Visually Filled Soul Gems for OpenMW (Lua scripting) ENG and RU versions

⭐ — (44 endorsements) 📥 2,543 downloads 📌 v1.1 📅 2/4/2024
⚪ Last updated 2024

By RavenRST · Magic

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 2/10/2024 📅 Created: 2/4/2024
⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
1🛠️ MWSE — Morrowind Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 MCP — Morrowind Code Patch Download ↗
3📦 Crystal Soul Gems Find it →

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

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 1.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #10 of 41 Magic mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

ChangeSoulGemOMW

A mod that replaces the soul stone model when it is filled. Works only for OpenMW, Lua script is used.

In fact, when a filled soul stone appears in the game world (for example, when you put it from the player's invectory on the table), it is completely replaced by a similar object, but with a different model.

In the future, perhaps the developers of the OpenMW engine will make it possible to change only the model, without a complete replacement of the object, and this mod will become obsolete.

Required: OpenMW-0. 49

Uses Crystal Soul Gems mod https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/48300.

In version 1. 1, bugs have been fixed:

1) Previously, a stack of stones was replaced with just one stone.

2) Stones now retain the same owner, both individual or guild.

Thanks to Zackhasacat for fixing the bug.

Mod Installation:

1) Download the Crystal Soul Gems mod.

2) Place the contents of the mod's "textures" folder into the game's "textures" folder.

3) Choose one of the variants for unfilled soul gems from the mod's resources. I prefer "02 - No Glow". Nif-Models for unfilled soulgems should be placed in the game folder "Data Files\Meshes\m". If the folder doesn't exist, create it.

4) Choose one of the variants for the filled soulgems from the mod resources. I prefer "05 - Ultra Glow". Nif-models for filled soulgems put in the game folder "Data Files\Meshes\m_svnr". Such a folder most likely does not exist, create it.

5) Download my mod with Lua script.

6) Copy the file ChangeSoulGemOMW. ESP (or ChangeSoulGemOMW_RU. ESP for the Russian version) in the "Data files" folder of the game. Activate it in the openMW Launcher, or by other means.

7) Copy the ChangeSoulGemOMW folder to the place where scripts are usually located (for me it's "Documents\My Games\OpenMW\data\lua").

8) In the OpenMW Launcher on the "Data Directories" tab add the folder with the script. Then in the "Content Files" tab, check "ChangeSoulGoulGemOMW.omwscripts".

To disable the script, uncheck "ChangeSoulGemOMW.omwscripts" on the Content Files tab of the openMW Launcher. If you have filled soulgems using this script, it is not recommended to disable the ChangeSoulGemOMOMW. ESP plugin, otherwise the soulgems created in this way will be lost.

The soul gem models must be removed from the folders manually.

If something did not work, see the instructions for installing lua scripts. Perhaps you need to add lines to openmw.cfg not in the game folder, but in Documents\My Games\OpenMW.

For questions about the mod, you can write to Discord https://discordapp.com/users/841196818838847528/

Instructions for the mod in Russian see in the attached readme.txt file (Инструкции по установке на русском смотрите в приложенном файле readme.txt).

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

This OpenMW-only mod replaces filled soul gem models with new variants, similar to NullCascade's MWSE mod. Requires the separate 'Crystal Soul Gems' mod for the models. With 44 endorsements and recent updates, it's a niche visual enhancement for OpenMW players.

✨ Key Features

Replaces filled soul gem models with new variants for OpenMW.
Requires the 'Crystal Soul Gems' mod for the actual models.
Available in English and Russian versions.
Similar to NullCascade's 'Visually Filled Soul Gems' for MWSE.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Fills a gap for OpenMW players who want visual variety for soul gems.
  • Recent update (Feb 2024) shows active maintenance.
  • Small but dedicated following (44 endorsements, 2.5k downloads).

⚠️ Cons

  • Requires an external mod ('Crystal Soul Gems') — not standalone.
  • Only works with OpenMW, not the original Morrowind engine.
  • Limited to visual changes; no gameplay impact.
🎯 Is This For You?
For OpenMW players who want their filled soul gems to look more distinct, especially those who already use 'Crystal Soul Gems'. Skip if you play on the original Morrowind engine or prefer gameplay-altering mods.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Ensure you have OpenMW installed and are not using the original Morrowind executable.
  • Download and install 'Crystal Soul Gems' first, then overwrite with this mod's files.
  • If using a mod manager, load this mod after 'Crystal Soul Gems' to ensure the replacements take effect.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Morrowind Mods
Author
RavenRST
Version
1.1
Downloads
2,543
Endorsements
44
Category
Magic
Created
2/4/2024
Updated
2/10/2024

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