixes
Zevran Dialog Fix - manual version
Misc tweaks and fixesIRS Alistair - Dialog fix and romance package combined. If you don't romance Alistair no worries, if you do.
RomanceIRS-AlistairHugsZRSAlistair First NightDahliaLynn's Alistair Epiloges - The Royal WeddingRendevous at the TavernAnyone Can Marry AlistairIRS Leliana is a WIP
Cullen is being released today? tomorrow?
Additional Playable area modsThe best of them now was released a couple of weeks ago called:
Dragon Age Dark Times Act I (will eventually be 5 acts)
It's long, you play with your current party, you get additional characters to play for all of Origins. Quests, brand new areas, new characters, new storyline that does tie into Origins. It's fully voiced, as well. This is now an integral part of my game.
The Carrion Birds - standalone campaign, well done
Castle Cousland - play in Origins, reclaim Highever castle
King Calenhad's Tomb - play in Origins - additional area, fun for a low teens level challenge.
Temple of Vulak - Lol, I gasped in horror at one area in this mod, still haven't been able to complete it.
Now that you have a list to explore, if you want suggestions as to armor and weapons, I can do that too. Actually , do take a look at
Elvhenan Weapons, they are too gorgeous to miss.
All of the mods I list here can be found on that blog, just look it up on the alpha listing and they are linked.
Have fun