Time Flies
⚪ Last updated 2018⚠️ 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
- 👍 6.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #314 of 402 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
You start to read a book at 8 o'clock.
It's a good book, and you read it for an hour.
Then you check the time ingame...
... it's still 8 o'clock.
Immersion broken!
Time normally freezes when you're in any menu or interface screen in Morrowind. This mod simply adds the time that elapsed during that interface to the current time in the game, meaning if you had a five minute conversation with someone, it would be five minutes later ingame when you exit the dialogue (accurately adjusted for the timescale setting.) Now you can really pass the time while reading a book in Morrowind! All interfaces (books, dialogue, inventory, barter menus, etc.) are affected except the console and Options menu.
(Note that this only updates your current time AFTER you leave the interface, not during; time is still frozen until then.)
I probably went overboard with the script logic to make it ironclad (yet simple) so basically you could set any timescale and have a dialogue that lasted years, and the time will still update accurately, accounting also for the different number of days in each calendar month.
Requirements
This this mod requires Morrowind Graphic Extender (MGE-XE) version 0. 10. 0
(Older versions will not work with MWSE 2. 0+)
Additionally, it will require the latest nightly build of MWSE 2. 1
You may also want to install the Morrowind Code Patch (MCP) and ensure the "Calendar fix" is enabled, which adds the missing month of Morning Star. This mod will also work without it, though if you used any other method to correct the missing month, it will not work as intended.
Submitted for the Morrowind May Modathon 2018
Time Flies is a gameplay mod that makes time pass in real-time while you're in any interface, such as inventory, books, or dialogue. It adds the elapsed time to the current game time when you resume play, making reading and talking feel more immersive. With 76 endorsements and last updated in 2018, it's a niche but functional mod for players who want more realism.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Immersive touch for roleplayers who want time to matter even when reading or talking
- Simple concept that adds realism without major gameplay overhauls
- Decent community support with 76 endorsements and over 1,100 downloads
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2018 — may not work with the latest game patches
- Potential for unexpected time jumps if you leave the game paused in menus
For roleplayers and immersion seekers who want time to flow realistically even when managing inventory or chatting with NPCs. If you're a completionist who spends hours in menus, this mod adds a layer of consequence. Skip if you prefer fast-paced gameplay where menu time doesn't matter.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since the mod is from 2018, check if your game version is compatible before installing; if not, look for patches or alternatives.
- Test the mod with a save before committing to a long playthrough to see if the time addition feels right for your playstyle.
- If you use other time-related mods, be aware they might conflict; consider load order if applicable.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Morrowind Mods
- Author
- CptJoker
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 1,108
- Endorsements
- 76
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 5/31/2018
- Updated
- 5/31/2018
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