Over the last month I've been working on a serious low-level refactor of the Effulgence RPG engine.
The game might look almost the same at first glance but under the hood, a lot has changed. The goal was simple: push performance and remove technical limits so I can keep shipping new graphical ideas without fighting the engine.
What's new
50–100% performance improvement in many scenarios (depending on the scene and your hardware).
Multi-script rendering is now possible: the game can display characters from multiple languages at the same time including CJK ideographs.
A brand-new font built specifically for Effulgence RPG.
New experimental visual modes, including LCD-style screens and a Black Paper mode.
Why this matters
Even if today's update doesn't drastically change what you see moment-to-moment, it's a major step forward for the project. This work lays the foundation for more ambitious ASCII graphics, richer effects, and future content with fewer compromises.
Thank you for playing Early Access, leaving feedback, and supporting the project. You're helping me polish Effulgence RPG into something truly special.