For downloading, installing, and managing these mods and others, we recommend the Nexus Mod Manager. Before I begin, I would like to take the time to mention that this guide is aimed at the absolute beginner.
That is, someone who wishes to install and use mods for Morrowind, but has no prior TES modding experience or is completely new to modding in general.
So I will be explaining topics in detail that some of you more experienced readers may want to skip. The installation of Morrowind will appear to be a strange place to begin a guide on modding, but getting the installation right will avoid some issues that might appear in the future. Because Morrowind was developed for Windows XP, there are a couple of issues that arise due to the increased security when installing to the default C:Program Files directory.
The second issue that you may experience is downloaded mods not appearing. The fourth option is the most recommended as it avoids any security issues that options one and two present, and it is far less of a hassle than option three.
I also recommend reinstalling Morrowind if you already have it installed in the C:Program Files directory. While it is a hassle to have to reinstall the game, doing so now will save you a lot of time and frustration down the road. Also, take note of where you installed Morrowind. You'll be going into Morrowind's folders a lot when using mods. Typically for installation. Once you are happy with Morrowind's installation location, you can move onto installing Tribunal and then Bloodmoon, in that order.
There is no need to install the Tribunal patch before installing Bloodmoon, as patch 1. Once both expansions are installed, I recommend running Morrowind, starting a new game, and playing until you exit the Census and Excise office. This is just to test your installation to make sure that there are no major issues, and that Morrowind and your OS are playing nicely.
The game folder is best identified as the folder that contains Morrowind. To find it you must go to where you have installed Morrowind. The default location the one that's recommended not to use, but I'm using it as an example is C:Program FilesBethesda SoftworksMorrowind.
To navigate to this example directory, go to Computer found in the start menu XP users will have this as My Computer. At the top will be a list of the installed hard drives there may only be the one , we need the one that ends with C:. Once here find a folder called Program Files , once in there now find Bethesda Softworks.
Within here you should see a folder called Morrowind. Open it. You should now be able to see Morrowind. If not, look for a file simply called Morrowind. The Data Files folder or just data folder is where all of the data that the game uses is stored. That's the music, textures, meshes, etc.
This is also where all mods are installed, and where their data again the meshes, textures, music, etc is stored. To find the data folder, first make sure that you are looking at the game folder. From here you should see a folder called Data Files. That's the folder we need, open it up and you should see more folders marked as Meshes , Textures , etc. Though don't worry if you don't. You should also see some files called Morrowind.
These are master files. Mods are similar to these, but would end with. These are called plugin files. Before going onto a mod hosting site and downloading any mod that you think is cool, it is recommended to install a few mods that are considered essentials by the community, and in the following order.
As you are downloading the following mods, you will find some of them to be. These are types of archives, and are used to package mods. So it is essential that you know what they are and how to use them.
Please read our Archives page for further reading. MCP modifies the actual codebase in Morrowind's. You can download MCP from the Nexus sites.
To install MCP, first extract the downloaded archive. Then, apart from the Data Files folder, copy everything into your game folder. The extracted Data Files folder can be ignored as it only contains a showcase mod. With MCP running you can see a list of all of the patches it can apply. Clicking on an entry will provide a short description of what it does. If you scroll towards the bottom of the list you'll see the -Bug Fixes- section, with all of its patches already checked.
As this is your first time using MCP, it is recommended to leave everything at the defaults and to just click on the Apply chosen patches button at the bottom. You can always re-run MCP at a later date. The exe optimizer is another atypical mod and it is designed to improve performance and further reduce the chances of a CTD. You can download the exe Optimizer from Timeslip's website. To install the optimizer, first extract the contents of the 7zip archive.
You need not copy any files to your game folder. Just run exeOpt. Then simply click on the Patch Morrowind button. It may take a few minutes to finish patching the executable.
As with MCP, it is recommended not to tweak the options. It allows any bit program to use up to 4GB of RAM, recommended if you intend on installing hi-res texture packs. You can download it here.
An open file dialog will open and from here you can navigate to your game folder and open Morrowind. The patch will automatically run, create a backup, and ask if you want to patch another application.
Just click the Ok button to close the patch. This will be your first 'true' mod to download as the Morrowind Patch Project MPP is a plugin rather than a separate utility like the above three. Unfortunately, due to the current state of the project the installation process is needlessly complicated, you may want to skip MPP at the moment if you feel the following install process is too much for you.
Fortunately, the project is currently being revived. You can join the discussion on the official modding forums. If you would like to contribute to the project, then please visit this thread or the public project forum at TAL. Once you have extracted the download, you will need to copy over all of the files into your Data Files folder. Now all that you need to do is to open Morrowind's launcher, click on the Data Files button, and ensure that Morrowind Patch v1.
Mod Recommendations for New Players is an excellent thread by Pluto found on the official forums. Not only will it take you through the most essential of mods to have some covered above , but it also provides links to other mod list threads and sites, as well as providing links to some more advanced tools to aid in using mods. For now, I recommend simply bookmarking the link for perusal at a later date. At least until you've followed along and understood how to install mods.
There are many, many different sites from where you can download mods, but the following list contains the largest most popular sites. In no particular order:. The above sites are all safe to download mods from. However, when downloading mods, always keep these points in mind. Unfortunately the site is now dead. There are two mod install methods that you can use.
Using a mod manager will make your life easier and much more convenient. A good mod manager will not only install a mod for you, but also: allow the manipulation of the load order, manage mod conflicts, and allow easy mod removal. Unfortunately, many mods mostly the older ones as they predate many mod managers can not be installed using a mod manager.
As such, it's important to know how to perform a manual installation. It's also important to understand just what the mod manager is doing for you, if you choose to use one.
As a beginner, I highly recommend installing your first few mods manually. This is so that you will understand how mods are installed, as well as providing the knowledge and confidence to troubleshoot any issues that may occur after installing or removing a mod. Regardless of the installation method that you may have used manual or mod manager. The manual installation of a mod is as simple as copying files into their correct destination folders, and then activating the mod in Morrowind's launcher.
It's made even easier that most mods are distributed with a replication of the data folder; so that you can clearly see into what folders every file must go into. Once your mods are installed, click on them and select the option to activate them. Your mod will then be installed through the manager, and you should be able to access it the next time you boot the game.
Not all games require the Nexus Mod Manager to work. For instance, the popular DSFix mod for Dark Souls can be downloaded manually from the Nexus Mods website and installed by dragging the relevant file into your Steam game folder.
The process for installing and using mods will vary from game to game, so be sure to read the mod descriptions carefully before attempting to install them. Connect with us. Continue Reading.
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