Contrasted LOD Noise Texture
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.9% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #322 of 621 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
You see LOD terrain 90% of the time so may aswell make it look better, or at least make it blend nicer at mid-long range.
If you have any crit or suggestions let me know.
Originally I merged and edited Smooth Horizon and ETL Terrain LOD together and contrasted them but did it without permission, after being notified about it I spent some time to make a new texture from scratch in Substance Painter that does the same job I wanted.
ETL https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/63139
Smooth Horizon https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/84427
Improved LOD Noise https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/46451
These mods are good but I wanted some middle ground, ETL was too high frequency and became noisy for me when moving and Smooth Horizon was too subtle (hence why I boosted it and merged it with ETL) .
I've included improved as its the most popular one but I feel like it's alittle outdated.
It's my first mod so apologies if the file format is wrong I was just overwriting the horizons file so I didn't break anything.
Textures are available in 4k/2k/1k and BC1. imo you really don't need higher.
Also I'm 90% sure that the normal and terrainnoise textures don't do anything so I guess you could delete them, I kept them along because ETL and Smooth have them so not sure if I'm blind or they are doing something special. Please let me know if you know/can see what they do
Contrasted LOD Noise Texture replaces the LOD noise texture for Mid Frequency Details, improving the blend between distant terrain and closer details. With 2,244 endorsements and 238,350 downloads, this lightweight texture mod is a popular choice for players seeking better visual cohesion in the distance.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust: 2,244 endorsements and 238k downloads
- Simple texture swap that can noticeably improve distant terrain blending
- Lightweight and likely compatible with most setups
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects Mid Frequency Details—doesn't change other LOD aspects
- Last updated in April 2024—may need testing with newer game versions
For Skyrim players who notice ugly seams between distant terrain and nearby ground. If you're into visual overhauls and want a quick, low-risk improvement, this is for you. Skip if you're looking for major graphical changes—this is a subtle tweak.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Drop the texture into your Data folder or use a mod manager—no special load order needed.
- If you use an ENB, test in different weathers to see the blending effect.
- Pair with other LOD mods for best results, but this works standalone.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- Freemonke
- Version
- 1.2
- Downloads
- 238,350
- Endorsements
- 2,244
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 4/8/2024
- Updated
- 4/13/2024
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