Cypresses - Improved textures and 3D LODs

⭐ ⭐ (220 endorsements) 📥 23,629 downloads 📌 v1.1 📅 4/23/2024
⚪ Last updated 2024

By me · Models and Textures

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 4/24/2024 📅 Created: 4/23/2024
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4🧩 Address Library — Address Library for SKSE Plugins Download ↗
5🔧 SSE Engine Fixes — SSE Engine Fixes Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.9% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #100 of 278 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Overhaul of the willows found in . 1130 resource pack. Flora Additions - Cypress for any changes to take effect.

Models:

- Fixed lighting issues

- Added optional parallax model

- Improved collisions

- Added proper _sk mapping to the leaves

- Trifled with the specularity

- Got rid of the moss that was baked into the texture, replaced it with a proper moss decal. This was necessary due to reasons

- As a consequence of the reasons, the tree trunk swaying is disabled

Textures:

- Completely replaced the 4 pixel bark texture with a proper one. Texture size options ranging from 8k - 2k

- Had to redo the way the knees were UV'd due to the way the texture was baked on them

- Darkened the leaves so they stand out less in the wild (Mimics the look

of the Alt texture option from the aforementioned Flora Addition -mod)

- Improved the leaf alpha map, better shadows now

- Sharpened the branch textures a tad bit

- The bark may look a bit too uniform? I dunno? Let me know whadya think

3D LODs:

- Optimized LODs for DynDOLOD generation

- Lower poly

- Refer to very small textures (this way you don't have to keep 8k files loaded just because a cypress exists somewhere on the other side of the map)

- Fresh DynDOLOD generation required for changes to take effect

- Please note that any changes to the base model - no matter how small - will end up making the 3D LODs not respond anymore. If you decide to make personal changes to the trees, adjust the LOD model CRC to fit (X's in the treebaldcypress0n_XXXXXXXXpassthru_lod.nif). Refer to DynDOLOD manual for more info on how they work.

Requirements:

- Flora Additions - Cypress - While not technically required, this mod is kinda useless without it. Works with all versions available.

- . 1130 _ResourcePack fixes - Again not technically required but has similar fixes to this one. Let this tree mod overwrite.

Similar mods in the series:

- Willows - Improved textures and 3D LODs

- Snow Gums - Small Improvements and 3D LODs

- Mugo Pine - Small Fixes and Improvements

- Boxwood - Small Fixes and Improvements

- Aloe and Agave - Alternative Textures

Credits:

- Suinier for his work on adding the resourcepack stuff in the world. Check out his other mods as well!

- PolyHaven for the bark texture

- Skurkbro for his moss texture. Check out his mods guys' the Lord of Textures

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

A texture and model improvement mod for cypress trees in the resource pack, enhancing visuals and 3D LODs. With 220 endorsements and 23,629 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking better tree aesthetics. Last updated April 2024.

✨ Key Features

Improves textures on cypress trees
Improves models on cypress trees
Improves 3D LODs for cypress trees

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Solid community backing with 220 endorsements
  • Over 23k downloads shows real demand
  • Directly enhances a specific tree type for better visuals

⚠️ Cons

  • Only affects cypress trees, so if you don't use that resource pack, it's useless
  • No compatibility info with other tree mods, so potential conflicts
  • Last updated April 2024, might not be compatible with latest game versions
🎯 Is This For You?
For players who use the resource pack and want cypress trees to look sharper and more detailed. If you're into visual overhauls and care about tree LODs, this is a quick win. Skip if you don't use that pack or want broader tree improvements.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure you have the resource pack installed and load this mod after it to override textures.
  • If you're using a mod manager, enable this mod and check for conflicts with other tree mods.
  • Test in an area with cypress trees to see the LOD improvements from a distance.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
me
Version
1.1
Downloads
23,629
Endorsements
220
Category
Models and Textures
Created
4/23/2024
Updated
4/24/2024

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