Morrowind Mod:Acronyms

Listed here are commonly used acronyms for Morrowind mods and modding tools. Rules for adding content:

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Acronym	Full	Description
BAIN	BAsh INstallers	A mod package installer feature of Wrye Mash (backported from Wrye Bash).
BSA	Bethesda Softworks Archive	The extension and file format used to archive all art assets used by Morrowind into a single file. See BSA File Format for more information.
CS	Construction Set	The Elder Scrolls Construction Set, which is used to make mods.
CTD	Crash to Desktop	Morrowind crashes and quits.
DDS	Direct Draw Surface	The image format used by Morrowind for textures, icons, and all other graphics.
DLC	Downloadable content	Refers to the official plugins for Morrowind.
DV	Deutsche Version	Used when designating the German language version of a mod.
ESD	Elder Scrolls Data	File extension.
ESM	Elder Scrolls Master	File extension.
ESP	Elder Scrolls Plugin	File extension.
EV	English Version	Used when designating the English language version of a mod.
GotY or GOTY	Game of the Year Edition	Version with Tribunal and Bloodmoon included. Some versions also include additional minor plugins, see the link for more information.
HDR	High Dynamic Range	Graphics technique that allows a wider range of colors to be displayed. See this article for more information.
LGNPC	Less Generic NPCs	A mod project that expands dialogue and introduces quests for various otherwise generic characters in the game.
LOD or LoD	Level of Detail	The amount of detail displayed by the graphics engine.
MCP	Morrowind Code Patch	A project that aims to fix bugs and problems in Morrowind which are not addressable with The Elder Scrolls Construction Set.
MGE	Morrowind Graphics Extender	A modder's resource that expands the graphics capabilities of Morrowind.
MGE XE	Morrowind Graphics Extender XE	A modder's resource that expands the graphics capabilities of Morrowind. Based on MGE.
MPP	Morrowind Patch Project	An unofficial patch for Morrowind and its official plugins. Formerly Unofficial Morrowind Patch Project.
MR	Morrowind Rebirth	A total overhaul for Morrowind adding a lot of new locations, NPCs, creatures and items.
MWSE or MSE	Morrowind Script Extender	A modder's resource that expands the scripting capabilities of Morrowind.
NIF	NetImmerse File	The GameBryo file format for 3D meshes. See NifTools for more information.
NPC	Non-Player Character	A character that is part of the game environment.
OMW	OpenMW	An open-source re-implementation of Morrowind's engine, allowing the game to be played on other platforms (MacOS, Linux, etc.).
PC	Player Character	The character through which the player experiences the game. Sometimes also used to mean "personal computer", in a clear context (e.g., "your PC needs a good video card").
P:C	Province: Cyrodiil	A province mod that aims to create all of Cyrodiil, following Morrowind's lore and scale. Sometimes appears without a colon, but this distinguishes it from the entry above.
PfP	Patch for Purists	An unofficial patch mod with the goal of fixing bugs while not introducing any controversial changes.
PT	Project Tamriel	An umbrella project for a group of province mods that coordinate with Tamriel Rebuilt to create the rest of Tamriel. The two mods with public releases are Skyrim: Home of the Nords and Province: Cyrodiil.
RELZ or relz	Released	A released mod. Usually used in the titles of forum topics to flag that the post is about a released mod. The trailing "Z" exists to increase the term to four letters as Bethsoft forum searches require at least four characters.
RTFM	Read the F***ing/Fine Manual	Blunt admonishment that an asked question is already answered in the manual/readme. A less rude alternative is to ask: "How is the manual unclear?"
SHOTN or SHotN	Skyrim: Home of the Nords	A province mod that aims to create all of Skyrim, following Morrowind's lore and scale.
T_D or TD	Tamriel Data	The collection of assets used by Tamriel Rebuilt and Project Tamriel.
TES3MP	TES3 Multiplayer	A developmental multiplayer online version of OpenMW (see above).
TESAME	TES Advanced Mod Editor	Tool used by modders and advanced players.
TESPCD	TES Plugin Conflict Detector	Tool used by modders and advanced players.
TR	Tamriel Rebuilt	A province mod that aims to create the mainland of Morrowind. Not to be confused with UESP's use of TR to mean Tribunal.
UI	User Interface	All menus (e.g. Inventory) and other non game objects (e.g. compass, health bar) visible on screen. A mod changing them is therefore often called "UI mod".
UMP or UMPP	Unofficial Morrowind Patch (Project)	Now know as Morrowind Patch Project.
WCIF	Where can I find ...?	Indicates the thread is asking where to find a particular mod or a certain type of mod. On the Official Elder Scrolls Forums such questions ought to be directed to the current mod detectives (for a known mod that cannot be found) or mod psychics (for asking if a mod exists) thread. Please check the MW.ModHistory.com website first; it has archived a large number of mods from other sites before they went down. "WCIF" can also be used with regard to where in the game something or someone can be found.
WIPZ or wipz	Work In Progress	Term for mods that are in development. The trailing "Z" exists to increase the term to four letters as Bethsoft forum searches require at least four characters. "WIPZ" usually implies that the mod is actually in development (i.e. not just an idea), and that the mod is planned to be released (i.e. is not a private mod).