» Tue Aug 18, 2009 1:00 pm
No, most mods do not require you to start another executable in order to launch Morrowind.
That said, one of the best tools used by some mods to extend Morrowind's functionality is MWSE, Morrowind Script Extender. If you install this and mods that use it, you will need to launch MWSE. It will in turn launch Morrowind.
I suggest you check out http://www.mwmythicmods.com/MWE.htm of MWSE mods to see if there are things you might like to run in the game. If not, then you won't have to bother with launching MWSE.
As to Morrowind Graphics Extender, MGE, it's a fine tool, but difficult to get running correctly, improves visuals if you do, and requires a lot of tinkering. As you're just starting to play Morrowind, I wouldn't suggest you bother with it. The same applies to FPS Optimizer, though it doesn't require much tinkering at all. If you find yourself complaining a lot about the Morrowind "fog effect," then check out FPS Optimizer 1.96, which you can find http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=3875. Otherwise, ignore it for now.