Active Wait
⚪ Last updated 2020⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 🏆 #89 of 131 Immersion mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Active Wait, a Zefirotte mod for Morrowind version 1. 1
This mod allows you to speed the passing of time for a small duration.
During the Active Wait the timescale become 360 which means 1 second in real time is equal to 360 seconds in game or to say differently 10 seconds are equal to one in game hour. (the normal timescale is 30 so the time will pass 12 times faster)
During the Active Wait you restore 15 fatigue points per seconds, which allows you to use the active wait to recover your fatigue before a
dungeon or a fight.
There is two versions of the mod which differs by the way the Active Wait is triggered, use one or the other. But they use the same way to cancel it, just take a step and the timescale will go back to normal. You will get a message when the wait is over.
Active Wait, Spell version
Cast a custom spell named "Wait" , that's it. It is free and will always succeed
Active Wait, Standing Still Version
To trigger the active wait you have to stand still for about 10 seconds. If you have a weapon drawn or a spell readied, it won't start. You will get a message when it starts. You can also cancel the Active Wait by drawing a weapon or readying a spell instead of moving.
If you loose life the Active Wait will also be cancelled
This Mod is inspired by Necrolesian, Pass the Time. The main difference is it doesn't requires MWSE which means it can be used with OpenMW. But Necrolesian's mod allows to use a configurable key and a turbo mode. Don't use both its useless and you might broke something.
Requirements
Either OpenMW or the Morrowind Code Patch .
How to use
Install the mod like any other. Use only one .esp. If your using the spell version on an old save use the command: Player->addSpell ZEF_ActiveWaitSpell to learn the spell. On a new save you will learn the spell at the beginning of the game
Customisation
You can change the balance of the mods using the in game console to change variables. Open the console and use the command: Set x to y With x being the name of a variable (see below) and y a value. For example: Set ZEF_ActiveWaitStillTime to 5
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[]ZEF_ActiveWaitFatigueRegen , the default value is 1 which means you recover fatigue during the active wait. Set the value to 0 to deactivate
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]ZEF_ActiveWaitSpeed , the timescale used during the active wait. The default value is 360; - ZEF_ActiveWaitStillTime , only for the standing still version. It is in seconds how much time you have to stand still for the active wait to be triggered. You don't recover fatigue during this time. Change the value if you think 10 seconds is too much or if you want to reduce it.
Active Wait replaces Skyrim's vanilla wait menu with a timed speed-up mechanic. Cast a custom spell or stand still for 10 seconds to trigger active waiting. A niche immersion mod with 23 endorsements, last updated in 2020.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Immersive alternative to the clunky vanilla wait menu
- Simple concept: cast a spell or stand still, no complex menus
- Lightweight mod with 23 endorsements from a dedicated niche
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2020 — may be incompatible with the latest Skyrim version
For roleplayers who want to avoid breaking immersion with the vanilla wait menu. Also for players who prefer a more natural way to pass time without opening menus. Skip if you want a feature-rich waiting overhaul with adjustable settings.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this mod uses a custom spell, check your magic menu after installation to find it.
- If you're using a mod manager, make sure to activate the plugin in your load order.
- Test the 10-second stand-still trigger in a safe area to get a feel for the timing.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Morrowind Mods
- Author
- Zefirotte
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 450
- Endorsements
- 23
- Category
- Immersion
- Created
- 6/30/2020
- Updated
- 7/9/2020
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