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Modrinth · Minecraft mod

Improved Weather

This datapack improves weather and adds new weather conditions, like a sandstorm and other things!

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Quick answer

Which Improved Weather release should I use?

Updated last month
Latest stable file 26.3v1-mod
Game version 26.3
Loader Fabric, Forge, NeoForge

Improved Weather 26.3v1-mod targets 26.3 with Fabric, Forge, NeoForge. Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. No extra mods listed for this file.

Where it goes

Is Improved Weather required on the client, server, or both?

Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.

Client Optional
Dedicated server Optional
Loader for this release Fabric, Forge, NeoForge
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

The source marks this as usable on both the client and server.

What else does Improved Weather 26.3v1-mod need?

26.3v1-mod. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

No extra mods listed for this file

This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

This file does not list any required or optional mods.

Before you install it

Add Improved Weather without breaking your instance.

Built for Improved Weather 26.3v1-mod. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 26.3v1-mod. It targets 26.3 with Fabric, Forge, NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside 26.3v1-mod. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Improved Weather add?

RESOURCEPACK IS OPTIONAL!

(For better rain and snow)

Main Information

  • Creator and Developer: [​MC Silver]
  • Minecraft Versions: 1.19.4+
  • WIKI Version: 26.3v1
  • For datapack developers: My datapack ignores all mobs that use data! (1.21.5+)
    For custom mobs, use data; for non-custom mobs, use tags/scores!
  • WARNING! (for PaperMC and PurpurMC Hosters):
    This datapack will only work correctly if you only change the below settings.
    Head over to your server, and go to "config/paper-world-defaults.yml" or "purpur.yml" file.
    Find this "allow-non-player-entities-on-scoreboards" and set that to true

Commands

All commands available to the player start with /function .

Menu

  • /function .menu:mcs_weather

Summon

  • /function .summon:mcs_weather/"entity_name"

Uninstall

  • /function .uninstall:mcs_weather

Features

Snow Biomes

  • Snow layer gets higher during the snow.
  • Snow increases faster during the thunder.
  • Snow melts during clear weather if the light level is higher than 11.
  • Snow melts 9 times faster in dry biomes.
  • Snow melts 5 times slower in snowy biomes and remains at layer 1.
  • Farmland converts into a dirt during the snow, if it contacts with snow.
  • Lava cools down during snow.
  • Player/Mob take freezing damage during the snowstorm. You won't take damage in areas which light is higher than 11 or if you wear leather chestplate.

Desert Biomes

  • Sandstorm. (Rain)
  • Strong Sandstorm + Sand Tornado. (Thunder)

[Breezes, Rabbits, Camels, Parcheds and Camel Husks and entities in leather helmet are immune to sandstorm effects]

Jungle, Beach, Lush and Dripstone Caves, River, Ocean, Swamp Biomes

  • Mist (Clear, at morning)
  • Waves (Clear, ocean only)
  • Flood (Rain)
  • Massive Flood (Thunder)

Savanna & Badlands Biomes

  • Fire, Common Lightnings (On shovel and hoe mineable blocks) (Rain, Daytime only)
  • Massive Fire, Common Lightnings (On shovel and hoe mineable blocks) (Thunder, Daytime only)

Fireflies

  • Fireflies spawn near rivers and in swamps during clear weather at night.

Campfires

  • Campfire is extinguished when it rains.
  • Soul Campfire is extinguished twice much rarer than regular campfire when it rains.

Better Rain and Snow [RP]

  • Rain: reduced rain particles, more transparent and whitish color [Image]
  • Snow: more transparent

Links

Project description from Modrinth.

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