BasicMW
From Step Mods | Change The Game
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 | Easier modding |
1.C Install MGE XE or OpenMW
Patch name | Format | Notes |
---|---|---|
MGE XE latest beta | .EXE | Link is correct, see "files" |
Morrowind Code Patch | .EXE | Only needed with MGE |
OpenMW | .EXE | This is an alternative to MGE and MCP |
1.D Main mods
Patch name | Use with Mod Organizer | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Morrowind Optimization Patch | Yes | Increased performance | |
Dunmer Lanterns Replacer | Yes | Meshes for lanterns | |
Mesh Improvements Optimized | Folder | ||
RR Mod Series - Better Meshes | Folder | Download all files | |
Better Meshes plus Optimization | Folder | ||
MOAR Mesh Replacers | Folder | Delete furn_basket_01.nif | |
Patch for Purists | folder & plugin | All in one patch | |
Animation Compilation | folder | New animations | |
HD Vanilla Textures | folder | Alternative | |
Remiros' Ascadian Isles Trees | Yes | Install Vanilla edition | |
Vanilla-friendly West Gash Tree Replacer | Yes | Both a model and texture replacer for the West Gash trees | |
Vurts Bitter Coast Trees II | Yes | Use the vanilla option | |
Morrowind VanillaPlus | Yes | Pick purist edition with MGE |
1.E User interface
Patch name | Format | Notes |
---|---|---|
Arukinns Better UI | folder | Hires UI |
HD Concept-art splash screen and main menu | folder | Delete the "splash" folder before installing |
Better Dialogue Font | Folder | Hires UI font |
1.F Optional lore-friendly addons
Patch name | Format | Notes |
---|---|---|
The Publicans | esp | More beds for rent |
Diseases Restored | esp | New ways to die |
Movement Fatigue Halved | esp | Better alternative to "always hit"-mods |
Holidays Across Tamriel - Vvardenfell | esp | Enable only Holidays Across Tamriel - Vvardenfell.esp |
Purist Friendly Magicka Regen | esp | Adds magicka regeneration to the game |
Official Add-Ons Patched | esp & folder | Bethesda-made mods |
Subtle Magic Glow | folder | New texture |
Mixed guards | esp | Varied guards |
Delayed DB Attack V2 | esp | Makes Tribunal start only after significant progress |
Mines and Caverns | esp | Improves several vanilla dungeons |
Morrowind Grass Mod | esp & folder | Generate via MGE(Use this with OpenMW instead) |
1.G Configure MGEXE
File:MGEMWC.jpg
Then generate grass at 30% density