RIPPLES by Ramccoid
⚪ Last updated 2020⚠️ Install Order · 5 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
- 👍 4.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #77 of 188 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This is a port of the mod RIPPLES made by Ramccoid. The original author passed away at the beginning of this year so please, go endorse and leave any complements on the original pages. His grandson likes to read through them and I'm sure he'd like to see people still enjoying his Grandfather's work
Original Description
This replaces the ripple effect seen in rivers, lakes and pools when it rains. I didn't feel that the vanilla ripples looked like they were being caused by the rain. So, I added a couple more textures to the effect to make the water look more busy when it rained. I now think it looks more like it is being reacted upon by the drops.
The image doesn't do the effect any justice as it is meant to be viewed in action.
Available in x256, x512 (Vanilla/RW2), x1024 and x2048 sized textures.
COMPATIBILITY:
This is not compatible with other mods which change this mesh or the ripple texture.
Install after water mods, e.g. Realistic Water 2 and WATER and overwrite when asked.
RIPPLES is a texture mod for Skyrim that replaces the rain ripple effect in rivers, lakes, and pools with busier, more realistic textures. Available in multiple resolutions, it is a port of the original mod by Ramccoid, who passed away, and is compatible with water mods like Realistic Water 2 when installed after them.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 429 endorsements and over 9,000 downloads
- Gives rain ripples a much-needed visual upgrade that actually looks like rain is hitting the water
- Multiple resolution options let you balance performance and quality
⚠️ Cons
- Not compatible with other mods that change the same mesh or ripple texture, so you'll have to pick and choose
- Last updated in 2020, so it might not be actively maintained for the latest Skyrim versions
- The effect is subtle and only noticeable during rain, so if you don't spend much time in rainy weather, you might not see the difference
For Skyrim players who love visual immersion and want rain to feel more realistic, especially those who already use water overhaul mods. If you're a screenshot enthusiast or just enjoy watching storms roll in, this is a nice touch. Skip if you're not bothered by vanilla rain ripples or if you're on a low-end rig and can't afford the texture overhead.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Install this mod after your water mods (like Realistic Water 2) and overwrite when prompted to ensure the ripple textures take priority.
- If you're using a mod manager, you can preview the texture sizes to pick the right resolution for your setup—x512 is a good balance for most systems.
- Since this mod is a port, make sure to endorse the original mod page too, as the author's family appreciates the support.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Ramccoid
- Version
- 3
- Downloads
- 9,219
- Endorsements
- 429
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 8/10/2020
- Updated
- 8/10/2020
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