BepInEx
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What both publish
| Fact | BepInEx | MWSE |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | The docs provide instructions for installing BepInEx and writing plugins, indicating it is intended for people modding games and developing game plugins. | The repository identifies mod authors as the audience for learning MWSE and receiving assistance. |
| Installation | BepInEx is installed manually by downloading the correct build and placing its contents in the game's root folder. | Installation requires the x86 Visual Studio 2022 Redistributable, Morrowind Code Patch, and Morrowind Graphic Extender XE. |
| License | The project is open source under the LGPL-2.1 license. | MWSE is free software licensed under the GNU General Public License and comes with absolutely no warranty. |
| Purpose | BepInEx is a plugin and modding framework for Unity Mono, Unity IL2CPP, and .NET Framework games, including XNA, FNA, and MonoGame. | MWSE adds functions to Morrowind scripts beyond those provided by the game's Construction Set. |
BepInEx plans
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- BepInEx FreeFree
MWSE plans
- Free softwareFree
Pick BepInEx if…
BepInEx suits players modding supported games and developers building game plugins. It is for users comfortable with manual installation and checking build compatibility.
Pick MWSE if…
MWSE suits Morrowind mod authors who want to build Lua-driven features or behaviors beyond the Construction Set. Users should be prepared to install its listed dependencies and work with unsandboxed mods.