Icy Moon - Porrima IV-d - Biome Visual Transformation

Porrima IV-d is a pretty good place to set up a scenic outpost because the moon is tidally locked to a gas giant, and its Swamp Biome is one of the few wetlands found in a snowy region. However, the snowy landscape looks quite similar to other "Frozen" biomes, and the ice shards and chunks scattered across the scenery don't blend well with the snow. Additionally, the water is "biological" and unsafe for swimming.

This mod changes the appearance of the moon's Swamp Biome into a stunning, vast ice sheet with surface meltwater. The biome has been renamed to "Ice Sheet" to reflect this change. The water is also safe for swimming (it's above freezing, so it's fine!). The goal is to make the moon an interesting place to visit or establish an outpost, especially for those who enjoy cold climates. Essentially, the mod is a "skin pack" for the biome. Apart from changing the water type (via a keyword swap), it does not modify gameplay mechanics such as flora, fauna, resources, other keywords, or quests.

Various changes:

The biome has been renamed to "Ice Sheet".

Retextures of the terrain-

- The snow has turned into solid ice with the satisfying crampon crunch.

Water changes-

- The water is safe for swimming.

- There is ice floating on the water.

- The water is also much clearer, making it even more inviting.

INSTALLATION:

Download the main file via a mod manager.

The mod can be installed mid-game.

For those of you who are approaching the BA2 limit, you can find the loose file version under the "Miscellaneous Files" section. The Main File is not needed.

COMPATIBILITY AND LOAD ORDER:

This mod modifies the following vanilla records and will conflict with other mods that edit the same thing:

- Biome (BIOM)

ArchipelagoNoLife10

- Planet Data (PNDT)

PorrimaIV-dPlanetData

This mod does NOT edit worldspaces or cells.

Load order:

- This mod should be loaded after mods that edit biomes.

Note on the biome:

- Porrima IV-d is tidally locked to the gas giant Porrima IV. If you want a constant view of the planet, land on the side of the moon facing the planet. (If you can't see a gas giant after landing, you're on the wrong side.)

- The biome covers only a small part of the moon, so it can be hard to locate. Even if you find it, the procedural generation may not give you the terrain tiles with water, which is the most stunning part of the landscape.

- Make a hard save while in orbit.

- Try to find the "Ice Sheet" biome and land. Avoid the "Coast" biome and the transition areas between biomes.

- After landing