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| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/45410 The Publicans] || Yes || More beds for rent || [ MO] | | [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/45410 The Publicans] || Yes || More beds for rent || [https://www.nexusmods.com/Core/Libs/Common/Widgets/DownloadPopUp?id=1000010040&nmm=1&game_id=100&source=FileExpander MO] | ||
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| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/45228 Diseases Restored] || Yes || New ways to die || [ MO] | | [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/45228 Diseases Restored] || Yes || New ways to die || [https://www.nexusmods.com/Core/Libs/Common/Widgets/DownloadPopUp?id=1000011054&nmm=1&game_id=100&source=FileExpander MO] | ||
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| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/43131 Holidays Across Tamriel - Vvardenfell] || Yes || Enable only Holidays Across Tamriel - Vvardenfell.esp || [ MO] | | [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/43131 Holidays Across Tamriel - Vvardenfell] || Yes || Enable only Holidays Across Tamriel - Vvardenfell.esp || [https://www.nexusmods.com/Core/Libs/Common/Widgets/DownloadPopUp?id=1000007775&nmm=1&game_id=100&source=FileExpander MO] | ||
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| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/45096?tab=files Official Add-Ons Patched] || Yes || Link is correct, see under "files" || [ | | [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/45096?tab=files Official Add-Ons Patched] || Yes || Link is correct, see under "files" || [https://www.nexusmods.com/Core/Libs/Common/Widgets/DownloadPopUp?id=1000009929&game_id=100&source=FileExpander MA] | ||
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| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/4468 Subtle Magic Glow] || Yes || New texture || [ MO] | | [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/4468 Subtle Magic Glow] || Yes || New texture || [https://www.nexusmods.com/Core/Libs/Common/Widgets/DownloadPopUp?id=3743&nmm=1&game_id=100&source=FileExpander MO] | ||
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| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/45424 Better Waterfalls] || Yes || New texture || [ MO] | | [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/45424 Better Waterfalls] || Yes || New texture || [https://www.nexusmods.com/Core/Libs/Common/Widgets/DownloadPopUp?id=1000009364&nmm=1&game_id=100&source=FileExpander MO] | ||
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| [http://mw.modhistory.com/download-4-14691 Mixed guards] || Yes(add manually) || Varied guards || | | [http://mw.modhistory.com/download-4-14691 Mixed guards] || Yes(add manually) || Varied guards || | ||
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| [http://mw.modhistory.com/download-1-15494 A Strange Plant] || Yes(add manually) || Nirnroot on Vvardenfell || | | [http://mw.modhistory.com/download-1-15494 A Strange Plant] || Yes(add manually) || Nirnroot on Vvardenfell || | ||
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| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/44893 Mines and Caverns] || Yes || Improves several vanilla dungeons || [ MO] | | [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/44893 Mines and Caverns] || Yes || Improves several vanilla dungeons || [https://www.nexusmods.com/Core/Libs/Common/Widgets/DownloadPopUp?id=1000010256&nmm=1&game_id=100&source=FileExpander MO] | ||
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Revision as of 21:51, July 15, 2018
1. Install & Utilities[edit | edit source]
1.A Install Morrowind[edit | edit source]
1.B Install Utilities[edit | edit source]
| 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, use the included tutorial |
1.C Install MGE XE or OpenMW[edit | edit source]
| 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[edit | edit source]
| Patch name | Use with Mod Organizer | Notes | MO instant link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrowind Optimization Patch | Yes | Optional file not needed | MO |
| Dunmer Lanterns Replacer | Yes | Meshes for lanterns | MO |
| WIP Detailed Correct UV Rocks | Yes | MO | |
| RR Mod Series - Better Meshes | Yes(add manually) | Download all files | [ 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 MO2 |
| Remiros' Ascadian Isles Trees | Yes | Install Vanilla edition | MO |
| Vanilla-friendly West Gash Tree Replacer | Yes | Both a model and texture replacer for the West Gash trees | MO |
| Bitter Coast Redux II | Yes | Use the vanilla option | MO |
| Morrowind VanillaPlus | Yes | Pick purist edition with MGE | MO |
| Ozzy's Grass Mod | Yes(add manually) | Generate via MGE, OpemMW: Just activate the plugin | [ MO] |
1.E User interface[edit | edit source]
| Patch name | Use with Mod Organizer | Notes | Instant links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arukinns Better UI | Yes | Hires scrolls and pages | MO |
| HD Concept-art splash screen and main menu | Yes | Delete the "splash" folder before installing | MO |
| Chocolate UI | Yes | Hires UI elements | MO |
1.F Immersion and content[edit | edit source]
| 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 | Enable only Holidays Across Tamriel - Vvardenfell.esp | MO |
| Official Add-Ons Patched | Yes | Link is correct, see under "files" | MA |
| Subtle Magic Glow | Yes | New texture | MO |
| Better Waterfalls | Yes | New texture | MO |
| Mixed guards | Yes(add manually) | Varied guards | |
| A Strange Plant | Yes(add manually) | Nirnroot on Vvardenfell | |
| Mines and Caverns | Yes | Improves several vanilla dungeons | MO |
1.G Gameplay changes[edit | edit source]
| Patch name | Use with Mod Organizer | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Movement Fatigue Halved | Yes(add manually) | Better alternative to "always hit"-mods |
| Purist Friendly Magicka Regen | Yes | Adds magicka regeneration to the game |
| Creeper and Mudcrab Merchant Balance | Yes | Makes mercantile useful |
| Delayed DB Attack V2 | Yes | Makes Tribunal start only after significant progress |
1.H Configure MGEXE[edit | edit source]
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.
