Better Kegstands

⭐ ⭐⭐ (1,441 endorsements) 📥 117,334 downloads 📌 v1.0 📅 3/22/2011
⚪ Last updated 2011

By Tarius · Models and Textures

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 11/6/2011 📅 Created: 3/22/2011
⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
1🛠️ MWSE — Morrowind Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 MCP — Morrowind Code Patch Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 1.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #70 of 544 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

This is a plugin-less replacer for the 2 kegstand models: Furn_Com_Kegstand Furn_De_Kegstand and contains one replacment teaxture for them: Tx_wood_oldwood_metal For Installation, its the same procedure as always, stick stuff in the proper folders, which in this case just means dragging stuff into the Data Files folder or using Wrye Mash. ************************** So, a few days ago I was looking at my texture replacer packs and noticed one where most of the textures had been superceded by others. I decided to find out what the remaining 15 textures were used for so I could possibly do a better job on some new ones. After looking in the CS and seeing how terrible looking the kegstand I currently have is, I decided to take a closer look in nifskope and discovered a terrible truth. Current kegstand replacer: almost 9000 polys Original: About 500 polys The one I have made: About 1600 polys As of writing this, I found that the current replacer came from Mesh Improvements 171 and after seeing the rediculousness of it, I decided to make a better one. Mine looks better, makes better use of polys, and now uses a much better texture. I will let the screen shots speak for themselves. You will notice that a couple of the screenshots have red circles, those are to indicate spots where you can actually see through the mesh on the old nif files, that of course has been fixed as I simply redid the entire keg from scratch rather then try to work with something so jumbled. Another improvement is that the ends of the kegs now are the same texture as the sides and it now looks much more consistant then before when the ends used a different texture. In my opinion I think it looks very much like a real barrel now. A third improvement is that the beams that support the actual keg I found to be duplicated so that two of them occupied the same spot; the duplicates of course have been removed. You can use this how ever you please, there is no need to ask me for any type of permissions. The point of me making this is for fame and glory, or scratching that, just for people to use and to make MW look better. If you find you are unable to open the . 7z file, make sure your unzipping program is up to date. 7z released an update in the last month or two. Hopefully this is all I need to say. Update 3/31/11: Apparently not everyone knows what a bounding box is. f you look in nifskope, you will see a white box, that is the bounding box and its there on purpose. The original meshes which came with the game have them too. Update 11/05/11: Made white collision box invisible in nifskope. Also, these two meshes are included in the Morrowind Graphics Overhall.

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Better Kegstands is a simple model replacer for the two kegstand models in Skyrim, created by Tarius. It has 1,441 endorsements and 117,334 downloads, indicating popularity. Last updated in 2011, it remains a lightweight cosmetic enhancement for players seeking improved visuals.

✨ Key Features

Replaces the two kegstand models in the game with improved versions.
Simple model and texture replacer, no gameplay changes.
High community approval with 1,441 endorsements.
Widely downloaded with over 117,000 downloads.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with 1,441 endorsements and 117k downloads—clearly a go-to for visual polish.
  • Lightweight and straightforward: just replaces two models, no scripts or heavy dependencies.
  • Works for both kegstands, so you get consistent visuals across the game.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2011—might be outdated for current Skyrim versions, though likely still works.
  • Only affects two models, so it's a minor visual tweak, not a game-changer.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who want a quick, subtle visual upgrade to the kegstands without any gameplay impact. Perfect for modders building a more polished world. Skip if you're looking for major overhauls—this is purely cosmetic.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Since it's a model replacer, just drop the files into your Data folder or use a mod manager—no load order worries.
  • If you're using other mods that alter kegstands, check for conflicts; this mod replaces the same meshes.
  • Make sure you have the original game files intact; this mod overwrites them, so back up if you want to revert.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Morrowind Mods
Author
Tarius
Version
1.0
Downloads
117,334
Endorsements
1,441
Category
Models and Textures
Created
3/22/2011
Updated
11/6/2011

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