Description:

This mod does the following:
-Replaces all pipe weapon specular maps with brighter ones, which increase overall reflectiveness
-Darkens the pipe weapon colour palatte for a darker base metal colour which enhances metal reflection
-Replaces all material BGSM files with ones that force higher environmental mapping

This mod does NOT do any of the following:
-Alter diffuse or normal maps (it should work well with HD retextures and the like)
-Change anything statistical about pipe weapons - it's purely a visual mod

I recommend getting a texture replacer for the wood parts of pipe weapons. The optional file in Brown to Grey Pipe Weapons is my pick. 



Compatibility:

Will overwrite mods that make changes to pipe weapon reflectivity or colour via a palette. 

Should be compatible with HD retexture mods and mods that replace the pipe weapon wood textures. 


Known Issues:

Sometimes, randomly, certain pieces will not be reflective and just show as dull dark metal. Not sure what causes this. 


Installation:

The standard procedure. If you're unfamiliar with installing mods, watch this (manual installation) or watch this (NMM installation).


Permissions:

Please notify me if you want to use this mod in something. Please don't redistribute. 


Credits and Tools Used:

Nifskope
GIMP
Material Editor