This mod makes lightning rods more (or less) useful, by tweaking the following config variables:

"UniqueCheck": true, - don't check the same rod twice per strike
"OnlyCheckEmpty": false - if true, the game will only attempt to charge empty rods
"RodsToCheck": 2, - how many rods to check each strike
"LightningChance": 13 - base percent chance for lightning to strike every ten minutes

Normally, lightning has a 12.5% base chance to strike every ten minutes (modified by player luck). If lightning strikes, the game normally checks a random rod twice (could be the same rod) to see if it can be charged).

You can edit all the config variables using Generic Mod Config Menu, or editing the config.json file.

Technical

Requires SMAPI, uses Harmony.

Compatible with Mod Updater for automatic updates.

Code is at https://github.com/aedenthorn/StardewValleyMods.

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A list of all my mods for Stardew Valley is available at https://www.curseforge.com/members/erinthe/projects.

Better Lightning Rods