MOD: (Morrowind) The Theurgist

The Theurgist, a mod for Morrowind. I believe this was my first mod for Morrowind... finally, a full free-form RPG game which I could add content for! This was the beginning of what I realized what I wanted out of creating game content. Through this I could tell stories, have humorous characters, create my own tasks and adventures... basically a full nerdgasm, if you will.

Let it be said that I'd toyed around with games such as NeverWinterNights, and it never grabbed me. If NWN or a similar game was presented in a full 3D environment, I'd probably be all over it (although I don't think the DnD rules are particularly well suited for this kind of game, mainly with spellcasting). I think it's almost the single-person MRPG aspect that I like.

I seem to have a sort of unwritten set of guidelines when I create quest content. I like to write stories that don't interfere with the main story but tie into it somehow. I like to make memorable characters, sometimes pure evil but usually good-hearted with a great sense of humor. I'd like to think I make dialogue that's better than average. I try to make items that are unique, and tend to push elements of the engine where I can, scripting in unusual qualities. I try to make good use of the gameworld map, using areas that are overlooked or unused. I also tend to make higher-level content, since frequently that is where it's needed the most.

Pictured in the shots are one of the new robes you can receive as a reward, plus one of the many new spells.

"Once a great Telvanni mage and theurgist, J. Scorchblot has become a bit of an enigma. Most think he's gone crazy, some say he was never really sane in the first place, but all would admit that he wields great power over the elements. Most would also say that he's actually a fairly nice guy- but many fear him just the same. No longer with the House, he lives as a hermit amongst his own creations. Older and more frail now, he looks for one to help him with his tasks, and to perhaps pass on his knowledge." This plugin is designed for mage classes. Although anyone may complete the quests, non-mage classes may not be able to cast higher level spells. The quests themselves range from easy to medium-hard. They could probably be started by someone in their teens, and completed at a higher level.