Stone & Steel → Vibrant Visuals 

Vanilla++ Modpack – Changelog - 1.4.0

This update represents a technical and visual evolution of the modpack, with a strong focus on performance, rendering quality, and client-side optimization, while maintaining a Vanilla++ gameplay identity.

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RENAMED
- The modpack has been renamed from "Stone & Steel" to "Vibrant Visuals".
  The new name reflects the increased emphasis on graphics, lighting, and visual immersion.

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ADDED MODS

Performance & Rendering
- Embeddium  
  Replaces the default Forge renderer with a modern, optimized rendering pipeline, providing significant FPS improvements.
- Embeddium Extra  
  Adds advanced rendering configuration options and improves compatibility with complex rendering setups.
- Oculus  
  Enables full shader support on Forge, allowing the use of modern shader packs.
- FerriteCore  
  Reduces memory usage by optimizing internal data structures, improving overall stability in modded environments.
- Clumps  
  Optimizes XP orb behavior by merging nearby orbs, reducing entity-related lag.
- Game Menu Mod Option  
  Allows direct access to mod configuration menus directly from the in-game menu.

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REMOVED MODS

- No major gameplay mods have been removed.
- This update focuses on client-side improvements without altering progression or balance.

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UPDATED MODS

- Lightman's Currency updated to a newer patch version for improved stability.
- Sophisticated Core updated to improve backend compatibility with dependent mods.

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RECOMMENDED MODS

The following mods are strongly recommended to ensure optimal performance and visual consistency:
- Entity Culling  
  Highly recommended for all systems, as it significantly reduces unnecessary entity rendering and improves FPS with no gameplay impact.

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SHADER SUPPORT

The following shader packs are officially supported and tested:
- Complementary Shaders – Unbound
- Sildur's Vibrant Shaders
- TrueLight FX
- Potato Shader (recommended for low-end systems)

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PERFORMANCE NOTES

- Optimized for Forge 1.20.1.
- Recommended RAM allocation: 4 GB.
- Shader shadow quality should be adjusted based on hardware capabilities.
- High shader profiles may reduce stability when combined with complex Create contraptions.

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