Distant terrain is one of the features missed from all the previous releases, so I am looking forward to the next stable release. Exactly as the name might suggest, it allows you to see a lot further which in a game like this really will help immersion.
You can grab Morrowind from GOG, install it with Wine and then point OpenMW to the data files. One of the few times I personally consider it acceptable to buy a Windows game, since it's being used to play with an open source engine.
If you've been on the fence about OpenMW, don't be, it's impressive. I actually tried OpenMW today and I was really impressed by how buttery smooth and complete the experience feels right now. I've been told you can actually play Morrowind through to completion on OpenMW which is fantastic. Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
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... and Morrowind is by far the better game compared to its successors. Yes, Oblivion and Skyrim are not on Linux, but Morrowind is, and you can play it like nobody did before. Combined with some other community upgrades (which OpenMW supports in an excellent way), it is fantastic.
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oldrocker99 Apr 10, 2017
I will add that openmw is in the Ubuntu repos, and it's the best way to get the stable version. It's been updated twice since I installed it.
I agree that Morrowind is a superior game; I don't know if it's better than Oblivion or Skyrim, but it's one fine, fine game, with at least as much complexity as any RPG you've ever played.
BTW, I installed the complete Morrowind from disc when I installed openmw, and openmw found the Morrowind installation without my having to tell it where to look.
I agree that Morrowind is a superior game; I don't know if it's better than Oblivion or Skyrim, but it's one fine, fine game, with at least as much complexity as any RPG you've ever played.
BTW, I installed the complete Morrowind from disc when I installed openmw, and openmw found the Morrowind installation without my having to tell it where to look.
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Great news. I'm really considering grabbing Morrowind just to try this :)
As for the installation, innoextract should do the job if you get it from GOG, no need for Wine.
As for the installation, innoextract should do the job if you get it from GOG, no need for Wine.
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rafebelmont Apr 10, 2017
Quoting: spiffykGreat news. I'm really considering grabbing Morrowind just to try this :)
As for the installation, innoextract should do the job if you get it from GOG, no need for Wine.
That is good to read. I didn't know this, i will be sure to try this way when I get Morrowind since I prefer to buy DRM-free Windows only games.
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People claim Morrowind is a better game than its successors, however I'd say it depends on what you're looking for in a game.
The combat system doesn't really work with the to-hit being a percentile roll calculated when your attack connects. That is combining the mechanics of a hack 'n slash game with the mechanics of a die-based RPG in the player's disadvantage.
There's articles on the web which go into greater detail, suffice it to say people have opinions.
The combat system doesn't really work with the to-hit being a percentile roll calculated when your attack connects. That is combining the mechanics of a hack 'n slash game with the mechanics of a die-based RPG in the player's disadvantage.
There's articles on the web which go into greater detail, suffice it to say people have opinions.
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Quoting: rafebelmontThat is good to read. I didn't know this, i will be sure to try this way when I get Morrowind since I prefer to buy DRM-free Windows only games.
FYI: It is DRM free on Steam as well. You can install it then on Linux with steamcmd.
Buy it on sale at the cheapest place you can find, no need to reward Bethessa for not supporting Linux.
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rafebelmont Apr 10, 2017
Quoting: dmantioneQuoting: rafebelmontThat is good to read. I didn't know this, i will be sure to try this way when I get Morrowind since I prefer to buy DRM-free Windows only games.
FYI: It is DRM free on Steam as well. You can install it then on Linux with steamcmd.
Buy it on sale at the cheapest place you can find, no need to reward Bethessa for not supporting Linux.
Thanks for that. Is there a way to see if a game on Steam is DRM-free? I usually only buy games on sale these days, you see, I would buy more often for the full price (not Bethesda games anyway), but having a baby at home with a low budget does not allow it :)
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nadrolinux Apr 10, 2017
I can confirm that you can complete main campaign, Tribunal, Bloodmoon and a lot of side quests without any problems. I didn't notice any problems with any quest I played (I finished a lot of them, I have a highest rank in a lot of fractions). For me OpenMW is even better than an original version, because is much more stable and what is the most important for me in this case... has native support for Linux :P
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ssj17vegeta Apr 10, 2017
Oh. My. God. Absolutely can't wait !! :D
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Naw, Morrowind was great for its time. It was indeed daunting. Enchanting something? Pffff. Good luck. There are cheese-tacular ways to bump your enchanting skill to 500 with the Tribunal expansion, but good luck using the skill as intended. You will burn thru a lot of hard to come by soul gems to no avail. I love the game to bits, but the attack system blows chunks compared to later Elder Scrolls games. But the spells! All the tasty spells EVAR!!!!! Levitation, Mark and Recall, teleportation around the forts of the island. It was wonderful. Everyone loves Skyrim, but I hated it for its lack of spell selection. I was mad enough at Oblivion for taking away levitation and mark and recall.
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