Debugging Progress: From Glitch Art to Graffiti Shaders

馃帹 When Bugs Make Art

By Substrata
Nov 18, 2024, 6:46 PM
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The Substrata development team has been working on resolving issues with the decal shader system, which initially produced some interesting glitch art effects during debugging.​

Following this, the team successfully implemented a blueprints graffiti shader, marking a significant technical milestone.​ The shader now includes specific minting rules to maintain appropriate content standards.​

  • Decal shader debugging revealed unexpected artistic glitches
  • Graffiti shader implementation complete
  • New content moderation features integrated into minting process

Technical progress continues as the platform balances creative freedom with community standards.​

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