Distant Rolling Thunder
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.2% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #52 of 67 Audio mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
New distant rolling thunder sounds added to most exterior regions under specific conditions
Distant Rolling Thunder uses windspeed and weather classification flags to determine when to trigger. There are 3 available plugins to choose from:
Weather types need a higher wind speed to trigger sounds. Depending on your weather mod, this may result in sounds playing in fewer weather types. For most weather mods, distant thunder sounds will typically play in stormy weathers only.
Examples of when thunder sounds will trigger with a particular weather mod using the light variant:
MEDIUM
Weather types need a lower wind speed in order to trigger distant thunder sounds. For many weather mods, sounds will play during more rainy weathers.
Examples of when thunder sounds will trigger with a particular weather mod using the medium variant:
HEAVY
Weather types need a much lower wind speed to trigger sounds. For some weather mods, distant rolling thunder can be heard in some cloudy and foggy weathers.
Examples of when thunder sounds will trigger with a particular weather mod using the heavy variant:
Distant Rolling Thunder adds subtle, rolling thunder sounds to the atmosphere and is meant to complement your weather mod of choice. It is not meant to replace any thunder sounds as it does not touch any vanilla records or files.Some weather mods add many new weather variants and not all weather mods are consistent with wind speeds. Your mileage will vary!
Some weather mods contain new thunder sounds, including distant r
Distant Rolling Thunder is a lightweight audio mod that uses Sound Record Distributor to add subtle, distant rolling thunder sounds to exterior regions under specific conditions. It's compatible with all weather mods, making it a versatile addition for players seeking atmospheric immersion without overhauling their audio setup.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 2,550 endorsements and 1.2M downloads
- Works with any weather mod, so no compatibility headaches
- Lightweight and subtle—doesn't overpower the game's audio
⚠️ Cons
- Requires Sound Record Distributor as a dependency, which isn't included
- Only adds thunder sounds—no other audio changes, so it's a niche pick
- Last updated in August 2024, so it might not be tested with the latest game patches
For Skyrim players who want a touch of atmospheric realism without overhauling their audio. Perfect for those who use weather mods and want subtle thunder to match. Skip if you're looking for a full audio overhaul or don't want to manage extra dependencies.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have Sound Record Distributor installed first, as this mod won't work without it.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to handle the installation and load order automatically.
- If you're using a weather mod, place Distant Rolling Thunder after it in your load order to ensure compatibility.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Clofas
- Version
- 1.2
- Downloads
- 1,233,300
- Endorsements
- 2,550
- Category
- Audio
- Created
- 8/21/2024
- Updated
- 8/23/2024
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