OpenMW Animated Pickup and Shop Around

⭐ ⭐ (263 endorsements) 📥 31,422 downloads 📌 v1.29a 📅 5/4/2024
🟡 Updated this year

By taitechnic · Animations

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 5/28/2026 📅 Created: 5/4/2024
⚠️ Install Order · 4 steps
1🛠️ MWSE — Morrowind Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 MCP — Morrowind Code Patch Download ↗
3📦 OpenMW Find it →
4📦 Quickloot by OwnlyMe Find it →

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.8% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #15 of 44 Animations mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

UPDATE: Added the features from Shop Around by Merlord. Supports item animations for Quickloot by OwnlyMe. Based on MWSE Animated Pickup by C3pa, telekinesis style effect when picking up items. Plus Sneak to Steal, block accidental thievery

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

OpenMW Animated Pickup and Shop Around is an animation mod for OpenMW that adds a telekinesis-style effect when picking up items, based on MWSE Animated Pickup by C3pa. It also includes features from Merlord's Shop Around, supports item animations for Quickloot by OwnlyMe, and adds Sneak to Steal to prevent accidental thievery. With 263 endorsements and over 31k downloads, it's a popular quality-of-life enhancement for OpenMW players.

✨ Key Features

Adds a telekinesis-style animation when picking up items, based on MWSE Animated Pickup by C3pa.
Includes features from Merlord's Shop Around mod.
Supports item animations for Quickloot by OwnlyMe.
Adds Sneak to Steal mechanic to block accidental thievery.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 263 endorsements and over 31k downloads.
  • Combines two popular mods into one package, saving load order slots.
  • Adds a cool telekinesis effect that makes looting feel more immersive.

⚠️ Cons

  • Requires OpenMW, not the original Morrowind engine, so it won't work for vanilla players.
  • Depends on Quickloot by OwnlyMe for item animations, adding an extra dependency.
🎯 Is This For You?
For OpenMW players who want a more immersive looting experience with a telekinesis effect and safer stealing. Also great for fans of Merlord's Shop Around who want its features integrated. Skip if you play on the original Morrowind engine or prefer vanilla animations.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure you're using OpenMW, not the original Morrowind executable, or this mod won't work.
  • Install Quickloot by OwnlyMe first, then this mod, to ensure item animations work correctly.
  • Use the Sneak to Steal feature to avoid accidentally grabbing items in shops — just sneak before picking up.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Morrowind Mods
Author
taitechnic
Version
1.29a
Downloads
31,422
Endorsements
263
Category
Animations
Created
5/4/2024
Updated
5/28/2026

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