Sand on Stones - Dynamic Sand Shader
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.4% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #37 of 56 Visuals and Graphics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Like snowy objects have snow shaders, I thought it was time for a sand shader for some of the sandy objects.
Bethesda kinda had the idea to do it with RockShelf02 by encapsulating rocks into a sand-diaper, but I replaced it with a dynamic custom sand shader.
Uses your CoastBeach01 texture, compatible with everything (terms and conditions apply).
Parallax-friendly.
Check out Setting on Sulphur if you liked this. It does a similar thing with the sulphur shader in the volcanic area.
Angled Shader:
Experimental variation, angles the projected sand on to the rocks, making them sometimes look a bit more natural. Visuals depend on your preference and mountain textures. Install whenever, uninstall whenever.
Check out my other mods:
Azuras Star Electrified
My take on Azuras Star
Falmervalley Fog n Leaf Remover
Gets rid of the weirdo-leaf/smoke in Falmer Valley
Soul Cairn Fissures and Craters redone - With swirls
Revamped Soul Cairn fissures and craters
Subdivide and Smooth - Falmer Drip
Smoother, less janky falmer tentacle thingies
Sand on Stones is a visual mod that adds a dynamic sand shader to coastal objects, making them appear naturally covered in sand. With 673 endorsements and 178,374 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking subtle environmental realism. Last updated in September 2024, it remains a lightweight cosmetic enhancement.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 673 endorsements and over 178k downloads
- Subtle visual upgrade that fits seamlessly into the game world
- Lightweight cosmetic mod that doesn't overhaul the entire game
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects certain coastal objects, so impact is limited to specific areas
- May conflict with other visual overhauls that modify the same objects
- No recent updates since September 2024, so compatibility with newer game versions is uncertain
For players who want a touch of realism on beaches without a full visual overhaul. If you're a screenshot enthusiast or just enjoy subtle environmental details, this is for you. Skip if you're looking for major graphical changes or gameplay tweaks.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager, enable this mod after other visual overhauls to avoid conflicts.
- Check the mod's page for any specific load order recommendations if you have multiple coastal mods.
- Since it's a shader mod, ensure your graphics drivers are up to date for best performance.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- me
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 178,374
- Endorsements
- 673
- Category
- Visuals and Graphics
- Created
- 9/12/2024
- Updated
- 9/18/2024
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