Animation Blending - OpenMW
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 4.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #31 of 44 Animations mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
THIS MOD IS OBSOLETE, IT'S NOW A PART OF OPENMW DEV BUILD
This feature is finally a part of OpenMW dev build. Thanks to Cykoder for working on this for past months and finishing all the necessary pieces. Simply download the latest dev build from here and use the feature. All of the bugs mentioned in the post of this nexus mod were fixed.
Acknowledgment
My gratitude goes to Greatness7 for providing amazing demo Gifs below, and to MelchiorDahrk for allowing to use and alter their thumbnail and header art.
You can find an MWSE version of the animation blending by Greatness7 -> HERE
Animation blending
Animation blending introduces smooth animation transitions between essentially every animation in the game without affecting gameplay. Effective if smooth animation transitions setting is enabled in the launcher or the config files. It works with any animation and by default affects vanilla and modded animations of any actor or creature.
This is not a mod but rather a special version of the OpenMW engine. Eventually, this feature will become a part of the main OpenMW build, but for now, this Nexus page is the easiest way to get your hands on animation blending in OpenMW.
Installation
- Download and extract the archive, use as any other copy of OpenMW.
- Ensure that Launcher -> Settings -> Visuals -> Smooth animation transitions is enabled.
- Optional: This looks extra good with "Smooth movement" and "Turn to movement direction" enabled in the same launcher tab.
For Animators and Developers
This feature is very moddable and flexible. Animation developers can bundle ``.yaml``/``.json`` files together with their ``.kf`` files to specify the blending style of their animations. Those settings will only affect the corresponding animation files.
For more details see OpenMW animation blending documentation (WIP) -> https://gitlab.com/OpenMW/openmw/-/blob/66212564b20cab4a7fe8f797e477cd5a73343cf3/docs/source/reference/modding/animation-blending.rst
Linux/Ubuntu
- This is Windows version of the OpenMW engine. Unfortunately, there's no pre-built version for other OS and I'm not sure If I can even make one. If you are willing to go as far as compile it yourself - here's a link to the source code: https://gitlab.com/OpenMW/openmw/-/merge_requests/3497
Animation Blending for OpenMW adds smooth transitions between nearly every animation in the game, making movement feel more fluid and natural. It's moddable and compatible with everything, making it a safe addition for any OpenMW player. With 312 endorsements and 7,767 downloads, it's a well-received quality-of-life improvement.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 312 endorsements and 7,767 downloads
- Works with any mod setup thanks to universal compatibility
- Enhances game feel without changing gameplay mechanics
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in December 2023, may not be updated for future OpenMW versions
- Requires OpenMW, not compatible with the original Morrowind engine
For OpenMW players who want smoother, more natural character animations without altering gameplay. Perfect for those who value visual polish and mod compatibility. Skip if you play on the original Morrowind engine or prefer vanilla animations.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Ensure you're running OpenMW, not the original Morrowind executable, as this mod is built for OpenMW's engine.
- Place the mod files in your OpenMW data directory or use a mod manager like MO2 for easier management.
- Since it's compatible with everything, you can install it alongside other animation mods without worry.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Morrowind Mods
- Author
- Maksim Eremenko aka Max Yari
- Version
- 0.49
- Downloads
- 7,767
- Endorsements
- 312
- Category
- Animations
- Created
- 12/16/2023
- Updated
- 12/23/2023
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