Morrowind Mod:Quick Help

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Introduction

Looking for some quick instructions without all the explanations? Here you go!

• Make sure to check out Quickstart Tools.
• Find discussion of specific mods over at Morrowind Mod:Mods.

Adding a Mod

• Download and unzip the mod to the Installers directory.
  • By default Wrye Mash is set to look for this directory just inside the Morrowind folder.
• In Wrye Mash, Installers Tab
  • Right-click the desired package and select Install.
• Perform a basic cleaning of the plugin.
• In Wrye Mash, Mods Tab
  • Find the esp(s)/esm.
  • Set the readme doc.
  • Set the genre/group. [Optional]
• Check the readme.
  • If there are multiple esps, are there rules about which should and should not be used?
  • Does the mod change standard leveled lists? If so, you'll need to re-merge your leveled lists.
  • Are there any comments on load order or conflicts?
  • Are any third party mods or resources required?
  • How do you get started playing the mod?
• In Wrye Mash, Mods Tab
  • Set the esps modified date(s). [Optional]
  • Set the right esp(s) to load.
  • Merge leveled lists. [Optional]
• In Wrye Mash, Saves Tab
  • Find the saves that you want to play and make them blue.
    • Select non-blue savegame. It's details will appear in the right hand panel.
    • Click at head of Masters list and select "Update".
    • If any mods need to be renamed, do so.
    • Click at head of Masters list and select "Sync to Load List". This should turn the list blue.
    • Scroll over the list to see if it looks correct.
    • Click "Save".
• Play game!