Distant Lights
⚪ Last updated 2012⚠️ 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
- 👍 7.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #53 of 197 Miscellaneous mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
DISTANT LIGHTS
MGE XE Required
The files in this download will cause MGE XE to render light sources in the distant land. It does not affect the lighting of the distant land, but increases immersion by showing a bright point in the distance, especially at night.
Do not use if your system is struggling with distant land, as this "mod" forces MGE to render small objects in distant land.
To install, place the (l)ight and e(x)terior meshes into the correct folder in datafiles, and in the MGE XE distant land setup, add the Distant Lights Override.txt file to the static overrides file list. This file is found in the mge3 folder.
The common paper lanterns use your game textures for their distant light colour/texture. The glass lanterns, torches and fire pits use simple textures I've made called PLX_Light_2.bmp and PLX_Light_3.bmp (PLX_Light_1.bmp is currently unused). The colours used for these are based on the colours I use in my personal lighting mod, but they should be suitable for everyone.
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Distant Lights is a small utility mod for Morrowind that makes lights visible from far away using MGE XE (or MGE). It enhances night-time visibility of towns and camps, best paired with darker night mods. With 165 endorsements and 2,357 downloads, it's a niche but appreciated addition for immersive night play.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-tested with 165 endorsements and over 2,300 downloads.
- Simple concept that adds immersion for night-time exploration.
- Works with MGE XE and MGE, so it's flexible for different setups.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2012 — may have compatibility issues with newer MGE XE versions.
- Requires MGE XE or MGE, so it's not for vanilla Morrowind players.
For Morrowind players who use MGE XE and want to see distant town lights at night, especially those using darker night mods. Skip if you play vanilla or don't use MGE.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure MGE XE is installed and configured before adding this mod.
- Pair with a darker night mod to get the full effect of distant lights.
- If using MGE (not XE), test in a few locations to ensure compatibility.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Morrowind Mods
- Author
- Piratelord
- Version
- 1
- Downloads
- 2,357
- Endorsements
- 165
- Category
- Miscellaneous
- Created
- 6/29/2012
- Updated
- 6/29/2012
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