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| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/43081/? HD Concept-art splash screen and main menu] || Yes || Delete the "splash" folder before installing | | [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/43081/? HD Concept-art splash screen and main menu] || Yes || Delete the "splash" folder before installing | ||
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| [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/36873/? Better Dialogue Font] || Yes || Hires UI font | | [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/36873/? Better Dialogue Font] || Yes || Hires UI font | ||
Revision as of 19:56, July 12, 2018
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 | Use with Mod Organizer | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| MGE XE latest beta | No | Link is correct, see "files" |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrowind Optimization Patch | Yes | Optional file not needed | |
| Dunmer Lanterns Replacer | Yes | Meshes for lanterns | |
| WIP Detailed Correct UV Rocks | Yes | ||
| RR Mod Series - Better Meshes | Yes(add manually) | Download all files | |
| Better Meshes plus Optimization | Yes | ||
| MOAR Mesh Replacers | Yes | Delete furn_basket_01.nif in Meshes/f | |
| Patch for Purists | Yes | All in one patch | |
| Animation Compilation | Yes | New animations | |
| HD Vanilla Textures | Yes | 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 | |
| Bitter Coast Redux II | Yes | Use the vanilla option | |
| Morrowind VanillaPlus | Yes | Pick purist edition with MGE |
1.E User interface
| Patch name | Use with Mod Organizer | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Arukinns Better UI | Yes | Hires scrolls and pages |
| HD Concept-art splash screen and main menu | Yes | Delete the "splash" folder before installing |
| Better Dialogue Font | Yes | Hires UI font |
| Chocolate UI | Yes | Hires UI elements |
1.F Optional lore-friendly addons
| Patch name | Use with Mod Organizer | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| The Publicans | Yes | More beds for rent |
| Diseases Restored | Yes | New ways to die |
| Movement Fatigue Halved | Yes(add manually) | Better alternative to "always hit"-mods |
| Holidays Across Tamriel - Vvardenfell | Yes | Enable only Holidays Across Tamriel - Vvardenfell.esp |
| Purist Friendly Magicka Regen | Yes | Adds magicka regeneration to the game |
| Official Add-Ons Patched | Yes | Link is correct, see under "files" |
| Subtle Magic Glow | Yes | New texture |
| Mixed guards | Yes(add manually) | Varied guards |
| Delayed DB Attack V2 | Yes | Makes Tribunal start only after significant progress |
| Mines and Caverns | Yes | Improves several vanilla dungeons |
| Morrowind Grass Mod | Yes | Generate via MGE(Use this with OpenMW instead) |
1.G 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 50% density and all plugins. Disable grass plugins in launcher before starting the game.
