Basic Needs for OpenMW
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 2 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
- 👍 4.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #114 of 402 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Thirst, Hunger and Exhaustion implemented in OpenMW Lua. Needs accumulate at specific rates and cause debuffs with severity increasing over time, if not tended to.
Basic Needs for OpenMW adds thirst, hunger, and exhaustion mechanics to OpenMW using Lua. Needs accumulate over time and cause increasingly severe debuffs if ignored. A lightweight survival mod for players seeking additional challenge.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Tightly integrated with OpenMW's Lua API, so it feels native to the engine.
- Simple concept executed cleanly—no bloat, just the three core needs.
- Reasonable community traction for a niche mod (99 endorsements, 2,310 downloads).
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in September 2023—may not be compatible with newer OpenMW versions.
- Only three needs; no additional survival mechanics like temperature or disease.
For Morrowind veterans who want a survival twist without overhauling the whole game. Perfect if you're already playing OpenMW and want a lightweight challenge. Skip if you prefer pure exploration or want a full survival overhaul.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you're running a recent OpenMW build with Lua support enabled, as this mod relies on it.
- Check the mod's forum or comments for any known issues with specific OpenMW versions before installing.
- Start a new playthrough to experience the needs system from the beginning, as it may affect early game balance.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Morrowind Mods
- Author
- jarizleifr
- Version
- 1.3.1
- Downloads
- 2,310
- Endorsements
- 99
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 6/29/2023
- Updated
- 9/3/2023
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