User Story: ID--GAME-8
In order to enhance player visualization and interaction within the game, it's essential to introduce distinct black outlines around each voxel. This modification aims to:
- Aid players in distinguishing between neighboring voxels, thus elevating the gameplay experience.
- Pave the way for an upcoming feature, where players will witness highlighted outlines on the voxel directly under their gaze. This mirrors functionalities present in similar voxel-based games. A separate issue will be created to provide details on this feature.
Details:
- User: Player
- Functionality: Voxel Highlight on Look
- Goal: To amplify the player's clarity when interacting with individual voxels in the game environment.
Acceptance Criteria:
- Introduce a functionality or shader to encompass a voxel with a distinctive black frame.
- The highlighting feature should exclusively be active on the voxel directly in the player's line of sight.
- Ensure that the introduction of this highlight doesn't negatively impact performance or visuals.
- Achieve efficient rendering and a consistent visual experience across different in-game scenarios.
- Implement an easy toggle feature for players who might wish to switch the outline on/off.
Tasks:
- Design and integrate the shader or functionality meant for voxel highlighting.
- Integrate the highlighting feature seamlessly with the player's current line of sight.
- Optimize and thoroughly test for both performance and clarity.
Implementation Approach:
We recommend adopting shader techniques for this update:
- Associate a custom shader with the voxel.
- Within the shader, incorporate specialized code to delineate the outline around the voxel's edges.
This approach guarantees proficient rendering and a uniform visual experience in various in-game situations.
Notes: Feedback and ideas regarding this enhancement are highly valued. Let's collaborate to actualize this visualization improvement!
**User Story:** ID--GAME-8
In order to enhance player visualization and interaction within the game, it's essential to introduce distinct black outlines around each voxel. This modification aims to:
1. Aid players in distinguishing between neighboring voxels, thus elevating the gameplay experience.
2. Pave the way for an upcoming feature, where players will witness highlighted outlines on the voxel directly under their gaze. This mirrors functionalities present in similar voxel-based games. A separate issue will be created to provide details on this feature.
**Details:**
- **User:** Player
- **Functionality:** Voxel Highlight on Look
- **Goal:** To amplify the player's clarity when interacting with individual voxels in the game environment.
**Acceptance Criteria:**
1. Introduce a functionality or shader to encompass a voxel with a distinctive black frame.
2. The highlighting feature should exclusively be active on the voxel directly in the player's line of sight.
3. Ensure that the introduction of this highlight doesn't negatively impact performance or visuals.
4. Achieve efficient rendering and a consistent visual experience across different in-game scenarios.
5. Implement an easy toggle feature for players who might wish to switch the outline on/off.
**Tasks:**
- [x] Design and integrate the shader or functionality meant for voxel highlighting.
- [ ] Integrate the highlighting feature seamlessly with the player's current line of sight.
- [ ] Optimize and thoroughly test for both performance and clarity.
**Implementation Approach:**
We recommend adopting shader techniques for this update:
1. Associate a custom shader with the voxel.
2. Within the shader, incorporate specialized code to delineate the outline around the voxel's edges.
This approach guarantees proficient rendering and a uniform visual experience in various in-game situations.
**Notes:** Feedback and ideas regarding this enhancement are highly valued. Let's collaborate to actualize this visualization improvement!