Pixel Shader Style Water for MGE XE
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 4.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #123 of 176 Miscellaneous mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Pixel Shader Style Water for MGE XE
by Hrnchamd
Version: 1. 0
A modernized version of the pixel shader water from vanilla Morrowind. This is a shader core mod for MGE XE, which modifies MGE XE's water rendering.
It aims to replicate the texture, transparency, and artistic feeling of the original mercurial water, without duplicating its low resolution.
The original has some technical deficiencies that make it unusable in modern engines. It doesn't even reflect the landscape properly. This is a close compromise using the original as reference.
Requirements
MGE XE 0. 13. 4 or later:
https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/41102
Installation
Extract the archive to the Data Files directory. It requires Distant Land to be enabled. To match the vanilla ripple effect, turn on Dynamic Ripples in MGE XE, but set Wave Height very low, about 0-5 units.
To uninstall, remove the file <Data Files/shaders/core-mods/XE Mod Water.fx>.
Special thanks to PurplePrankster for testing several iterations.
Permissions
Free for distribution and code re-use. Please give credit.
A shader core mod for MGE XE that modernizes Morrowind's vanilla pixel shader water, aiming to replicate its texture, transparency, and artistic feel. With 381 endorsements and 8,756 downloads, it's a niche but appreciated enhancement for Morrowind players using MGE XE.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 381 endorsements and 8,756 downloads—clearly a trusted pick for Morrowind water tweaks.
- Faithful to vanilla: it's built to match the original's look, so purists won't be disappointed.
- Lightweight and focused—does one thing (water) and does it well, without bloating your setup.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2021—might not be compatible with the latest MGE XE builds, so check before installing.
- Requires MGE XE, which adds an extra dependency and setup step for new users.
For Morrowind players who love the original water look but want it to hold up on modern systems. If you're already using MGE XE and want a faithful water upgrade, this is a no-brainer. Skip if you prefer flashy, high-res water overhauls—this is all about preserving the classic vibe.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure MGE XE is installed and configured before adding this mod—it won't work without it.
- Back up your current MGE XE settings so you can revert if the water doesn't look right.
- Test the water in different weather conditions (rain, sunny, night) to see if the transparency holds up as intended.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Morrowind Mods
- Author
- Hrnchamd
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 8,756
- Endorsements
- 381
- Category
- Miscellaneous
- Created
- 7/15/2021
- Updated
- 7/15/2021
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