"Morrowind Overhaul 3" Modernizes Morrowind

[Lyri]

It won't be long until we see a news post about the next Morrowind Update and overhaul mod that imports it into Skyrim graphics (yes that is on the way).

Hey guys, you can stop making Morrowind Mods now.

I'm just going to keep my Morrowind vanilla thanks, I'm not a huge fan of mishmash of mods throw together in a bundle I didn't choose.

 

[DrunkOnEstus]

My computer deserves a hug for continuing to give, and everyone involved in this project deserves a pint of their personal favorite.

I'll be locking my door now, and to think I had a to-do list this afternoon... : )

 

[ScrabbitRabbit]

Does it fix the lack of voice acting? I don't mean to sound snobby but it's become an industry standard, and without it I personally can't enjoy an RPG like this.

I remember getting Morrowind a few years ago and being very disappointed, so I doubt it'll grab my interest now.

AFAIK it adds more voice acting but doesn't make it anywhere near fully voiced. There's simply too much dialogue and too many different things that can happen for it to be fully voiced.

 

[ohnoitsabear]

Agreed, Tamriel Rebuilt and OpenMW don't get as much love as they deserve here... Although Tamriel Rebuilt has been a long and slow project barely getting anything released within a timely schedule, OpenMW however has weekly updates on development progress, usually packed with a nice video featuring the new changes/additions.
But yeah, both projects are far from a final release, so I guess it's sort of fair for the Escapist to dismiss them right now, and rather give them the full round of applause once they've reached each of their 1.0 release goals.

Well, Tamriel Rebuilt does have a substantial amount that is released and finished. Plus, future updates should be going much more quickly. Really, the thing that's slowing the project down is a lack of people making quests, as most of the exterior and interior work for the next several releases is done. But really, there is no excuse for not reporting on it when a new release comes out.

But I'm sounding excessively negative here. I'm glad that the escapist promotes Morrowind modding at all. In fact, most of my negativity comes from the post about Skywind, which is further from completion, less likely to be released, and far less ambitious and important than OpenMW.

 

[MrBrightside919]

The changes this mod collection does is like night and day compared to Vanilla Morrowind...

The installer is really well done, even taking control from you to select the proper options itself. A lot of it is automated and works really well. It makes installing the stuff really easy...

I install takes a while though, even making you restart your computer atleast once...

After playing the new Morrowind, it's very impressive. I've noticed little graphical things and the framerate seems to chug for me a lot (even though my computer is pretty beastly). I'll have to look into it more, but overall i'm very impressed...

 

[Darmy647]

I read this article, open steam, elder scrolls sale. The hell? So i buy morrowind, install the mod, and holy damn, morrowind Looks amazing o_o

 

[WillItWork]

Does it fix the lack of voice acting? I don't mean to sound snobby but it's become an industry standard, and without it I personally can't enjoy an RPG like this.

I remember getting Morrowind a few years ago and being very disappointed, so I doubt it'll grab my interest now.

No, it doesn't make it fully voiced, but it adds voiced parts that were only text before and adds a variety of different voices to the game. Notably all of the dream sequences with Dagoth Ur are voiced and some of the important parts of the main quest that didn't now have large voiced scenes.

I don't mind all of the text personally. The game wouldn't have the luxury of being as large and dynamic as it is if it was restrained by being fully voiced imo.

Seconded. This is a classic Shamus Young rant, but basically, and intro blurb gives you a feel for the character and the the text allows for lots of flexibility in determining and adding dialogue.

It's older, but this is a Good Thing.

 

[Saviordd1]

The new article is rather misleading, the mod compilation linked to here only updates the sound and graphics, while a different mod compilation is being made by the same team to update the gameplay. Eventually, the two compilations will be combined into a single installer.

Until then I'm not interested.

The thing that stops me from returning to Morrowind isn't its graphics, its the god awful combat.

 

[bliebblob]

Props to the modders but I'm afraid there just isn't anything left for me beneath the red mountain.

One can become leader of the morag tong only so many times and not get weary...

Side note: only just now did I realize that key parts are voiced. Or more importantly: that the rest of the game isn't.

 

[Frostbyte666]

Yes the environments are very pretty now, but as stated by savior I'd rather wait till the game play fix is done as well, i can wait I have a large enough backlog to play. The other thing I couldn't help but notice was the trailer avoided showing close up character models, now have they improved and the trailer was more just showcasing environments, or are the models still pretty bad? I wouldn't want to play the game with pretty environments and come to a jarring stop when I see a character and think oh god were you involved in some horrific accident involving a belt sander?

 

[Saulkar]

Looks pretty good but this leaves me with one major question.

Will this work with nude mods?

 

[IanDavis]

Will this work with nude mods?

As much as I hate to dignify this, I suppose nude mods are pretty important in TES modding culture. It includes Better Bodies (underwear), set by default, with an option to enable the nude skins available during install.

 

[DrunkOnEstus]

Looks pretty good but this leaves me with one major question.

Will this work with nude mods?

During the install process (which is pretty amazing and automates so much compared to the massive row of flaming hoops involved before) you are given the option to select your own preferences for environments, models, textures, lighting, and the bodies, which has a "nude, underwear, or supply custom mod" option. And there's screenshots and a picture of the world map where it applies for each selection as you select your preferences or computer capabilities. I stress this again, it's pretty amazing.

 

[Twilight_guy]

Yes because updating the graphics is the same as modernization. The only thing that's changed in ten years is graphics. That idea is both stupid and sad. Anywho, Good for them. I'm sure it will be interesting, although I still question putting so much work modding an old game when you could be making your own new game...

 

[jpoon]

I installed it yesterday after I got off work. This is by FAR the best mod release collection I have EVER come across for any game. It's an incredible accomplishment by all standards, and now...I'm off back to morrowind! You all should be joining us!

 

[Freyar]

I remember Overhaul 2011 getting threatened by mod developers. Just reading the article ticks me off really as it just reminds me of how whiny, cliquish and whiny some developers can be.

http://www.manapool.co.uk/morrowind-2011-mod-compilation-threatened/

That said, I am grabbing Overhaul v3... probably should do it before someone in that compilation threatens DMCA takedowns too.

 

[Zeriah]

I've never actually played Morrowind and with the steam sale and now this seems like a good time to finally get it.

A quick question though, does this mod pack have everything you really need mod wise? Are there any other mods that are must haves that are not included?

 

[charge52]

I've never actually played Morrowind and with the steam sale and now this seems like a good time to finally get it.

A quick question though, does this mod pack have everything you really need mod wise? Are there any other mods that are must haves that are not included?

It pretty much has everything you need yes, that said, things like house mods or un lore friendly things or really anything that might not be necessary you might need to install if you want them. Also Tamriel Rebuilt is not included, so you will need to get that. Really though, if you don't really want extravagant armor mods or something this pretty much has everything. Except tamriel rebuilt as stated. Get it, it's awesome.

 

[StrixMaxima]

I've never actually played Morrowind and with the steam sale and now this seems like a good time to finally get it.

A quick question though, does this mod pack have everything you really need mod wise? Are there any other mods that are must haves that are not included?

No mods are 'must haves', simply because people want different things in their games. If you have any trouble with something within Morrowind, odds are there is a mod that fixes/changes it. Check MorrowindNexus, and don't be afraid to experiment.

Morrowind is such a wonderful game. It is kinda hard to pinpoint exactly what draws me to it. It oozes character and immersion. I've installed the previous MSGO, and I had a blast. Time to delve into it yet again.

That Nerevar Rising song... I hate you Jeremy Soule. It is simply the best OST in any game, of all time.

 

[Dandark]

I had been thinking of trying to get into Morrowind since I never played it(Started with Oblivion) and I am told by most who did play it that it's the best thing ever and that playing it is much more important then petty non vital things such as food or sleep.

The combat system sounds terrible though and I needed something to update the graphics so maybe i'll try this at some point, hopefully I can still catch that Steam deal.