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VERSION HISTORY
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1.06. Current Version
*After getting multiple requests to incorporate Warrior and Rogue sustained talents into this mod, I've uploaded a second Pick & Choose option for the following 4 talents: Berserk, Parry, Savvy, and Lyrium Ghost.

1.05.
*Major overhaul! Instead of changing abi_base.gda files, I've changed vfx_base.gda files. This will greatly cut down on conflicts with other mods since most mods that change spells and talents use abi_base.

1.04.
*Fixed a problem where Better Mages default compat mod wasn't applying adjusted cooldown costs from upgrades.

1.03.
*Updated the Better Mages xtreme version compat file. I forgot to add some necessary files. It should be working properly now.
*Added another Better mages compat file for the default version of Lautreamont's mod.

1.02.
*Added a merged file of my mod with Lautreamont's Better Mages - Better Spells mod, xtreme version

1.01.
*Uploaded requested file Remove Obscured Effect

1.00.
*Uploaded main file Remove ALL Sustained Effects
*Uploaded optional file Pick and Choose Spells

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MOD DESCRIPTION
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I kind of liked the sustained effects in DA2 at first, but I quickly got tired of looking at my mage covered in bulky rocks and magic swirls. So this mod gets rid of the VISUAL effects of sustained spells only. It does not change any other aspects of spells. They still work the same.

The newest version causes the visual effects to appear upon casting the spell and become hidden after a few seconds. This looks much better IMO. NOTE: Elemental Weapons is the only exception. Its visual effects are removed altogether. I haven't found a way around this yet.

Please endorse if you find it useful! I'm also willing to take requests.

*Spell and Talent effects removed by this mod:

-Arcane Shield

-Death Syphon

-Healing Aura

-Elemental Weapons

-Rock Armor

-Blood Magic

-Ander's Panacea

-Ander's Vengeance

-Merrill's Blood of the First

-Merrill's Wrath of the Elvhen

-Berserk

-Parry

-Isabella's Savvy

-Fenris's Lyrium Ghost

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FILE DESCRIPTIONS
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*Remove All Sustained Effects*
Removes the visual effects from all the spells listed.

*Pick and Choose Spells*
Allows you to pick and choose which sustained spells' effects you'd like to remove.

*Pick and Choose Talents - Warriors and Rogues*
Allows you to pick and choose which sustained talents' effects you'd like to remove.

*Remove Obscured Effect*
This removes the visual windy effect provided by the obscured status.

*Old Files*
If you download the latest version of Remove All Sustained Effects or Pick and Choose Spells, you won't need any of the old files, including the old compatibility mods.

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INSTALLATION
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Just download the file(s) and extract to:
DocumentsBioWareDragon Age 2packagescoreoverride

You may want to create a specific folder in your override for these files (and for all mods) so you always know where to find them and what they are.

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UNINSTALLATION
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Delete the file(s) from your override.

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COMPATIBILITY
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This will likely be incompatible with any mod that also alters the file vfx_base.gda AND the particular spells listed above.