Ice Layer with Effects
⚪ Last updated 2016⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.8% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #79 of 127 Miscellaneous mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod enhances the ice layer on frozen ponds in Pale Pass with a double-layer effect: a transparent upper layer and a reflective lower layer, plus a new texture. Three versions are offered: a two-layer version with minor graphical bugs, a three-layer version without bugs but less pretty, and a one-layer retexture. It's a niche cosmetic improvement for Skyrim players seeking visual polish.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-tested with 217 endorsements and over 25,000 downloads, so plenty of players have tried it.
- Gives you three visual options to pick from, so you can choose between prettier with bugs or clean but simpler.
- It's a lightweight cosmetic tweak that doesn't touch gameplay, so it's safe for most load orders.
⚠️ Cons
- The two-layer version has small graphical bugs in some places, which might be noticeable depending on your setup.
- The mod hasn't been updated since December 2016, so it may not be compatible with newer Skyrim versions or mods.
- Since it's a niche cosmetic change, it only affects frozen ponds in Pale Pass—don't expect it to overhaul all ice textures.
This is for Skyrim players who want to improve the look of frozen ponds in Pale Pass without a full texture overhaul. If you're a visual purist who notices ice details, you'll appreciate the reflective effect. Skip it if you're looking for broader ice improvements or gameplay changes—this is purely cosmetic and very specific.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since there are three versions, try the three-layer version first if you want a bug-free experience, then experiment with the two-layer if you prefer the look.
- If you're using a mod manager, you can easily switch between versions without manually replacing files, so test each one in-game.
- Make sure to check that the mod's file structure matches your Skyrim installation (e.g., Data folder) to avoid issues.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Oblivion Mods
- Author
- Betty
- Version
- N/A
- Downloads
- 25,783
- Endorsements
- 217
- Category
- Miscellaneous
- Created
- 12/20/2016
- Updated
- 12/21/2016
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