Winter sounds 2024DEC16 v1.0

New in version 2024DEC16:
- Decommissioned wiper squeak on dry windshield feature due to the snowy weather update.
- The mod has been converted to the HashFS v2 .scs file format for more efficient loading.
- Version number changed to date format.
- Confirmed compatibility with 1.53.

Summary:

This mod aptly reworks sounds for a snowy winter season. Are you ready to brave and immerse yourself for the coldest season?

Features:

- The subtle sound of snowfall.
- Feel the multiple layers of howling wind and gusts during intensified storms.
- Simulated unique combinations of wind sound effects during intensified storms as you step outside your truck.
- Chances of hearing thundersnow sounds with a varying proximity. The further it is, the more it gets muffled by snow.
- A reworked default wiper sound with audio of it wiping sleet on the windshield.

Exclusive features:

The following features only work when used along with the Sound Fixes Pack

- Less insect and bird ambient sounds due to the snowy winter season.
- Muted lawn mowing sound.
- Sound of air conditioning system on the Tesla Model S and the Tesla Model Y in AI traffic when the player camera is near the hood of the car.
- Limited spawn of non-winter-oriented base game AI traffic vehicles such as open top vehicles and ice cream vans.

Compatibility notes:

* Tested on 1.53.
* Requires higher priority than the Sound Fixes Pack, the Frosty Winter Weather mod, and any rain sound mods to work correctly.
* Thundersnow sound feature might only apply with the Frosty Winter Weather mod for American Truck Simulator.

For more immersion:

While not mandatory, the mod is highly recommended and designed to work with the following for an immersive experience:

* Frosty Winter Weather Mod by Grimes.
* Sound Fixes Pack.

As part of the Sound Fixes Pack Collection, this mod may get further updates to cover more wintry aspects. Stay tuned!