Simple Snow Improvements - Solstheim Ruins (BOS)
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ 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
- 🏆 #15 of 86 Visuals and Graphics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Simple Snow Improvement
s - Solstheim Ruins (BOS)Base Object Swapper & Simple Snow Improvements - Skyrim required!
A simple add-on to improve the snow visuals on forgotten ruins all over Solstheim with Base Object Swapper support.
The mod will grow over time, feel free to report some more ruins.
"Vanilla / Simplicity of Snow / Better Dynamic Snow 3" version available.
If there is anything to complain, shoot me a comment.
Credits:
wSkeever for "Simplicity of Snow"
powerofthree for "Base Object Swapper"
Check out my other mods!
Simple Snow Improvements - Solstheim Ruins (BOS) is a lightweight visual enhancement mod for Skyrim that improves snow visuals on forgotten Solstheim objects. It uses Base Object Swapper for compatibility and has gained strong community support with 1,907 endorsements and 819,341 downloads.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge download count (819k) shows it's a popular choice for Solstheim visual overhauls
- Endorsement ratio is solid (1,907) — the community clearly likes what it does
- Base Object Swapper support means it plays nice with other mods that touch the same objects
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in July 2023 — might not be fully compatible with the latest Skyrim updates or other mods released since
- Requires Base Object Swapper as a dependency, which you'll need to grab separately
For Skyrim modders who want to spruce up Solstheim's snowy ruins without a heavy overhaul. If you're already using Base Object Swapper and want a subtle visual improvement, this is a no-brainer. Skip if you're looking for major graphical changes or don't want to bother with extra dependencies.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have Base Object Swapper installed and enabled before adding this mod, or it won't work.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install — it's a simple drag-and-drop, but a manager keeps your load order clean.
- If you're using other Solstheim visual mods, check their compatibility notes to avoid conflicts, though BOS should handle most overlaps.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- WeldingManDE
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 819,341
- Endorsements
- 1,907
- Category
- Visuals and Graphics
- Created
- 7/24/2023
- Updated
- 7/24/2023
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