Spending money ideas

I just came across this Reddit post, which lists the following indications (from what I've experienced, they seem correct):

• Haven: 1+ (1-4)
• Hinterlands: 2+ (4-7, 8-12)
• Val Royeaux: 4+ (4-6)
• Storm Coast: 5+ (7-11, 13-15)
• Fallow Mire: 8+ (8-10, 12-15)
• Forbidden Oasis: 8+ (8-12, 5-15, 18-20)
• Skyhold: 10+
• Crestwood: 10+ (10-13)
• Western Approach: 10+ (10-14)
• Exalted Plains: 10+ (10-16)
• Emerald Graves: 12+ (14-20)
• Emprise du Lion: 16+ (16-22)
• Hissing Wastes: 16+ (19-23)

Be sure to head into Exalted Plains around 10-12 - it's a fun zone. I didn't go there until last night, at level 17, which makes everything a bit too easy.

Personally, I stayed in Hinterlands until about 8, at which point the only remaining stuff to do was like level 12-ish. I then went to Storm Coast, Forbidden Oasis and Fallen Mire, where leveling was slow enough to make me around 10-12 before moving on the main quest and finishing off Hinterlands. After that, I started Crestwood and The Western Approach - following the areas in the main quests.

Another note: don't be afraid to move the main quest, I thought I might finish it early but it's paced very well and it unlocks more stuff to do. By the time I got to an important point (after which the game really opens up) I was already 25 hours in and had barely done anything noteworthy.

I remember reading somewhere (having trouble finding the source now), that each character has their own unique armor model. Basically, whatever item you equip on your Inquisitor - it will always look similar (except for colors). Equipping the same item to one of your companions, will make it look like their personal model.

Due to this fact, it is not possible to have a plate armor look for your mage, since the mage unique armor looks for you and your companions are generally cloth-like.

There's a masterwork item that removes the armor requirement on the crafted item, effectively allowing a mage to wear heavy armor. However, due to the fact stated above (which I tested in-game, to my disappointment), the look of the armor will change to your character's unique look.