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CurseForge · Minecraft mod

Particle Rain

replaces the default weather with particle effects

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Which Particle Rain release should I use?

Updated 2 months ago
beta file v4-beta.10 for 1.20.1-forge
Game version 1.20.1, 1.20
Loader Forge

Particle Rain v4-beta.10 for 1.20.1-forge targets 1.20.1, 1.20 with Forge. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server. No extra mods listed for this file.

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Is Particle Rain required on the client, server, or both?

The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server.

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What else does Particle Rain v4-beta.10 for 1.20.1-forge need?

v4-beta.10 for 1.20.1-forge. 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 Particle Rain without breaking your instance.

Built for Particle Rain v4-beta.10 for 1.20.1-forge. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

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    Stick to this file

    Use v4-beta.10 for 1.20.1-forge. It targets 1.20.1, 1.20 with Forge; 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

    The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server.

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    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside v4-beta.10 for 1.20.1-forge. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Particle Rain add?

Particle Rain replaces the default weather with prettier particle effects, and adds some additional fog, wind, and sandstorm weather effects. You can even add or customise weather effects with the in-game config menu.

Fabric versions require Fabric API.

For config, use command /particlerain or your loader's mod list menu

For common compatibility issues, see here

Direct link to video if the embed isnt working: https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/oan4xH5RvH0

Rain Particles

Falls at an angle, as if blown by wind. The wind is stronger during stormy weather.

https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/nrikgvxm/images/e0224f09c643c6f23a2d918b13ce51f3f7b77056.gif

Snow Particles

Rotate slowly as they fall.

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Sandstorms

Dust and shrubs blow through deserts and other dry biomes. Supports modded biomes. Will match the color of the block below.

https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/nrikgvxm/images/c48b84e2365bcae6c11de1e0c59ef3afcabc7b25.gif

Biome Tint

Rain and water particles match the biome's water tint. In vanilla biomes, the tint is not this strong.

https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/nrikgvxm/images/7022231f3fe77219004b9f4c5048eebf91965afb.png

Water Ripples

Appears when rain falls onto water. Will match the resolution of your resource pack. (configurable)

https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/nrikgvxm/images/8984bc251f2eeae49f12adb7bdd96c9b7599276f.gif

Water Streaks

Appears when rain hits a wall made of a hard material. (can be configured to appear on any block)

https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/nrikgvxm/images/f2c6adb15f6e20529a018cec992de390d5c0c15c.gif

Mist

After rainfall, moisture that has seeped into the ground will evaporate back into the air, creating clouds of mist above the ground. These will also appear naturally in biomes tagged #c:is_spooky and #c:is_wet/ (this too, is configurable)

https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/nrikgvxm/images/1908ca46743f6e4c82b04eb93c991dfca734a43e.png

Configuration & Custom Effects

You can create all kinds of atmospheric particle effects for specific blocks and biomes or edit the existing effects using the built in configuration menu.

Access the menu via the command /particlerain or through the mod menu.

https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/nrikgvxm/images/791d2bd8057572a0745517f5adbedb957cd96aab.png

Puddles

The puddles feature has been reworked and released as its own mod.

Other Links

Project description from CurseForge.

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