Opinions on Climates of tamriel and vivid weathers

[Wanderer3292]

As the title says, I'm looking for everyone's opinions on the 2 weather mods. Mostly wondering what people find to have the most impact on performance, and if either one of these happen to be more compatible with other mods. Until now I've refrained from using any weather or lighting mods, but I think my pc can handle it, so I'm going to try to improve my game some more.

Thanks in advance

[Belanos]

I've never tried Vivid Weathers so I can't compare the two, but I've haven't noticed any issues with Climates of Tamriel. It doesn't seem to impact performance very much at least, if at all. It's not really any more demanding than the default weather patterns, it just adds more variety.

[SpeedFreak1972]

I used both ... however found a third way: dolomite weathers

[lupus_hegemonia]

I used both. And I used Dolomite Weathers too.
To me, the BEST for weather is the following mods (I'm using them now in my guide and they're rocking):

1. Climates of Tamriel SE (http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/2237/?)

2. True Storms (http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/2472/?)

3. TSCoT Compatibility Patch (http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/4198/?)

4. Real Rain SE (http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/2022/?)

5. [ΟPTIONAL] Lightning During Storms Sse (http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/8778/?)

6. ETHEREAL CLOUDS by Gamwitch (http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/2393/?)

7. ETHEREAL COSMOS - Special Edition "Twinkle Subdued" (http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/5728/?)

8. Enhanced Lights and Effects - ELFX (http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/2424/?)

9. WEBS SE lighting mod patch (http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/4873/?)

10. Realistic Water Two (http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/2182/?)

11. Skyrim SE re-engaged ReShade (http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/1089/?)

[Mytheos]

@OP

I'd vote for True Storms...havent fully tested them all, but from the videos and screenshots...seemed like it had the best effects and design.

I like mods that stay with vanilla but improve it vs ones that do drastic changes and dont seem to remember what vanilla even looks like.

[Swordgun]

I've tried several but I loved the ELFX weather plugin, which nobody seems to know it exists.

[lupus_hegemonia]

True Storms or ELFX are not going stand-alone. You have to "combo" them with other weather/lights mods.

[SpeedFreak1972]

引用自 Anqayas：

I've tried several but I loved the ELFX weather plugin, which nobody seems to know it exists.

well I do know it hell RLO has also a weather component ... however both are more basic then COT or vivid weathers.

[Wanderer3292]

thanks for the feedback. so far I tried vivid weathers, and it made everytjing almost too dark as soon as the sun started going down, it did look cool during the late night though. I assume a lighting mod would compliment that, but I feel like I remember some of my mods being incompatible with the main lighting mods, so I'm going to research more before keeping any. I always read the decryption and posts when i install something, but since I haven't used any lighting , I always glaze over anything that adds those as incompatible

[lupus_hegemonia]

Mate, check this guide AND READ CAREFULLY everything, especially for the Weathers/Lights/Re-Shade/ENB. Here:

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/2846/?tab=1&navtag=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nexusmods.com%2Fskyrimspecialedition%2Fajax%2Fmoddescription%2F%3Fid%3D2846%26preview%3D&pUp=1

[Wanderer3292]

so far I'm really liking dolomite weathers. the lighting changes are perfect, and the outdoor scenery is exactly what I was hoping for. I had also installed true storms, but the fog is too much in some places. the God rays and the fog look really great, and somehow haven't affected my performance at all, but I opted to try just dolomite for a while and see how it goes

I have found the septim guide useful, but have already went against some of the recommendations. I have never used any enb, I don't have an extremely powerful rig, so I started with low quality and have been moving different settings up as I discover what my machine is capable of. I just recently switched my resolution to the 2nd highest setting and am blown away by that, so obviously my standards are below what most of you probably hold for picture quality. most of my launcher settings are on high , with medium shadows

[lupus_hegemonia]

ENB is superb, mate. I never used to have ENBs, but since I first used it... God... the game transformed to... Peter Jackson's "Lord of the Rings" screenshot!

I used all weathers' mods. Recently Dolomite too. To me, the above combo (of mine, not "SEPTIM" guide's) is the best. But, adding an ENB with these recommendations.

Main problem with fps & CTDs and such, is the GRASS quality... and SHADOWS. (Of course TREES too). You need to set LOWER these things, if you have a mid-range system (or bellow).

[Mytheos]

引用自 lupus_hegemonia：

True Storms or ELFX are not going stand-alone. You have to "combo" them with other weather/lights mods.

Most weather and lighting mods are separate?

So yes if you use True Storms, you'll need a lighting mod if you want one...and if you use ELFX you'll need a weather mod...

[lupus_hegemonia]

Mytheos, many are simply using a weather mod (like "True Storm") and a light mod. I'm using a combo of 6-7 mods (weather/light), with "Re-Shade" and with "ENB".

So, figure out. I'm spending 10 mods' slots only for weather/lights, because THEY MAKING REALLY DIFFERENCE in the game. When you spend serious time and play around with these kind of mods, the final result is AMAZING. Not "just nice", as most do (and have).

[Mytheos]

引用自 lupus_hegemonia：

Mytheos, many are simply using a weather mod (like "True Storm") and a light mod. I'm using a combo of 6-7 mods (weather/light), with "Re-Shade" and with "ENB".

So, figure out. I'm spending 10 mods' slots only for weather/lights, because THEY MAKING REALLY DIFFERENCE in the game. When you spend serious time and play around with these kind of mods, the final result is AMAZING. Not "just nice", as most do (and have).

Sure I am aware there are people using several of each.

But each ELFX and True Storms do stand alone...saying they dont means that True Storms cant function by itself as a weather mod...and it can or that for the purpose of ELFX it cant stand alone...and it can.

ELFX isnt a reshade or enb, its like Realistic lighting overhaul, it improves the light sources and lighting etc.

So yes you will get a better result using ELFX or RLO with an enb and/or reshade.

But they both will fully do what they are designed to without anything else.

[lupus_hegemonia]

Exactly ELFX is for the lights. Combo that with Re-Shade & ENB (for lights too), you have amazing result.

The others, are for weather. CoT is amazing, but has flaws. Combo CoT with True Storm & Real Rain, you have the best Weather on market + "Ethereal Clouds" & "Ethereal Cosmos" (galaxy), you don't need anything else.