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    Real Clouds - README

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    This mod adds realistic 3D clouds and weather effects like rain and lightning to Skyrim. The clouds react dynamically to changes in weather conditions, varying in coverage and altitude. It can be installed by adding files to the Skyrim data folder and enabling it in the launcher. The mod is compatible with most other mods and improves cloud graphics and weather without a major performance hit.

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    Real Clouds - README

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    This mod adds realistic 3D clouds and weather effects like rain and lightning to Skyrim. The clouds react dynamically to changes in weather conditions, varying in coverage and altitude. It can be installed by adding files to the Skyrim data folder and enabling it in the launcher. The mod is compatible with most other mods and improves cloud graphics and weather without a major performance hit.

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    This mod adds realistic 3D clouds and weather effects like rain and lightning to Skyrim. The clouds react dynamically to changes in weather conditions, varying in coverage and altitude. It can be installed by adding files to the Skyrim data folder and enabling it in the launcher. The mod is compatible with most other mods and improves cloud graphics and weather without a major performance hit.

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    Real Clouds - README

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    This mod adds realistic 3D clouds and weather effects like rain and lightning to Skyrim. The clouds react dynamically to changes in weather conditions, varying in coverage and altitude. It can be installed by adding files to the Skyrim data folder and enabling it in the launcher. The mod is compatible with most other mods and improves cloud graphics and weather without a major performance hit.

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    Name: Real Clouds

    Version: 2.00
    Date: 1/04/2014
    Category: Environmental
    Author: Soolie

    ===========
    Description
    ===========

    This mod adds pseudo-volumetric clouds to skyrim, i.e realistic 3d clouds. These
    clouds will change in coverage and altitude depending on the current weather. As
    well as normal clouds, there are also rain clouds which you can see raining in the
    distance, (at close distances they will look like fog). There is also a random
    variation applied to the coverage and altitude to create more variation. This mod
    also adds 3d lightning strikes both up close and in the distance.

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    Details
    =======

    Pretty much does what it says on the tin. These clouds are real 3D objects which
    will react to the current weather. You can touch them, fly through them, fly over
    them, fly under them, drink them when they rain on you (you can see rain in the
    distance)....THE SKY'S THE LIMIT :D

    Clouds are controlled by a script which will give the cloud layer a random height
    and coverage based on the current weather type. There are also chances of 'extreme'
    events, such as 100% coverage at a low height, or even no clouds at all. In
    addition to regular clouds, you will also encounter rain clouds which dump their
    load off in the distance. Rain clouds also double as fog at close distances as the
    rain effect can look like fog up close. realistic lightning has also been added
    both up close and in the distance.

    Features:
    - Pseudo-volumetric clouds
    - Distant rain effects
    - Clouds react to weather, (low dense coverage during fog/rain/snow, sparce high
    coverage for clear weather)
    - Random variation to cloud coverage and altitude to maximise weather diversity
    - Blends perfectly with Skyrims already existing cloud and sky textures.
    - 'In cloud' camera effects
    - full compatibility with pretty much everything (including other weather mods)
    - And all this with no noticeable performance hit! :D
    - Lightning

    Please feel free to leave any comments suggestions or questions in the comments

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    Install
    =======

    1. Extract the files to a temporary location.


    2. Copy files to Skyrim\Data
    3. Start Skyrim Launcher, click 'Data Files', place a check-mark beside the Real
    Clouds.esp file.
    4. Play the game :)
    5. And dont forget to endorse/vote for this mod if you enjoyed it (it helps other
    users find it). Actualy, while you're at it, endorse all your favourite mods. :)

    =========
    Uninstall
    =========

    1. Start Skyrim Launcher, click Data Files, uncheck the .esp file.
    2. Delete Real Clouds.esp and all the files associated with this mod.
    ===================
    Upgrading to a New Version
    ===================

    1. Uninstall the old version.


    2. Install the new version.
    3. Start the Game :D

    ===============
    Compatibility
    ===============

    Other Mods:
    This is compatible with pretty much everything. Even other weather mods, this will
    not replace or overwrite anything from other mods. Please note, this mod was
    designed to run with the vanilla weathers. It will still function with mods such as
    climates of tamriel (not fully tested) . however you will get the best experience
    with vanilla weather.

    ====================
    Known Issues or Bugs
    ====================
    Occasionally you will see clouds suddenly disappear or appear in the sky.
    Unfortunately I have not yet found a way to fix this. However, It is not noticeably
    during normal game play; It is only really apparent when directly looking at the
    sky for a period of time.

    Sometimes clouds will flicker when the camera is moved past an area of high cloud
    coverage. So far I'm not sure how this can be fixed, however I will investigate,
    and if anyone can help then it would be appreciated :)

    White halo like lines will appear around trees when in heavy cloud coverage

    =======
    History
    =======

    2.00 1/04/2014
    -Lightning
    -MUCH BETTER PERFORMANCE
    -A more realistic cloud model
    -Improved weather detection
    -Custom world space support
    -COT compatibility
    - More balanced cloud coverage. (i.e no more 24/7 dark clouds )
    -Removed visual bugs such as seams, visible intersections with other geometry, etc.
    -Clouds are now visible from any distance
    -"in the clouds" camera effects

    1.01, 04/08/2013
    - Fixed sharp borders between cloud/rain and other objects
    - Removed some seams in the cloud texture
    - Changed cloud texture to have more color and definition
    - Reduced cloud/rain movement speed to 25% of original speed

    1.00, 02/08/2013
    - Initial release.

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    Contact
    =======

    You can find me on the Nexus as 'Soolie'

    ===============
    Licensing/Legal
    ===============
    You must contact me (Soolie) and obtain my permission before re-packaging,
    translating, re uploading to any website or using any part of this mod in your own.

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