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Do I start with Dragon Age: Origins or Awakening?

The DLCs are largely standalone, & you can play them in whatever order you like. Chronologically, you would play Leliana's Song first, then Origins itself, then Awakening, then The Golems of Amgarrak, then Witch Hunt.
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Do I start with Dragon Age: Origins or Awakening first?

1. Dragon Age: Origins (and Dragon Age: Origins – Awakening) The granddaddy of the Dragon Age series, Origins, is the perfect starting point for anyone who wants to get into the franchise. While the game is on the older side, its mechanics and gameplay have definitely withstood the test of time.
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Is Dragon Age Awakening same as origins?

Awakenings is an expansion set directly after the events of origins, you can even continue with the same character or make a new one, though it changes the back story a little.
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Do I need to play Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening?

No. You do not have to complete the base game to import your character. However completing Dragon Age: Origins may open different options for your character in Awakening.
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In what order should I play Dragon Age?

Dragon Age: Origins is first, followed by Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening. Dragon Age II begins concurrently with the events of Origins. Dragon Age: Inquisition takes place one year after the events in Dragon Age II.
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Dragon Age Origins - Should You SPARE LOGHAIN? (Plus Awakening & Inquisition Consequences)

What order should I do Dragon Age Awakening?

I recommend getting Sigrun first, especially before talking to the smugglers. If you talk to the smugglers first then it closes off Sigrun's personal side quest. Difficulty-wise IIRC Wending Woods is the easiest and Blackmarsh the hardest, but you do Kal Hirol first too. But make sure to leave Blackmarsh for the end.
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Does the order matter in Dragon Age: Origins?

While many of the Dragon Age: Origins main quests have no fixed order, and as such can be completed in whichever order the player chooses, each area in the game have different enemy level scaling.
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How many hours is Dragon Age Awakening?

When focusing on the main objectives, Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening is about 13 Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 21½ Hours to obtain 100% completion.
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Can you romance everyone in Dragon Age: Origins?

It is in fact possible to maintain a romance with two or even three companions on the same playthrough without any jealousy conflicts. This is due to the fact that at high enough approval ratings, the next romantic conversation trigger or personal quest trigger will override the jealousy trigger.
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Is it worth it to play Dragon Age: Origins?

Despite the general improvements in gaming since it first launched, many still see Dragon Age: Origins as the pinnacle of the series, and well worth a look in 2023.
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What is the best Dragon Age origin start?

While each origin is good, some are inevitably stronger than others.
  • 6 The Dwarf Noble Origin.
  • 5 The Mage Origin.
  • 4 The Dwarf Commoner Origin.
  • 3 The Dalish Elf Origin.
  • 2 The City Elf Origin.
  • 1 The Human Noble Origin.
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Is Origins the best Dragon Age?

Dragon Age: Origins is the best game in the series, and this is because of the titular origins themselves. The best RPGs walk a fine line between making you feel all-powerful yet powerless all at once, which is what the origins in Origins are there for.
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Which version of Dragon Age: Origins is best?

If you play on consoles because it's less hassle playing console games than PC games, Dragon Age: Origins on the Xbox 360 or Playstation 3 is probably a better fit for you. But if you prefer PC style RPGs, it makes no sense to play the console version, because you will definitely hate it.
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Can you romance anyone in Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening?

Unfortunately, there are no romance options in Awakening, which makes us rather sad because there's a ton of great new characters for your party. Check out some of the new cast members you won't be getting cozy with next to the campfire in the epic expansion for one of the finest fantasy RPGs of all time.
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How many hours does Dragon Age: Origins take?

When focusing on the main objectives, Dragon Age: Origins is about 40½ Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 87 Hours to obtain 100% completion.
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What happens if you kiss Morrigan?

The Big Moment. Once you get close to maxing out Morrigan's approval, she will confess her feelings and trigger a romantic scene in which the two of you sleep together. Once the scene ends, a relationship will be established and you have now romanced a Witch of the Wilds.
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Can you romance Morrigan as a female?

Equal Love removed gender biased restrictions from various characters within the game opening up new rewards, interactions, and romances. With this modification, women will be able to have their kisses from Kaitlyn and Bella, bed the innocent Gheyna, couple with Anora, and even romance Morrigan.
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Can you marry in Dragon Age: Origins?

Some marriages can even be done for political reasons, like with Alistair and Anora in Dragon Age: Origins. Marriage with NPCs are always an endgame event, and NPCs that can marry the player throughout the game series include Alistair, Anora, Sera, and Cullen.
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How long is Awakening compared to Origins?

Time comparison: Origins alone is about 35 hours (skipped dialogue, every quest done). Awakening is about 11 hours (skipped dialogue, every quest done).
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Is Dragon Age Awakening a prequel?

The premise of Dragon Age: Origins: Awakening is that it is the kinda-sorta sequel to Dragon Age: Origins. As mentioned, it's an expansion which allows you to import your Grey Warden from Dragon Age: Origins and continue their adventures.
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What level do you start at Dragon Age Awakening?

In Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening, the maximum level has been raised up to 35 (from 25 in Origins) this cap also remains in all DLC thereafter, and a newly created character starts at level 18.
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Should I play Dragon Age: Origins before Inquisition?

You also don't need to know the stories of Dragon Age: Origins or Dragon Age II to enjoy Inquisition. Of course knowing them fills in some useful background information, but any critical piece of knowledge is handily supplied by your companions and advisors—who are some of the best in the three games.
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Should I side with the Templars or mages Dragon Age: Origins?

Though siding with the Mages introduces the player to the fabulous and sassy Dorian Pavus more quickly, siding with the Templars gives the player insight into a very interesting boss battle against an Envy demon. The boss battle itself isn't as cool as the one against the mighty Fear demon later on in the game.
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Who is better to romance in Dragon Age: Origins?

If you want the most authentic, realistic, and wholesome romance in all the Dragon Age Series, Leliana is the way to go. She's the literal definition of sweet but deadly as she is brutal in combat, but loving and caring outside of it. She's passionate about what she does, but most importantly you.
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How do I start Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening?

At the Main Menu, click New Game. A box should come up asking you to select Origins or Awakening. Choose Awakening. It should then give you the option to import your Origins character.
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