MSFD Script Extenders

Script extenders are programs that need to be run at the same time as Morrowind to work, they add new functions to the Morrowind scripting language.

This is by no means a guide to 3rd party programs; it is intended to give a brief overview. To find out more, it is recommended that you download the programs/dev kits.

A list of mods made using script extenders that should give an overview of what is possible:

 

Morrowind Enhanced (MWE):

Adds many new functions, including getting references and using them with the vanilla Morrowind functions. It also adds better sound detection, skill leveling functions and functions to manipulate spells.

Scripts are written in the TESCS, with functions using unused commands like ToggleLoadFade. The esp then has to be processed by another compiler.

Unfortunately it is no longer being developed.

 

Morrowind Script Extender (MWSE):

MWSE is fairly similar to MWE in some respects, as it can get references, and then use those references with other default functions. It adds more functions than MWE, and is still being developed.  It is slightly harder to code with, in that the MWSE functions cannot be used within normal if blocks, only within new ifx blocks, which have some drawbacks. However, the script readability is improved as it uses words for functions rather than cryptic unused commands and variable settings.

To compile MWSE scripts, you need to use MWEdit.

 

Morrowind Graphics Extender (MGE):

MGE mainly allows manipulation of the rendering to the screen, so if you want to draw a texture to the screen, it is the program you want. It also allows you to apply shaders to the screen, press keys, manipulate the mouse, use bumpmaps and other graphics related features.

It requires MWSE (Included in MGE), and scripts are compiled using MWEdit