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= Guide: A modern Morrowind =
= Guide: A modern Morrowind =
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'''The STEP Solution''' <BR>
One can spend hundreds of hours just searching for mods before actually getting down to the business of installing them. <BR>
As mods increase in number and complexity and mod creators produce more and more mods that alter game play, interface and settings, <BR>
the probability of game-crashing conflicts increases. The STEP project takes care of the heavy lifting associated with sifting through thousands of mods <BR>
and selecting the ones that significantly enhance and improve the vanilla experience without detracting from it <BR>
with as little cost as possible in terms of performance. Users are able to follow detailed, step-by-STEP manual-installation instructions <BR>
and be confident that all components have been individually tested by the community and the results verified. <BR>
This cuts down on a vast amount of time and headache dealing with sampling, testing and troubleshooting. <BR>
That being said, should you have any questions during or after the install, then don't hesitate to join our [https://discord.gg/sAXxfad Discord server!]
== 1. Install & Utilities ==


=== 1.A Install Morrowind ===
This guide has moved! Morrowind graphics guide can found at [https://wiki.nexusmods.com/index.php/Morrowind_graphics_guide the Nexus Wiki]. <BR>
 
Should you have any questions then don't hesitate to join at MGG's [https://discord.gg/92TuAKw Discord room!]
=== 1.B Install Utilities ===
We will use Mod Organizer 2 to install our mods. It creates a virtual Data Folder which allows us to re-arrange and install/uninstall mods easyily.<BR>
Some of the mods need special installation instructions as a lot of Morrowind mods are not packed properly for use with MO2. <BR>
We will gladly take this little amount of extra work for MO's advantages. Once you get used to it, it becomes easy to use.
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Utility !! Instructions
|-
| [http://www.7-zip.org 7-Zip] || Install 64-bit version, only use 32-bit if 64-bit doesn't work
|-
| [https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/6194?tab=description Mod Organizer 2] ||  Download archive version. Extract it on the same drive as Morrowind. I have A:/Morrowind and A:/Mod Organizer Morrowind.
|}
 
Starting up Mod Organizer for the first time:<BR>
1. Right click ModOrganizer.exe, go to properties and let it run as administrator in the compatibility tab.<BR>
2. Run Mod Organizer.<BR>
3. It will ask you how you want to manage this MO installation. Select portable and choose Morrowind as your game. If it doesn't find it automatically lead it to Morrowind's path.<BR>
4. Tell it that you don't need a tutorial. The guide will work you through everything.
 
 
=== 1.C Install MCP & MGE ===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Patch name !! OpenMW !! Instructions
|-
| [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/19510/? Morrowind Code Patch] || No || Drop the contents of the archive to your Morrowind directory. Run Morrowind Code Patch.exe and click "Apply chosen patches".<BR> Some optional mods need additional patches applied. This will be noted and you can simply re-run MCP with the additional patch applied then.
|-
| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/41102?tab=files MGE XE ] || No || The install instructions are below due to its length.
|}
 
Installing MGE XE with Mod Organizer 2:<BR>
1. Extract all contents except the Data Files folder to your Morrowind directory. <BR>
2. Drop the archive into ...\Mod Organizer\downloads. <BR>
3. Start Mod Organizer 2 and on the right hand side you will see some tabs (Plugins | Archives | Data | Saves | Downloads).<BR>
4. Click on the download tab. You should see MGE XE there. Ignore the warning sign.<BR>
5. Double click it. You'll the folder structure. It tells you there is no game data on top ([https://imgur.com/a/zF6qYYV picture]).<BR>
6. Right click on Data files and click "Set Data Directory". It should say "looks good" now. Untick XE Sky Variations.esp and click ok.<BR>
7. It will install the Data Files contents of MGE XE. Go to the left hand side of MO where you should see MGE XE now and tick the empty box.<BR>
8. Now click on the drop down menu left of the "run" button. Click <edit...>. Type MGE XE in Title and choose MGEXEgui.exe for Binary. <BR>
9. Click add and close (not x!).<BR>
10. Done. We will come back to it later.<BR>
 
=== 1.D About MGE and downloading shaders ===
 
The latest Morrowind graphic extender enables higher resolutions, better shaders, bump-mapping, and much more. <BR>
All extra shaders and settings can be downloaded [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/45257/ here]. <BR>
After install, adjust the resolution to what the system is using(for example 1920 x 1080).
 
=== 1.E System Requirements ===
This is the minimum specifications for a good gaming experience, anything more powerful than this will run fine. <BR>
OpenMW is an performance friendly and cross-platform alternative to MGE, but requires avoiding certain mods, many cannot <BR>
be easily deactivated after installing them. OpenMW does not support shaders.
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Base Game !! Build with [https://openmw.org/downloads/ OpenMW] !! Build with MGE XE
|-
| 500 MHz Intel PIII, Celeron, or AMD Athlon|| Anything || Any modern Intel or 2+ Ghz AMD processor
|-
| 256MB RAM || 2GB RAM || 4GB RAM
|-
| GeForce2 GTS, Radeon 7500 || Anything  || GTX 950, R7 370
|}
 
=== 1.F Installing Mods ===
'''Read this carefully!'''
 
We already installed MGE XE for use with MO2. It was a little bit involved but don't worry, most of the other mods will be straight forward to install.<BR>
For most mods that are hosted on Nexus you will have a direct download link in the guide. To make use of this perform the following:<BR>
1. Go into Mod Organizer, then to settings (the button with tools in it) and the Nexus tab. <BR>
2. If you have an account you can log-in there. Click "Associate with "Download with manager" links. <BR>
3. Drag & drop all servers except for CDN (free) and Europe#1 (premium) to Preferred Servers. <BR>
4. Click ok<BR>
 
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. <BR>
Always choose install manual (if not it will be noted in the mods instructions). MO wants the contents of Data Files folder on top.<BR>
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",<BR>
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.<BR>
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.<BR>
<BR>
The following pictures will explain the process:<BR>
 
[[File:install mods 1.JPG|600px]][[File:install mods 2.JPG|600px]][[File:install mods 3.JPG|600px]]
 
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. <BR>
It should now appear in the Downloads tab in MO from where you can perform the installation as described above.<BR>
Alternatively you can click on the small Tool button with an arrow, click install mod and lead it to the archive.<BR>
There are some mods that are packed in a complicated way. If that is the case you will find detailed installation instructions.
 
== 2. Mods ==
<big>Note: If you want a simpler setup try [http://wiki.step-project.com/BasicMW BasicMW] instead. <br />
The guide is meant to be installed in order from top to bottom. Alternatives are meant to be installed <u>instead</u> of the Main mod.<br />
I can't provide installation instructions for alternatives. <u>Read the instructions carefully to avoid problems!</u> </big>
 
=== 2.A Fixes & patches ===
Note on OpenMW compatibility: This requires selecting the non-bump mapped versions of mods.
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Mod Name !! OpenMW !! Instructions !! Direct Link
|-
| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/45384 Morrowind Optimization Patch] || Yes || Install with MO || [https://www.nexusmods.com/Core/Libs/Common/Widgets/DownloadPopUp?id=1000011487&nmm=1&game_id=100&source=FileExpander MO]
|-
| [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/39348/? Correct Meshes] || Yes || Install with MO || [https://www.nexusmods.com/Core/Libs/Common/Widgets/DownloadPopUp?id=1000010050&nmm=1&game_id=100&source=FileExpander MO]
|-
| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/44321 Detailed Correct UV Rocks] || Yes || Install with MO || [https://www.nexusmods.com/Core/Libs/Common/Widgets/DownloadPopUp?id=1000008182&nmm=1&game_id=100&source=FileExpander MO]
|-
| [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/42130/ Correct UV Mudcrabs] || Yes || Install with MO. Only install the contents from "regular" folder. ||  [https://www.nexusmods.com/Core/Libs/Common/Widgets/DownloadPopUp?id=90353&nmm=1&game_id=100&source=FileExpander MO]
|-
| [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/45096/ Patch for Purists] || Yes || Install with MO || [https://www.nexusmods.com/Core/Libs/Common/Widgets/DownloadPopUp?id=1000009438&nmm=1&game_id=100&source=FileExpander MO]
|}
 
=== 2.B Meshes ===
[[File:Morrowind 2018-07-19 20.25.48.223.png|600px]] [[File:Morrowind 2018-07-20 10.05.08.300.png|600px]]
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Mod Name !! OpenMW !! Notes
 
|-
| [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/44067/? Ingredients Mesh Replacer] || Yes || Meshes for ingredients
|-
| [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/43219/ Dunmer Lanterns Replacer] || Yes || Meshes for lanterns
|-
| [http://download.fliggerty.com/download--1088 Mesh Improvements Optimized] || Yes ||
|-
| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/43266 RR Mod Series - Better Meshes] || Yes || Download all files
|-
| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/38170 Better Meshes plus Optimization] || Yes ||
|-
| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/45631 PikachunoTMs Mesh Artifact Improvements] || Yes ||  Use No Extra Changes.esp for Bloodskal Blade
|-
| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/44057/ MOAR Mesh Replacers] || Yes || Delete furn_basket_01.nif
|}
 
=== 2.C Objects & Clutter ===
[[File:Morrowind 2018-07-19 22.30.40.972.png|600px]]
[[File:Morrowind 2018-07-19 22.31.30.330.png|600px]]
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Mod Name !! OpenMW !! Notes
|-
| [http://mw.modhistory.com/download-55-5745 Wood Furniture] || Yes || Base Replacer for wood furniture
|-
| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/32427/ AOF Containers] || Yes || New barrels, kegstand, wooden bucket, and sacks.
|-
| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/22551/? Detailed Tapestries] || Yes || Sharper tapestries
|-
| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/23986 Detailed Rugs v2] || Yes || Sharper rugs
|-
| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/45206/? AST Beds Remastered] || Yes || Replacer for beds
|-
| [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/37708/? Better Kegstands] || Yes || Replacer for kegstands
|-
| [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/43100/? Arukinns Better Books and Scrolls] || Yes || Replacer for books and scrolls
|-
| [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/44355/? Guar Skin Banners] || Yes || Hires banners. Use only the Main <u>or</u> the optional file.
|-
| [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/43555/ Improved Kwama Eggs and Egg Sacs]  || No || Replaces Kwama eggs & sac
|-
| [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/43810/? One True Faith - Saints and Frescoes Retexture] || Yes || Hires frescoes, "HQ" recommended
|-
| [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/43541/? Dunmeri Urns - Aestetika of Vvardenfell] || Yes || "HQ bump mapped" is only for MGE. Choose <u>one</u>.
|-
| [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/44045/? Long Live The Limeware] || Yes || Limeware replacer
|-
| [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/44016/? Long Live The Glassware] || Yes || Glassware replacer
|-
| [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/43935/? Long Live The Plates] || Yes || Replacer for plates
|-
| [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/28729/? Better Skulls] || Yes || Replacer for skulls
|-
| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/42576/ Apel's Various Things - Signs] || No || New tavern signs
|-
| [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/43837 EKM Vanilla-Based Paper Lanterns] || Yes || Paper lanterns retextured
|-
| [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/44781/ Ket's Potions and Beverages Retexture] || Yes || Potions and beverages retextured
|-
| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/45127/ Ket's Swirlwood Furniture retexture] || Yes || Retexture for the fine dunmer furniture
|-
| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/42126 Signposts Retextured] || Yes || Readable signpost textures. Download <u>one</u> main file.
|-
| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/45801 Well Lit Lanterns] || Yes|| Replaces Travel Lanterns with models that look like bright lights
|}
 
=== 2.D Architecture ===
[[File:Morrowind 2018-07-19 20.31.34.783.png|600px]]
[[File:Morrowind 2018-07-20 11.27.07.624.png|600px]]
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Mod Name !! OpenMW !! Notes !! Alternatives
|-
| [http://download.fliggerty.com/download-56-568 Nature Unification Compilation] || No ||Base Replacer for Architecture, Flora and Landscape. Don't install the .esm ,flora_bc_podplant_03.nif and Tx_BC_podplant_03.dds||
|-
| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/42532/ Apel's Lighthouse Retexture] || Yes || The lighthouse remade. Download one main file. ||
|-
| [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/43940/? Imperial Houses and Forts Retexture - Ordo Arkitektora] || Yes || Replaces imperial housing || [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/28774/? 1] [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/43083/? 2] [http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1440364-relz-hirez-imperial-architecture/ 3]
|-
| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/42407 Bump-mapped AOFs Imperial Housing with optional Vanilla-Friendly Retexture] || Yes || Only download Vanilla-Friendly Retexture without any bump-map || 
|-
| [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/43530/? Telvanni - Arkitektora of Vvardenfell] || Yes || Download one main file, the update and this [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/43241/? 1] || 
|-
| [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/43520/? Shacks Docks and Ships - Arkitektora of Vvardenfell] || Yes || Replaces docks, shacks & boats || [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/29464/? 1] [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/43791/? 2] [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/44001/? 3]
|-
| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/45446 Velothi Retexture] || Yes || Download one main file. || [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/43793/? 1] [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/32886/? 2] [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/43091/? 3] [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/43511/? 4]
|-
| [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/39125/? Daedric Ruins Retexture]  || Yes || Base replacer for daedric ruins. We want it for the statues. ||
|-
| [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/43486/? Daedric Ruins - Arkitektora of Vvardenfell]  || Yes || Replacer for daedric ruins. If you like Daedric Ruins retexture skip this. || [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/43318/? 1]
|-
| [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/43144/? Sewers - Arkitektora of Vvardenfell] || Yes || Retexture of sewers. Only download the main file. ||
|-
| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/44297/? Hlaalu Normal Mapped for OpenMW] || Yes || OpenMW not required. Download the main file. ||  [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/28061/? 1] [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/42396/? 2] [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/43098/? 3]
|-
| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/42406/? Redoran Bump mapped] || No || Replacer for Redoran housing || [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/43003/? 1]
|-
| [http://mw.modhistory.com/download-55-6854 HD Architecture Meshes] || Yes || Only download HAM Skar (2048/4096). For higher resolution textures install 8k from [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/45310?tab=files this] on top.||
|-
| [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/43101/? Dwemer Mesh Improvement] || Yes || Remesh of dwemer towers ||
|-
| [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/44264/? Full Dwemer Retexture] || Yes || All things dwemer retextured. Download one main file. ||
|-
| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/44025/ R-Zero's Random Retextures - Dwemer Coin & Quill] || Yes || Download quill & dwemer coins retextures ||
|-
| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/45830 Ultimate Dunmer Strongholds v1.2] || Yes || Stronghold retexture. Download v1.2. ||
|-
| [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/25147/ Mournhold Overhaul v21] || Yes || Download v2.1 and don't activate the .ESP || [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/1114/? 1] [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/31045/? 2] [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/1191/? 3]
|-
| [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/25650/? High-res Skaal Retex] || Yes || Retexture of Skaal buildings. Download only the main file. ||
|-
| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/45769 Articus Old Mournhold and Sewers] || Yes || Textures for Old Mournhold buildings and Sewers ||
|-
| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/45880 Articus Old Stucco 2K Retexture] || Yes || Textures for old Dunmer ruins and dwellings ||
|-
| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/43218/ Dragon Statue Replacer] || Yes || Replacer for the dragon statue in Ebonheart. Option 1 recommended but choose as you like. || [http://v41.fullrest.ru/files/morrowind/retextures/connarysimperialdragonstatue 1]
|}
 
=== 2.E NPCs ===
[[File:Morrowind 2018-07-21 20.23.33.791.png|600px]][[File:Morrowind 2018-07-21 20.31.29.258.png|600px]]
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Mod Name !! OpenMW !! Notes !! Alternatives
|-
| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/43138/? Robert's bodies] || Yes || Install only the main file|| [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/44701/ Races Redone] [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/44920/? Patch] Continue from Animation Compilation below if you use this.
|-
| [http://download.fliggerty.com/download-127-874 Westly's pluginless head replacer] || Yes ||  Replacer for all Heads except for beast races. Install [https://mega.nz/#!bs1AHCYb!pvVmlHExtNEyHz_RGb1lWMqGz97nlZvo9EeDNoyFKgw this] on top. ||
|-
| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/43110 Pluginless Khajiit Head Pack] || Yes || Download the whiskers version ||
|-
| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/43795/ Argonian Head Replacer] || Yes ||  Download "Argonians Revamp" from the files section || [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/45918 Improved Argonians]
|-
| [http://mw.modhistory.com/download-10-10928 New Beast Bodies] || Yes ||  [http://mw.modhistory.com/download-10-11364 Mature alternative] ||
|-
|-
| [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/43982/? Animation Compilation] || Yes || Updated animations ||
|-
| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/45536 Divine Dagoths] || Yes || Pluginless replacer for Dagoth Ur and his brothers ||
|}
 
=== 2.F Clothing ===
[[File:Morrowind 2018-07-19 20.32.18.968.png|600px]][[File:Morrowind 2018-07-19 20.35.46.104.png|600px]]
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Mod Name !! OpenMW !! Notes !! Alternatives
|-
| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/43929/? Good clothes] || No || Don't install any esp. Install [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/45892?tab=description this] esp instead. || [http://mw.modhistory.com/download-20-13347 1]
|-
 
| [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/43748/ Robe Overhaul] || Yes || Use the basic version ||
|-
| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/45739 Mage Robes] || Yes || More robes. Install the contents from 0-Data Files.<br /> If you intend to use any of the mods in the 1-Add-Ons folder get the corresponding .esp as well. ||
|-
| [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/42138 New Gondolier Helm] || Yes || After installation move a_gondolier_m_helmet.nif from the meshes folder to meshes\a  ||
|-
| [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/25725/? Unique Finery Replacer UFR] || Yes || Install "no robes"-.ESP ||
|}
 
=== 2.G Weapons ===
[[File:Morrowind 2018-07-20 10.34.21.245.png|600px]][[File:Morrowind 2018-07-20 10.34.49.668.png|600px]]
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Mod Name !! OpenMW !! Notes
|-
| [http://download.fliggerty.com/download-56-566 Unification Compilation: Armory] || No || skip .esp
|-
| [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/44563/? Ice Blade of the Monarch PBR] || Yes ||  Lore-friendly replacer
|-
| [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/44792/ Mehrunes' Razor PBR] || Yes ||  PBR prototype not required. Install Vanilla Plus
|-
| [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/43576/? Correct Iron Warhammer] || Yes || Brings the warhammer closer to lore
|-
| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/45495 Volendrung] || Yes || Vanilla-friendly replacer
|-
| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/45759 Fang of Haynekhtnamet Replacer] || Yes || Unique replacer for Fang of Haynekhtnamet
|-
| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/45156 Bonemold Bow Replacer] || Yes || Vanilla-friendly Replacer. Only install the main file.
|}
 
=== 2.H Armor ===
[[File:Morrowind 2018-07-19 20.33.57.996.png|600px]][[File:Morrowind 2018-07-19 22.30.20.873.png|600px]]
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Mod Name !! OpenMW !! Notes
|-
| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/41947/?p HiRez Armors- Native Styles ] || Yes || Download these 3 updates: [https://www.dropbox.com/s/4g4bmi3cr33g5ms/HiRez%20Armors-%20Native%20Styles%20V2.zip Update] [https://www.dropbox.com/s/qmnk4id4b6lohy6/HiRez%20Native%20Armor%20Styles%20V2%20Fixes.zip?dl=0 1] [https://www.mediafire.com/file/7gv72q4u9v0by3y/textures+fixess.zip 2]
|-
| [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/44210/? Armors Retexture - Outlander Styles] || Yes || Armor textures. Download one main file.
|-
| [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/42566/? Less Bulky Pauldrons] || Yes || Also install "HiRez Armors- Native Styles V2" from optional files in the .zip
|-
| [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/43330/ Colovian helm and heavy leather boots retexture] || Yes || The link is correct, see under "files"
|-
| [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/42571/? Royalguard better armor] || Yes || Replacer for royal guards in Tribunal
|-
| [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/44081/ Daedric Lord Armor Morrowind Edition] || Yes || Extra [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/45037/ helmet]
|-
| [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/43502/ Orcish Retexture v1.2] || Yes || Parts of orcish armor redone. Download v1.2
|-
| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/41799/ More Realisitc Dwemer Armor] || Yes ||Use [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/44225/? this] if Skyrim style is preferred
|-
| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/44992 Bear Armor Replacer] || Yes ||Replacer for Bear Armor. Download the english version.
|}
 
=== 2.I Creatures ===
[[File:Morrowind 2018-07-19 20.42.05.617.png|600px]]
[[File:Morrowind 2018-07-20 10.33.00.585.png|600px]]
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Mod Name !! OpenMW !! Notes
|-
| [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/43420/? Darknut's Creature Textures] || Yes || Retexture of creatures
|-
| [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/43441/? Darknut's Creature Textures addendum ] || Yes || Retexture of more creatures
|-
| [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/42851/ Netch Bump mapped] || No || Retexture of netch. Download the main file.
|-
| [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/43330/ Kwama forager bump mapped] || No || Link is correct, see under "files"
|-
| [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/43925/? Cliffracer Replacer] || Yes || Retexture of cliffracers
|-
| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/43620/ Nix-Hound Replacer] || Yes || Retexture of nixhound
|-
| [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/42521/? Guars replacer - Aendemika of Vvardenfell] || Yes || Retexture of guars
|-
| [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/42523/? Kagouti replacer - Aendemika of Vvardenfell] || Yes || Retexture of kagouti
|-
| [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/42520/? Alit replacer - Aendemika of Vvardenfell] || Yes || Retexture of alit
|-
| [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/44271/? Better Spriggans] || Yes || Spriggan replacer with glow maps
|-
| [http://mw.modhistory.com/download-95-6737 Better Scamps] || Yes || Scamps redone
|-
| [https://nofile.io/f/N1RYNtOrt62/repleyser-silt-strayderov_32086.zip Silt Strider Replacer] || Yes || New meshes and textures
|}
 
=== 2.J Flora & Landscape ===
[[File:Morrowind 2018-07-13 17.23.42.977.png|600px]][[File:Morrowind 2018-07-19 22.38.53.293.png|600px]]
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Mod Name !! Mod Format !! Notes !! Alternatives
|-
| [http://www.fullrest.ru/files/tyd_landscape-texture_compilation_1/files Tyddy's Landscape Retexture] || Yes || "HQ" version recommended. Don't install tx_gl_dirt_grass_01.dds and tx_gl_dirt_grass_02.dds <br /> Also install this [https://mega.nz/#!34N2yKzB!VGXElPV-5zLgPfPnwiMlKdUsjyNYjXUfqYHJFxrS62U fix]. || [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/45056/? 1] [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/42575/? 2]
|-
| [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/42412/ Caverns Bump mapped] || No || New cave textures. Download the main and optional file. ||
|-
| [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/42573/? Apel's Asura Coast and Sheogorath Region Retexture] || Yes || Download only the main file. Don't install Terrain_rock_AC_01-12.nif from the meshes\f folder.  ||
|-
| [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/42784/? Hackle-lo Fixed] || Yes || New mesh & texture ||
|-
| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/33370/ Apels Ascadian Isles Retex] || Yes || Texture replacer for the Ascadian isles region ||
|-
| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/45779 Remiros' Ascadian Isles Trees 2] || Yes || Trees for the Ascadian isles region ||
|-
| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/45805 Mournhold Flora Redux] || Yes || Download the main- and optional files.  || [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/35400?tab=description 1] [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/45770 2]
|-
| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/44173 Vanilla-friendly West Gash Tree Replacer] || Yes || Both a model and texture replacer for the West Gash trees ||
|-
| [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/37489/? Vurts Bitter Coast Trees II] || Yes || Download the main file. ||
|-
| [https://www.nexusmods.com/Core/Libs/Common/Widgets/DownloadPopUp?id=1000009794&game_id=100&source=FileExpander Rebirth optional files] || Yes || Only install the bitter coast textures  || [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/45708 1]
|-
| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/45762 Bitter Coast Redux II] || Yes || Download Flora and Vurt trees ||
|-
| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/42431 Telvanni Bump Maps] || No || Download the main file. ||
|-
| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/35368?tab=files Vurts Grazelands Trees] || Yes || Tree Replacer for the Grazelands ||
|-
| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/29399?tab=files Vurts Ashlands Overhaul] || Yes || Install the Vanilla Style Trees ||
|-
| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/37856 Vurts Solstheim Tree Replacer II] || Yes || Download Solstheim Tree Replacer, Collision fix and [https://mega.nz/#!jp9n2Z7B!H3jl_a92-a4vhDQr2ydARPNsVTpUFAmHbJ_QgK4UBPI this]  ||
|-
| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/42586 Comberry Bush and Ingredient Replacer] || Yes || Download the main file. Install the Vanilla textures. ||
|-
| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/45835 Articus Blossoms - Potted Plant and Vines] || Yes ||  ||
|-
| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/45782 Articus Ivy and Bush II] || Yes ||  ||
|-
| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/45781 Articus Gold Kanet Improved] || Yes || Download the main file. ||
|-
| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/45639 Bungler's Bane and Hypha Facia HD] || Yes ||  ||
|-
| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/45771?tab=files Minor Fixes for Step] || Yes ||  ||
|-
| [https://www.moddb.com/mods/ozzys-grass-merged-openmw-compatible Ozzy's Grass Merged ] || Yes || Only activate .esp in distant land generation. Don't activate it in the launcher/ Mod Organizer. || [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/31051/? 1] [http://mw.modhistory.com/download-56-12004 2]
|}
Then delete the following files: flora_chokeweed_01.nif, flora_roobush_01.nif if they are found in your data files.
 
=== 2.K User Interface ===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Mod Name !! OpenMW !! Notes !! Alternatives
|-
| [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/43081/? HD Concept-art splash screen and main menu] || Yes || Hires main menu & splash screens ||
|-
| [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/36873/? Better Dialogue Font] || Yes || Hires UI font ||
|-
| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/43076 Chocolate UI] || Yes || Retextured UI. Also install [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/43090 this]. || [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/42139/? 1] [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/42526 2]
|-
| [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/39329/? HD Intro Cinematic - English] || Yes || Must be enabled in MCP. Download your aspect ratio. ||
|-
| [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/36948/? Ultimate Icon Replacer] || Yes || New icons. Download v1. Don't install tx_warhammer_iron.dds. ||
|}
 
=== 2.L Optional gameplay changes ===
{| class="wikitable" style="vertical-align:middle;"
|-
! Mod Name !! Mod Format !! Notes !! Alternatives
|-
| [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/14891/? Delayed DB Attack V2] || .ESP || No more early attacks from DB || [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/33973 1]
|-
| [http://mw.modhistory.com/download-21-13960 Illy's Solsteim Rumour Fix v1.0] || esp || Reduces the amount of people that know about Solstheim
|-
| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/45410 The Publicans] || esp || More beds for rent
|-
| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/45228 Diseases Restored] || esp || New ways to die
|-
| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/44779 Movement Fatigue Halved] || esp || Better alternative to "always hit"-mods
|-
| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/43131 Holidays Across Tamriel - Vvardenfell] || esp || Enable only Holidays Across Tamriel - Vvardenfell.esp
|-
| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/45636 Purist Friendly Magicka Regen] || esp || Adds magicka regeneration to the game
|-
| [http://mw.modhistory.com/download-13-14291 Official Plugins Fixes v1.1] || esp & folder || Bethesda-made mods
|-
| [http://mw.modhistory.com/download-35-10601 Subtle Magic Glow] || folder || New texture
|-
| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/45714 Bloodmoon Rebalance] || esp || This mod rebalances Bloodmoon as if it shipped with Morrowind
|}
 
=== 2.M Optional Immersion ===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Mod Name !! Mod Format !! Notes
|-
| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/43255 Distant Mournhold] || .ESP || Makes Temple visible from any part of Mournhold ||
|-
| [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/42744 RR Mod Series - Telvanni Lighthouse Tel Vos] || .ESP & .BSA || .INI edit required, instructions [http://tesalliance.org/forums/index.php?/topic/5427-how-to-we-install-bsa-mods/ here]
|-
| [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/43524/ RR Mod Series - Holamayan Monastery Replacer] || .ESP, .BSA & Folder || .INI edit required, instructions [http://tesalliance.org/forums/index.php?/topic/5427-how-to-we-install-bsa-mods/ here]
|-
| [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/43316/? Concept Art Ghostfence Replacer] || .ESP & Folder || New Ghostfence
|-
| [http://download.fliggerty.com/download-76-1045 Morrowind Acoustic Overhaul] || .ESM & Folder || Follow the readme closely
|-
| [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/42860/ Cavern Of The Incarnate Overhaul] || .ESP & Folder || .ESP optional
|-
| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/45194/? Caldera Mine Expanded] || .ESP & Folder || Enhances the Caldera Mine area
|-
| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/45894 Yet Another Guard Diversity] || .ESP || Varied guards.
|-
| [https://mega.nz/#!7gpUCBwS!RFCTKmTE_2qSbjy_KC9x4rWQErFlZbm77vrJaFWT-dY Windoors Glow] ||.BSA .ESP & Folder || Windows/doors glow during night, register BSA, [https://www.dropbox.com/s/6p1kd5rs8bfj2vp/bugfix%20for%20windoors%20glow.7z?dl=0 Patch]
|}
 
=== 2.N Optional Quests ===
 
This section gives some recommendations for additional quest mods.
The expansions for the great houses have some compatibility issues so it is adviced to pick only the one for House Redoran <u>or</u> House Telvanni. <br> This may be extended but for now it contains only mods that extend existing quest lines or add new content in a lore friendly way.
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Mod Name !! OpenMW !! Instructions !! Notes
|-
| [http://lgnpc.org/downloads 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<br> 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.<br> It has conflicts with the next 2 mods so choose <u>either</u> these two or the next two.  || Massively extends the Redoran quest line and Tel Uvirith.
|-
| [http://download.fliggerty.com/download-35-884 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.
|-
| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/27545/ Rise of House Telvanni (Telvanni) ] || Yes || Download the main file and both optional files. || Similar to Uvirith's legacy but they work well together to completely overhaul the Telvanni experience.
|-
| [https://www.moddb.com/mods/junipers-twin-lamps-mod/downloads/junipers-twin-lamps Juniper's Twin Lamps] ||Yes || Download and install as usual.|| Introduces a new questline for the [http://en.uesp.net/wiki/Morrowind:Twin_Lamps Twin Lamps]. Free enough slaves and see where it leads.
|-
| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/42145?tab=description Tamriel Rebuilt] and [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/44537 Tamriel Data] || Yes || First download and install Tamriel Data HD. Make sure to register the .bsa as mentioned in the description.<br> 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. <u>Caution!</u> 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 [https://www.tamriel-rebuilt.org/ homepage].
|}
 
=== 2.O MWSE Mods Optional ===
 
This section is dedicated to a wave of new mods based on Morrowind Script Extender 2.1 Alpha (MWSE). <br>
<u>Caution!</u> MWSE 2.1 is still in alpha and gets very regular updated through nightly builds. Also it's incompatible with OpenMW. <br>
If you want to use it make sure to update it regular through MWSE-Update.exe in your Morrowind Folder and also check the mods for updates!
 
1. Download the latest [https://nullcascade.com/mwse/mwse-dev.zip MWSE Nightly Build].<br>
2. Install the contents of the .zip to your Morrowind directory (not the Data Files folder!) and overwrite existing files.<br>
 
Note that you have to install the MWSE folders from the following mods to your Morrowind/Data Files folder.
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Mod Name !! OpenMW !! Instructions !! Notes
|-
| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/45712 Easy Escort] || No || Download the main file and install the MWSE Folder to your Data files folder.  || Makes escorting NPCs much easier by teleporting them back to you when they get too far away.
|-
| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/45747 Torch Hotkey] || No || Download the main file and install the MWSE Folder to your Data files folder. || Dedicates "C" as the hotkey to equip and unequip your torch.
|-
| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/45627 Happy Harvesting] || No || Download the main file and install the MWSE Folder to your Data files folder. || Lets you harvest plants without opening the inventory interface. They are automatically added to your inventory.
|-
| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/45634 Expeditious Exit] || No || Download the main file and install the MWSE Folder to your Data files folder. || Force exits the game when quitting. Prevents the .exe has stopped working when exiting the game.
|-
| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/45886 Glow in the Dahrk] || No || Drag and Drop the contents from all folders except for 2-Windoors Patch to your Data Files folder.<br> 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.
|}
 
== 3. Setup & Tweaking ==
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[[File:Morrowind 2018-07-20 10.41.41.150.png|600px]]
=== 3.A Graphics Card Settings ===
Turn off antialiasing and anisotropic filtering in the graphics driver.
Set the GPU to full performance if possible.
=== 3.B Plugins ===
1. Open the launcher and activate all plugins except those noted. <br>
2. Run Mlox to sort your plugins. <br>
3. Check that the game, starts, if not, deactivate plugins until it starts. <br>
 
=== 3.C MGE XE ===
<br>
1. Start MGE XE Gui. <br>
2. Set AA to "4" and AF to "8". <br>
3. Check that resolution and refresh rate matches the monitor settings. Turn Vsync off for now. <br>
4. Generate distant land with all plugins that isn't gameplay-related. Set grass density to 60%. <br>
5. Install the [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/45257/? STEP shaders] if you haven't already, copy the settings too. <br>
6. That's it! Check game performance and tweak until acceptable FPS is achieved. Vsync may be turned on after this. <br>
 
Note: If you have good FPS, but still experience stutter, see [[Guide:DDSopt|Texture optimization]]. <br>
Very low FPS? Consider using [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/3875/? Morrowind FPs Optimizer] with MGE.  <br>
Lastly, install [https://github.com/mlox/mlox/releases/ MLOX] if you're adding more mods after this guide, it will help sort the plugins for you.
 
=== 3.D Shader library for MGE XE ===
With additional shaders the game graphics can be further enhanced and customized. <br>
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Mod Name !! Sample !! Notes
|-
| [http://pastebin.com/kPCpcsHe Adaptive HDR by Seventyfour] || [http://imgur.com/gl6NK Sample] || Alternate HDR
|-
| [https://www.dropbox.com/s/vv0k2fpxh5dnmxf/FXAA%201.2.zip FXAA by J.Bottcher] || [http://i.cubeupload.com/SpacMR.jpg Sample] || Low-cost AA and softening
|-
| [http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1462188-mge-xe-shaders-library-and-development/?p=22727586 Film Grain by wrinklyninja] || [http://imgur.com/5b5CZES Sample] || Simulates analog film noise
|-
| [http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1462188-mge-xe-shaders-library-and-development/?p=22727586 Watercolor] || [http://imgur.com/aG9B730 Sample] || Enhanced colors and bleed
|-
| [https://pastebin.com/xDiNHWVE Bloom by Seventyfour] || [http://i.imgur.com/BYK8z.jpg Sample] || Better Bloom
|-
| [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/45132/ Water by Seventyfour (fixed by Ket Golosov)] || [http://imgur.com/uMjdh9I Sample] || Green water shader, place in \Morrowind\Data Files\shaders
|-
| [http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1462188-mge-xe-shaders-library-and-development/#entry22737295 Old Photo by Zilav] || [http://imgur.com/U5hKiF9 Sample] || Desaturate, sepia, and vignette in one
|-
| [http://pastebin.com/V4Y3cw2R Sky Bloom by peachykeen] || [https://www.dropbox.com/s/qibl0jqcdj86rbf/MGE%20Screenshot%20569.jpg Sample] || Alternate Bloom
|-
| [http://pastebin.com/R2FeahB0 Fog-linked DOF] || [http://i.imgur.com/gNKM8GT.jpg Sample] || Distance blur
|-
| [http://pastebin.com/15Mfvv9R Lumasharpen by CeeJay.dk] || [http://i.imgur.com/J2gw4RA.jpg Sample] || Sharpens textures
|-
| [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bywrx4WHfGJJS2tjQ0ZoaElBZ0E/view?pref=2&pli=1 Bokeh by Various] || [http://imgur.com/X1WtCyB Sample] || Bokeh DOF
|-
| [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/45265 Gamma Correction by Apel] || No sample yet || Adjusts gamma and luminance
|-
| [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=16yYYWcAfkSLV6H9Cr-mZn_436GeGQpgc Depth of Field by Vtastek] || No sample yet || Included fog-blur
|-
| [http://pastebin.com/vpdQLNdZ Water shader by Vtastek] || [http://imgur.com/oKeEo4J Sample] ||  Put in \Morrowind\Data Files\shaders
|}
 
== 4. Troubleshooting ==
=== 4.A Plugin master file dependency fix ===
 
If you see this error, follow [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/44571/?tab=1&navtag=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nexusmods.com%2Fmorrowind%2Fajax%2Fmoddescription%2F%3Fid%3D44571%26preview%3D&pUp=1 this tutorial.] <BR>
 
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