Silt Strider Animation Restored
⚪ Last updated 2016⚠️ 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
- 👍 1.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #5 of 45 Bug Fixes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Restores previously unused Silt Strider animation - it was present in the model, but never played in the game itself because of the lack of the necessary script. It also comes with a previously unused sound.
Siltstriders now have 50/50 chances to play either the original animation or the restored one.
Restores the unused Silt Strider animation in Morrowind, fixing a long-standing bug where the creature's legs didn't move. A simple, essential fix for players who want the iconic travel creature to feel alive. With 1,616 endorsements and over 122k downloads, it's a community staple.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 1,616 endorsements and over 122k downloads.
- Fixes a noticeable visual bug that breaks immersion.
- Simple, focused mod that does exactly what it says.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2016, so may not be compatible with newer mod setups or engine patches.
- Only affects Silt Strider animation; no other creature fixes included.
For Morrowind players who notice the frozen Silt Striders and want a quick fix. Essential for anyone using graphical overhauls or just playing vanilla. Skip if you don't care about creature animations.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the mod files directly into your Morrowind Data Files folder.
- Ensure the mod is loaded after any mods that alter Silt Strider meshes.
- If using OpenMW, this mod should work as-is, but test for compatibility.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Morrowind Mods
- Author
- R-Zero
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 122,872
- Endorsements
- 1,616
- Category
- Bug Fixes
- Created
- 3/9/2016
- Updated
- 3/9/2016
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