Blind Shader - Version Log

First stable version

Added

• ✨ Cartoon banding system with 8 bands per color channel
• 🖊️ Advanced depth-based outline detection
• 🎨 Color saturation enhancement (1.05x multiplier)
• 🌑 Smooth vignette effect with gradual falloff
• 💡 Normal-based directional lighting
• 📊 Multiple render target (MRT) support in gbuffers

Technical Improvements

• Outline thickness optimized to 1.6x multiplier for balanced appearance
• Smooth transitions between color bands using smoothstep interpolation
• Contrast adjustment reduced to 1.05x for comfortable viewing
• Outline color shifted to dark blue-black (0.02, 0.03, 0.05) for softer look
• 4-directional depth checking for improved edge detection accuracy

Performance

• GLSL 120 shader language for maximum compatibility
• Lightweight composite rendering pass
• Optimized texture sampling operations
• Average performance impact: 5-10 FPS (varies by system)

Known Issues

• Transparent blocks (water, glass) don't receive outlines due to depth buffer limitations
• Outline thickness may diminish at far render distances
• Outlines appear more prominent during nighttime

Planned for v0.3

• 🎛️ Adjustable outline thickness settings
• 🌈 Custom color palette support
• ☀️ Improved day/night cycle transitions
• 💧 Better transparent block handling
• ⚙️ In-game configuration options