Oh, I mostly stick to 1st person view - apart from the odd time when I need to admire myself wearing the green glass armour

Hehe, yes you have to admire yourself at some point. =)

I like to do it in the wild, because I see better what happens around me.
Sometimes I get almost claustrophobic when I can only look in one direction at a time, haha.

OK, so I know I'm replying to a post from the first page of this chain, but hey, it's been awhile since I stuck my nose in the forum Plus seeing an Elder Scrolls topic will always make me join in.

On the subject of the updated graphics; This is part of what is known as the TESRenewal Project. Basically, a number of volunteer developers have been working to revise Morrowind in its entirety, leveraging the improved game engine that was used for Skyrim. In other words, all the attributes, character models, weapon models and landscapes in Morrowind will take advantage of the updated graphics from the Skyrim engine. Thus the nick-name "Skywind."

While one of Bethesda's selling points for Skyrim was the use of a "completely new graphics engine" the truth of the matter is that the same, but iteratively updated engine has been in use for Morrowind, Oblivion and Skyrim. The actual developers are an European agency, Bethesda used the engine's coding tools, that have been continually updated, to modify it for each successive game. That's why that same group of volunteers are also working on "Skyblivion" a new version of yep, you guessed it, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion.

http://tesrenewal.com/

Speaking of Oblivion, there is currently a working version of Morrowind that was "Built-out" on the Oblivion version of the graphics engine. It's affectionately known as Morroblivion.

It's not the easiest install and is still fairly tweaky, but if anyone is interested in giving it a whirl here's the info.

http://tesrenewal.com/forums/oblivion/morroblivion-mod-releases/8114

Please note, for all of the above mentioned current and future versions you need to have legally obtained versions of the original games installed.

TM

Trail, where have you been! So, although it's good hear from you, it's even better to hear about all the goodies you posted about Morrowind. One of these days, I'll actually have enough time to check it all out. Aren't retired people supposed to be looking for stuff to do, not buried under too much stuff to do!

Hi ya, Trail

Hi Trail_Mystic
Great to see you - and to hear about all these Morrowind innovations !!

Cheers.

Mad

Hey folks! I've been busy at work as usual (no rest for the wicked AKA I/T ) and relaxing with late night marathon gameplay sessions, but might be making more Darkside posts in the future. The company I've been working with for the last 20+ years is closing, so I may have some more time on my hands


The fan base for TES games never ceases to amaze me, nor does the thousands of hours of gameplay I've put into those games so I was glad to see those volunteers taking advantage of the Skyrim engine for their past games. Now Bethesda needs to get moving on the latest TES game!

Hey, Trail. Long time.

I was thinking about downloading and installing the tweak last time I fired up Morrowind, but then my head felt like it was going to explode when I read the instructions. I would love to see Morrowind in its Skyrim-style glory, though. Someday, I guess.

Trail, sorry to hear your company might close, but we are always happy to see you here

Trail,

The place is waiting.