SEUS PTGI E5 is here! This update isn't as big as the last, but some new features that aim to enhance your gameplay experience are here.
E4 was the first version of SEUS PTGI that I actually tried survival gameplay with, and it led to some insights. The most distracting problem for me was how long lighting takes to update, and all of the ugly artifacts that this can cause (you'll know what I'm ...
2019-01-21 09:06:52 +0000 UTC View Post
SEUS PTGI E4 is finally here! Sorry for the wait! But, I think it'll be worth it, this one's a big one.
My goal with this update was to take the first steps in getting SEUS PTGI ready for gameplay. Many effects have been fixed and added from the main version of SEUS, though, the main focus of this update was getting world-space ray traced reflections in. What's Minecraft without water, what's w...
2019-01-07 15:23:32 +0000 UTC View Post
SEUS PTGI E3 is here! For more information on what's new in this version, check this post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/seus-ptgi-update-22356734
If you haven't read the post for the release of SEUS PTGI E1, I highly recommend doing so. 2018-10-31 13:46:00 +0000 UTC View Post
EDIT: SEUS PTGI E3 is out now! https://www.patreon.com/posts/22415508
Exciting news about SEUS PTGI!
So, first of all, I've gotten sunlight with proper GI contribution working with path traced GI! I also was able to optimize the inner path tracing code, so optimized path tracing + sunlight contribution ended up actual...
2018-10-28 22:04:29 +0000 UTC View Post
SEUS PTGI E2 is here! For more information about what's new in this version, check this post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/update-on-path-20991507
If you haven't read the post for the release of SEUS PTGI E1, I highly recommend doing so. 2018-09-19 19:27:43 +0000 UTC View Post
Inspired by all the shiny new RTX stuff, I've been working more on SEUS PTGI and want to share my progress.
If you're a Gold patron, you've probably tested out SEUS PTGI E1, the first experimental version of SEUS with path-traced lighting. It was a good first attempt, but there were myriad problems that were visually unappealing and distracting.
SEUS PTGI E1 traced lighting at 1 sample-per-pixel at half-resolution for an effective 1/4 samples-per-pixel. You could argue that path-tr...
2018-08-26 09:49:54 +0000 UTC View Post
All-new volumetric clouds powerful enough to drive a new weather system are the focus of this new Experimental version of SEUS Renewed!
Of course, this is the first experimental version with a very bare-bones weather system. As of now, the biome the player is in does not affect weather; this is being worked on.
My favorite emergent effect from this is sunshowers--a rare moment of sunshine...
2018-08-22 10:18:20 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey, all!
The first experimental version of SEUS with LPVGI (Light Propagation Volume Global Illumination) is here!
LPVGI in SEUS has the power to totally replace Minecraft's lighting and allows infinite bounced lighting from all light types with correct occlusion!
Of course, working within the limitations of OptiFine has made implementing it quite challenging. Don't expect a playabl...
2018-07-17 10:22:36 +0000 UTC View PostIt's finally time for the first experimental release of the main branch of SEUS!
A LOT has changed, but these are the most noteworthy changes:
I know there are only three of you guys right now, but I'd like to poll you guys on some work-in-progress feature projects, and some ones I haven't begun working on yet.
I'm curious as to which prospective features you're interested in most!
Hey, everyone!
So, here comes the first experimental version of SEUS with path-traced global illumination!
PLEASE, READ THIS POST!
This is an extremely early development version with many known issues and isn't suitable for standard gameplay.
Here are the requirements for running this shaderpack:
Hey, everyone! I wanted to let you know that my website, sonicether.com, has been updated to accommodate SEUS with information, a gallery, a new way of hosting downloads, official documentation, and a new feedback/issue tracking system!
Now, if you want to report an issue with SEUS, ask a question, or give a suggestion, you can submit them using the website! You can also view all submissions and vote ...
2018-02-22 10:54:53 +0000 UTC View Post
Just wanted to post the video here, in case you guys missed it. I put together a quick video showcasing the new path-traced global illumination. An experimental version of SEUS with this tech will be released soon!
2018-02-21 09:54:24 +0000 UTC View PostHey everyone. I wanted to let you know that a close family member of mine passed away, so I probably won't be too active or terribly useful with SEUS development for a little while. I'm letting you guys know so you don't have to wonder what happened if I'm inactive for a while. Thanks for understanding.
2018-01-09 02:58:22 +0000 UTC View PostSo, you guys might remember me talking about how I was able to store block data in a volume texture, even off-screen blocks. Basically, I created a way to store all blocks in the scene (that are touching air or are within a certain distance).
This exciting new development opens up a whole new world of possibilities! Among those, and the most advanced of them all, is path-traced GI--a way of gathering light bounces by tracing and bouncing rays through the scene.
Those of you who a...
So, what's next? The first thing I'll work on is moving to a proper deferred + forward pipeline for better handling of transparent rendering. This will fix issues with transparent materials and free up the internal data structure a bit, which will likely improve performance.
Biome-specific features are now possible thanks to the new "custom uniforms" feature of OptiFine! I'll be delving into that as well.
I've got plans to redesign and integrate volumetric clouds and crepuscular r...
2017-12-18 21:43:33 +0000 UTC View Post
We're so close to the first 1.0 release! Yes, there are still minor bugs to fix, but I don't want to delay the release of SEUS Renewed 1.0 any further. Of course, SEUS Renewed will continue to be improved past the first release. If nothing is terribly wrong with this version, then it's straight off to SEUS Renewed 1.0!
Changelog:
Here's the next Beta version of SEUS Renewed! With the return of parallax occlusion mapping and wet weather effects, we're getting very close to the first official release!
Here's the changelog:
SEUS Renewed Beta 0.9.4 is here! This update includes some bug fixes, improvements to post-processing, and quite a few new configurable options
Here's the changelog:
Here's the latest version of SEUS Renewed, with some bug fixes, improvements to torch light, and added configurable options.
Here's the changelog:
Here it is, the first beta version of SEUS Renewed!
There's still some optimization I'd like to do, so keep that in mind! You can provide feedback either in the comments here, or in the SEUS Discord server.
In the Shaders screen, make sure "Old Lighting" is set to "Default"! More shader-specific options will be added soon.
Looking forward to your feedback!
Hey everyone! Welcome to my brand-spanking-new Patreon page!
You may be wondering where the Beta Archives and Experimental Development Archives are. Don't worry, I'll be creating new posts for each patron level that will include attachments with these builds soon/as they become available!
I've attached several before/after images to this post to highlight some of the key new features of SEUS Renewed.
Note: TAA comparison images are zoomed in 2...