
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
Better than Ambiance!
An ambiance mod for Better than Adventure! that improves rain and other ambient sounds!
Quick answer
Which Better than Ambiance! release should I use?
Better than Ambiance! 2.1.1 targets b1.7.3 with bta-babric. It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Better than Ambiance! required on the client, server, or both?
It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.
This file is marked client-only.
What else does Better than Ambiance! 2.1.1 need?
2.1.1. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
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 Better than Ambiance! without breaking your instance.
Built for Better than Ambiance! 2.1.1. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 2.1.1. It targets b1.7.3 with bta-babric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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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.
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Put it on the correct side
It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 2.1.1. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Better than Ambiance! add?
Better than Ambiance!
An ambiance mod for Better than Adventure! (a b1.7.3 fork) that makes subtle adjustments to the rain experience and adds other sounds to improve the mood. Currently, it adds unique dynamic sounds to different blocks when raining, improved thunder effects, crickets, and more!
Inspired by Cool Rain by Jaiz for later versions
Features
Dynamic sounds!
Experience immersive rain ambiance with unique sounds for different block types, crickets, and more!
Rain:
- Block of Iron - Normal and muffled
- Block of Gold - Normal and muffled
- Block of Steel - Normal and muffled
- Ice - Normal and muffled
- Glass - Normal and muffled
- Tinted Glass - Normal and muffled
- Reinforced Glass - Normal and muffled
- Leaves - Normal
- Water - Normal
- Lava - Normal
- Wood Planks - Muffled
- Wool - Normal and muffled
- Lamps - Normal and muffled
- Paper Wall (Block) - Normal and muffled
- Noteblocks - Normal
- Cobblestone - Normal
- Nether Coal - Normal
- Nether Coal Block - Normal
- Wet Pumice - Normal
Extra
- Thunder
- Crickets
- Restored underwater ambiance
Demo video!
Installation
Prerequisites
- BTA!
- Babric
- HalpLibe (included with Babric)
Steps
- Download the latest release
- Place the
.jarfile in yourmodsfolder - Launch the game
- Configure your preferences in the options menu
License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
Support
- Issues: Report bugs or request features
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
Better than Ambiance! by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Better than Ambiance! versions and loaders
2.1.1
betterthanambiance-2.1.1.jar
29 Aug 2026
2.1.0
betterthanambiance-2.1.0.jar
25 Jul 2026
2.0.0
betterthanambiance-2.0.0.jar
23 Feb 2026
1.2.3
betterthanrain-1.2.3.jar
24 Jan 2026
1.2.2
betterthanrain-1.2.2-7.3_04.jar
9 Aug 2025
1.2.0
betterthanrain-1.2.0-7.3_04.jar
23 Jul 2025
1.1.0
betterthanrain-1.1.0-7.3_04.jar
20 Jul 2025
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.