(UPDATED 31.07.2025) Better Raindrops v2.1.11 [ATS v1.55]

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(UPDATED 31.07.2025) Better Raindrops v2.1.11 [ATS v1.55]

#1 Post by Avelium » 26 May 2023 20:33

Hello! I'd like to share with you a mod aimed to improve raindrops appearence on windshield (and rain in general) and make game more realistic and immersive.

Key features:
- New texture and significantly increased number of raindrops.
- Improved physical behaviour of raindrops particles, now their spawn is affected by truck position relatively to rain inclination.
It makes a huge difference and vastly improve perception of weather! Just try it yourself!
- Reworked sound effects for wipers and rain
- New car splash trails
- Winter addon, replacing raindrops with snowflakes
- New audio settings for truck cabins improving reverberation and sound balance


History version:

- In version 1.2 to main mod were added new sounds for rain and wipers. If you don't like them simply remove sound_br and sound folders from better_raindrops_v2.1.scs.
- In version 1.3 were reworked car splash trails. If you don't like them remove model and unit folders from better_raindrops_v2.1.scs.
- In version 1.6 was added TRUCK ADDON. It is a sub-mod that triples number of raindrops but ONLY FOR ATS SCS TRUCKS! INCOMPATIBLE with modded trucks!!!
- In version 1.8 was added Snowflakes addon, best to be used with Frosty Winter mod.
- In version 2.0 was improved wipers sound. Now it'll have additional sound effects depending on weather conditions (squeaking In dry weather and water splashes during rain). Also Cabin Audio Equalizer was merged into main mod. It brings better reverberation effects, improves sound balance inside player's truck cabin and makes it a bit more soundproof.


Load order and my personal sound settings:
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Tweak these sliders to achieve comfortable sound level:
Rain inside, Wipers - Interior sounds volume
Rain outside - World sounds volume


Mod is compatible with any other weather/sound mods, just give Better Raindrops a priority and place on top of others weather/sound mods.

Screenshots:


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Video:
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Snowflakes addon:
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Known issues:
If you experiencing performance issues after installing the mod, set Weather graphical settings to Medium or Low, also try to reduce traffic by entering console command g_traffic 0.5. Change the number to find optimal balance between amount of AI cars and your FPS in the rain :)


DOWNLOAD Better Raindrops for ATS 1.55

Steam - Base mod
Steam - Snowflakes addon

Modsfire - Base mod 2.1.11
Modsfire - Snowflakes addon 2.1.11
Modsfire - Truck addon 2.1.8
Modsfire - Cabin Equalizer addon ONLY (already included in main mod) 2.1.11

Older versions:
Modsfire folder


Huge thanks to @Drive Safely and @MatzeH for helping with FMOD editor.
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Re: Better Raindrops v1.4 [ATS v1.47]

#2 Post by FilMit » 27 May 2023 05:56

Thanks for adding to Steam!
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Re: Better Raindrops v1.4 [ATS v1.47]

#3 Post by SerPounce » 28 May 2023 12:07

Just got the chance to try this mod and I like it very much. Thank you!
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Re: Better Raindrops v1.4 [ATS v1.47]

#4 Post by Avelium » 28 May 2023 12:14

SerPounce wrote: 28 May 2023 12:07 Just got the chance to try this mod and I like it very much. Thank you!
Glad you like it! Have a nice game :)
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Re: (UPDATED 01.06.2023) Better Raindrops v1.5 [ATS v1.47]

#5 Post by Avelium » 31 May 2023 21:17

Small update:
- Tweaked particle behaviour on windshield
- Decreased brightness of car splash trails
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Re: (UPDATED 04.06.2023) Better Raindrops v1.6 [ATS v1.47]

#6 Post by Avelium » 04 Jun 2023 19:50

Mod is updated to version 1.6

Changes:
- Increased radius of windshield sound event
- Changed position of windshield sound event
- Slightly increased number of sliding drops for better visual appearance
- Added Truck Addon for ATS SCS trucks
- Added kriechbaum Engine sound mega pack compatibility fix

Video:
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Re: (UPDATED 05.06.2023) Better Raindrops v1.6 [ATS v1.47]

#7 Post by Avelium » 05 Jun 2023 03:23

Reuploaded Truck Addon:
- Fixed issue with raindrops spawning outside of windshield on Mack Anthem
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Re: (UPDATED 30.06.2023) Better Raindrops v1.6 [ATS v1.47]

#8 Post by Avelium » 30 Jun 2023 16:19

Just a small update, please redownload Truck Addon:
- Fixed issue with raindrops spawning outside of windshield on Volvo VNL 2014
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Re: (UPDATED 29.07.2023) Better Raindrops v1.7 [ATS v1.48]

#9 Post by Avelium » 29 Jul 2023 11:38

Mod is updated to version 1.7

Changes:
- Fixed missing texture for splash trails particles in ATS 1.48
- Reduced size of raindrops particles
- Tweaked raindrops particles behavior
- Slightly increased wipers sound volume
- Fixes in Truck Addon for ATS SCS trucks
- Tweaked truck cabin sound equalizer for Engine sound mega pack compatibility fix
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Re: (UPDATED 03.12.2023) Better Raindrops v1.8 [ATS v1.49]

#10 Post by Avelium » 03 Dec 2023 07:13

Mod is updated to version 1.8

Changes:
- Improved textures and particles behaviour
- Interior rain audio was moved from Truck Effects to Interior sounds section
- Added Snowflakes addon for winter mood. It includes new textures and sounds
- Cabin sound tweaks for engine packs (TSRM and Engine sound mega pack) were merged into single Cabin Audio Equalizer addon for better file handling and compatibility with other sound mods.
- Added compatibility with Kenworth W900 DLC

For Steam Wrokshop users! I'm currently having trouble with SCS Workshop Uploader so Steam version will be updated later.

Snowflake addon video:
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