Adaptive Graphics

[0.2-beta]

Added

• FPS prediction system with performance profiling
• Smooth transitions for graphics settings (3 seconds, configurable)
• Player movement detection for render distance changes
• Advanced HUD overlay (F7):
  • FPS graph (60 samples)
  • Current/average/target FPS
  • Stability indicator
  • Chunk and entity counters
• New seamless settings:
  • Entity Distance
  • Smooth Lighting
  • Entity Shadows
  • Particles
  • Clouds
  • Biome Blend
  • Mipmap Levels
• Aggressiveness modes (Conservative/Balanced/Aggressive)
• Dynamic increase mode for high FPS situations
• Limitations info screen with LOD mod recommendations
• Keybindings: F8 toggle mod, F7 toggle HUD

Changed

• World load delay: 200 → 100 ticks
• Pause exit delay: 100 → 60 ticks
• FPS sample buffer: 60 → 120 frames
• Added short-term average (20 frames)
• Added variance calculation
• Seamless settings now change instantly
• Non-seamless settings respect movement detection
• Reordered setting priorities

Fixed

• Chunk loading visible during movement
• Abrupt graphics changes
• Unnecessary adjustments during pause transitions
• FPS instability detection

Technical

• Performance profile cache (10 configurations max)
• Graphics hash for config tracking
• Interpolation: smoothstep t² × (3 - 2t)
• Movement threshold: 0.01 blocks, 1° rotation
• Stillness requirement: 40 ticks

Notes

• Render distance changes remain visible (engine limitation)
• LOD mods recommended: Distant Horizons, Voxy
• All features configurable via Sodium integration