Tags:

Graphics QoL

Authors:

alexzumar, Matt998

Side:

Both

Created:

Aug 4th at 8:37 AM

Last modified:

4 days ago

Downloads:

1778

Recommended download (for Vintage Story 1.19.0-pre.0 - 1.22.6):
betterandimprovedweather_2.0.5.zip  1-click install

A continuation and rework of Matt998's original Better and Improved Weather mod. Fixes broken/unused config fields left over from the original, adds proper climate scaling for extreme events, and expands the fog system with a layered ground-mist effect. Updated and tested for Vintage Story 1.22.x. 

This mod is a complete overhaul and mathematical rebalance of the weather in Vintage Story. By synchronizing sky visuals, precipitation, fog, and wind across a structured 12-zone climate matrix.

Rather than cluttering the game with hundreds of competing config files, this mod features 45+ carefully tuned, zero-bloat weather definitions designed to make every biome and season feel distinct, immersive, and realistic. (As far as possible without modifying the game's code)

🔗 Compatibility

This mod works strictly within Vintage Story's native weather system and does not alter core game algorithms or worldgen. It is fully compatible with any mod that does not completely replace global climate and weather generation.

The mod is 100% safe for save files: even in the rare event of a conflict with another weather mod, the game will simply prioritize one set of configs without crashing or breaking your world.

✅ Realistic Biome Generation - fully compatible

✅ TassHardcoreWinter - 90% sure they are compatible.

⚠️ WeatherStory - ran a test world and both mods seem to work fine together. But it requires additional testing.

🌍 Base Synchronized Pairs (12 Macro-Zones)

• • Arctic Arid Flurry

  • Moderate Winter Snowfall

  • Heavy Polar Blizzard

  • Cool Dry Weather

  • Autumn Light Drizzle

  • Cool Gloomy Downpour

  • Fair Moderate Dry

  • Moderate Passing Shower

  • Summer Thunderstorm with Hail

  • Desert Arid Heat

  • Savanna Warm Shower

  • Tropical Heavy Monsoon

🌤️ Additional Background Sky Options

• • Clear Bright Sunshine

  • Overcast Gloomy Day

  • Thin Cirrus Sunset Sky

  • Universal Dry Clear Event

🌫️ Specialized Fogs

• • Radiation Fog

  • Dense Valley Mist

  • Low Coastal Fog

  • Universal Morning Dew Mist

  • Dense Freezing Ice Fog

🌪️ Rare Catastrophic Anomalies

• • Freezing Ice Fog Anomaly

  • Heavy Snow Squall Anomaly

  • Whiteout Super Blizzard Anomaly

  • Cool Gale Dust Anomaly

  • Ice Glaze Freezing Rain Anomaly

  • Persistent Autumn Torrential Deluge Anomaly

  • Dry Heat Lightning Anomaly

  • Violent Supercell Hail Anomaly

  • Catastrophic Hail Superstorm Anomaly

  • Blinding Desert Sandstorm Anomaly

  • Savanna Wind Squall Anomaly

  • Tropical Category 5 Typhoon Anomaly

💨Wind Patterns

• • Calm Breeze-Less Wind
  • Light Refreshing Breeze
  • Moderate Wind
  • Strong Gusty Wind
  • Severe Gale Wind
  • Violent Storm Winds

Content & Fix Update 2.0.4

ALL IMAGES FROM UPDATE (IMGUR)

What was fixed:

• Closed the climate boundaries for clear skies and cirrus sunsets (fair_sunshine_sky and cirrus_sunset_sky), mathematically eliminating any chance of rain or precipitation during sunny weather or sunset.

What was added:

• Added one rare anomaly to each of the 12 climate zones, featuring a low trigger chance of 1%–3% and a short duration (1–2 hours):

  • Blinding ice fog in arctic regions 

  • Squall-driven snow wall in winter

  • Whiteout super-blizzard in polar zones

  • Dust-yellow sandstorm in cold arid regions

  • Freezing ice rain with icy conditions and damage in autumn

  • Continuous autumn deluge in cool, wet biomes

  • Dry summer night thunderstorm without precipitation in temperate climates

  • Spring supercell thunderstorm with heavy hail in temperate zones

  • Catastrophic summer superstorm

  • Blinding desert sandstorm

  • Hot squall line and thunderstorm front in savannas

  • Category 5 tropical typhoon in the tropics

Big Update 2.0.2

• Synchronized Skies & Precipitation. Sky visuals (weatherpatterns) and precipitation (weatherevents) are aligned 1-to-1 by climate parameters. Dark storm clouds now bring rain, while clear skies stay dry.

• 12 Macro-Climate Zones. The entire world map (from -60°C to +60°C and 0.0–1.0 humidity) is divided into 12 seamless climate zones, eliminating weight competition and endless rain loops.

• Cloud Height & Mesh Fix. Normalized cloud thickness (baseThickness) to prevent 3D cloud meshes from stretching vertically to unnatural altitudes (300–700+ blocks).

• Seamless Smooth Clouds. Disabled patchy cloud noise (locationalThickness: null), eliminating blocky/patchy cloud gaps and dark cloud squares over wet areas.

• Layered Fog System. Rebuilt fog mechanics. Combining atmospheric haze with terrain-hugging ground mist that properly envelopes the player at ground level.

• Lightning & Wind Balance. Re-scaled lightning and added 6 balanced wind states (from dead calm to violent storms).

• Balanced Rare Anomalies. Catastrophic superstorms and whiteout blizzards are tuned to rare 1%–5% in-game chances with short durations.

The numbers on the map in the screenshot below represent the number of weather types competing with each other at the current temperature and humidity. Whenever the game selects new weather, each "competitor" has a chance to trigger. For example, in the screenshot, at a hypothetical humidity of 0.6 and a temperature of 0°C, 6 different weather conditions collide at once. For comparison, this number peaks at just 2-3 in the vanilla game. Thanks to this variety, the weather will feel much more alive across most climate zones.

Important note: This mod does not alter the game's core code, so do not expect drastic gameplay overhauls. If you are looking for a fundamentally new and extreme experience, the Extreme Weathers mod might be a better fit for you.

Precipitation Coverage Map

Mods used in screenshots: Conquest Blocklayer Overhaul, Conquest Landform Overhaul, farseer, Natural Foliage, SheyderMod, terrainslabs, and betterandimprovedweather.