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Features targeted for 20.2.0.0-alpha.3

  • [PlutoLib] Completely redo the ModLoader system
    • The current implementation is a result of 5 years of feature creep
    • Large scale API changes, however the general idea should stay the same
    • Rethink the class loader system.
  • [PlutoLib] Redo the resource system
  • [PlutoLib] Create a new Color API and port renderer code to it
    • [PlutoGUI] FontRenderer code will not receive these changes as it is awaiting a rewrite anyway

Features targeted for 20.2.0.0-alpha.4

  • The stage subsystem
    • A "stage", in this context, is a set of assets bound together by programming logic, not necessarily a game level. Stage switching and asset management are handled by the engine.
    • Upon stage switch
      1. Unload unused assets
      2. Load new assets
    • Provide multiple means of stage switching
      • Three modes with the initial release
        1. Instant switch
          • Assets will be loaded and unloaded synchronously
          • The stage switch will happen in one frame
        2. Deferred switch
          • The stage will continue running until all assets load
          • Assets will load synchronously, but at a slower pace to avoid frame stutter
        3. Asynchronous switch
          • Assets will be loaded in asynchronously, where applicable
          • Falls back to deferred switching for synchronous loading, such as OpenGL texture upload
    • Automated asset loading
      • All asset management will eventually be handled by PlutoCore
        • This includes audio clips, textures, sprites
      • Add a common interface for all assets
    • Let the stage system handle audio playback
    • This API should be as neutral as possible and avoid steering towards game-only use
    • The stage manager should be relatively low-overhead and allow multiple instances
    • Allow stages to be inherited from, creating a stack-like structure
  • [PlutoAudio] Integrate the Audio API with the Stage API
  • [PlutoGUI] Initial implementation of the new font renderer
    • Full rewrite
    • High quality font rendering
      • Subpixel rendering support [?]
    • Possibly a new system for bitmap fonts
  • Improve upon the support of thread-local Pluto instances
    • The long term goal is to allow an unlimited amount of Pluto applications at any given time

Features targeted for 20.2.0.0-alpha.5

  • The initial minimal release of [PlutoCommandParser]