Substrata's Graphics Overhaul: The Mother of All Optimisations
Substrata's Graphics Overhaul: The Mother of All Optimisations
馃殌 Graphics revolution incoming
Substrata, a multi-user cyberspace, has unveiled a groundbreaking graphics system dubbed the 'Mother of All Optimisations'. This update brings significant performance improvements:
- Renders the entire world at 144 fps
- Tested on RTX 3080 GPU
- Achieves 144 fps in webclient, viewing the whole world
While the Level of Detail (LOD) snapping is currently noticeable, developers acknowledge this and are working on improvements.
This update marks a substantial leap in Substrata's graphics capabilities, potentially enhancing user experience across the platform.
New graphics system with Mother of All Optimisations running @cryptovoxels snapshot. Renders the entire world at 144 fps
Photo Mode and Upload Features Now Live on Substrata Web Client
Substrata has launched two new features on their web client: - **Photo Mode**: Users can now capture moments within the virtual space - **Photo Upload Functionality**: Direct photo uploads from the web client are now possible These features were successfully tested and deployed after recent development iterations. The update marks a significant enhancement to user interaction capabilities within the platform. *Note: These features are now live and ready for use in the current web client version.*
New Voxels Island Released
Voxels has expanded its virtual world with a new island release. The latest addition to the metaverse can be explored at [parcel #9103](https://www.voxels.com/parcels/9103). Users can visit the new space to discover fresh virtual environments and interactive experiences. The island represents continued growth of the Voxels ecosystem. - Open for immediate exploration - Accessible via Voxels platform - New opportunities for virtual land ownership
Substrata Updates Parcel Auction Reserve Price
Substrata has adjusted its virtual land parcel auction mechanics, setting a new reserve price of 50 EUR. A notable tower-top parcel is currently available for bidding at [substrata.info/parcel_auction/1949](https://substrata.info/parcel_auction/1949). Recent activity shows increased interest in hillside parcels, with only 3 remaining available. Interested parties can monitor ongoing auctions at [substrata.info/parcel_auction_list](https://substrata.info/parcel_auction_list). *Key Updates:* - New reserve price: 50 EUR - Tower-top parcel currently at auction - Limited hillside parcels remaining
Substrata Launches User Photo Gallery on Website
Substrata has introduced a new feature allowing users to showcase their in-world photography on the official website. The development team has been iteratively improving the photo mode functionality: - Initial camera options were released in late July - Basic photo mode was added to Discord build on July 30 - Latest update enables photo submissions to [Substrata's website](https://substrata.info/photo/1) A new build featuring enhanced photo mode capabilities will be released soon via Discord. This update represents a significant step in community content creation and sharing capabilities.
TerrainGen Launch Enables Custom World Creation in Substrata
The first build of TerrainGen has been released, marking a significant development for Substrata users. This new tool allows creators to: - Generate custom terrain for personal worlds in Substrata - Export terrain for use in other applications - Build more personalized virtual spaces This release follows November's major optimization update, which improved performance up to 5x on lower-end devices and web clients through enhanced draw call efficiency. *Want to start creating?* Visit substrata.info to download the native client or try the web version.