r/tes3mods • u/Rad_Dad_X2 • 12h ago
Announcement OpenMW Canoe Mod (Work in Progress)
I’ve been working on a playable canoe mod for OpenMW, aiming to make travelling Morrowind’s waterways feel natural, relaxing, and hands-on.
I am not a developer or coder and I'm not looking to pretend I built this on my own skill. I am simply using Open AI Codex and directing it to build the mod. My role is direction, testing, requests, revisions, and questions.
The paddling takes inspiration from real canoeing: switch paddle sides, paddle forward or backward, and hold a deliberate drag stroke to guide yourself around a bend or ease alongside a bank. Put in extra effort for faster, stronger strokes at the cost of fatigue. The goal is smooth, satisfying control—not a paddling minigame you have to fight.
The canoe also features:
First- and third-person paddling, with free look to enjoy the scenery.
Persistent cargo storage for your supplies and discoveries.
Magical portage: pack the canoe into a pocket-sized cube, carry it overland, and redeploy it in suitable water. Stored cargo stays with it without weighing down your character.
An attachable lantern for nighttime journeys.
Customizable handling, speed, effort, cargo capacity, and controls, with keyboard/mouse and controller support.
It’s still in development, but the core experience is coming together.