diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
deleted file mode 100644
index 0c63654..0000000
--- a/README.md
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,9 +0,0 @@
-## Assets
-- Rain sounds CC0 by Q.K., taken from mymonths
-- Thunder sound and puddle texture DWYWPL by Don, Nathan from mymonths at https://github.com/minetest-mods/mymonths
-- Snow cover texture WTFPL, taken from mymonths
-- Rain texture CC-BY-SA 3.0 from TeddyDesTodes, taken from his weather branch at https://github.com/TeddyDesTodes/minetest/tree/weather
-- Snow flake and rain drop textures CC BY-SA (3.0) by paramat, found in snowdrift mod at https://github.com/paramat/snowdrift
-- Snow texture composited from individual snow flakes by paramat. CC-BY-SA (3.0)
-- Wind sound CC-BY (3.0) by InspectorJ from https://freesound.org/people/InspectorJ/sounds/376415/
-- Hail sound CC0 by ikayuka from https://freesound.org/people/ikayuka/sounds/240742/
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diff --git a/TODO.md b/TODO.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..dd2a2db
--- /dev/null
+++ b/TODO.md
@@ -0,0 +1,55 @@
+# TODO
+
+## Required for MVP
+- Fix obvious bugs that prevent weathers from being selected
+- Test if day progression works
+- Test non-random heat and humidity values
+- Fix noise function
+- Implement sounds
+- Test if sky changes are working
+- Implement start/end events
+- Make sure all weather presets are working
+- Implement chat commands
+
+## Planned for first release
+- Improve test_condition function
+- Implement ABM system for additional effects
+- Add light level to possible conditions
+- Implement fallback for sky changes without skylayer
+- Configurable number of days in a year
+- Add license information to source files
+- Write helpful README
+- Find good values for weather conditions
+- Make switches between effects more smooth
+
+## Nice to have
+- Write documentation on how to add weathers and effects
+- Register *Moon Phases* as a weather preset using the *skybox* effect
+- Assign meta data (like "downfall", "wind", etc.) to weather presets
+- Fog effects
+
+## Future Plans & Ideas
+- Complete season system
+	- crops grow better in their respective season or worse in winter
+	- regrowing apples, lemons, etc. in their respective months
+	- holidays and reminders via chat commands
+	- day/night nycle adjusted to season
+	- special events like a bloodmoon -> increased mob spawns
+- Fantasy weather effects
+	- pretty skyboxes
+	- swirling flower petals, mushroom spores, etc. in fitting biomes
+	- underground environment effects
+	- space effects at high y-level (meteors, magnetic storms, different skybox)
+- Eco Pack (with climate change)
+	- Integration with Technic mods, etc.
+	- Track planted trees vs chopped wood, killed mobs, etc.
+	- Ecological footprint influences weather
+	- Extreme weather scenarios and desasters
+	- Tornados, poisonous rain that kills crops and animals, bush fires,...
+- Survival Pack
+	- Body temperature becomes survival aspect
+	- Use local heat as base value
+	- swimming will cool down
+	- standing near fire will warm up
+	- craftable warm clothes
+	- metal armor will worsen heat issues
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diff --git a/ca_effects/particles.lua b/ca_effects/particles.lua
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..d2e743b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/ca_effects/particles.lua
@@ -0,0 +1,65 @@
+if not climate_mod.settings.particles then return end
+
+local function get_particle_texture(particles)
+	if type(particles.textures) == "nil" or next(particles.textures) == nil then
+		return particles.texture
+	end
+	return particles.textures[math.random(#particles.textures)]
+end
+
+local function spawn_particles(player, particles)
+	local ppos = player:getpos()
+	local wind_x = climate_mod.state:get_int("wind_x")
+	local wind_z = climate_mod.state:get_int("wind_z")
+	local wind = vector.new(wind_x, 0, wind_z)
+	local wind_pos = vector.multiply(wind, -1)
+	local wind_speed = vector.length(wind)
+
+	local texture = get_particle_texture(particles)
+
+	local minp = vector.add(vector.add(ppos, particles.min_pos), wind_pos)
+	local maxp = vector.add(vector.add(ppos, particles.max_pos), wind_pos)
+
+	local vel = vector.new({
+		x = wind.x,
+		y = -particles.falling_speed,
+		z = wind.z
+	})
+	local acc = vector.new({x=0, y=0, z=0})
+
+	local exp = particles.exptime
+	local vertical = math.abs(vector.normalize(vel).y) >= 0.6
+
+	minetest.add_particlespawner({
+		amount = particles.amount,
+		time = 0.5,
+		minpos = minp,
+		maxpos = maxp,
+		minvel = vel,
+		maxvel = vel,
+		minacc = acc,
+		maxacc = acc,
+		minexptime = exp,
+		maxexptime = exp,
+		minsize = particles.size,
+		maxsize = particles.size,
+		collisiondetection = true,
+		collision_removal = true,
+		vertical = vertical,
+		texture = texture,
+		player = player:get_player_name()
+	})
+end
+
+local function handle_effect(player_data)
+	for playername, data in pairs(player_data) do
+		minetest.chat_send_player(playername, "spam")
+		local player = minetest.get_player_by_name(playername)
+		for weather, value in pairs(data) do
+			spawn_particles(player, value)
+		end
+	end
+end
+
+climate_api.register_effect("climate_api:particles", handle_effect, "tick")
+climate_api.set_effect_cycle("climate_api:particles", climate_api.SHORT_CYCLE)
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diff --git a/ca_effects/skybox.lua b/ca_effects/skybox.lua
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e876f36
--- /dev/null
+++ b/ca_effects/skybox.lua
@@ -0,0 +1,35 @@
+if not climate_mod.settings.skybox then return end
+if not minetest.get_modpath("skylayer") then return end
+
+local SKYBOX_NAME = "climate_api:skybox"
+
+local function set_skybox(player, sky)
+	sky.name = SKYBOX_NAME
+	skylayer.add_layer(player:get_player_name(), sky)
+end
+
+local function remove_skybox(player)
+	skylayer.remove_layer(player:get_player_name(), SKYBOX_NAME)
+end
+
+local function handle_effect(player_data)
+	for playername, data in pairs(player_data) do
+		local player = minetest.get_player_by_name(playername)
+		local sky = {}
+		for weather, value in pairs(data) do
+			climate_api.utility.merge_tables(sky, value)
+		end
+		set_skybox(player, sky)
+	end
+end
+
+local function remove_effect(player_data)
+	for playername, data in ipairs(player_data) do
+		local player = minetest.get_player_by_name(playername)
+		remove_skybox(player)
+	end
+end
+
+climate_api.register_effect("climate_api:skybox", handle_effect, "tick")
+climate_api.register_effect("climate_api:skybox", remove_effect, "end")
+climate_api.set_effect_cycle("climate_api:skybox", climate_api.LONG_CYCLE)
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diff --git a/ca_effects/sound.lua b/ca_effects/sound.lua
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..c11b948
--- /dev/null
+++ b/ca_effects/sound.lua
@@ -0,0 +1,14 @@
+if not climate_mod.settings.sound then return end
+
+return
+
+local function update_effect(player_data)
+	for playername, data in pairs(player_data) do
+		for weather, value in pairs(data) do
+			climate_mod.effects.play_sound(player, value)
+		end
+	end
+end
+
+climate_api.register_effect("climate_api:sound", update_effect, "change")
+climate_api.set_effect_cycle("climate_api:skybox", climate_api.LONG_CYCLE)
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diff --git a/depends.txt b/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 511ef53..0000000
--- a/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,5 +0,0 @@
-default
-datastorage?
-lightning?
-player_monoids?
-playerphysics?
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diff --git a/description.txt b/description.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 1705973..0000000
--- a/description.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,2 +0,0 @@
-The ultimate weather mod with support not only for rain, snow, and hail,
-but also seasons, dynamic puddles and snow layers, wind, regrowing fruit and much more.
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diff --git a/init.lua b/init.lua
index 4780d4a..4e838a6 100644
--- a/init.lua
+++ b/init.lua
@@ -1,56 +1,42 @@
-assert(minetest.add_particlespawner, "Believable Weather requires a more current version of Minetest")
-weather_mod = {}
+assert(minetest.add_particlespawner, "[Climate API] This mod requires a more current version of Minetest")
 
-weather_mod.modname = "believable_weather"
-weather_mod.modpath = minetest.get_modpath(weather_mod.modname)
+climate_api = {}
+climate_mod = {}
+
+local modname = minetest.get_current_modname()
+local modpath = minetest.get_modpath(modname)
 
 local function getBoolSetting(name, default)
-	return minetest.is_yes(minetest.settings:get_bool(weather_mod.modname .. "_" .. name) or default)
+	return minetest.is_yes(minetest.settings:get_bool("climate_api_" .. name) or default)
 end
 
 local function getNumericSetting(name, default)
-	return tonumber(minetest.settings:get(weather_mod.modname .. "_" .. name) or default)
+	return tonumber(minetest.settings:get("climate_api_" .. name) or default)
 end
 
 -- load settings from config file
-weather_mod.settings = {
-	damage			= getBoolSetting("damage", true),
+climate_mod.settings = {
 	particles		= getBoolSetting("particles", true),
-	leaves			= getBoolSetting("leaves", true),
-	snow				= getBoolSetting("snow_layers", true),
-	puddles			= getBoolSetting("puddles", true),
 	skybox			= getBoolSetting("skybox", true),
-	raycasting	= getBoolSetting("raycasting", true),
+	sound				= getBoolSetting("sound", true),
 	wind				= getBoolSetting("wind", true),
-	wind_slow		= getBoolSetting("wind_slow", true),
-	flowers			= getBoolSetting("flowers", true),
-	fruit				= getBoolSetting("fruit", true),
-	soil				= getBoolSetting("soil", true),
 	seasons			= getBoolSetting("seasons", true),
-	heat				= getNumericSetting("base_heat", 0),
-	humidity		= getNumericSetting("base_humidity", 0),
-	max_height	= getNumericSetting("max_height", 120),
-	min_height	= getNumericSetting("min_height", -50)
+	heat				= getNumericSetting("heat_base", 0),
+	humidity		= getNumericSetting("humidity_base", 0)
 }
 
-dofile(weather_mod.modpath.."/lib/datastorage.lua")
-weather_mod.state = weather_mod.get_storage()
+climate_mod.current_weather = {}
+climate_mod.current_effects = {}
 
 -- import core API
-dofile(weather_mod.modpath.."/lib/player.lua")
-dofile(weather_mod.modpath.."/lib/environment.lua")
-dofile(weather_mod.modpath.."/lib/wind.lua")
-dofile(weather_mod.modpath.."/lib/calendar_dictionary.lua")
-dofile(weather_mod.modpath.."/lib/calendar.lua")
-dofile(weather_mod.modpath.."/lib/main.lua")
-dofile(weather_mod.modpath.."/lib/commands.lua")
+climate_mod.state = dofile(modpath .. "/lib/datastorage.lua")
+climate_api = dofile(modpath .. "/lib/api.lua")
+climate_api.utility = dofile(modpath .. "/lib/api_utility.lua")
+climate_api.environment = dofile(modpath .. "/lib/environment.lua")
+climate_mod.world = dofile(modpath .. "/lib/world.lua")
+climate_mod.trigger = dofile(modpath .. "/lib/trigger.lua")
+dofile(modpath.."/lib/main.lua")
 
--- import individual weather types
-dofile(weather_mod.modpath.."/weathers/rain.lua")
-dofile(weather_mod.modpath.."/weathers/rain_heavy.lua")
-dofile(weather_mod.modpath.."/weathers/snow.lua")
-dofile(weather_mod.modpath.."/weathers/snow_heavy.lua")
-dofile(weather_mod.modpath.."/weathers/storm.lua")
-dofile(weather_mod.modpath.."/weathers/sandstorm.lua")
-dofile(weather_mod.modpath.."/weathers/hail.lua")
-dofile(weather_mod.modpath.."/weathers/pollen.lua")
+-- import predefined environment effects
+dofile(modpath .. "/ca_effects/particles.lua")
+dofile(modpath .. "/ca_effects/skybox.lua")
diff --git a/lib/api.lua b/lib/api.lua
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..65d6df6
--- /dev/null
+++ b/lib/api.lua
@@ -0,0 +1,39 @@
+local api = {}
+
+api.SHORT_CYCLE		= 0	-- for particles and fast animations
+api.DEFAULT_CYCLE	= 0	-- for most effect types
+api.LONG_CYCLE		= 0	-- for write operations and skybox changes
+
+climate_mod.weathers = {}
+climate_mod.effects = {}
+climate_mod.cycles = {}
+
+function api.register_weather(name, conditions, effects)
+	-- TODO: check and sanitize
+	climate_mod.weathers[name] = {
+		conditions = conditions,
+		effects = effects,
+		active_players = {}
+	}
+end
+
+function api.register_effect(name, handler, htype)
+	-- check for valid handler types
+	if htype ~= "start" and htype ~= "tick" and htype ~= "stop" then
+		minetest.log("warn", "[Climate API] Invalid effect handler type: " .. htype)
+		return
+	end
+	-- create effect handler registry if not existent yet
+	if type(climate_mod.effects[name]) == "nil" then
+		climate_mod.effects[name] = { start = {}, tick = {}, stop = {} }
+		climate_mod.cycles[name] = { timespan = DEFAULT_CYCLE, timer = 0 }
+	end
+	-- store effect handler
+	table.insert(climate_mod.effects[name][htype], handler)
+end
+
+function api.set_effect_cycle(name, cycle)
+	climate_mod.cycles[name].timespan = cycle
+end
+
+return api
diff --git a/lib/api_utility.lua b/lib/api_utility.lua
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..c5dbaa3
--- /dev/null
+++ b/lib/api_utility.lua
@@ -0,0 +1,63 @@
+local mod_player_monoids = minetest.get_modpath("player_monoids") ~= nil
+local mod_playerphysics = minetest.get_modpath("playerphysics") ~= nil
+
+local utility = {}
+
+function utility.rangelim(value, min, max)
+	return math.min(math.max(value, min), max)
+end
+
+-- from https://stackoverflow.com/a/29133654
+-- merges two tables together
+-- if in conflict, b will override values of a
+function utility.merge_tables(a, b)
+	if type(a) == "table" and type(b) == "table" then
+		for k,v in pairs(b) do
+			if type(v)=="table" and type(a[k] or false)=="table" then
+				merge(a[k],v)
+			else a[k]=v end
+		end
+	end
+	return a
+end
+
+-- see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logistic_function
+function utility.logistic_growth(value, max, growth, midpoint)
+	return max / (1 + math.exp(-growth * (value - midpoint)))
+end
+
+-- generates a wave of cycle length 1
+-- maps parameters to values between 0 and 1
+-- 0 is mapped to 0 and 0.5 to 1
+function utility.normalized_cycle(value)
+	return math.cos((2 * value + 1) * math.pi) / 2 + 0.5
+end
+
+-- override player physics
+-- use utility mod if possible to avoid conflict
+function utility.add_physics(id, player, effect, value)
+	if mod_player_monoids then
+		player_monoids[effect]:add_change(player, value, id)
+	elseif mod_playerphysics then
+		playerphysics.add_physics_factor(player, effect, id, value)
+	else
+		local override = {}
+		override[effect] = value
+		player:set_physics_override(override)
+	end
+end
+
+-- reset player phsysics to normal
+function utility.remove_physics(id, player, effect)
+	if mod_player_monoids then
+		player_monoids[effect]:del_change(player, id)
+	elseif mod_playerphysics then
+		playerphysics.remove_physics_factor(player, effect, id)
+	else
+		local override = {}
+		override[effect] = 1
+		player:set_physics_override(override)
+	end
+end
+
+return utility
diff --git a/lib/calendar.lua b/lib/calendar.lua
deleted file mode 100644
index 8601cf8..0000000
--- a/lib/calendar.lua
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,18 +0,0 @@
-function weather_mod.get_time_heat()
-	local time = minetest.get_timeofday()
-	return math.cos((2 * time + 1) * math.pi) / 3 + 1
-end
-
-function weather_mod.get_calendar_heat()
-	-- European heat center in August instead of June
-	local progression = (weather_mod.state.time.day + 61) / 365
-	return math.cos((2 * progression + 1) * math.pi) / 3 + 1
-end
-
-function weather_mod.handle_time_progression()
-	local time = minetest.get_timeofday()
-	if time < weather_mod.state.time.last_check then
-		weather_mod.state.time.day = weather_mod.state.time.day + 1
-	end
-	weather_mod.state.time.last_check = time
-end
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diff --git a/lib/calendar_dictionary.lua b/lib/calendar_dictionary.lua
deleted file mode 100644
index cf28ca7..0000000
--- a/lib/calendar_dictionary.lua
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,58 +0,0 @@
-weather_mod.weekdays = {
-	"Monday",
-	"Tuesday",
-	"Wednesday",
-	"Thursday",
-	"Friday",
-	"Saturday",
-	"Sunday"
-}
-
-weather_mod.months = {
-	{ name = "January", days = 31 },
-	{ name = "February", days = 28 },
-	{ name = "March", days = 31 },
-	{ name = "April", days = 30 },
-	{ name = "May", days = 31 },
-	{ name = "June", days = 30 },
-	{ name = "July", days = 31 },
-	{ name = "August", days = 31 },
-	{ name = "September", days = 30 },
-	{ name = "October", days = 31 },
-	{ name = "November", days = 30 },
-	{ name = "December", days = 31 }
-}
-
-weather_mod.seasons = {
-	{ name = "spring" },
-	{ name = "summer" },
-	{ name = "autumn" },
-	{ name = "winter" }
-}
-
-function weather_mod.get_weekday()
-	return (weather_mod.state.time.day - 1) % 7 + 1
-end
-
-function weather_mod.get_month()
-	local day = (weather_mod.state.time.day - 1) % 365 + 1
-	local sum = 0
-	for i, month in ipairs(weather_mod.months) do
-		sum = sum + month.days
-		if sum >= day then
-			return i
-		end
-	end
-end
-
-function weather_mod.get_season()
-	local month = weather_mod.get_month()
-	return math.floor((month - 1) / 3 + 1)
-end
-
-function weather_mod.print_date()
-	local weekday = weather_mod.weekdays[weather_mod.get_weekday()]
-	local date = (weather_mod.state.time.day - 1) % 365 + 1
-	local month = weather_mod.months[weather_mod.get_month()].name
-	return weekday .. ", " .. date .. ". " .. month
-end
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diff --git a/lib/commands.lua b/lib/commands.lua
deleted file mode 100644
index 79a9d03..0000000
--- a/lib/commands.lua
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,94 +0,0 @@
-minetest.register_privilege("weather", {
-	description = "Change the weather",
-	give_to_singleplayer = false
-})
-
-minetest.register_chatcommand("date", {
-	func = function(playername, param)
-		local date = weather_mod.print_date()
-		minetest.chat_send_player(playername, date)
-	end
-})
-
--- Force a weather effect to override environment
-minetest.register_chatcommand("set_weather", {
-	params = "<weather>",
-	description = "Set weather to a registered type of effect\
-		show all types when no parameters are given", -- full description
-	privs = {weather = true},
-	func = function(name, param)
-		if param == nil or param == "" or param == "?" then
-			local types="auto"
-			for i,_ in pairs(weather_mod.weathers) do
-				types=types..", "..i
-			end
-			minetest.chat_send_player(name, "avalible weather types: "..types)
-		else
-			if type(weather_mod.weathers[param]) == "nil" and param ~= "auto" then
-				minetest.chat_send_player(name, "This type of weather is not registered.\n"..
-					"To list all types of weather run the command without parameters.")
-			else
-				weather_mod.state.current_weather = param
-			end
-		end
-	end
-})
-
--- Set wind speed and direction
-minetest.register_chatcommand("set_wind", {
-	params = "<wind>",
-	description = "Set wind to the given x,z direction", -- full description
-	privs = {weather = true},
-	func = function(name, param)
-		if param==nil or param=="" then
-			minetest.chat_send_player(name, "please provide two comma seperated numbers")
-			return
-		end
-		local x,z = string.match(param, "^([%d.-]+)[, ] *([%d.-]+)$")
-		x=tonumber(x)
-		z=tonumber(z)
-		if x and z then
-			weather_mod.state.wind = vector.new(x,0,z)
-		else
-			minetest.chat_send_player(name, param.." are not two comma seperated numbers")
-		end
-	end
-})
-
--- Set base value of global heat level
-minetest.register_chatcommand("set_heat", {
-	params = "<heat>",
-	description = "Set base value of global heat level", -- full description
-	privs = {weather = true},
-	func = function(name, param)
-		if param==nil or param=="" then
-			minetest.chat_send_player(name, "please provide a heat value")
-			return
-		end
-		v = tonumber(param)
-		if v then
-			weather_mod.state.heat = v
-		else
-			minetest.chat_send_player(name, param.." is not a valid heat level")
-		end
-	end
-})
-
--- Set base value of global humidity level
-minetest.register_chatcommand("set_humidity", {
-	params = "<humidity>",
-	description = "Set base value of global humidity level", -- full description
-	privs = {weather = true},
-	func = function(name, param)
-		if param==nil or param=="" then
-			minetest.chat_send_player(name, "please provide a humidity value")
-			return
-		end
-		v = tonumber(param)
-		if v then
-			weather_mod.state.humidity = v
-		else
-			minetest.chat_send_player(name, param.." is not a valid humidity level")
-		end
-	end
-})
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diff --git a/lib/datastorage.lua b/lib/datastorage.lua
index e6738bd..5a26088 100644
--- a/lib/datastorage.lua
+++ b/lib/datastorage.lua
@@ -1,48 +1,16 @@
 local default_state = {
 	heat = 1,
 	humidity = 1,
-	wind = vector.new(0, 0, -0.25),
-	current_weather = "auto",
-	time = {
-		last_check = 0,
-		day = 1
-	}
+	wind_x = 0.5,
+	wind_z = 0.5,
+	time_last_check = 0,
+	time_current_day = 1
 }
 
-local function use_datastorage()
-	local state = datastorage.get(weather_mod.modname, "weather_state")
-	for key, val in pairs(default_state) do
-		if type(state[key]) == "nil" then
-			state[key] = val
-		end
-	end
-	return state
+local state = minetest.get_mod_storage()
+
+if not state:contains("time_last_check") then
+	state:from_table({ fields = default_state })
 end
 
-local function use_filesystem()
-	local file_name = minetest.get_worldpath() .. "/" .. weather_mod.modname
-	minetest.register_on_shutdown(function()
-		local file = io.open(file_name, "w")
-		file:write(minetest.serialize(weather_mod.state))
-		file:close()
-	end)
-
-	local file = io.open(file_name, "r")
-	if file ~= nil then
-		local storage = minetest.deserialize(file:read("*a"))
-		file:close()
-		if type(storage) == "table" then
-			return storage
-		end
-	end
-	return default_state
-end
-
-function weather_mod.get_storage()
-	local mod_datastorage = minetest.get_modpath("datastorage") ~= nil
-	if mod_datastorage then
-		return use_datastorage()
-	else
-		return use_filesystem()
-	end
-end
+return state
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/lib/environment.lua b/lib/environment.lua
index 9d57c70..22348a6 100644
--- a/lib/environment.lua
+++ b/lib/environment.lua
@@ -1,80 +1,36 @@
-local mod_lightning = minetest.get_modpath("lightning")
+local environment = {}
 
-local LIGHTNING_CHANCE = 1000
-if mod_lightning then
-   lightning.auto = false
+local function get_heat_time()
+	local time = minetest.get_timeofday()
+	return climate_api.utility.normalized_cycle(time) * 0.4 + 0.3
 end
 
-function weather_mod.get_heat(pos)
-	local base = weather_mod.settings.heat;
+local function get_heat_calendar()
+	-- European heat center in August instead of June
+	local day = climate_mod.state:get("time_current_day")
+	local progression = ((day + 61) % 365) / 365
+	return climate_api.utility.normalized_cycle(progression) * 0.4 + 0.3
+end
+
+local function get_heat_height(y)
+	return climate_api.utility.rangelim(-y / 15, -10, 10)
+end
+
+function environment.get_heat(pos)
+	local base = climate_mod.settings.heat
 	local biome = minetest.get_heat(pos)
-	local height = math.min(math.max(-pos.y / 15, -10), 10)
-	local time = weather_mod.get_time_heat()
-	local date = weather_mod.get_calendar_heat()
-	local random = weather_mod.state.heat;
-	return (base + biome + height) * time * date + random
+	local height = get_heat_height(pos.y)
+	local time = get_heat_time()
+	local date = get_heat_calendar()
+	local random = climate_mod.state:get_int("heat_random");
+	return (base + biome + height) * time * date
 end
 
-function weather_mod.get_humidity(pos)
-	local base = weather_mod.settings.humidity
+function environment.get_humidity(pos)
+	local base = climate_mod.settings.humidity
 	local biome = minetest.get_humidity(pos)
-	local random = weather_mod.state.humidity;
-	return (base + biome) + random
+	local random = climate_mod.state:get_int("humidity_random");
+	return (base + biome)
 end
 
-function weather_mod.get_climate(pos)
-	local climate = {pos = pos}
-	climate.heat = weather_mod.get_heat(pos)
-	climate.humidity = weather_mod.get_humidity(pos)
-	climate.windspeed = vector.length(weather_mod.state.wind)
-	return climate
-end
-
-local function is_acceptable_weather_param(value, attr, config)
-	local min = config.conditions["min_" .. attr] or -math.huge
-	local max = config.conditions["max_" .. attr] or  math.huge
-	return value > min and value <= max
-end
-
-function weather_mod.get_effects(climate)
-	local forced_weather = weather_mod.state.current_weather
-	if type(forced_weather) ~= nil and forced_weather ~= "auto" then
-		return { forced_weather }
-	end
-	local params = {}
-	params.heat = climate.heat
-	params.humidity = climate.humidity
-	params.windspeed = vector.length(weather_mod.state.wind)
-	params.height = climate.pos.y
-
-	local effects = {}
-	local attributes = { "heat", "humidity", "windspeed", "height" }
-	for name, effect in pairs(weather_mod.weathers) do
-		if type(effect.config.conditions) == "nil" then
-			table.insert(effects, name)
-			goto continue
-		end
-
-		for _, attr in ipairs(attributes) do
-			if not is_acceptable_weather_param(params[attr], attr, effect.config) then
-				goto continue
-			end
-		end
-		table.insert(effects, name)
-		::continue::
-	end
-	return effects
-end
-
-function weather_mod.handle_events(player, flags)
-	local ppos = player:get_pos()
-	if mod_lightning and weather_mod.settings.lightning and type(flags["lightning"]) ~= "nil" then
-		local random = rng:next(1, LIGHTNING_CHANCE)
-		if random == 1 then
-			lightning.strike(ppos)
-		end
-	end
-	if type(flags["damage"]) ~= "nil" then
-		weather_mod.damage_player(player, 1)
-	end
-end
\ No newline at end of file
+return environment
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/lib/main.lua b/lib/main.lua
index 231fd9e..29cc23b 100644
--- a/lib/main.lua
+++ b/lib/main.lua
@@ -1,124 +1,27 @@
-local GSCYCLE = 0.05
-local RECALCCYCLE = 0.2
+local GSCYCLE = 0
+local WORLD_CYCLE = 0
 
-weather_mod.weathers = {}
-function weather_mod.register_effect(name, config, override)
-	-- TODO: check and sanitize
-	weather_mod.weathers[name] = {
-		config = config,
-		override = override,
-		sound_handles = {},
-		sound_volumes = {}
-	}
-end
-
--- from https://stackoverflow.com/a/29133654
-local function merge(a, b)
-	if type(a) == 'table' and type(b) == 'table' then
-		for k,v in pairs(b) do if type(v)=='table' and type(a[k] or false)=='table' then merge(a[k],v) else a[k]=v end end
-	end
-	return a
-end
-
-local function build_effect_config(weather, climate)
-	local config = weather.config
-	local override = weather.override
-	if type(override) == "nil" then
-		return config
-	end
-	local dynamic_config = override(climate)
-	return merge(config, dynamic_config)
-end
-
-local function get_texture(particles)
-	if type(particles.textures) == "nil" or next(particles.textures) == nil then
-		return particles.texture
-	end
-	return particles.textures[math.random(#particles.textures)]
-end
-
-local function spawn_particles(player, particles, wind)
-	local ppos = player:getpos()
-	local wind_pos = vector.multiply(weather_mod.state.wind,-1)
-	local wind_speed = vector.length(weather_mod.state.wind)
-
-	local texture = get_texture(particles)
-
-	local minp = vector.add(vector.add(ppos, particles.min_pos),wind_pos)
-	local maxp = vector.add(vector.add(ppos, particles.max_pos),wind_pos)
-
-	local vel = vector.new({
-		x=weather_mod.state.wind.x,
-		y=-particles.falling_speed,
-		z=weather_mod.state.wind.z
-	})
-	local acc = vector.new({x=0, y=0, z=0})
-
-	local exp = particles.exptime
-	local vertical = math.abs(vector.normalize(vel).y) >= 0.6
-
-	minetest.add_particlespawner({
-		amount=particles.amount,
-		time=0.5,
-		minpos=minp,
-		maxpos=maxp,
-		minvel=vel,
-		maxvel=vel,
-		minacc=acc,
-		maxacc=acc,
-		minexptime=exp,
-		maxexptime=exp,
-		minsize=particles.size,
-		maxsize=particles.size,
-		collisiondetection=true,
-		collision_removal=true,
-		vertical=vertical,
-		texture=texture,
-		player=player:get_player_name()
-	})
-end
-
-local function handle_weather_effects(player)
-	local ppos = player:getpos()
-	local climate = weather_mod.get_climate(ppos)
-	local active_effects = weather_mod.get_effects(climate)
-	local environment_flags = {}
-	local sounds = {}
-
-	for _, effect in ipairs(active_effects) do
-		local weather = weather_mod.weathers[effect]
-		local config = build_effect_config(weather, climate)
-
-		local outdoors = weather_mod.is_outdoors(player)
-		if type(config.particles) ~= "nil" and outdoors then
-			spawn_particles(player, config.particles, weather_mod.state.wind)
-		end
-		if type(config.sound) ~= "nil" and outdoors then
-			sounds[effect] = config.sound
-		end
-		if type(config.environment) ~= "nil" and outdoors then
-			for flag, value in pairs(config.environment) do
-				if value ~= false then
-					environment_flags[flag] = value
-				end
-			end
-		end
-	end
-	weather_mod.handle_sounds(player, sounds)
-	weather_mod.handle_events(player, environment_flags)
-end
-
-local timer = 0
+local gs_timer = 0
+local world_timer = 0
 minetest.register_globalstep(function(dtime)
-	timer = timer + dtime
-	if timer < GSCYCLE then return end
-	for _, player in ipairs(minetest.get_connected_players()) do
-		handle_weather_effects(player)
-		if timer >= RECALCCYCLE then
-			weather_mod.set_clouds(player)
-			weather_mod.set_headwind(player)
-			weather_mod.handle_time_progression()
+	gs_timer = gs_timer + dtime
+	world_timer = world_timer + dtime
+
+	if gs_timer + dtime < GSCYCLE then return else gs_timer = 0 end
+
+	if world_timer >= WORLD_CYCLE then
+		local noise_timer = climate_mod.state:get_float("noise_timer") + world_timer
+		world_timer = 0
+		climate_mod.state:set_float("noise_timer", noise_timer)
+		climate_mod.world.update_status(noise_timer)
+	end
+
+	local effects = climate_mod.trigger.get_active_effects()
+
+	for name, effect in pairs(climate_mod.effects) do
+		if climate_mod.cycles[name].timespan < climate_mod.cycles[name].timer + dtime then
+			climate_mod.cycles[name].timer = 0
+			climate_mod.trigger.call_handlers(name, effects[name])
 		end
 	end
-	timer = 0
 end)
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/lib/player.lua b/lib/player.lua
deleted file mode 100644
index 1ed74ba..0000000
--- a/lib/player.lua
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,92 +0,0 @@
-local mod_player_monoids = minetest.get_modpath("player_monoids") ~= nil
-local mod_playerphysics = minetest.get_modpath("playerphysics") ~= nil
-
-function weather_mod.add_physics(player, effect, value)
-	local id = weather_mod.modname .. ":" .. effect
-	if mod_player_monoids then
-		player_monoids[effect]:add_change(player, value, id)
-	elseif mod_playerphysics then
-		playerphysics.add_physics_factor(player, effect, id, value)
-	else
-		local override = {}
-		override[effect] = value
-		player:set_physics_override(override)
-	end
-end
-
-function weather_mod.remove_physics(player, effect)
-	local id = weather_mod.modname .. ":" .. effect
-	if mod_player_monoids then
-		player_monoids[effect]:del_change(player, id)
-	elseif mod_playerphysics then
-		playerphysics.remove_physics_factor(player, effect, id)
-	else
-		local override = {}
-		override[effect] = 1
-		player:set_physics_override(override)
-	end
-end
-
-function weather_mod.is_outdoors(player)
-	return minetest.get_node_light(player:getpos(), 0.5) == 15
-end
-
-function weather_mod.set_clouds(player)
-	if not weather_mod.settings.skybox then
-		return
-	end
-	local ppos = player:get_pos()
-	local humidity = weather_mod.get_humidity(ppos) / 100
-	local clouds = {}
-	clouds.speed = vector.multiply(weather_mod.state.wind, 2)
-	clouds.color = "#fff0f0c5"
-	clouds.density = math.max(math.min(humidity, 0.8), 0.1)
-	player:set_clouds(clouds)
-end
-
-function weather_mod.play_sound(player, effect)
-	local playername = player:get_player_name()
-	if not effect.sound_handles[playername] then
-		local handle = minetest.sound_play(effect.config.sound, {
-			to_player = playername,
-			loop = true
-		})
-		if handle then
-			effect.sound_handles[playername] = handle
-			effect.sound_volumes[playername] = effect.config.sound.gain or 1
-		end
-	end
-end
-
-function weather_mod.stop_sound(player, effect)
-	local playername = player:get_player_name()
-	if effect.sound_handles[playername] then
-		minetest.sound_stop(effect.sound_handles[playername])
-		effect.sound_handles[playername] = nil
-		effect.sound_volumes[playername] = nil
-	end
-end
-
-function weather_mod.handle_sounds(player, sounds)
-	local playername = player:get_player_name()
-	for name, effect in pairs(weather_mod.weathers) do
-		if type(effect.sound_handles[playername]) == "nil" and type(sounds[name]) ~= "nil" then
-			weather_mod.play_sound(player, effect)
-		elseif type(effect.sound_handles[playername]) ~= "nil" and type(sounds[name]) == "nil" then
-			weather_mod.stop_sound(player, effect)
-		elseif type(effect.sound_handles[playername]) ~= "nil" and type(sounds[name]) ~= "nil" then
-			local volume = sounds[name].gain or 1
-			if effect.sound_volumes[playername] ~= volume then
-				minetest.sound_fade(effect.sound_handles[playername], 1, volume)
-			end
-		end
-	end
-end
-
-function weather_mod.damage_player(player, amount, reason)
-	if not weather_mod.settings.damage then
-		return
-	end
-	local hp = player:get_hp()
-	player:set_hp(hp - amount, reason)
-end
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/lib/trigger.lua b/lib/trigger.lua
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7d7b691
--- /dev/null
+++ b/lib/trigger.lua
@@ -0,0 +1,89 @@
+local trigger = {}
+
+local function get_player_environment(player)
+	local ppos = player:get_pos()
+	local wind_x = climate_mod.state:get_int("wind_x")
+	local wind_z = climate_mod.state:get_int("wind_z")
+
+	local env = {}
+	env.player = player
+	env.pos = pos
+	env.wind = vector.new(wind_x, 0, wind_z)
+	env.windspeed = vector.length(env.wind)
+	env.heat = climate_api.environment.get_heat(ppos)
+	env.humidity = climate_api.environment.get_humidity(ppos)
+	env.time = minetest.get_timeofday()
+	env.date = climate_mod.state:get_int("time_current_day")
+	return env
+end
+
+local function test_condition(condition, env, goal)
+	local value = env[condition:sub(5)]
+	if condition:sub(1, 4) == "min_" then
+		for _, player in ipairs(minetest.get_connected_players()) do
+			minetest.chat_send_player(player:get_player_name(), dump2(value, goal))
+		end
+		return type(value) ~= "nil" and goal <= value
+	elseif condition:sub(1, 4) == "max_" then
+		return type(value) ~= "nil" and goal > value
+	else
+		Minetest.log("warning", "[Climate API] Invalid effect condition")
+		return false
+	end
+end
+
+local function is_weather_active(player, weather_config, env)
+	if type(weather_config.conditions) == "function" then
+		return weather_config.conditions(env)
+	end
+	for condition, goal in pairs(weather_config.conditions) do
+		if not test_condition(condition, env, goal) then
+			return false
+		end
+	end
+	return true
+end
+
+local function get_weather_effects(player, weather_config, env)
+	if type(weather_config.effects) == "function" then
+		return weather_config.effects(env)
+	end
+	return weather_config.effects
+end
+
+function trigger.get_active_effects()
+	local environments = {}
+	for _, player in ipairs(minetest.get_connected_players()) do
+		environments[player:get_player_name()] = get_player_environment(player)
+	end
+
+	local effects = {}
+	for wname, wconfig in pairs(climate_mod.weathers) do
+		for _, player in ipairs(minetest.get_connected_players()) do
+			local pname = player:get_player_name()
+			local env = environments[pname]
+			if is_weather_active(player, wconfig, env) then
+				local player_effects = get_weather_effects(player, wconfig, env)
+				for effect, value in pairs(player_effects) do
+					if type(effects[effect]) == "nil" then
+						effects[effect] = {}
+					end
+					if type(effects[effect][pname]) == "nil" then
+						effects[effect][pname] = {}
+					end
+					effects[effect][pname][wname] = value
+				end
+			end
+		end
+	end
+	return effects
+end
+
+function trigger.call_handlers(name, effect)
+	if type(effect) == "nil" then return end
+	for _, handler in ipairs(climate_mod.effects[name]["tick"]) do
+		handler(effect)
+	end
+end
+
+return trigger
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/lib/wind.lua b/lib/wind.lua
deleted file mode 100644
index 5722773..0000000
--- a/lib/wind.lua
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,12 +0,0 @@
-function weather_mod.set_headwind(player)
-	local movement = vector.normalize(player:get_player_velocity())
-	local product = vector.dot(movement, weather_mod.state.wind)
-	-- logistic function, scales between 0 and 2
-	-- see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logistic_function
-	local L = 1.6 -- maximum value
-	local k = 0.15 -- growth rate
-	local z = 0.8 -- midpoint
-	local o = 0.1 -- y offset
-	local factor = L / (1 + math.exp(-k * (product - z))) + o
-	weather_mod.add_physics(player, "speed", factor)
-end
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/lib/world.lua b/lib/world.lua
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7da5901
--- /dev/null
+++ b/lib/world.lua
@@ -0,0 +1,92 @@
+local world = {}
+
+local WIND_SPREAD = 600
+local WIND_SCALE = 3
+local HEAT_SPREAD = 2400
+local HEAT_SCALE = 0.2
+local HUMIDITY_SPREAD = 1200
+local HUMIDITY_SCALE = 0.18
+
+local nobj_wind_x
+local nobj_wind_z
+local nobj_heat
+local nobj_humidity
+
+local pn_wind_speed_x = {
+	offset = 0,
+	scale = WIND_SCALE,
+	spread = {x = WIND_SPREAD, y = WIND_SPREAD, z = WIND_SPREAD},
+	seed = 31441,
+	octaves = 2,
+	persist = 0.5,
+	lacunarity = 2
+}
+
+local pn_wind_speed_z = {
+	offset = 0,
+	scale = WIND_SCALE,
+	spread = {x = WIND_SPREAD, y = WIND_SPREAD, z = WIND_SPREAD},
+	seed = 938402,
+	octaves = 2,
+	persist = 0.5,
+	lacunarity = 2
+}
+
+local pn_heat = {
+	offset = 0,
+	scale = HEAT_SCALE,
+	spread = {x = HEAT_SPREAD, y = HEAT_SPREAD, z = HEAT_SPREAD},
+	seed = 24,
+	octaves = 2,
+	persist = 0.5,
+	lacunarity = 2
+}
+
+local pn_humidity = {
+	offset = 0,
+	scale = HUMIDITY_SCALE,
+	spread = {x = HUMIDITY_SPREAD, y = HUMIDITY_SPREAD, z = HUMIDITY_SPREAD},
+	seed = 8374061,
+	octaves = 3,
+	persist = 0.5,
+	lacunarity = 2
+}
+
+local function update_wind(timer)
+	nobj_wind_x = nobj_wind_x or minetest.get_perlin(pn_wind_speed_x)
+	nobj_wind_z = nobj_wind_z or minetest.get_perlin(pn_wind_speed_z)
+	local n_wind_x = nobj_wind_x:get_2d({x = timer, y = 0})
+	local n_wind_z = nobj_wind_z:get_2d({x = timer, y = 0})
+	climate_mod.state:set_int("wind_x", n_wind_x)
+	climate_mod.state:set_int("wind_z", n_wind_z)
+end
+
+local function update_heat(timer)
+	nobj_heat = nobj_heat or minetest.get_perlin(pn_heat)
+	local n_heat = nobj_heat:get_2d({x = timer, y = 0})
+	climate_mod.state:set_int("heat_random", n_heat)
+end
+
+local function update_humidity(timer)
+	nobj_humidity = nobj_humidity or minetest.get_perlin(pn_humidity)
+	local n_humidity = nobj_humidity:get_2d({x = timer, y = 0})
+	climate_mod.state:set_int("humidity_random", n_humidity)
+end
+
+local function update_date()
+	local time = minetest.get_timeofday()
+	if time < climate_mod.state:get_int("time_last_check") then
+		local day = climate_mod.state:get_int("time_current_day")
+		climate_mod.state:set_int("time_current_day ", day + 1)
+	end
+	climate_mod.state:set_int("time_last_check", time)
+end
+
+function world.update_status(timer)
+	update_date()
+	update_wind(timer)
+	update_heat(timer)
+	update_humidity(timer)
+end
+
+return world
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/mod.conf b/mod.conf
index 6ed93c4..594b9b6 100644
--- a/mod.conf
+++ b/mod.conf
@@ -1,4 +1,9 @@
-name = believable_weather
-title = Believable Weather
+name = climate_api
+title = Climate API
 author = TestificateMods
-release = 1
\ No newline at end of file
+release = 1
+optional_depends = skylayer, player_monoids, playerphysics
+description = """
+	The ultimate weather mod with support not only for rain, snow, and hail,
+	but also seasons, dynamic puddles and snow layers, wind, regrowing fruit and much more.
+"""
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/settingtypes.txt b/settingtypes.txt
index 2004cb8..f7e666a 100644
--- a/settingtypes.txt
+++ b/settingtypes.txt
@@ -1,17 +1,8 @@
-believable_weather_damage (Storms and hail cause damage) bool true
-believable_weather_particles (Show particle effects) bool true
-believable_weather_leaves (Leave color changes in autumn) bool true
-believable_weather_snow_layers (Place snow layers on ground) bool true
-believable_weather_puddles (Place rain puddles on ground) bool true
-believable_weather_skybox (Darken sky during rain) bool true
-believable_weather_raycasting (Use more accurate indoors check) bool false
-believable_weather_wind (Allow wind to angle rainfall) bool true
-believable_weather_wind_slow (Allow wind to impact movement speed) bool true
-believable_weather_flowers (Flowers will respawn in spring and die in winter) bool true
-believable_weather_fruit (Apples and other fruits will regrow) bool true
-believable_weather_soil (Soil turns wet during rain) bool true
-believable_weather_seasons (Use seasons instead of permanent summer) bool true
-believable_weather_base_heat (Base temperature) float 0
-believable_weather_base_humidity (Base humidity) float 0
-believable_weather_max_height (Maximum height of weather effects) int 120
-believable_weather_min_height (Minimum height of weather effects) int -50
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+climate_api_particles (Show particle effects) bool true
+climate_api_skybox (Allow weather effects to modify the skybox) bool true
+climate_api_sound (Allow weather presets to play ambient sounds) bool true
+climate_api_clouds (Override clouds to represent current humidity) bool true
+climate_api_wind (Allow wind to angle rainfall) bool true
+climate_api_seasons (Change global temperature based on an annual cycle) bool true
+climate_api_heat_base (Global base temperature) float 0
+climate_api_humidity_base (Global base humidity) float 0
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diff --git a/sounds/weather_hail.ogg b/sounds/weather_hail.ogg
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diff --git a/sounds/weather_rain.ogg b/sounds/weather_rain.ogg
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diff --git a/sounds/weather_wind.ogg b/sounds/weather_wind.ogg
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diff --git a/textures/weather_hail1.png b/textures/weather_hail1.png
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diff --git a/textures/weather_puddle.png b/textures/weather_puddle.png
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diff --git a/textures/weather_snow.png b/textures/weather_snow.png
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diff --git a/textures/weather_snow_cover.png b/textures/weather_snow_cover.png
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diff --git a/weathers/hail.lua b/weathers/hail.lua
deleted file mode 100644
index 535ef33..0000000
--- a/weathers/hail.lua
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,38 +0,0 @@
-local name = weather_mod.modname .. ":hail"
-
-local config = {}
-
-config.environment = {
-	spawn_puddles = true,
-	lightning = true,
-	damage = true
-}
-
-config.sound = {
-	name = "weather_hail",
-	gain = 1
-}
-
-config.particles = {
-	min_pos = {x=-9, y=7, z=-9},
-	max_pos = {x= 9, y=7, z= 9},
-	falling_speed=15,
-	amount=5,
-	exptime=0.8,
-	size=1,
-	textures = {}
-}
-
-for i = 1,5,1 do
-	config.particles.textures[i] = "weather_hail" .. i .. ".png"
-end
-
-config.conditions = {
-	min_height = weather_mod.settings.min_height,
-	max_height = weather_mod.settings.max_height,
-	max_heat				= 45,
-	min_humidity		= 65,
-	min_windspeed		= 2.5
-}
-
-weather_mod.register_effect(name, config)
diff --git a/weathers/pollen.lua b/weathers/pollen.lua
deleted file mode 100644
index e6c52a3..0000000
--- a/weathers/pollen.lua
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,26 +0,0 @@
-local name = weather_mod.modname .. ":pollen"
-
-local config = {}
-
-config.environment = {}
-
-config.particles = {
-	min_pos = {x=-12, y=-4, z=-12},
-	max_pos = {x= 12, y= 1, z= 12},
-	falling_speed=-0.1,
-	amount=2,
-	exptime=5,
-	size=1,
-	texture="weather_pollen.png"
-}
-
-config.conditions = {
-	min_height = weather_mod.settings.min_height,
-	max_height = weather_mod.settings.max_height,
-	min_heat				= 40,
-	min_humidity		= 30,
-	max_humidity		= 40,
-	max_windspeed		= 2
-}
-
-weather_mod.register_effect(name, config)
diff --git a/weathers/rain.lua b/weathers/rain.lua
deleted file mode 100644
index 0686c34..0000000
--- a/weathers/rain.lua
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,48 +0,0 @@
-local name = weather_mod.modname .. ":rain"
-
-local config = {}
-
-config.environment = {
-	spawn_puddles = true,
-	wetten_farmland = true
-}
-
-config.sound = {
-	name = "weather_rain",
-	gain = 1
-}
-
-config.particles = {
-	min_pos = {x=-9, y=7, z=-9},
-	max_pos = {x= 9, y=7, z= 9},
-	falling_speed=10,
-	amount=40,
-	exptime=0.8,
-	size=1,
-	texture = "weather_raindrop.png"
-}
-
-config.conditions = {
-	min_height = weather_mod.settings.min_height,
-	max_height = weather_mod.settings.max_height,
-	min_heat			= 30,
-	min_humidity	= 40,
-	max_humidity	= 60
-}
-
-local function override(params)
-	local avg_humidity = 40
-	local intensity = params.humidity / avg_humidity
-	local dynamic_config = {
-		sound = {
-			gain = math.min(intensity, 1.2)
-		},
-		particles = {
-			amount = 20 * math.min(intensity, 1.5),
-			falling_speed = 10 / math.min(intensity, 1.3)
-		}
-	}
-	return dynamic_config
-end
-
-weather_mod.register_effect(name, config, override)
diff --git a/weathers/rain_heavy.lua b/weathers/rain_heavy.lua
deleted file mode 100644
index 018851b..0000000
--- a/weathers/rain_heavy.lua
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,33 +0,0 @@
-local name = weather_mod.modname .. ":rain_heavy"
-
-local config = {}
-
-config.environment = {
-	spawn_puddles = true,
-	wetten_farmland = true,
-	lightning = true
-}
-
-config.sound = {
-	name = "weather_rain",
-	gain = 1
-}
-
-config.particles = {
-	min_pos = {x=-9, y=7, z=-9},
-	max_pos = {x= 9, y=7, z= 9},
-	falling_speed=10,
-	amount=20,
-	exptime=0.8,
-	size=25,
-	texture="weather_rain.png"
-}
-
-config.conditions = {
-	min_height = weather_mod.settings.min_height,
-	max_height = weather_mod.settings.max_height,
-	min_heat			= 30,
-	min_humidity	= 60
-}
-
-weather_mod.register_effect(name, config)
diff --git a/weathers/sandstorm.lua b/weathers/sandstorm.lua
deleted file mode 100644
index e5cb989..0000000
--- a/weathers/sandstorm.lua
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,27 +0,0 @@
-local name = weather_mod.modname .. ":sandstorm"
-
-local config = {}
-
-config.environment = {
-	damage = true
-}
-
-config.particles = {
-	min_pos = {x=-9, y=-5, z=-9},
-	max_pos = {x= 9, y= 5, z= 9},
-	falling_speed=1,
-	amount=40,
-	exptime=0.8,
-	size=15,
-	texture="weather_sand.png"
-}
-
-config.conditions = {
-	min_height = weather_mod.settings.min_height,
-	max_height = weather_mod.settings.max_height,
-	min_heat				= 50,
-	max_humidity		= 25,
-	min_windspeed		= 6
-}
-
-weather_mod.register_effect(name, config)
diff --git a/weathers/snow.lua b/weathers/snow.lua
deleted file mode 100644
index 80b7ed6..0000000
--- a/weathers/snow.lua
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,46 +0,0 @@
-local name = weather_mod.modname .. ":snow"
-
-local config = {}
-
-config.environment = {
-	spawn_snow = true
-}
-
-config.particles = {
-	min_pos = {x=-20, y= 3, z=-20},
-	max_pos = {x= 20, y=12, z= 20},
-	falling_speed=1,
-	amount=40,
-	exptime=8,
-	size=1,
-	textures = {}
-}
-
-for i = 1,12,1 do
-	config.particles.textures[i] = "weather_snowflake" .. i .. ".png"
-end
-
-config.conditions = {
-	min_height = weather_mod.settings.min_height,
-	max_height = weather_mod.settings.max_height,
-	max_heat				= 40,
-	min_humidity		= 40,
-	max_humidity		= 55
-}
-
-local function override(params)
-	local avg_humidity = 40
-	local intensity = params.humidity / avg_humidity
-	local dynamic_config = {
-		sound = {
-			gain = math.min(intensity, 1.2)
-		},
-		particles = {
-			amount = 50 * math.min(intensity, 1.5),
-			falling_speed = 1 / math.min(intensity, 1.3)
-		}
-	}
-	return dynamic_config
-end
-
-weather_mod.register_effect(name, config, override)
diff --git a/weathers/snow_heavy.lua b/weathers/snow_heavy.lua
deleted file mode 100644
index 63948c2..0000000
--- a/weathers/snow_heavy.lua
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,41 +0,0 @@
-local name = weather_mod.modname .. ":snow_heavy"
-
-local config = {}
-
-config.environment = {
-	spawn_snow = true
-}
-
-config.particles = {
-	min_pos = {x=-12, y= 5, z=-12},
-	max_pos = {x= 12, y=9, z= 12},
-	falling_speed=1,
-	amount=1,
-	exptime=8,
-	size=12,
-	texture="weather_snow.png"
-}
-
-config.conditions = {
-	min_height = weather_mod.settings.min_height,
-	max_height = weather_mod.settings.max_height,
-	max_heat				= 40,
-	min_humidity		= 55
-}
-
-local function override(params)
-	local avg_humidity = 55
-	local intensity = params.humidity / avg_humidity
-	local dynamic_config = {
-		sound = {
-			gain = math.min(intensity, 1.2)
-		},
-		particles = {
-			amount = 50 * math.min(intensity, 1.5),
-			falling_speed = 1 / math.min(intensity, 1.3)
-		}
-	}
-	return dynamic_config
-end
-
-weather_mod.register_effect(name, config, override)
diff --git a/weathers/storm.lua b/weathers/storm.lua
deleted file mode 100644
index 00161e2..0000000
--- a/weathers/storm.lua
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,27 +0,0 @@
-local name = weather_mod.modname .. ":storm"
-
-local config = {}
-
-config.sound = {
-	name = "weather_wind",
-	gain = 1
-}
-
-config.conditions = {
-	min_height = weather_mod.settings.min_height,
-	max_height = weather_mod.settings.max_height,
-	min_windspeed = 3.5
-}
-
-local function override(params)
-	local avg_windspeed = 5
-	local intensity = params.windspeed / avg_windspeed
-	local dynamic_config = {
-		sound = {
-			gain = math.min(intensity, 1.2)
-		}
-	}
-	return dynamic_config
-end
-
-weather_mod.register_effect(name, config, override)