Guide:Morrowind
Guide: A modern Morrowind
The STEP Solution
One can spend hundreds of hours just searching for mods before actually getting down to the business of installing them.
As mods increase in number and complexity and mod creators produce more and more mods that alter game play, interface and settings,
the probability of game-crashing conflicts increases. The STEP project takes care of the heavy lifting associated with sifting through thousands of mods
and selecting the ones that significantly enhance and improve the vanilla experience without detracting from it
with as little cost as possible in terms of performance. Users are able to follow detailed, step-by-STEP manual-installation instructions
and be confident that all components have been individually tested by the community and the results verified.
This cuts down on a vast amount of time and headache dealing with sampling, testing and troubleshooting.
That being said, should you have any questions during or after the install, then don't hesitate to join our Discord server!
1. Install & Utilities
1.A Install Morrowind
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.
Some of the mods need special installation instructions as a lot of Morrowind mods are not packed properly for use with MO2.
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.
| 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. I have A:/Morrowind and A:/Mod Organizer Morrowind. |
Starting up Mod Organizer for the first time:
1. Right click ModOrganizer.exe, go to properties and let it run as administrator in the compatibility tab.
2. Run Mod Organizer.
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.
4. Tell it that you don't need a tutorial. The guide will work you through everything.
1.C Install MCP & MGE
| Patch name | OpenMW | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Morrowind Code Patch | No | Drop the contents of the archive to your Morrowind directory. Run Morrowind Code Patch.exe and click "Apply chosen patches". Some optional mods need additional patches applied. This will be noted and you can simply re-run MCP with the additional patch applied then. |
| MGE XE | No | The install instructions are below due to its length. |
Installing MGE XE with Mod Organizer 2:
1. Extract all contents except the Data Files folder to your Morrowind directory.
2. Drop the archive into ...\Mod Organizer\downloads.
3. Start Mod Organizer 2 and on the right hand side you will see some tabs (Plugins | Archives | Data | Saves | Downloads).
4. Click on the download tab. You should see MGE XE there. Ignore the warning sign.
5. Double click it. You'll the folder structure. It tells you there is no game data on top (picture).
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.
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.
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.
9. Click add and close (not x!).
10. Done. We will come back to it later.
1.D About MGE and downloading shaders
The latest Morrowind graphic extender enables higher resolutions, better shaders, bump-mapping, and much more.
All extra shaders and settings can be downloaded here.
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.
OpenMW is an performance friendly and cross-platform alternative to MGE, but requires avoiding certain mods, many cannot
be easily deactivated after installing them. OpenMW does not support shaders.
| Base Game | Build with 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.
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:
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:
File:Install mods 1.JPGFile:Install mods 2.JPGFile:Install mods 3.JPG
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
Note: If you want a simpler setup try BasicMW instead.
The guide is meant to be installed in order from top to bottom. Alternatives are meant to be installed instead of the Main mod.
I can't provide installation instructions 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 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. There is no direct link. | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 | |
| Hlaalu Normal Mapped for OpenMW | Yes | Install with MO | MO | 1 2 3 |
| 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 | |
| Dragon Statue Replacer | Yes | Download manually and extract Option 1.rar from the archive. Install it with MO. | 1 |
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 and Alais folder. | 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. |
|
| 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 | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Darknut's Creature Textures | Yes | Retexture of creatures |
| Darknut's Creature Textures addendum | Yes | Retexture of more creatures |
| Netch Bump mapped | No | Retexture of netch. Download the main file. |
| Kwama forager bump mapped | No | Link is correct, see under "files" |
| Cliffracer Replacer | Yes | Retexture of cliffracers |
| Nix-Hound Replacer | Yes | Retexture of nixhound |
| Guars replacer - Aendemika of Vvardenfell | Yes | Retexture of guars |
| Kagouti replacer - Aendemika of Vvardenfell | Yes | Retexture of kagouti |
| Alit replacer - Aendemika of Vvardenfell | Yes | Retexture of alit |
| Better Spriggans | Yes | Spriggan replacer with glow maps |
| Better Scamps | Yes | Scamps redone |
| Silt Strider Replacer | Yes | New meshes and textures |
2.J Flora & Landscape
| Mod Name | Mod Format | Notes | Alternatives |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyddy's Landscape Retexture | Yes | "HQ" version recommended. Don't install tx_gl_dirt_grass_01.dds and tx_gl_dirt_grass_02.dds Also install this fix. |
1 2 |
| Caverns Bump mapped | No | New cave textures. Download the main and optional file. | |
| 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. | |
| Hackle-lo Fixed | Yes | New mesh & texture | |
| Apels Ascadian Isles Retex | Yes | Texture replacer for the Ascadian isles region | |
| Remiros' Ascadian Isles Trees 2 | Yes | Trees for the Ascadian isles region | |
| Mournhold Flora Redux | Yes | Download the main- and optional files. | 1 2 |
| Vanilla-friendly West Gash Tree Replacer | Yes | Both a model and texture replacer for the West Gash trees | |
| Vurts Bitter Coast Trees II | Yes | Download the main file. | |
| Rebirth optional files | Yes | Only install the bitter coast textures | 1 |
| Bitter Coast Redux II | Yes | Download Flora and Vurt trees | |
| Telvanni Bump Maps | No | Download the main file. | |
| Vurts Grazelands Trees | Yes | Tree Replacer for the Grazelands | |
| Vurts Ashlands Overhaul | Yes | Install the Vanilla Style Trees | |
| Vurts Solstheim Tree Replacer II | Yes | Download Solstheim Tree Replacer, Collision fix and this | |
| Comberry Bush and Ingredient Replacer | Yes | Download the main file. Install the Vanilla textures. | |
| Articus Blossoms - Potted Plant and Vines | Yes | ||
| Articus Ivy and Bush II | Yes | ||
| Articus Gold Kanet Improved | Yes | Download the main file. | |
| Bungler's Bane and Hypha Facia HD | Yes | ||
| Minor Fixes for Step | Yes | ||
| Ozzy's Grass Merged | Yes | Only activate .esp in distant land generation. Don't activate it in the launcher/ Mod Organizer. | 1 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
| Mod Name | OpenMW | Notes | Alternatives |
|---|---|---|---|
| HD Concept-art splash screen and main menu | Yes | Hires main menu & splash screens | |
| Better Dialogue Font | Yes | Hires UI font | |
| Chocolate UI | Yes | Retextured UI. Also install this. | 1 2 |
| HD Intro Cinematic - English | Yes | Must be enabled in MCP. Download your aspect ratio. | |
| Ultimate Icon Replacer | Yes | New icons. Download v1. Don't install tx_warhammer_iron.dds. |
2.L Optional gameplay changes
| Mod Name | Mod Format | Notes | Alternatives |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delayed DB Attack V2 | .ESP | No more early attacks from DB | 1 |
| Illy's Solsteim Rumour Fix v1.0 | esp | Reduces the amount of people that know about Solstheim | |
| 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 Plugins Fixes v1.1 | esp & folder | Bethesda-made mods | |
| Subtle Magic Glow | folder | New texture | |
| Bloodmoon Rebalance | esp | This mod rebalances Bloodmoon as if it shipped with Morrowind |
2.M Optional Immersion
| Mod Name | Mod Format | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distant Mournhold | .ESP | Makes Temple visible from any part of Mournhold | |
| RR Mod Series - Telvanni Lighthouse Tel Vos | .ESP & .BSA | .INI edit required, instructions here | |
| RR Mod Series - Holamayan Monastery Replacer | .ESP, .BSA & Folder | .INI edit required, instructions here | |
| Concept Art Ghostfence Replacer | .ESP & Folder | New Ghostfence | |
| Morrowind Acoustic Overhaul | .ESM & Folder | Follow the readme closely | |
| Cavern Of The Incarnate Overhaul | .ESP & Folder | .ESP optional | |
| Caldera Mine Expanded | .ESP & Folder | Enhances the Caldera Mine area | |
| Yet Another Guard Diversity | .ESP | Varied guards. | |
| Windoors Glow | .BSA .ESP & Folder | Windows/doors glow during night, register BSA, 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 or House Telvanni.
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.
| 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 and both optional files. | Similar to Uvirith's legacy but they work well together to completely overhaul the Telvanni experience. |
| Juniper's Twin Lamps | Yes | Download and install as usual. | 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 Morrowind Script Extender 2.1 Alpha (MWSE).
Caution! MWSE 2.1 is still in alpha and gets very regular updated through nightly builds. Also it's incompatible with OpenMW.
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 MWSE Nightly Build.
2. Install the contents of the .zip to your Morrowind directory (not the Data Files folder!) and overwrite existing files.
Note that you have to install the MWSE folders from the following mods to your Morrowind/Data Files folder.
| Mod Name | OpenMW | Instructions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Glow in the Dahrk | No | Drag and Drop the contents from all folders except for 2-Windoors Patch to your Data Files folder. 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
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.
2. Run Mlox to sort your plugins.
3. Check that the game, starts, if not, deactivate plugins until it starts.
3.C MGE XE
1. Start MGE XE Gui.
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.
6. 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.
Lastly, install 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.
| 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.
