Chitin armor and shield normalmaps for OpenMW
⚪ Last updated 2020⚠️ 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
- 🏆 #272 of 294 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
a set of normalmaps based on flash's intelligent textures mod. textures were handpainted before being used to generate normalmaps, then resized and compressed to minimize disk and VRAM usage.
this mod is compatible with vanilla textures, but the Intelligent Textures mod is recommended.
this mod is technically compatible with vanilla morrowind, but doesn't currently include any meshes, and without them it has no effect in vanilla. the mod is plug and play for OpenMW.
this release includes the full set, generic leather parts, shield, and tower shield, but let me know if i missed anything.
make sure you have normalmaps enabled in settings.cfg
auto use object normal maps = true
auto use terrain normal maps = true
recommended to use with Subtle Magic Glow https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/4468
if you enjoy the mod please leave screenshots, as i would rather work on more mods than take screenshots of my own.
please report any issues in the bug tracker. if this release goes well, and windows stops being a brokedick PoS i will probably release the dragonbone and dragonscale armor next.
A small texture mod for OpenMW that adds normalmaps to chitin armor, shields, and generic leather parts. With 27 endorsements and last updated in 2020, it's a niche enhancement for players seeking improved visual depth in Morrowind.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Gives chitin gear a much-needed visual upgrade with proper normalmaps
- Tiny download, no hassle to install
- Works with OpenMW, so no need for Morrowind Code Patch or other engine fixes
⚠️ Cons
- Only 27 endorsements — this is a niche mod with a small following
- Last updated in 2020 — might not be compatible with the latest OpenMW versions
- No screenshots or detailed install instructions in the description
For Morrowind players using OpenMW who want their chitin armor to look less flat and more detailed. If you're a texture enthusiast or just want a subtle visual improvement, this is for you. Skip if you're playing on the original Morrowind engine or want gameplay changes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you're using OpenMW, as this mod is built for it and won't work with the original Morrowind engine.
- Place the mod's files in your OpenMW data directory, or use a mod manager like Mod Organizer 2 to keep things tidy.
- If you're not seeing the normalmaps in-game, check that your OpenMW settings have 'Shaders' enabled.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Morrowind Mods
- Author
- greg079
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 354
- Endorsements
- 27
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 6/20/2020
- Updated
- 6/20/2020
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