Dynamic Surroundings alters the player’s visual and audible experience in Minecraft, and does not alter game mechanics. The player has a high degree of control over their experience, and modpack authors can customize biome and block effects based on their need.
NOTE: The JARs I build are published only to CurseForge. I cannot vouch for the JARs found on other sites because I do not know their origin.
Starting with v3.5.4.0, the HUDs have been moved into a separate mod called Dynamic Surroundings: HUDs. The HUDs mod will not run with earlier versions of Dynamic Surroundings so make sure you update your mods appropriately.
Have a question on how to do something? Check the Wiki!
Minecraft 1.16.4/1.16.5 Updates
Common questions and issues:
- OreLib is not required.
- The 1.16.4 version will run on Minecraft 1.16.5.
- The mod supports Java 15. However, keep in mind that this would require Forge 36.x+, and other mods in your pack may not support Java 15.
- Dynamic Surroundings 1.16.4 includes a sound effect processor. If you install Sound Filters Dynamic Surroundings will automatically disable this processing to avoid conflicts.
- To get configuration menus under the Mods menu install Cloth Config API (Forge). This is a soft dependency, meaning that if the API is not installed Dynamic Surroundings will still work, but you will not get these menus.
Minecraft 1.14.4/1.15.2 Updates
At the moment I do not have a lot of time. I am spending it focused on 1.16.4 since the core of "major mods" have moved to that version. This means that 1.14.4/1.15.2 may not get additional changes. I will fix bugs as necessary.
Dynamic Surroundings: SoundControl
Dynamic Surroundings: MobEffects
Dynamic Surroundings: Environs
Minecraft 1.12.2 and earlier Updates
These versions are considered to be in maintenance mode. I will be fixing any major issues as needed.
The Mixin scene for 1.12.2 is a mess because of various mods embedding different versions of Mixin. Issues usually manifest themselves as an inexplicable client crash during startup. The latest Dynamic Surroundings BETA versions do not embed Mixin for this reason. This means that Mixin has to be supplied by another mod. If no other mods supply Mixin use MixinBootstrap. In some situations Mixin Compatibility may also be needed,
Credits
- Better Rain mod by Wirsbo
- Aurora Rubealis by MrRube
- Presence Footsteps by Hurricaaane
- SoundPhysics by SonicEther
- Complete list of attributions for sounds, textures, and shaders can be found in CREDITS
Licensing
Versions 1.12.2.x and earlier are licensed MIT. Dynamic Surroundings for 1.16.4 is licensed GPL-3.0.
Installation
Installing the mod is pretty easy! Just drop the JAR into the "mods" folder in your Minecraft Forge instance and startup your client.
The mod is not needed on the server so you can drop into an existing modpack and play on public servers without problem.
Videos
Sound features of Dynamic Surroundings 1.16.4
Immersion Video
Interview with Amaxter!
A very good overview of the features (in French):
Screen Captures
Screenshots can be found in the Image tab! Note that these may be out of date for the 1.16.4 release.
Modpacks
You can include Dynamic Surroundings in your modpack. Please do not repost the JAR from CurseForge to another platform.
So I've been using dynamic sounds for a couple of weeks now but I only just realized that the DS mod creates pixelated water drops on water surfaces when it rains. Is there a way to turn this off? I'm working on creating an "asmr" pack for when I'm streaming and its just so visually startling, especially when I'm running shaders. I know the 3.5 update log said that the pixeled ripples were added to feel more "minecraft-like," but it feels too extreme to me.
Edit: did a little bit of experimenting, and I figured out that its just awkward when shaders are used. The ripples are subtle without any shaders, but if you enable shaders they stick out because of the blue texture from the water properties (altohugh, if you try SEUS Renewed, the ripples cycle through the rainbow lol). The only shaders that seem to work well with them is BSL, simply just because it disables the particles on the water surface entirely.
Its possible to turn off dommage indicator when we hit an entity?
General question - how many of you look in the config for settings? Either via the GUI or looking in the TOML files directly?
how do I disable the breathing particle effect? it's really annoying
Is it possible to turn off the sounds of the armor?
Would it be possible for a line in the config to determine what the mod registers as swords? This way modded swords/weapons can have the sword sound effects configured by players.
In reply to TotallyCooki:
There is a way to do it. I just need to document for 1.16.x.
Could you please answer to the question that I posted below? Instructions on the wiki on how to add own music seems to be outdated or I have a problem with your mod. Thank you.
In reply to Wikist:
I need to do a Wiki for 1.16.x. RL has been real busy for me.
Is it possible to turn on dynamic surroundings when there is another mod affecting the sound?
In reply to Deu07x:
Not sure what you mean.
In reply to OreCruncher:
Sometimes the mod works and sometimes doesn't (more often it doesn't). I have the SoundFilters and AmbientSounds 3 mods, but I don't know if this can affect the mod. I have the latest version of the mod and Forge.
In reply to OreCruncher:
Now I noticed that the mod works on mobs but not on the player.
Hey Quick Question, Does This Mod Works On Fabric? Or Only In Forge Thanks. =)
In reply to vidzidz:
Forge only. Not sure of Fabric port. I need to decide if I am sticking with Forge or going Fabric. I can't do both.
Love the mod! Just wondering, is there an option to enable the damage pop-offs when you hit mobs? I remember that was a feature in older versions of the mod. Or is it in a different mod? Thanks!
In reply to npcttv:
I removed it from the 1.16.x versions of the mod. It would require server side support to make effective.
Hey, i've had a small bug whilst using your mod. It seems that whenever i change individual sounds using Ctrl-V it crashes my game. I apologise if this has already been considered for the next update. Love the mod, crunchy
In reply to Master_Crunchy:
Are you using the latest? I made changes to how that dialog works in order to avoid some issues in the Forge config system.
Is there any way for Dynamic Surroundings to get muted when Minecraft loses focus? I know it mutes when the game gets paused, but that doesn't exactly happen on a server, or if focus is lost while chat or an inventory window is open