No-Frills Open Vivec
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ 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
- 👍 5.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #11 of 83 Buildings mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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HAT DOES THIS MOD DO?Yet another Open Vivec mod.
It is available in two basic flavours in a BAIN archive:
No-Frills Open Vivec (Paper Map Placement)
This version makes no changes other than opening Vivec's cantons and placing the Foreign Quarter into a symmetrical position more akin to the paper map that shipped with Morrowind. No big changes otherwise, no additional lights, signposts, or similar.
No-Frills Open Vivec (Vanilla Placement)
Exact same thing, except the cantons are not moved.
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SN'T IT TERRIBLY INCOMPATIBLE WITH EVERYTHING?As with every other Open Vivec mod, incompatibilities exist with other mods that change the Plaza cells. The paper map version moreso because the Foreign Quarter canton has been moved.
Patches available for both versions:
- []Uvirith's Legacy (the Vivec fast travel location is in the Telvanni plaza)
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]Main Quest Enhancers (Imperial Intolerance, the other parts require no patch)
- Stav's Mages Guilds Overhaul (requires the ESM version)
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NY FUTURE PLANS?More patches.
Rethinking Vivec is what this mod was a stepping stone for so there should not be any future changes other than patches.
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HO IS TO BLAME FOR THIS MESS?The Elder Scrolls, Morrowind, etc. are property of Bethesda Softworks.
As usual, I am standing on the shoulder of giants.
Credits and thanks go to:
Tamriel_Data for the steps mesh
CemKey for the two open canton meshes
DonnerGott for the inverted gondola dock
Ignatius for editing works on the canton meshes
Darkfri for further editing works on the canton meshes
RandomPal for the revised FQ entrance (Paper Map version)
No-Frills Open Vivec opens up the city of Vivec and optionally moves the Foreign Quarter canton, making the city feel more open and accessible. A simple, lightweight mod with 169 endorsements, last updated in April 2021, suitable for Morrowind players who want a less cluttered Vivec without major overhauls.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-tested with 169 endorsements and over 3,000 downloads.
- Does exactly what it says—no bloat, just a cleaner Vivec.
- Optional canton move adds flexibility for players who want a different layout.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2021—may have compatibility issues with newer mods or game versions.
- No detailed instructions or screenshots provided, so you're on your own for installation.
- Only affects Vivec's layout, so if you want more extensive city overhauls, this won't cut it.
For Morrowind players who find Vivec's original layout confusing or claustrophobic and want a more open feel without overhauling the whole city. Also for modders who want a simple base to build on. Skip if you're looking for major visual or gameplay changes—this is purely a layout tweak.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this mod changes Vivec's layout, it's best to install it before starting a new playthrough to avoid conflicts with saved games.
- If you use a mod manager like Wrye Mash or Mod Organizer 2, let it handle the file placement to keep your Data Files folder clean.
- Check if you have other mods that alter Vivec—they might conflict, so load order matters.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Morrowind Mods
- Author
- Atrayonis
- Version
- 1.4
- Downloads
- 3,035
- Endorsements
- 169
- Category
- Buildings
- Created
- 6/29/2015
- Updated
- 4/3/2021
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