Live Free

⭐ ⭐ (653 endorsements) 📥 23,881 downloads 📌 v1.1 📅 12/25/2015
⚪ Last updated 2018

By Apoapse · Companions

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 3/9/2018 📅 Created: 12/25/2015
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 2.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #5 of 29 Companions mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

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I forgot to mention two things in the readme: first, you need Tribunal to use this mod; second, you can't have more than three slaves actively following you around. This was done for both balance and scripting reasons, as having more than three followers screwed with the AI.

Also, the mod is compatible with Brother Juniper's Twin Lamps. I recommend using the two together.

I have always felt that Morrowind's slavery system was an area of the game that never clicked into place. Whether you play as a slaver or an abolitionist, you run into the system's limits in unnatural and inconsistent places. Some slaves can never be freed, and others are practically holding the keys to their own escape. There are a total of four slave markets—in Tel Aruhn, Sadrith Mora, Suran, and Molag Mar—but only one of these actually sells slaves. Once you do buy slaves, you quickly learn that they don't listen to anything you tell them to do. More accurately, there is nothing you can tell them to do.

To resolve all of these problems, Live Free focuses on two main points:

  • []Every slave at every slave market can be bought. If you want a slave without coughing up money, you can take any slave whose bracer you have the key to. You can also sell slaves at the slave markets for a reduced price.

    []The slaves that you can buy all have an all-new companion AI, based on Grumpy's work. The AI is designed to allow effective party-based movement and combat.

    Specifics are given below.

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    Acquiring Slaves

    Buying slaves is handled exactly as it was in vanilla; you just talk to the slavemaster and specify which one you would like to purchase. The price of each slave depends on his or her race. Argonians and Khajiit are worth the least, at 5000 drakes, and the two Altmer slaves are worth the most, at 10,000 drakes. You can also sell your slaves to the merchants in slave markets. The slavemaster will give you 2500 drakes for each, allowing you to turn a nice profit from "repossessing" the slaves you find during your adventures

    If you don't want to buy a slave, you can always steal them. If you have the key to any slave's bracers, you now have the option of taking him or her as your own. The Skeleton Key will now work as the key for any slave, so a master thief is able to steal (or free) as many slaves as there are in-game.

    The first time you buy or steal a slave, you are presented with an option to modify all of their attributes. If certain attri

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Live Free overhauls Morrowind's slave system, letting you buy or steal any slaves you encounter without menu micromanagement. With 653 endorsements and 23,881 downloads, it's a well-received companion mod, though it hasn't been updated since 2018.

✨ Key Features

Buy or steal any slaves you come across in Morrowind.
Designed to make the slave system useful without requiring menu micromanagement.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with 653 endorsements and 23,881 downloads.
  • Streamlines slave interactions, cutting down on tedious menu navigation.
  • Adds meaningful gameplay options for both heroic and villainous playthroughs.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2018 — may have compatibility issues with current Morrowind setups.
  • No mention of compatibility with other overhaul mods, so conflicts are possible.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Morrowind players who want to interact with the slave system without menu hassle, whether you're playing a liberator or a slaver. Skip if you prefer lore-friendly overhauls or don't care about slavery mechanics.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 5 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure to back up your save before installing, as mods that alter NPC interactions can sometimes cause issues.
  • Check if you have other mods that affect slavery or NPC dialogue, as they may conflict with Live Free.
  • Since the mod hasn't been updated in years, test it early in your playthrough to ensure it works with your current mod list.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Morrowind Mods
Author
Apoapse
Version
1.1
Downloads
23,881
Endorsements
653
Category
Companions
Created
12/25/2015
Updated
3/9/2018

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