Joe's Storm Atronach for OpenMW
⚪ Last updated 2020⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 🏆 #15 of 35 Creatures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Storm Atronach retexture... v2. 0
Retexture for the storm atronach and his lightning effect also Lightning Shield and Lightning bolt textures are included...
If you have other vfx replacers installed,you can omit to install mine .....your choice.
I just wanted something to improve vanilla fx..
This gives the storm atronach a new skin with bump and specular maps,and a glow map for his eyes.... He now has more particle effects.....dust and an extra set of floating rocks,plus a new electric effect texture.
To Install,drop Data Files into Morrowind Directory,overwrite when prompted,
I hope you enjoy this small mod...let me know what you think.
Joseph Melia. Monasterevin,Co. Kildare, Ireland
2020 December 27
Joe's Storm Atronach is a visual overhaul for the Storm Atronach creature in Morrowind, optimized for OpenMW with bump and specular maps. It offers a fresh look for a classic enemy, though it's a niche cosmetic mod with modest community traction (19 endorsements).
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Gives the Storm Atronach a much-needed visual upgrade with modern bump mapping
- Perfect for OpenMW players who want to enhance creature appearances without gameplay changes
- Lightweight and simple—just drop it in and go
⚠️ Cons
- Only 19 endorsements—this is a niche mod with a small following
- Author hasn't tested on vanilla Morrowind, so compatibility there is uncertain
- Last updated in 2020—may not be actively maintained, though OpenMW's stability helps
For Morrowind players using OpenMW who want a fresh look for Storm Atronachs without altering gameplay. If you're on vanilla and expect guaranteed compatibility, you might want to wait for more feedback. Skip if you're looking for new creatures or gameplay tweaks—this is purely cosmetic.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're on OpenMW, just extract the mod files into your Data Files folder and enable the esp/omwaddon in the launcher.
- For vanilla Morrowind, back up your original Storm Atronach meshes and textures before overwriting, since the author hasn't tested it there.
- Check the mod's readme (if included) for any specific load order instructions—though for a simple replacer, it usually doesn't matter.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Morrowind Mods
- Author
- Joseph Melia
- Version
- 2.0
- Downloads
- 474
- Endorsements
- 19
- Category
- Creatures
- Created
- 12/27/2020
- Updated
- 12/27/2020
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