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CurseForge · Minecraft mod

Delayed Thunder

Realistic distance-based lightning -> thunder delay with custom thunder sounds

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Quick answer

Which Delayed Thunder release should I use?

Updated 2 years ago
Latest stable file betterlightning-1.1.0-1.20.4.jar
Game version 1.20.4, 1.20.5, 1.20.6
Loader Forge

Delayed Thunder betterlightning-1.1.0-1.20.4.jar targets 1.20.4, 1.20.5, 1.20.6 with Forge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.

Where it goes

Is Delayed Thunder required on the client, server, or both?

The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

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

The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.

Understand client and server requirements Read the Minecraft installation guide

What else does Delayed Thunder betterlightning-1.1.0-1.20.4.jar need?

betterlightning-1.1.0-1.20.4.jar. 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 Delayed Thunder without breaking your instance.

Built for Delayed Thunder betterlightning-1.1.0-1.20.4.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use betterlightning-1.1.0-1.20.4.jar. It targets 1.20.4, 1.20.5, 1.20.6 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 this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside betterlightning-1.1.0-1.20.4.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Delayed Thunder add?

As of Version 1.0, this mod is required on both the server and client.

Delayed Thunder overhauls vanilla thunder sounds with improved audio for immersion, then delays the sound for each player based on distance.

Distances for each level of delay are changeable in the configuration file.

Check out a video showcasing the sounds:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmK9YXnVWdI&t=23s

Compatibility

Compatibility has not been tested too much, but Delayed Thunder is currently incompatible with:

  • Bad Wither No Cookie

Sound Credits

Project description from CurseForge.

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Recent files

Delayed Thunder versions and loaders

5 of 5 releases match

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