Resources

Tools, tutorials, and community knowledge for Morrowind modders

Morrowind modding resources directory

ResourceDescription
Asset Repositories: Description:
OAAB Data (Website) Of Ash and Blight, an asset repository expanding a standardized set of resources for use with Morrowind and specifically Vvardenfell environments and locations. Some overlap with Tamriel Data.
Tamriel Data Asset repository featuring a standardized set of resources for use across the Tamriel Rebuilt and Project Tamriel provinces. Some overlap with OAAB Data
AATL Data
Sound Data
Community Links: Description:
Morrowind Modding Wiki
Morrowind on Nexus Mods
OpenMW Website
OpenMW Modding A website dedicated to OpenMW mods, hosting a variety of automated mod lists using UMO.
Danae's Website
Emma's Morrowind Site
AliceL93's Website
Abot's Website
OAAB Data Website
Tamriel Rebuilt Website
Project Tamriel Website
UESP
The Imperial Library
Project Tamriel Wiki
Lyithdonea Wiki
Confrerie-des-Traducteurs French translations of English Morrowind mods.
Alice's Morrowind Fan Fiction
OAAB Data Patreon
Discord Servers: Description:
Morrowind Modding Community Discord Server One of the central hubs of the modding community and also the place where Modjam, Modathon, and Madness announcements are typically made.
Tamriel Rebuilt Discord Server
Project Tamriel Discord Server
OpenMW Discord Server
Melchior Dahrk's Discord Server Home of OAAB, Lyithdonea, and other modding projects.
Nexus Mods
TES3MP Discord Server
Danae's Discord Server
The Morrowind Writers Guild Discord Server
Morrowind Rebirth Discord Server
Tutorials (Video): Description:
Danae's Mod Making CS Tutorial Video Playlist
Interior Design Mod Making Tutorial with RandomPal
Quest Design Mod Making Tutorial with Billyfighter
Exterior Design Mod Making Tutorial with MassiveJuice
Dungeon Design Mod Making Tutorial with Seelof
Simple Quest Design Mod Making Tutorial with Danae
Advanced Quest Design Mod Making Tutorial with Mort
3D Modeling Mod Making Tutorial with Vegetto
CSSE Mod Making Walkthrough Tutorial with Danae
Video Tutorial on Boss Battle Scripting in MWScript A walkthrough tutorial on boss battle scripting, using the Lost Tomb modders resource. Total Length: About 1 Hour
Tes3Cmd Tutorail with S3ctor
Making Companion Mods without the CS with Danae
Mod Tutorial - Making an NPC with GlitterGear
Mod Tutorial - Making a Quest with GlitterGear
Quick Mod Tutorial - On Connecting Doors with GlitterGear
Tutorial Video on Using TESAME with GlitterGear
Mod Making Tutorial - NPCS, Items, and Enchantments with GlitterGear
Mod Making Tutorial - Designing Dungeons with GlitterGear
Creating a 3D Model from Scratch with DimNussens
Converting Base Meshes into Nifs with Blender with DimNussens
Morrowind Modeling Tutorial - Plates and Misc Items
NifSkope Particle Tutorial for Morrowind Mod Makers
Good Quest Design with Danae
How to Run MWSE/CSSE in Linux
Tutorials (Written): Description:
Moving a Landmass with TESFaith A tutorial on how to use TESFaith Alpha 0.97. Note: This is a tutorial for a different version of TESFaith than TESFaithSharp Plus.
Morrowind Scripting for Dummies An extensive guide to vanilla Morrowind's native scripting language, featuring a list of functions, example scripts, and more.
CSSE Documentation A list of changes, features, and new shortcuts for the CSSE (Construction Set Script Extender)
MWSE Documentation
UESP Construction Set Page
Exterior Modding Tutorial (Project Tamriel Wiki)
Quick CS Interior Tutorial (Project Tamriel Wiki)
Interior Modding Tutorial (Project Tamriel Wiki)
OperatorJack's NPC Animation Tutorials
Simple Quest Tutorial (Project Tamriel Wiki)
Tutorials (Plugin Files): Description:
Lost Tomb - Modders Resource for Scripted Battles (MWScript) An example plugin file demonstrating how to script complicated boss battles using only the vanilla game engine and remaining compatible with OpenMW.
General Tools and Utilities: Description:
Morrowind Modding Wiki - Tools Page A nearly comprehensive list of different modding tools for Morrowind, covering everything from basic external editors to name generators, mod cleaning, 3d models, and generating animated grass.
Teo's Online Construction Set A web-based editor and workspace for designing quests.
TES3CONV A tool for converting Morrowind ESP files into JSON files and vice-versa.
Morrowind Blender Plugin
Merge to Master A tool for merging ESP files into a required ESM (master) file
TESFaithSharp Plus A utility for moving, duplicating, and removing landmasses from .esp and .esm files. Typically used to make compatibility patches between landmass mods.
Morrowind Voice Generator A utility for generating mass voice files for a specific or large number of mods at once, with the ability to tag particular emotions to particular lines. Requires additional frameworks and/or voice tools for actual implementation.
PNG - DDS Texture Converter A utility for converting textures to and from PNG and DDS formats.
TES3ZEROEDIT A browser-based editor for editing mod records.
NIFZEROEDIT A browser-based NIF editor
Kezyma's Map Builder for Morrowind A tool to generate html-based maps of current load orders or specific mods.
Export Sphere Script A MWSE tool that allows the spawning and scaling of an in-game sphere that can capture anything inside it and export it into Blender.
UESP Script Function List A list of MWscript functions.
Vvardenfell Flora Location Guide A gallery showing the common regions for certain varieties of flora in Morrowind.
Morrowind Modding Community Asset List A document of open-permissions assets that other modders can use in their mods.
Morrowind Visual Index A gallery of screenshots of CS objects and references
MWSE Frameworks: Description:
Skills Module Allows creation and addition of new skills in MWSE
Magicka Expanded Allows for the creation of new spells and spell effects in MWSE
The Crafting Framework Allows for new crafting mechanics to be defined and added to the game in MWSE
Onion - Layered Accessories Framework for adding additional armor and clothing slots to be used in-game in MWSE
MWSE Perk Framework Framework for adding functional perks to the game in MWSE
The Achievement Framework Allows for defining conditions and enabling in-game achievements, complete with new UI features, in MWSE.
Tatau - The Tattoo Framework Framework for adding body modification options in-game with MWSE
Bazaar - The Trading Framework Framework for adding and defining new currencies and bartering options in MWSE
Smith - The Weapon Crafting Framework Framework for breaking weapons down into parts and re-combining them into new weapons in MWSE
Beware the Night Resource for creating unique day and night-time leveled lists for exterior cells in MWSE.
Merlord's Character Backgrounds Expands the CharGen process with new character background options. Can be used as a framework to add additional background presets for MWSE.
MWSE Dynamic Object Replacer Framework for replacing objects at runtime for MWSE.
FluadHTN - The AI Framework (formerly OdaiHTN) Framework for setting up AI behaviors. Works for both MWSE and OpenMW
Set Bonus Framework that adds bonuses for matching sets, with modder resource interop support for other mods to define their own sets for both MWSE and OpenMW
Quick Select Menu A Framework for designing quick select menus for your own mods using MWSE
MUSE 2 - Morrowind Music System Extended Framework for defining location or region based playlists or soundtracks using MWSE
HeartStrings Music Framework with modder features for defining location and region based playlists or soundtracks (similar to MUSE) for MWSE
Dynamic Conversations (MWSE) A framework to add procedural voiced and/or text conversations to random NPCs in set locations, or specific NPCs at different times of day or weather conditions, with animation support for MWSE.
Kezyma's Voices of Vvardenfell A framework to add voiced dialogue to in-game dialogue text boxes, works for both MWSE and OpenMW.
OpenMW Frameworks: Description:
OMW Achievements OpenMW conversion of the MWSE Achievement Framework, allowing modders to enable, define, and set new in-game achievements for players to unlock with OpenMW
(OpenMW) Crafting Framework Allows for the creation of new crafting mechanics in OpenMW with mod-support for defining new recipes for craftable items
Stats Window Extender (OpenMW) Framework and API that allows modders to extend the UI and Stats Window with new sections and display new information with OpenMW
Skill Framework (OpenMW) Framework that allows modders to define and add new types of skills to the game using OpenMW
S3maphore - OpenMW Music Management from the Future Framework for defining custom music playlists for set times or locations for OpenMW
Character Traits Framework (OpenMW) A Framework based on Merlord's Character Backgrounds that allows modders to define new character generation elements for OpenMW
SPELL FRAMEWORK PLUS (OpenMW) A framework for adding custom spell effects to the game using OpenMW lua
Perk Framework (OpenMW) A framework for adding new perks to the game for OpenMW.
Dynamic NPC Framework (Procedural Chatter) A framework for adding new procedural voiced and/or text conversations between NPCs, as well as NPC scheduling, companionships, and animations for OpenMW.
Magic Window Extender (OpenMW) Includes support for added spell effects and icons in the Magic window of the UI.
FlexTag - The Tagging Framework That HOLDS A framework for querying and adding tags, useful for lua mods.
H3lp Yours3lf - OpenMW Helper Interfaces
OpenMW Lua Helper Utility