By Aiyen

Description:
A set of models and textures with the aim to provide yet another alternative for people when it come to ice related stuff.
I have tried to make sure it looks decent both with ENB presets on, as well as without.
So far I only cover the large icicles, and the small ones. I also cover the frost atronach.

Technical Info:
Textures are 2k normal and 1k diffuse DXT5 compressed. Except a reflect map which is 512 DXT5 compressed.
This mod should not cause any issues unless you have <768mb VRAM and your kitchen utensils have more processing power then your computer. Even then it will most likely run fine.
If you require lower resolution versions there are many free types of software that can help you out, even quite a few here on nexus. If you would like a higher resolution version I have to disappoint. I simply do not see a reason to on these models.

Installation:
It is simple textures and meshes use your mod manager to install and remove like any other. Folder structure should be correct!
Keep in mind that all models link to my textures and not the default vanilla ones! So you cant just download another ice texture mod and use it along with these models without some copy pasting!

Compatibility:
As long as you do not use another mod that overwrites the same meshes and textures (A bit unlikely though!) everything will be good.


Known Issues:
Q: The Icicles vanish during snow storms! Help!
A: Due to the way ENB handles transparency then when you view the icicles from certain angles then they will look almost like the vanish entirely. Other then making a completely nontransparent model there is nothing I can do about this. If there is enough request for it then I will upload such a version later.

Q: The icicles flicker sometimes! What am I doing wrong?
A: Again transparent objects and skyrim... it is just not always pretty!

Q: Will you make a refracting version?
A: Most likely not since I think that shader cause too many issues.


Credits:
Bethesda for the game and all the goodies to play with!
Sparrowprince for lots of help and perhaps also a mesh or two.. I kinda forgot!

Permissions:
If you want to use these assets in your own mod, please ask me first! I will most likely agree it is the best idea since icecream!
I do not give permission for these assets to be redistributed to other sites then the Nexus.