Difference between revisions of "The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind"
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{{++}} Improves stability on systems with at least 3GB RAM by allowing the application to use more than 2GB RAM. Particularly useful when using large numbers of mods or heavily scripted mods. | {{++}} Improves stability on systems with at least 3GB RAM by allowing the application to use more than 2GB RAM. Particularly useful when using large numbers of mods or heavily scripted mods. | ||
{{++}} Included with [[The_Elder_Scrolls_III:_Morrowind#Morrowind_Code_Patch|Morrowind Code Patch]] | {{++}} Included with [[The_Elder_Scrolls_III:_Morrowind#Morrowind_Code_Patch|Morrowind Code Patch]] | ||
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+ | ===Engine reimplementations=== | ||
+ | ====[https://openmw.org/ OpenMW]==== | ||
+ | {{++}} Open-source re-implementation of game's engine. Allows Morrowind to be played natively on Windows, MacOS, and Linux. Fixes technical drawbacks and corrects design flaws that plagued the original engine.<ref>[https://openmw.org/faq/ OpenMW FAQ]</ref> Requires a legal copy of the game in order to play Morrowind.<ref>https://openmw.org/faq/#do_i_need_morrowind</ref> | ||
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+ | {{ii}} Not all mods are compatible with OpenMW, the official wiki maintains a [https://wiki.openmw.org/index.php?title=Mod_status#Working_status_of_existing_Morrowind_mods compatibility guide]. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Mod installation guides are available on the [https://wiki.openmw.org/index.php?title=Mod_installation wiki] or in the [http://openmw.readthedocs.io/en/master/reference/modding/mod-install.html documentation] | ||
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+ | ====Morroblivion / Skywind==== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Morroblivion, a full port/remake of Morrowind in the [[The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion]] engine has been released and is available [https://morroblivion.com/morroblivion-download here]. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Skywind, a full port/remake of Morrowind in [[The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim]] engine is still in progress. More information can be found [https://tesrskywind.com/ here]. | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
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− | + | Morrowind mods can be found at [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/ Morrowind Nexus] | |
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− | {{ii}} | + | ===Mod Manager=== |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Mod managers are used to simplify mod installation. Use one of the following. |
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+ | ====[https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/45439 Wrye Mash]==== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Wrye Mash is a utility for installing and managing mods and savegames. | ||
− | === | + | ====[https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/6194 Mod Organizer]==== |
− | + | {{ii}} Powerful and easy to use mod manager with mod virtualization, in order to keep the installation folder clean. | |
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====[https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/47469/ Intelligent Textures]==== | ====[https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/47469/ Intelligent Textures]==== | ||
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====[https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/43001/ mlox]==== | ====[https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/43001/ mlox]==== | ||
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==System requirements== | ==System requirements== |
Revision as of 04:02, 13 March 2023
Developers | |
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Bethesda Game Studios | |
Publishers | |
Bethesda Softworks | |
Europe | Ubisoft[1] |
Engines | |
NetImmerse[2][3] | |
Release dates | |
Windows | May 1, 2002 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 89 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | ARPG, Open world |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | The Elder Scrolls |
Key points
- For Windows 8 and later apply The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind fullscreen border fix.
- OpenMW is an open-source engine that improves some technical drawbacks and adds native support for MacOS and Linux.
- Active modding community.
- A wide array of bugs have been fixed through community patches.
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- Morrowind Nexus, the largest active modding community for Morrowind.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Install the latest patches to remove SafeDisc DRM. Requires the disc to be always present (even after patches).[4] | |||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | Includes both expansions, all official Bethesda plugins, and the Construction Set.[5] | |||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Microsoft Store | DRM-free after being copied to any other folder. Included with Xbox Game Pass for PC. |
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Steam | Includes both expansions but not the Construction Set.[6] | |||
Bethesda.net (unavailable) | Includes both expansions but not the Construction Set. DRM-free when launched directly from executable. |
- The in-game soundtrack can be found at
<path-to-game>\Data Files\Music
in 128kbit/s MP3. These differ in arrangement from the versions on the official soundtrack.
Version differences
- The Game of the Year Edition includes both expansions and the latest patches. All digital distribution versions are the Game of the Year Edition and are already fully patched.
- The Elder Scrolls Anthology includes both a retail version and a single Steam key that unlocks Morrowind, Oblivion and Skyrim.[7]
- The retail and GOG.com versions include The Elder Scrolls Construction Set.[5] The Bethesda.net and Steam versions do not include the Construction Set.[6]
- The GameStop PC Downloads/Impulse version is not compatible with some mods.[8] This version is no longer sold.
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Tribunal | Included in the Game of the Year Edition. | |
Bloodmoon | Included in the Game of the Year Edition. | |
Construction Set | Free download from The Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages and NexusMods. Included in retail and GOG.com releases. |
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Entertainers | Free download from The Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages. | |
Bitter Coast Sounds | Free download from The Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages. | |
Area Effect Arrows | Free download from The Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages. | |
Helm of Tohan | Free download from The Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages. | |
Master Index | Free download from The Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages. | |
LeFemm Armor | Free download from The Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages. | |
Adamantium Armor | Free download from The Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages. | |
Siege at Firemoth | Free download from The Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages. |
- Official downloads for addons no longer hosted on The Elder Scrolls Official Site. Alternative downloads are available.
Essential improvements
Patches
- The Game of the Year Edition and the digital distribution versions are already fully patched.
Latest patch versions:
Unofficial Patches
Patch for Purists
- Aims to fix the bugs in the game without controversial rebalancing or additions.[9]
Unofficial Morrowind Plugins Patched
- Fixes for the Official Plug-Ins (freely available via UESP, included in the GOG edition)
- Comes in merged and individual forms, as well as compatibility variants
- Has non-vanilla enhancements in PikachunoTM's Misc Mods
Expansion Delay
- Delays Tribunal's Dark Brotherhood hit on the player significantly and adds sanity check.
- Not everyone knows about Bloodmoon's Solstheim and immediately tells you to go there, also has sanity checks.
Morrowind Optimization Patch
- Greatly improves outdoor - and to a degree indoor - performance
General Fixes Mod for Russian version [1С-Акелла]
- Requires both the Tribunal and Bloodmoon expansions.
- The official plugins are included in the patch.
- Fixes several hundred bugs and inconsistencies not covered by the official patches. Including edits of Russian localization
PL Patch
- Complete update of Polish texts in the form of dictionaries and converter for the latest version of the game.
- Correction of as many errors in the translation of the Polish version of the game as possible.
- Allowing to run English mods without errors on the Polish version.
- Translation of Patch for Purists and Official Plugins (should also work with Unofficial Morrowind Plugins Patched).
UV Texture fixes
- The following mods fix texture seams:
- Texture Fix.
- Texture Fix - Bloodmoon.
- Cave Texture Fix.
- Correct UV Rocks.
- Project Atlas.
- Correct Meshes.
Utilities
Morrowind Code Patch
- Fixes bugs in the Morrowind executable that could not be covered by the Morrowind Patch Project.
- Includes several optional gameplay enhancements, such as a sneak toggle and smoother magic casting.
- Modifies the executable. To revert to vanilla, use
Morrowind.Original.exe
.[10]
MGE XE
A graphics improvement add-on to Morrowind. Also known as Morrowind Graphics Extender XE.
- Allows you to select any resolution, custom FOV, variety of shaders any many other options
- An updated fork of MGE with expanded features, bug fixes and performance enhancements over standard MGE.
- Vanilla Pixel Shader effects (Such as reflective water) is not compatible with MGE XE. See this mod to replicate the effect.
Large Address Aware
- Improves stability on systems with at least 3GB RAM by allowing the application to use more than 2GB RAM. Particularly useful when using large numbers of mods or heavily scripted mods.
- Included with Morrowind Code Patch
Engine reimplementations
OpenMW
- Open-source re-implementation of game's engine. Allows Morrowind to be played natively on Windows, MacOS, and Linux. Fixes technical drawbacks and corrects design flaws that plagued the original engine.[11] Requires a legal copy of the game in order to play Morrowind.[12]
- Not all mods are compatible with OpenMW, the official wiki maintains a compatibility guide.
- Mod installation guides are available on the wiki or in the documentation
Morroblivion / Skywind
- Morroblivion, a full port/remake of Morrowind in the The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion engine has been released and is available here.
- Skywind, a full port/remake of Morrowind in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim engine is still in progress. More information can be found here.
Skip intro videos
Use replacement video files |
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MGE XE |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Morrowind.ini[Note 1] HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Bethesda Softworks\Morrowind[Note 2] |
Microsoft Store | <path-to-game>\Morrowind.ini HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Bethesda Softworks\Morrowind |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/22320/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Saves\[Note 1] |
Microsoft Store | <path-to-game>\Saves\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/22320/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud | Stores up to 953.67 MB of game saves online (maximum 100 files). | |
Xbox Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution or use OpenMW. | ||
Multi-monitor | See the WSGF entry. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See the WSGF entry. | ||
4K Ultra HD | Use OpenMW to fix HUD scaling. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | 75° by default; see Widescreen resolution or use OpenMW. | ||
Windowed | Set in launcher. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Use MGE XE or OpenMW (set Fullscreen and Window Border to off if using the latter) | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Use MGE XE or OpenMW | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See Anti-aliasing (AA) or use OpenMW. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See Vertical sync (Vsync) or use OpenMW. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | No frame rate cap (Morrowind.ini specifies a 240 FPS cap but this setting is ignored). |
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High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
Ray tracing (RT) |
Widescreen resolution
Use MGE XE[13] |
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Edit registry[14] |
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Notes
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Set widescreen resolution[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Anti-aliasing (AA)
Use MGE XE[13] |
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Enable MSAA[14] |
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Vertical sync (Vsync)
Use MGE XE[13] |
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Enable Vsync[14] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | Must be enabled first. | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | Built-in with OpenMW. Use Morrowblivrim for the vanilla engine. | |
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers |
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Tracked motion controllers | ||
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Button/gesture prompts |
Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Voice, Effects, Footsteps, Music. | |
Surround sound | Up to 7.1 output[citation needed] | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | Subtitles must be enabled as they also enable closed captioning. | |
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | Fan translation by «Morrowind Italian Translation Project», download link and WM-link on PES. | |||
Polish | Retail version only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
Russian | Official localization by «Akella». Retail only, digital version available here. Fan translation official plugins |
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Russian | Unofficial translation by «Fargus Multimedia». Poor quality translation. Expansion "Bloodmoon" not translated (English translit). | |||
Spanish | Fan translation, download. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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LAN play | Co-op, Versus TES3MP |
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Online play | Co-op, Versus TES3MP |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | TES3MP provides server browser | |
Peer-to-peer | TES3MP client can establish connection to TES3MP server without using the master server | |
Dedicated | TES3MP server can run headless | |
Self-hosting | TES3MP provides server executable | |
Direct IP | TES3MP client can connect to TES3MP server using server's IP address |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | G3D, DirectVR Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
Headsets | |||
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SteamVR | Use OpenMW-VR. | ||
Oculus VR (LibOVR) | Use OpenMW-VR. | ||
Windows Mixed Reality | Use OpenMW-VR. | ||
OSVR |
Devices | |||
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Tracked motion controllers | See Input for details. | ||
Traditional controller | See Input for details. | ||
Keyboard/Mouse |
Play area | |||
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Seated | |||
Standing | |||
Room-scale |
Issues fixed
Crashing During Install or Launch
Crashing During Install or Launch[citation needed] |
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Some users have reported issues with crashes whilst installing or launching the game.[15] This can often be put down to a conflict between the Macrovision SafeDisc encryption software packaged with the game, and specific background programs installed on your computer. Programs known to lead to this conflict:
In order to resolve this issue, the user should use the Ctrl+Alt+Del key combination, and end all running processes except |
Render Creation Failure
Render Creation Failure[citation needed] |
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However, the issue may also be caused by the following:
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Audio Problems (Windows XP)
Audio Problems (Windows XP)[citation needed] |
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Grey Haze
Grey Haze[citation needed] |
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Crash After a Few Minutes of Play
Crash After A Few Minutes of Play[citation needed] |
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Mouse Lag
Mouse Lag[citation needed] |
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Turning down the music slider to its minimum often results in severe mouse lag, particularly indoors.
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Load Failure
Load Failure[citation needed] |
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Some users who have installed both the Tribunal and Bloodmoon expansions separately have reported loading errors, which are caused by the expansions being installed in the wrong order. This can be resolved by installing Bloodmoon over the top of the existing installations, with no need to uninstall anything. |
Black Sun
Black Sun[citation needed] |
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Users with ATI Radeon graphics cards often see a black sun during gameplay. This graphical anomaly can be resolved by installing the fan-made "ATI Card Sun Fix" mod. MGE XE also fixes it. |
Installing The Elder Scrolls Construction Set Disc
Installing Disc[citation needed] |
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Unable to construct potions, due to a wrong message it does not have a name
Use Morrowind Code Patch[16] |
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Use the Morrowind Code Patch to apply the "Alchemy name bug" fix. |
Window border visible in fullscreen mode
- Morrowind does not go fullscreen correctly on Windows 8 and later.
Apply the fix |
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Apply The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind fullscreen border fix. |
Retail version does not work
Install the latest Patches to remove the incompatible SafeDisc protection from the retail version.[4]
Settings don't stay saved
Run as administrator[citation needed] |
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Crash on minimizing the game (alt-tab)
Edit ini[17] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 8.1 | MGE XE implements DirectX 9.0c and OpenMW implements OpenGL |
Executable | PPC | 32-bit | 64-bit | ARM | Notes |
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Windows | For 64-bit use OpenMW | ||||
macOS (OS X) | Natively supported by OpenMW | ||||
Linux | Natively supported by OpenMW. ARM32 builds of OpenMW are not easily available, but do exist;[18] ARM64 is widely available. Raspberry Pi is not officially supported.[19] |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Cutscenes | Bink Video | 1.5.1.0 |
Modifications
Morrowind mods can be found at Morrowind Nexus
Mod Manager
- Mod managers are used to simplify mod installation. Use one of the following.
Wrye Mash
- Wrye Mash is a utility for installing and managing mods and savegames.
Mod Organizer
- Powerful and easy to use mod manager with mod virtualization, in order to keep the installation folder clean.
Intelligent Textures
- AI upscale of vanilla textures.
- Has less upscaling and compression artifacts than Morrowind Enhanced Textures[20]
- Authentic to the original textures' artstyle.
Morrowind Enhanced Textures
- AI upscale of vanilla textures.
- Provides significantly more detailed and natural-looking textures than Intelligent Textures.
- 100% vanilla-friendly.
Normal Maps for Morrowind
- Normal maps for Morrowind adding depth to original flat textures.
- Compatible with Intelligent Textures and Morrowind Enhanced Textures.
Better Dialogue Font & Better Daedric Font
- A high resolution replacements for Morrowind's Magic Cards font, used in most of the UI and for the Daedric font used in scrolls.
- Both mods have special version for Polish fonts compatibility.
Better Balanced Combat
- Modernizes combat by removing the dice roll hit chance and changing parts of the game that were built around it.
- Includes other popular gameplay tweeks.
- Compatible with Tamriel Rebuilt and Morrowind Rebirth.
Replacements for MGSO/Morrowind Overhaul
- MGSO/MO is ancient and will likely have issues with any modern install
- Thastus is a pretty solid guide, though it has many small mods.
- Morrowind Graphics Guide is a bit simpler. Compare and contrast.
Many users have experienced issues with the game merely displaying a black screen past the main menu. There are two causes of this issue - their solutions are outlined below:
Disable Steam Overlay[citation needed] |
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Morrowind Graphics Extender (MGE XE)[citation needed] |
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Utilities
mlox
- Sorts mod load order to reduce conflicts and provides messages regarding known issues with mods.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98, ME, 2000, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 3 and Intel Celeron 500 MHz AMD Athlon |
Intel Pentium 3 800 MHz AMD Athlon |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 256 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible | Nvidia GeForce 2 GTS ATI Radeon 7500 |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ Applications writing to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE
will be redirected to other locations based on various criterias, see the glossary page for more details. - ↑ 3.0 3.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/22320/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (22320) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ The Elder Scrolls - Ubi Soft signs major publishing contract with Bethesda Softworks to distribute multiple titles in Europe - last accessed on 2020-09-09
- "Paris, France, January 3, 2002 – Ubi Soft® Entertainment today announced the signing of an exclusive European publishing contract with Bethesda Softworks® Inc., a ZeniMax Media company. The agreement covers nine games, including several yet-to-be-announced titles and the highly anticipated The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind™ for PC and Xbox™ video game system from Microsoft, as well as the award-winning Sea Dogs™ for PC."
- ↑ RPG Vault: Morrowind Developer Q&A #8
- ↑ NDL news
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Overclockers Australia Forums - View Single Post - Morrowind Patch Released
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Release: The Elder Scrolls, page 4 - Forum - GOG.com
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year Edition on Steam
- ↑ The Complete Elder Scrolls Collection comes to PC this September (Updated) | Bethesda Blog
- ↑ [Gamestop] Quakecon 2013 Sale: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim LE 40% off ($35.99), Skyrim 50% off ($14.99), Oblivion GOTY 75% off ($4.99), Morrowmind GOTY 75% off ($4.99) : GameDeals: - Reddit
- ↑ Morrowind Guide for New Players | Bethesda's Giving TES3 Away Free | Engine, Mods, Multiplayer - YouTube
- ↑ Morrowind Code Patch - Morrowind Modding Wiki
- ↑ OpenMW FAQ
- ↑ https://openmw.org/faq/#do_i_need_morrowind
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 Verified by User:Blackbird on 2019-05-19
- Extremely easy to use and worth it for the number of useful options you get.
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 Verified by User:SirYodaJedi on 26 March 2019
- ↑ Known Issues and Resolutions - The Elder Scrolls: Morrowind Forums
- ↑ Morrowind talk:Alchemy - UESPWiki
- ↑ https://www.reddit.com/r/Morrowind/comments/85xklg/alttab_fix_for_morrowind
- ↑ [[missing url] New port installer: OpenMW (Morrowind)] - last accessed on 2021-05-08
- ↑ Missing Textures Raspberry Pi 4 B Model, 4GB RAM - last accessed on 2021-05-08
- ↑ Morrowind Enhanced Textures 4.1 vs Intelligent Textures 2.0 - last accessed on 2021-06-22
- ↑ Black Screen Unrelated to Steam (Problem starting new game) - RPG Italia Forums