BasicMW
1. Install & Utilities
1.A Install Morrowind
1.B Install Utilities
| Utility | Format | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 7-Zip | .EXE | Install 64-bit version, only use 32-bit if 64-bit doesn't work |
| Mod Organizer 2 | EXE/ZIP | Use the included tutorial |
Mod organizer let's you download and install mods in the easiest way, while isolating the mods from your game folder.
Click the instant links to start downloading the mods directly in mod organizer(MO), adding mods manually is as easy
as dragging the files into MO's "downloads" tab. Links labeled "MA" starts the download in the browser where MO links are not available.
1.C Install MGE XE or OpenMW
| Patch name | Use with Mod Organizer | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| MGE XE | No | |
| Morrowind Code Patch | No | Only needed with MGE |
| OpenMW | No | This is an alternative to MGE and MCP |
| ModOrganizer-to-OpenMW | Yes | For crosstalk between OMW and MO |
1.D Main mods
| Patch name | Use with Mod Organizer | Notes | Instant link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrowind Official Plugins | Yes(add manually) | Patched Bethesda plugins | MA |
| Morrowind Optimization Patch | Yes | Optional file not needed | MO |
| Dunmer Lanterns Replacer | Yes | Meshes for lanterns | MO |
| WIP Detailed Correct UV Rocks | Yes | MO | |
| Better Meshes plus Optimization | Yes | MO | |
| MOAR Mesh Replacers | Yes | Delete furn_basket_01.nif in Meshes/f | MO |
| Patch for Purists | Yes | All in one patch | MO |
| Animation Compilation | Yes | New animations | MO |
| HD Vanilla Textures | Yes | Alternative | MO1 MO |
| Remiros' Ascadian Isles Trees | Yes | Install Vanilla edition | MO |
| Vanilla-friendly West Gash Tree Replacer | Yes | Replacer for the West Gash trees | MO |
| Bitter Coast Redux II | Yes | Use the vanilla option | MO |
| Vanilla Land | Yes | Land textures | MA |
| Morrowind VanillaPlus | Yes | Disable Tx_wall_stone_01.dds | MO |
| Westly's Pluginless Head and Hair Replacer | Yes(add manually) | Replacer for heads | |
| Ozzy's Grass Mod | Yes(add manually) | MGE: Generate OpenMW: Activate esp |
1.E User interface
| Patch name | Use with Mod Organizer | Notes | Instant link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journal and scroll BG replacement | Yes | Hires scrolls and pages | MO |
| HD Concept-art splash screen and main menu | Yes | Empty the "splash" folder first | MO |
| Chocolate UI | Yes | Hires UI elements | MO |
1.F Immersion and content
| Patch name | Use with Mod Organizer | Notes | Instant link |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Publicans | Yes | More beds for rent | MO |
| Diseases Restored | Yes | New ways to die | MO |
| Holidays Across Tamriel - Vvardenfell | Yes | MO | |
| Subtle Magic Glow | Yes | New texture | MO |
| Better Waterfalls | Yes | New texture | MO |
| Yet Another Guard Diversity | Yes | Varied guards | MO |
| A Strange Plant | Yes(add manually) | Nirnroot on Vvardenfell | |
| Mines and Caverns | Yes | Improves several vanilla dungeons | MO |
1.G Optional gameplay changes
| Patch name | Use with Mod Organizer | Notes | Instant link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Movement Fatigue Halved | Yes(add manually) | Better alternative to "always hit"-mods | MA |
| Purist Friendly Magicka Regen | Yes | Adds magicka regeneration to the game | MO |
| Creeper and Mudcrab Merchant Balance | Yes | Makes mercantile useful | MO |
| Delayed DB Attack V2 | Yes | Tribunal integration | MO |
1.H Configure MGEXE
Download either the high or low preset, extract to the Morrowind folder.
High suits systems with a dedicated graphics card best, while low is best for integrated such as Intel HD series.
Then generate distant land with grass at 100% density and all plugins. Disable grass plugins in launcher before starting the game.
Go to the ingame tab and fill in these light settings: Quadratic - 2.619, linear - 0, constant - .382.
Also Enable thread loading and yes to all errors. The install is now ready to be played.
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