DynamicWeather 1.3.0

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DynamicWeather

By ApparentlyRohan

This mod gives GTA its own realistic weather system! Weathers transition (maybe?) as the day continues in game giving more variety in the sky. Read below to see what this mod has to offer:

Features:

Weather Sync to a real life location(Requires API key: API is free but setup required..DO NOT SHARE YOUR API KEY)
- *The forecast UI will not popup if weather sync is enabled*
Custom realistic forecast
- Temperature and weather condition included
- Predicted (in game) time when the weather will occur
- Varied weather durations with a configurable chance of extended conditions
- Configurable thunderstorm chance
- Optional snow mode replaces rain, and thunderstorms with snow and blizzards
On screen UI
- Forecast
- Current Weather
  - For real life weather sync and forecast
- Ability to customize the position and scale of UI
Customizable temperature for different weather conditions
- yes there is a way to switch to Celsius but default is Fahrenheit cuz 'Murica!

APIs:

bool IsRealLifeWeatherSyncRunning();
void PauseWeatherSystem();
void ResumeWeatherSystem();
List<Weather> GetCurrentForecast(out int currentWeatherIndex) # returns an empty list if real life weather sync is running

Events:

OnWeatherChanged

Installation:

Drag and drop Plugins folder into main game directory. Install OIV by dragging and dropping into OpenIV. The OIV file is mandatory.

A conversion from in game time to real life time was kindly made by Krazy Manuel and is provided down below. This will be helpful when reading the INI.

IMPORTANT THINGS TO NOTE:

The Severe Weather Event from ImmersiveAmbientEvents by @Echooo is not compatible yet with DynamicWeather. Please disable that event if you want to use DynamicWeather.
When using forecast generated by DynamicWeather, you cannot have freeze time OR force weather enabled in any trainer. Otherwise, DynamicWeather will not transition between weather. In IRL weather mode, you can have freeze time on but not force weather.
Some graphic mods consider weather differently. Thus, the graphic shown for different weather settings in GTA may not represent the weather accurately. You are welcome to edit the image names yourself to fit your graphic mods.
I do not log the location from the ini in the RagePluginHook.log. However, if you have trouble with the api working, I will need to know what the location is so please choose something more generic so any identifying information is not revealed while I am trying to debug.
Some graphics mods have bugs with how the sky looks when the weather is transitioning. It makes the sky green which is not exactly the most realistic. Due to these issues and no real fix, the weather switches instantly by default. You can change this in the ini. If you have the green sky, the fix is to turn off the transitions.

Customization:

All textures can be customized. Just make sure the weather textures is optimized for 96x96 and the notification texture is optimized for 64x64.

Console Commands:

PauseForecast
ResumeForecast
RegenerateForecast
RefreshWeather - Fetches from API again to get updated real life weather
SwitchToIRLWeather
SwitchToForecast
ReloadDynamicWeatherINISettings - Reloads INI settings without needing to load and unload plugin numerous times

Credits:

@Haze Studio for the notification texture
@Scorpionfam for the thumbnail
@HeyPalu for the on screen textures
@Lepoisson for the photos & beta testing
@dstickman for beta testing
Some guy on the discord that doesn't have an lspdfr account but helped beta test and gave me moral support...you know who you are :)
Krazy Manuel for the conversion chart
@BlueLine Vibes for making a showcase video of the new update and providing the discord as a platform to help beta test(Thank you all the beta testers in the discord!).
@khorio for the coding help with time and API integration
@Echooo for weather transition code

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Edited July 31Jul 31 by SuperPyroManiac

What's New in Version 1.3.0

Released July 27Jul 27

# DynamicWeather 1.3.0 Patch Notes

### Interface
- Updated the forecast and always-on weather display to use RAGENativeUI for smoother, more reliable drawing.
- UI has more consistent borders 
- Forecast panel size can be scaled with `ForecastScale` (default `0.75`).

### Forecast
- Weather changes now update the clouds to match the active condition better, not perfect.
- Gradual weather blends re-check the forecast after finishing so a long blend cannot leave weather on a stale slot.
- Manual regenerate keeps the correct place in the weather cycle when stages repeat (Clearing / Overcast).
- Forecast card temperatures now reflect the predicted time of day for each slot (colder at night, warmer during the day).
- Fixed forecasts always starting on rain because the random seed was effectively constant.
- Fixed the forecast not keeping up when game time is skipped ahead. It now jumps straight to the condition scheduled for the new time instead of stepping through each entry.

### Configuration
- `TimeInterval` and `WeatherTransitionMinutes` are both set in **real-life minutes** (GTA scale: 2 real minutes = 1 game hour).
- Default `TimeInterval=6` keeps the old pacing (6 real minutes ≈ 3 game hours between forecast changes).
- Gradual blends use `WeatherTransitionMinutes` (default `2`) and follow **game time**, so they stay in sync with the forecast. Blends are also capped so they cannot outlast the current forecast slot.

### New INI options
```ini
[General]
SwitchWeatherInstantly=false
TimeInterval=6
WeatherTransitionMinutes=2

[Forecast]
ForecastScale=0.75
```

### Requirements
- RAGENativeUI 1.9.3 or newer
- The `dw_weather.ytd` texture pack must be installed so weather icons can show

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1.3.0

Short Description

Get more variety in the sky!

AI disclosure

The author has disclosed that AI tools were used in creating the following aspects of this file:

Mod and Mod Content (Moderate)

Used to bug fix things and strengthen the UI to make it look like an actual forecast rather than a baby pooping on your screen

gromovvladimir, Apacheactual21, Scorpionfam and 26 others
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Views 166,300
Downloads 13,970
Submitted August 20, 20241 yr
Published July 27Jul 27
Updated July 27Jul 27
File Size 722.06 kB
Compatibility All Versions
Special Features Custom weather cycles with smooooth transitions
Requires RAGE Plugin Hook
Minimum LSPDFR Version N/A
Script/Plugin Type Standalone plugin
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67 Comments 10 Reviews

Daamu32

August 21, 20241 yr

Anyone who wants non-freedom units, use this .xml Weathers.xml

See who reacted "Like"

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Jcookgrime

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August 20, 20241 yr

Grime Approved.

chinky8889, GTA 5 Jedi Master, KnightHawkOne and 3 others
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249Xeno

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August 20, 20241 yr

let me know if it works @Jcookgrime and not crash the game or make the game looks funky

Scorpionfam

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August 21, 20241 yr

41 minutes ago, 249PD said:

let me know if it works @Jcookgrime and not crash the game or make the game looks funky

it works and its amazing ❤️

ApparentlyRohan and Trp. Keaton
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August 21, 20241 yr

43 minutes ago, 249PD said:

let me know if it works @Jcookgrime and not crash the game or make the game looks funky

Instant crash, deleted my game folder, and deleted my system32. 10/10 Mod.

Trp. Keaton and STS
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249Xeno

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August 21, 20241 yr

26 minutes ago, Haze Studio said:

Instant crash, deleted my game folder, and deleted my system32. 10/10 Mod.

now that is what I like to hear...

lol. I'll try it out myself and since @Scorpionfam recommended it, I am open to it.

ApparentlyRohan

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August 21, 20241 yr

11 minutes ago, 249PD said:

now that is what I like to hear...

lol. I'll try it out myself and since @Scorpionfam recommended it, I am open to it.

Why not try it before someone recommends it lol? Too used to crappy plugins? 💀

Trp. Keaton

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August 21, 20241 yr

Just beautiful 10/10

249Xeno

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August 21, 20241 yr

1 hour ago, ApparentlyRohan said:

Why not try it before someone recommends it lol? Too used to crappy plugins? 💀

because it'll be more fun lol

Lightning200

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August 21, 20241 yr

Been waiting for a plugin like this for ever thanks.

GamerHDYT

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August 21, 20241 yr

I use quantV. Will that have any affect with this mod?

ApparentlyRohan

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August 21, 20241 yr (edited)

1 hour ago, GamerHDYT said:

I use quantV. Will that have any affect with this mod?

One texture might be not be accurate due to QuantV changing how a weather is.

Edited August 21, 20241 yr by ApparentlyRohan

hello there, i see it's finally released. i have been following Dynamic Weather since beta and i have to say very great work you do here Rohit sir. i have download this full release and try running LSPDFR but it seems it has some issue with mods that i have as it crashing mine when i press go on duty at the station, i tried reverting back to Third Beta but it's still crashing my LSPDFR so my guess it had to have something to do with OIV installer. below is my RHP log sir. please could you look into this. thank you in advance sir.

RagePluginHook.log

kadowxy

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August 21, 20241 yr

Hello someone know how to put these in celsius pls i cant figure how , otherwise the plugin is really cool

ApparentlyRohan

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August 21, 20241 yr

15 minutes ago, kadowxy said:

Hello someone know how to put these in celsius pls i cant figure how , otherwise the plugin is really cool

In the xml, there is a setting “UseFreedomUnits”

Daamu32

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August 21, 20241 yr (edited)

4 hours ago, Rektor TV said:

hello there, i see it's finally released. i have been following Dynamic Weather since beta and i have to say very great work you do here Rohit sir. i have download this full release and try running LSPDFR but it seems it has some issue with mods that i have as it crashing mine when i press go on duty at the station, i tried reverting back to Third Beta but it's still crashing my LSPDFR so my guess it had to have something to do with OIV installer. below is my RHP log sir. please could you look into this. thank you in advance sir.

RagePluginHook.log 172.82 kB · 5 descargas

I am not Rohit, but I can tell you that the problem seems to be related to the ForestryCallouts menu (as it shows an error with ForestryCallouts2 and RAGENativeUI). I recommend you to create a forum topic or check in ULSS.

Edited August 21, 20241 yr by Daamu32

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Daamu32

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August 21, 20241 yr

Anyone who wants non-freedom units, use this .xml

Weathers.xml

Rektor TV and maminka1948
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LordAdam

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August 21, 20241 yr

I might be an idiot but how do I edit the weather and time UI location.

Thanks!

ApparentlyRohan

Members Author

August 21, 20241 yr

23 minutes ago, LordAdam said:

I might be an idiot but how do I edit the weather and time UI location.

Thanks!

The ini. Make sure ur on the latest version.

249Xeno

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August 22, 20241 yr

so i take mine is old? haha

IIIRatioIII

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August 22, 20241 yr

Hello. I was wondering if there would be a chance in the future that you could make this a script mod so it doesn't require RagePluginHook.

ThatGuySens

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August 23, 20241 yr

On 8/21/2024 at 12:42 AM, GamerHDYT said:

I use quantV. Will that have any affect with this mod?

Rain weather have issues for u?

ApparentlyRohan

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August 23, 20241 yr

46 minutes ago, ThatGuySens said:

Rain weather have issues for u?

Do u have issues?

6 hours ago, IIIRatioIII said:

Hello. I was wondering if there would be a chance in the future that you could make this a script mod so it doesn't require RagePluginHook.

BritShyGuy

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August 24, 20241 yr (edited)

Sorry I'm extremely new with APIs

When it comes to putting setting up the ini - do I put in "APIKey = "[APIkey]&q={UKPostcode}&aqi=no" -

SO FOR EG - (Don't worry it isn't my API just random numbers and a few c's)

in the ini -

Quote

APIKey = c419849814c81c8cc8919898ccc91&q=A123BC&aqi=no

Location =

Because the API is for air pollution. so I'm guessing the "location" part auto-fills in the "q=" part of the API.

Have I got that right??

Also side question - anyway to keep my game synced with IRL Time ❤

Edited August 24, 20241 yr by BritShyGuy

ApparentlyRohan

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August 24, 20241 yr

36 minutes ago, BritShyGuy said:

Sorry I'm extremely new with APIs

When it comes to putting setting up the ini - do I put in "APIKey = "[APIkey]&q={UKPostcode}&aqi=no" -

SO FOR EG - (Don't worry it isn't my API just random numbers and a few c's)

in the ini -

Because the API is for air pollution. so I'm guessing the "location" part auto-fills in the "q=" part of the API.

Have I got that right??

Also side question - anyway to keep my game synced with IRL Time ❤

No the location you put whatever location. I’m not stealing ur ip address in this mod. If you are using the real life weather sync, you can sync with irl time using simple trainer.

TheDude122002

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August 24, 20241 yr

This is a great plugin to use. Though, I've been experiencing some issues where the sky is green anywhere out of Los Santos (it immediately changed after I unloaded the plugin). I'm wondering if there's a solution to this.