Guide:Morrowind
Guide: A modern Morrowind
This guide is scheduled to be taken down along with a host of other guides on STEP's website.
While there's some issues with dead links, the guide is still usable. We still recommend you try out
the new Morrowind graphics guide found at the Nexus Wiki.
That being said, should you have any questions during or after the install, then don't hesitate to join at MGG's Discord room!
1. Install & Utilities
1.A Install Morrowind
1.B Install Utilities
It is recommended use Mod Organizer 2 to install mods. It creates a virtual Data Folder which makes it easy to re-arrange and install/uninstall mods.
Some of the mods need special installation instructions as a lot of Morrowind mods are not packed properly for use with MO2.
| Utility | Instructions |
|---|---|
| 7-Zip | Install 64-bit version, only use 32-bit if 64-bit doesn't work |
| Mod Organizer 2 | Download archive version. Extract it on the same drive as Morrowind. Starting up Mod Organizer for the first time: |
1.C Install MCP & MGE
| Name | OpenMW | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Morrowind Code Patch | No | Drop the contents of the archive to the Morrowind directory. Run Morrowind Code Patch.exe and click "Apply chosen patches". Some optional mods need additional patches applied. This will be noted and MCP can simply be re-run with the additional patche(s) applied. |
| MGE XE | No | Installing MGE XE with Mod Organizer 2: 1. Extract all contents to the Morrowind directory. |
1.D About MGE and downloading shaders
| Patch name | OpenMW | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| STEP Shaders Compilation | No | Install manually into your Morrowind directory, adjust the resolution to what the system is using(for example 1920 x 1080) in MGE afterwards. |
1.E System Requirements
This is the minimum specifications for a good gaming experience, anything more powerful than this will run fine.
| Base Game | Build with OpenMW/BasicMW | Build with MGE XE |
|---|---|---|
| 500 MHz Intel PIII, Celeron, or AMD Athlon | Anything post-2008 | Any modern 2+ Ghz processor |
| 256MB RAM | 2GB RAM | 4GB RAM |
| GeForce2 GTS, Radeon 7500 | Anything post-2008 | Any dedicated GPU with vram |
BasicMW is a short and vanilla-esque guide that focuses on a simple and performance-friendly
setup with enhanced graphics. Consider starting with the BasicMW guide for a faster install.
1.F Installing Mods
For most mods that are hosted on Nexus there will be a direct download link in the guide. To make use of this perform the following:
1. Go into Mod Organizer, then to settings (the button with tools in it) and the Nexus tab.
2. If you have an account you can log-in there. Click "Associate with "Download with manager" links.
3. Drag & drop all servers except for CDN (free) and Europe#1 (premium) to Preferred Servers.
4. Click ok
If you download a mod with a direct link you simply have to go to the Downloads tab in MO and double click the mod you just downloaded.
Always choose install manual (if not it will be noted in the mods instructions). MO wants the contents of Data Files folder on top.
These are /meshes, /textures, /icons, etc. If it says "looks god" you can click ok and let it install. If it says "No game data on top",
you have to find the Data Files, right click it and click "Set data directory". Click ok and check the mod in the left pane.
You can uncheck unnecessary files and folders like screenshots, readmes, docs etc. But notice that I won't notify that if it's not necessary.
The following pictures will explain the process:
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If you have to download a mod that is not on the nexus you have to perform another step. Download the mod and drop it manually to ...\Mod Organizer\downloads.
It should now appear in the Downloads tab in MO from where you can perform the installation as described above.
Alternatively you can click on the small Tool button with an arrow, click install mod and lead it to the archive.
There are some mods that are packed in a complicated way. If that is the case you will find detailed installation instructions.
2. Mods
The guide is meant to be installed in order from top to bottom. If you don't like the look of a mod there are suggestions for alternatives that are meant to be installed instead of the Main mod.
If the instructions say to install something on top, it means after the main mod.
Installation instructions won't be provided for alternatives. Read the instructions carefully to avoid problems!
2.A Fixes & patches
Note on OpenMW compatibility: This requires selecting the non-bump mapped versions of mods.
| Mod Name | OpenMW | Instructions | Direct Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrowind Official Plugins | Yes | Add manually to MO | MA |
| Morrowind Optimization Patch | Yes | Install with MO | MO |
| Correct Meshes | Yes | Install with MO | MO |
| Detailed Correct UV Rocks | Yes | Install with MO | MO |
| Correct UV Mudcrabs | Yes | Install with MO. Only install the contents from "regular" folder. | MO |
| Patch for Purists | Yes | Install with MO | MO |
2.B Meshes
| Mod Name | OpenMW | Instructions | Direct Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ingredients Mesh Replacer | Yes | Download manually and install with MO. | MA |
| Dunmer Lanterns Replacer | Yes | Install with MO. Uncheck the Alternates folder only install the meshes folder. | MO |
| Mesh Improvements Optimized | Yes | Download manually and install it with MO. Only check meshes and textures folder in MO. | |
| RR Mod Series - Better Meshes | Yes | Download all files manually and install with MO. Don't install any optional folders. | |
| Better Meshes plus Optimization | Yes | Install with MO. | MO |
| PikachunoTMs Mesh Artifact Improvements | Yes | Download both main files and install with MO. Uncheck ATL-Bloodskal Blade.esp for Bloodskal Blade | MO1 MO2 |
| MOAR Mesh Replacers | Yes | Install with MO. Uncheck furn_basket_01.nif from meshes/f. | MO |
2.C Objects & Clutter
| Mod Name | OpenMW | Instructions | Direct Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connary's Textures | Yes | Download manually and install with MO as Bain. Check all the boxes. | |
| Wood Furniture | Yes | Download manually and install with MO. | |
| AOF Containers | Yes | Install with MO. Uncheck NewSackTextures folder. | MO |
| Detailed Tapestries | Yes | Install with MO. | MO |
| Detailed Rugs v2 | Yes | Right click on the desktop. Make a new folder called textures. Extract the contents of the archive there and repack it as an achive. Install with MO. |
MO |
| AST Beds Remastered | Yes | Install with MO. Only check the textures folder. | MO |
| Better Kegstands | Yes | Install with MO. | MO |
| Arukinns Better Books and Scrolls | Yes | Install with MO | MO |
| Guar Skin Banners | Yes | Install with MO | MO |
| Improved Kwama Eggs and Egg Sacs | No | Install with MO. Only install the contents from 00-Data Files folder. | MO |
| One True Faith - Saints and Frescoes Retexture | Yes | Install with MO. | MO |
| Dunmeri Urns - Aestetika of Vvardenfell | Yes | Install with MO | MO |
| Long Live The Limeware | Yes | Install with MO | MO |
| Long Live The Glassware | Yes | Install with MO | MO |
| Long Live The Plates | Yes | Install with MO | MO |
| HD Clutter - Retexture | Yes | Install with MO | MO |
| Remiro's Alcohol HD | Yes | Install with MO | MO |
| Better Skulls | Yes | Install with MO | MO |
| Apel's Various Things - Signs | No | Install with MO | MO |
| EKM Vanilla-Based Paper Lanterns | Yes | Download manually and install with MO. | |
| Ket's Potions and Beverages Retexture | Yes | Install with MO | MO |
| Ket's Swirlwood Furniture retexture | Yes | Install with MO | MO |
| Signposts Retextured | Yes | Install with MO | MO |
| Well Lit Lanterns | Yes | Install with MO | MO |
2.D Architecture
| Mod Name | OpenMW | Instructions | Direct Link | Alternatives |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nature Unification Compilation | No | Download manually and install with MO. Uncheck the .esm ,flora_bc_podplant_03.nif and Tx_BC_podplant_03.dds | ||
| Apel's Lighthouse Retexture | Yes | Install with MO | MO | |
| Imperial Houses and Forts Retexture - Ordo Arkitektora | Yes | Install with MO | MO | 1 2 3 |
| Bump-mapped AOFs Imperial Housing with optional Vanilla-Friendly Retexture | Yes | Install with MO | MO | |
| Telvanni - Arkitektora of Vvardenfell | Yes | Install all three links with MO | MO1 MO2 MO3 | |
| Shacks Docks and Ships - Arkitektora of Vvardenfell | Yes | Install with MO | MO | 1 2 3 |
| Velothi Retexture | Yes | Install with MO | MO | 1 2 3 4 |
| Daedric Ruins Retexture | Yes | Install with MO | MO | |
| Daedric Ruins - Arkitektora of Vvardenfell | Yes | Install with MO | MO | 1 |
| Sewers - Arkitektora of Vvardenfell | Yes | Install with MO | MO | |
| Aesthesia - Hlaalu textures | Yes | Install with MO | MO | 1 2 3 4 |
| Redoran Bump mapped | No | Install with MO | MO | 1 |
| HD Architecture Meshes and Skar mega textures | Yes | Only download Ham Skar (4096) manually and install with MO. Install the direct link on top. | MO | |
| Dwemer Mesh Improvement | Yes | Install with MO | MO | |
| Full Dwemer Retexture | Yes | Install with MO | MO | |
| R-Zero's Random Retextures - Dwemer Coin ,Quill and Chimney smoke | Yes | Install with MO | MO1 MO2 MO3 | |
| Ultimate Dunmer Strongholds v1.2 | Yes | Install with MO. Only check meshes and textures folder. | MO | |
| Mournhold Overhaul v21 | Yes | Install with MO. UNcheck the esps and Extra's folder. | MO | 1 2 3 |
| High-res Skaal Retex | Yes | Install with MO | MO | |
| Articus Old Mournhold and Sewers | Yes | Install with Mo | MO | |
| Articus Old Stucco 2K Retexture | Yes | Install with MO | MO | |
| Ashlanders Textures | Yes | Install with MO. Uncheck Bonus folder. | MO | |
| Dragon Statue Replacer | Yes | Download manually and extract Option 1.rar from the archive. Install it with MO. | 1 2 |
2.E NPCs
| Mod Name | OpenMW | Instructions | Direct Link | Alternatives |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert's bodies | Yes | Install with MO | MO | Races Redone Patch Continue from Animation Compilation below if you use this. |
| Westly's pluginless head replacer | Yes | Download manually and install with MO. Install this on top with MO. | ||
| Pluginless Khajiit Head Pack | Yes | Install with MO | MO | |
| Argonian Head Replacer | Yes | Install with MO | MO | Improved Argonians |
| New Beast Bodies | Yes | Download manually and install with MO | Mature alternative | |
| Animation Compilation | Yes | Install with MO | MO | |
| Divine Dagoths | Yes | Install with MO. Uncheck GDR Patch folder. | MO |
2.F Clothing
| Mod Name | OpenMW | Instructions | Direct link | Alternatives |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good clothes | No | Install all 4 files in order with MO. Make sure to uncheck all esps from the first 3 archives and use the one from the fourth. | MO1 MO2 MO3 MO4 | 1 |
| Robe Overhaul | Yes | Download the basic version manually and install with MO | ||
| Mage Robes | Yes | Install with MO. Install the contents from 0-Data Files. If you intend to use any of the mods in the 1-Add-Ons folder get the corresponding .esp as well. |
MO | |
| New Gondolier Helm | Yes | Install with MO. After installation right click on the mod in the left pane and click "Open in explorer". Move a_gondolier_m_helmet.nif from the meshes folder to meshes\a |
MO | |
| Unique Finery Replacer UFR | Yes | Install with MO. Uncheck UFR_v3dot2.esp. | MO |
2.G Weapons
| Mod Name | OpenMW | Instructions | Direct link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unification Compilation: Armory | No | Download manually and install with MO. Uncheck the .esp | |
| Ice Blade of the Monarch PBR | Yes | Download manually and install with MO | |
| Mehrunes' Razor PBR | Yes | Download Vanilla Plus version manually and install with MO | |
| Correct Iron Warhammer | Yes | Install with MO | MO |
| Volendrung | Yes | Download manually and install with MO. Uncheck the materials folder. | |
| Fang of Haynekhtnamet Replacer | Yes | Install with MO. Uncheck the optional files folder. | MO |
| Bonemold Bow Replacer | Yes | Manually download the main file and install with MO |
2.H Armor
| Mod Name | OpenMW | Instructions | Direct Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| HiRez Armors- Native Styles | Yes | Install with MO. Also manually download these 3 updates and install with MO: Update 1 2 | MO |
| Armors Retexture - Outlander Styles | Yes | Install with MO | MO |
| Less Bulky Pauldrons | Yes | Download manually and install with MO. After that right click the mod in the left pane of MO and open it in explorer. Manually open the archive and copy a_indoril_m_cl_pauldron.nif from Optional Files/HiRez Armors- Native Styles V2 to Meshes/a from the mod. |
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| Colovian helm and heavy leather boots retexture | Yes | Install 2k with MO. | MO |
| Royalguard better armor | Yes | Install with MO | MO |
| Daedric Lord Armor Morrowind Edition | Yes | Install both files with MO. Skip any optional folders. | MO1 MO2 |
| Orcish Retexture v1.2 | Yes | Download v1.2 manually and install with MO | |
| More Realisitc Dwemer Armor | Yes | Install with MO | MO |
| Bear Armor Replacer | Yes | Install with MO | MO |
2.I Creatures
| Mod Name | OpenMW | Instructions | Direct Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darknut's Creature Textures | Yes | Install with MO | MO |
| Darknut's Creature Textures addendum | Yes | Install with MO | MO |
| Netch Bump mapped | No | Install with MO | MO |
| Kwama forager bump mapped | No | Install with MO | MO |
| Cliffracer Replacer | Yes | Download manually and install with MO | |
| Nix-Hound Replacer | Yes | Download manually and install with MO | |
| Guars replacer - Aendemika of Vvardenfell | Yes | Install with MO | MO |
| Kagouti replacer - Aendemika of Vvardenfell | Yes | Install with MO | MO |
| Alit replacer - Aendemika of Vvardenfell | Yes | Install with MO | MO |
| Better Spriggans | Yes | Install with MO | MO |
| Better Scamps | Yes | Download manually and install with MO | |
| Silt Strider Replacer | Yes | Download manually and install with MO |
2.J Flora & Landscape
| Mod Name | OpenMW | Instructions | Direct Link | Alternatives |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyddy's Landscape Retexture | Yes | Download HQ Version manually and install with MO. Uncheck tx_gl_dirt_grass_01.dds and tx_gl_dirt_grass_02.dds Also install this fix with MO. |
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| Caverns Bump mapped | No | Install both files with MO | MO1 MO2 | |
| Apel's Asura Coast and Sheogorath Region Retexture | Yes | Install with MO. Uncheck all .jpgs and Terrain_rock_AC_01-12.nif from the meshes\f folder. | MO | |
| Hackle-lo Fixed | Yes | Install with MO | MO | |
| Apels Ascadian Isles Retex | Yes | Install with MO | MO | |
| Remiros' Ascadian Isles Trees 2 | Yes | Install with MO | MO | |
| Mournhold Flora Redux | Yes | Install all 4 files with MO | MO1 MO2 MO3 MO4 | 1 2 |
| Vanilla-friendly West Gash Tree Replacer | Yes | Install with MO. Uncheck the Extras folder. | MO | |
| Vurts Bitter Coast Trees II | Yes | Install with MO | MO | |
| Bitter Coast Redux I | Yes | Install with MO | MO | |
| Bitter Coast Redux II | Yes | Install both files with MO | MO1 MO2 | |
| Telvanni Bump Maps | No | Install with MO | MO | |
| Vurts Grazelands Trees | Yes | Download manually and install with MO. Uncheck the ESP's folder. After installation open the mod in the left pane in explorer and copy the Vurt's Grazeland Trees.ESP to the mod folder. Don't forget to activate it. |
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| Vurts Ashlands Overhaul | Yes | Install with MO | MO | |
| Vurts Solstheim Tree Replacer II | Yes | Install the first file with MO. Open it in explorer and manually copy the files from Collision fix into its meshes/f folder. Now install this on top | MO1 MO2 | |
| Comberry Bush and Ingredient Replacer | Yes | Install with MO. Manually copy the textures from Vanilla Style Textures/textures folder to your mods textures folder. | MO | |
| Hanging Vines Replacer | Yes | Install with MO | MO | |
| Articus Ivy and Bush II | Yes | Install with MO | MO | |
| Better Waterfalls | Yes | Install with MO | MO | |
| Bungler's Bane and Hypha Facia HD | Yes | Install with MO | MO | |
| Minor Fixes for Step | Yes | Install with MO | MO | |
| Ozzy's Grass Merged | Yes | Download manually and install with MO. Install the .esp but deactivate it in the right pane of MO. Only activate it during distant land generation in MGE XE. |
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Now go to ...\Mod Organizer\mods folder and type flora_chokeweed_01.nif and flora_roobrush_01.nif in the search box. Delete them.
2.K User Interface
| Mod Name | OpenMW | Notes | Direct link | Alternatives |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HD Concept-art splash screen and main menu | Yes | Install with MO | MO | |
| Better Dialogue Font | Yes | Install with MO | MO | |
| Chocolate UI | Yes | Install with MO. | MO | 1 2 |
| Journal and scroll BG replacement | Yes | Download manually and open the archive. Create a new folder named textures and copy the contents of the archive to it. Repack it and install with MO. |
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| HD Intro Cinematic - English | Yes | Must be enabled in MCP. Manually download your aspect ratio and install with MO | ||
| Ultimate Icon Replacer | Yes | Install with MO. Uncheck tx_warhammer_iron.dds. |
2.L Optional gameplay changes
Now we come to a collection of optional mods. The add gameplay changes, immersion or new quests. These won't have direct links.
A short description is given, but please visit the mod page and read if it suits you. You Should now have a feeling how to use Mod Organizer and install the mods yourself.
There are still special instructions for the quests and MWSE section.
Important!
When you have to make .ini edits note that MO uses it's own .ini for every profile. Just click on the Button with puzzle parts on the top and click on Ini Editor to edit your .ini.
| Mod Name | Notes | Alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Delayed DB Attack V2 | No more early attacks from DB | 1 |
| Illy's Solsteim Rumour Fix v1.0 | Reduces the amount of people that know about Solstheim | |
| The Publicans | More beds for rent | |
| Diseases Restored | New ways to die | |
| Movement Fatigue Halved | Better alternative to "always hit"-mods | |
| Holidays Across Tamriel - Vvardenfell | Enable only Holidays Across Tamriel - Vvardenfell.esp | |
| Purist Friendly Magicka Regen | Adds magicka regeneration to the game | |
| Subtle Magic Glow | New texture | |
| Bloodmoon Rebalance | This mod rebalances Bloodmoon as if it shipped with Morrowind. | |
| Tribunal Rebalance | This mod rebalances Tribunal as if it shipped with Morrowind. |
2.M Optional Immersion
| Mod Name | Notes |
|---|---|
| Distant Mournhold | Makes Temple visible from any part of Mournhold |
| RR Mod Series - Telvanni Lighthouse Tel Vos | .INI edit required, instructions here |
| RR Mod Series - Holamayan Monastery Replacer | .INI edit required, instructions here |
| Concept Art Ghostfence Replacer | New Ghostfence |
| Morrowind Acoustic Overhaul | Follow the readme closely |
| Cavern Of The Incarnate Overhaul | .ESP optional |
| Caldera Mine Expanded | Enhances the Caldera Mine area |
| Yet Another Guard Diversity | Varied guards. |
| Seasonal Weather of Vvardenfell | Adds dynamic weather changes based on the seasons. |
2.N Optional Quests
This section gives some recommendations for additional quest mods.
The expansions for the great houses have some compatibility issues so I advise to pick only the one for House Redoran or House Telvanni.
This may be extended but for now it contains only mods that extend existing quest lines or add new stuff in a lore friendly way.
| Mod Name | OpenMW | Instructions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGNPC (Less Generic NPCs) | Yes | Download LGNPC Bundle. Don't install Pax Redoran and Tel Uvirith yet. | LGNPC adds a ton of new quests to a lot of cites and villages and extends a lot of dialogues to give the inhabitants of Morrowind more depth. |
| Pax Redoran and Tel Uvirith (Redoran) | Yes | If you plan to play a redoran character install Pax Redoran and Tel Uvirith now. It has conflicts with the next 2 mods so choose either these two or the next two. |
Massively extends the Redoran quest line and Tel Uvirith. |
| Uvirith's Legacy (Telvanni) | Yes | Don't download one of the additional files. | Extends greatly on the stuff to do once you become Arch Magister of House Telvanni. |
| Rise of House Telvanni (Telvanni) | Yes | Download the main file, both optional files and install with MO. | Similar to Uvirith's legacy but they work well together to completely overhaul the Telvanni experience. |
| Juniper's Twin Lamps | Yes | Download and install with MO. | Note that this is incompatible with Rise of House Telvanni. Introduces a new questline for the Twin Lamps. Free enough slaves and see where it leads. |
| Tamriel Rebuilt and Tamriel Data | Yes | First download and install Tamriel Data HD. Make sure to register the .bsa as mentioned in the description. After that install Tamriel rebuilt as usual. If you want to have the unfinished parts install all .esps (ignore extras folder). Otherwise don't install TR_Preview.esp. Caution! It adds some low resolution assets that won't fit the visual style of the guide. |
Adds the mainland around Morrowind with a lot of new cities, quests and fleshed out guild questlines. The eastern part is finished up to old ebonheart. To get an idea of the scope visit their homepage. |
2.O MWSE Mods Optional
This section is dedicated to a wave of new mods based on NullCascade's Morrowind Script Extender 2.1 Alpha (MWSE).
MWSE 2.1 is still in alpha and gets very regular updated through nightly builds. Also it's incompatible with OpenMW.
Make sure to update it regular through MWSE-Update.exe in the Morrowind Folder and also check the mods for updates!
1. Download the latest MWSE Nightly Build.
2. Install the contents of the .zip to the Morrowind directory (not the Data Files folder and not with Mod Organizer!) and overwrite existing files.
With the newest Version of Mod Organizer you can simply install MWSE Mods with it. Make sure to keep the MWSE folder checked when installing mods.
For a more complete list of MWSE mods check the following list.
| Mod Name | OpenMW | Instructions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easy Escort | No | Download the main file and install with MO. | Makes escorting NPCs much easier by teleporting them back when they get too far away. |
| Torch Hotkey | No | Download the main file and install with MO. | Dedicates "C" as the hotkey to equip and unequip torches. |
| Happy Harvesting | No | Download the main file and install with MO. | Harvest plants without opening the inventory interface. They are automatically added to the inventory. |
| UI Expansion | No | Download the main file and install with MO. | Expands UI functionality with searching, filtering, and more visual feedback. |
| Expeditious Exit | No | Download the main file and install with MO. | Force exits the game when quitting. Prevents the .exe has stopped working when exiting the game. |
| Glow in the Dahrk | No | Install the contents from all folders except for 2-Windoors Patch with MO. Install Only GITD_Telvanni_Dormers.ESP from 1-Telvanni Dormers on Vvardenfell and only use the Tamriel Rebuilt patch if you use TR. |
Adds a subtle glow effect to Windows at night and a godray effect to interior windows at day. |
| Weapon Sheathing | No | Download the main file and install with MO. | Adds visible, sheathed weapons to the player and NPCs. |
| Descriptive Descriptions | No | Download the main file and install with MO. | Adds more detailed stats to item descriptions. |
| Putting Power In Willpower | No | Download the main file and install with MO. | Rebalances the willpower-based spell resist mechanic. |
3. Setup & Tweaking
3.A Graphics Card Settings
Turn off antialiasing and anisotropic filtering in the graphics driver. Set the GPU to maximum performance if possible.
3.B Plugins
1. Check that all .esps and mods are checked in the left and right pane of MO.
2. To run the game select Morrowind from the drop down menu in MO and click run.
3. Check that the game starts, if not, deactivate plugins until it starts.
3.C MGE XE
1. Start MGE XE Gui through Mod organizer. Just click on the drop down menu left of the run button, choose MGE and click run.
2. Set AA to "4" and AF to "8".
3. Check that resolution and refresh rate matches the monitor settings. Turn Vsync off for now.
4. Generate distant land with all plugins that isn't gameplay-related. Set grass density to 60%.
5. Install the STEP shaders if you haven't already, copy the settings too. You can manually copy them to your Morrowind directory.
6. The distant land files are now in your overwrite folder. You can either leave them there (it's safe if you will stick to 1 profile)
or right click on the overwrite folder on the bottom ,click create mod and name it distant land.
7. That's it! Check game performance and tweak until acceptable FPS is achieved. Vsync may be turned on after this.
Note: If you have good FPS, but still experience stutter, see Texture optimization.
Very low FPS? Consider using Morrowind FPs Optimizer with MGE.
3.E Shader library for MGE XE
With additional shaders the game graphics can be further enhanced and customized.
| Mod Name | Sample | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Adaptive HDR by Seventyfour | Sample | Alternate HDR |
| FXAA by J.Bottcher | Sample | Low-cost AA and softening |
| Film Grain by wrinklyninja | Sample | Simulates analog film noise |
| Watercolor | Sample | Enhanced colors and bleed |
| Bloom by Seventyfour | Sample | Better Bloom |
| Water by Seventyfour (fixed by Ket Golosov) | Sample | Green water shader, place in \Morrowind\Data Files\shaders |
| Old Photo by Zilav | Sample | Desaturate, sepia, and vignette in one |
| Sky Bloom by peachykeen | Sample | Alternate Bloom |
| Fog-linked DOF | Sample | Distance blur |
| Lumasharpen by CeeJay.dk | Sample | Sharpens textures |
| Bokeh by Various | Sample | Bokeh DOF |
| Gamma Correction by Apel | No sample yet | Adjusts gamma and luminance |
| Depth of Field by Vtastek | No sample yet | Included fog-blur |
| Water shader by Vtastek | Sample | Put in \Morrowind\Data Files\shaders |
4. Troubleshooting
4.A Plugin master file dependency fix
If you see this error, follow this tutorial.
