Version 1.9.0 (February 3, 2024)
- Updated for Starsector 0.97a

Version 1.8.0 (January 7, 2024)
- Updated for Starsector 0.96a RC10
- No more '!!!'
- Adjusted/fixed behavior of dead ships regarding surface maps
- Added 'optimizeNormals' option to the settings for slightly better performance in some situations
- API expansion for RippleDistortion and WaveDistortion
- A default white directional sun-light is now visible in non-campaign battles (simulator, missions)
- Various private variables in RippleDistortion, WaveDistortion, and StandardLight changed to protected
- Improved performance of ship chunks (vanilla tessellation issue solved via caching)
- Added "shaderlib_do_not_render" custom data key, which applies to anything that has custom data, to completely ignore that entity for lighting purposes (improves performance, especially for ships)

Version 1.7.0 (May 9, 2023)
- Updated for Starsector 0.96a
- Added new option in settings: "enableFullExplosionEffects"
  * Disabled by default because the vanilla game handles this part now
- Added new spreadsheet: data/config/glib/no_shield_ripple.csv
  * Prevents shield ripples from being generated by the listed projectiles
- Added support for fighter skin texture maps
  * List them in the texture data the same way they're listed in settings.json
  * e.g., "xyphos_LOW_TECH"
- Trigonometry fixes
- Proximity fuse "hit" lights now work properly
  * GraphicsLib will replace the original ProximityExplosionEffect (if any) with a custom ProximityExplosionEffect
  * This custom ProximityExplosionEffect first instantiates and calls the original one, then adds the appropriate lights
- Fixed serious issue where some proximity fuse weapons would prematurely disappear
- Updated the options in the Preset Options folder to include a Low VRAM Compatibility mode
  * When using this preset, nearly all features requiring extra video memory are disabled
  * Use this if you have weirdly low FPS and heavy stuttering during combat

Version 1.6.1 (January 5, 2022):
- Fixed arc attenuation for distortion effects
- Updated for Starsector 0.95.1a RC6

Version 1.6.0 (December 12, 2021):
- Updated for Starsector 0.95.1a

Version 1.5.1 (March 30, 2021):
- Made sun-generated lights less extreme when multiple stars are in system
- Insignia icons are scaled to the new range of officer levels
  * Tier 1: Level 1-2 (freshly hired officers)
  * Tier 2: Level 3-4
  * Tier 3: Level 5-6 (max for trainable/mercenary/NPC officers)
  * Tier 4: Level 7+ (max for procgen officers, NPC commanders, and AI or unique officers)
- Added "aaCompatMode" to GRAPHICS_OPTIONS.ini
  * Prevents GraphicsLib from crashing out at the start if you have antialiasing enabled
  * Disables the second pass of the post processing shader
  * You'll have antialiased sharpness in the campaign and the combat interface, but the actual in-battle ships/weapons/effects will be as blurry as if you weren't using antialiasing

Version 1.5.0 (March 29, 2021):
- Updated for Starsector 0.95a
- Now works with screen scaling
  * Mod-added custom shaders will almost certainly need modification to work with screen scaling
- DOES NOT WORK with antialiasing
  * GraphicsLib will crash out with a message asking you to either disable shaders OR disable antialiasing
  * This is not a temporary measure; going forward, GraphicsLib and antialiasing don't mix
  * 4K monitor users should use 200% screen scaling (antialiasing off)
    - 5K users should use 200% scaling and 4K resolution, fullscreen-upscaled to native monitor resolution (You won't lose that much quality)
  * 1080p monitor users should use 100% screen scaling (antialiasing off)
  * 1440p monitor users potentially have a tough choice
    - 100% scaling will work if the monitor is large enough (or if you have glasses)
    - Upscaling 1080p to fullscreen native resolution might look passable (depending on your monitor and video driver) but you'll definitely lose some quality
    - Otherwise, consider disabling shaders if you can't read the text
    - I personally use a 1440p monitor and can play fine at 100% scaling, but your mileage may vary
- Added shader maps for new vanilla content
- Added lights definitions for new vanilla content
- Ship explosions no longer create cinematic anamorphic flares

Version 1.4.5 (March 10, 2021):
- Slot cover normal map fix
- Fixed compile error with one of the normal map shaders on certain Radeon drivers

Version 1.4.4 (December 25, 2020):
- Possible surface map transparency fix?
- Fixed version file HTTPS redirect
- Overload EMP colors now match the default overlay (or any special overload colors that might be scripted in)
  * Added "useVentColorsForOverloadArcs" option for old behavior

Version 1.4.3 (September 28, 2020):
- Fixed the Benchmark progress indicator
- Fixed normal map scaling when flipped
- Migrated version file to custom host (sigh)

Version 1.4.2 (July 8, 2020):
- Added global function suppressEffects() to ShipDestructionEffects to suppress spawning effects for a particular ship
- Migrated version file to BitBucket

Version 1.4.1 (September 8, 2019):
- Render order fix for layered modules

Version 1.4.0 (May 17, 2019):
- Updated for Starsector 0.9.1a
- Added shader maps for new Starsector 0.9.1a sprites
- Support for alternative ship textures
- Minor fix for light fade-in logic
- Minor fix for automatic distortion fade-out logic
- Render order update

Version 1.3.1 (February 15, 2019):
- Fixed lighting for plasma burn system
- Rendering order fix for lighting

Version 1.3.0 (November 17, 2018):
- Added a bunch of shader maps for new/updated Starsector 0.9a sprites
- Updated lighting settings where applicable for new/updated Starsector 0.9a content
- Fixed rendering order for station modules
- Added lighting support for mine explosions
- Works in Starsector 0.9a

Version 1.2.1 (June 10, 2017)
- Improved various effects for certain edge cases with sprites that are significantly smaller than the collision radius

Version 1.2.0 (June 4, 2017)
- Now works on Starsector 0.8.1a
- Additional LazyLib check
- Fixed some misc. bugs that nobody noticed
- Tweaked ship destruction effects for ship pieces to avoid fx spam
- Updated even more sprites

Version 1.1.0 (April 23, 2017)
- Now works on Starsector 0.8a
- Supports lighting on destroyed ship pieces
- New maps for the new ships/weapons, and updated maps for a large number of existing ships/weapons

Version 1.0.4 (March 26, 2017)
- Adjusted ripple intensity for ship deaths
- Disable bloom automatically on Intel IGPs

Version 1.0.3 (January 8, 2017)
- Nvidia post processing bug is fixed

Version 1.0.2 (May 21, 2016)
- General compatibility update

Version 1.0.1 (April 22, 2016)
- Added sun/hyperspace lighting from SS+

Version 1.0.0 (April 15, 2016)
- Renamed to GraphicsLib
- shaderSettings.json renamed to GRAPHICS_OPTIONS.ini
- Added graphical effects plugins previously in Starsector+
- Added data/config/no_self_destruct.csv in case you want your mod-added missiles to not explode automatically

Beta 1.2.1 (February 28, 2016)
- Fixed cover-related glitches and crashes

Beta 1.2.0 (February 26, 2016)
- Updated for Starsector 0.7.2a
- Weapon cover maps supported
- Option defaults improved for users with incompatible hardware
- Benchmark mission improved

Beta 1.1.2 (December 8, 2015)
- Significantly reduced ShaderLib CPU usage
- Added "extraScreenClear" option to shaderSettings.json (set to false to reduce fill rate)

Beta 1.1.1 (November 30, 2015)
- Now ACTUALLY updated for Starsector 0.7a
- Added new asteroid types to lighting maps

Beta 1.1.0 (November 19, 2015)
- Updated texture/lighting content for Starsector 0.7a
- Updated Becnhmark metrics and scoring
- Added optimized SectorMark mission for official benchmarks

Beta 1.07 (June 6, 2015)
- Added Post Processing Shader
- Added color blindness presets
- Added "enablePostProcess" and "colorBlindnessMode" options to shaderSettings.json
- Remade Benchmark mission; added SectorMarks scoring system

Beta 1.06 (March 13, 2015)
- Improved default lighting settings
- Made graphics more compliant; should have fewer glitches, especially on cards that used to have problems

Beta 1.05 (February 16, 2015)
- Improved distortions compatibility (hopefully)
- Made ship skin textures fall back to base hull textures if an entry for the skin doesn't exist

Beta 1.04 (February 16, 2015)
- Improved bloom compatibility (hopefully)
- Adjusted lighting data
- Resolved possible memory leaks

Beta 1.03 (January 8, 2015)
- Additional optimizations
- Fixed loaded missile lighting
- Added Performance Test mission
- Added method to DistortionShader: void removeDistortion(DistortionAPI distortion)
- Added method to LightShader: void removeDistortion(DistortionAPI distortion)

Beta 1.02 (December 8, 2014)
- Code review and cleanup
- Code optimizations: up to a 20% increase in frame rate

Beta 1.01 (November 10, 2014)
- Made framebuffers more compatible, should resolve some bugs
- Added methods to ShaderLib: boolean useBufferEXT(), boolean useBufferARB(), boolean useBufferCore()

Beta 1.0 (November 3, 2014)
- Weapon barrels and loaded missiles are now affected by lighting
- Fixed bug with WaveDistortion

Beta 0.9 (October 23, 2014)
- Updated for Starsector 0.65a
- Shaders no longer draw on top of the UI
- Major stability update
- Shaders should behave more consistently
- Asteroids and missiles are now affected by lighting
- Weapon unders are now affected by lighting (barrels and loaded missiles are broken for now)
- All maps updated to reflect new ship sprites; new maps added for new ships/skins
- ShaderLib settings file renamed to "shaderSettings.json"
- Removed static texture definitions; mods should no longer define textures in settings.json
- Added smart texture loading to dramatically reduce memory usage when options are turned down
- Removed "category" and "key" columns from the texture data CSV
- Added "path" column to the texture data CSV
- Added "loadMaterial" option to shaderSettings.json
- Added "loadSurface" option to shaderSettings.json
- Added "useLargeRipple" option to shaderSettings.json
- Split "brightnessScale" to "intensityScale" and "sizeScale" options in shaderSettings.json
- Added method to DistortionAPI: float getArcAttenuationWidth()
- Several methods renamed or changed in some manner
- Removed ShaderLib.setVanillaViewport()
- Removed weapon "shadows" (the effect never worked quite right)


Alpha 1.7 (August 30, 2014)
- Surface maps added to all vanilla ships and weapons
- Issue with ShaderLib Basic fixed
- Version Checker support added
- Rare crashes fixed
- Benchmark mission added

Alpha 1.66 (July 13, 2014)
- Shaders being disabled no longer stops a ShaderAPI from being loaded (they can double as EveryFrameCombatPlugins now)
- Beam lights and fast projectile lights are more accurate on impact with objects (but not perfect until the next Starsector update)

Alpha 1.65 (July 9, 2014)
- Changed default reload key to F10
- Updated lighting shader to avoid minor graphics glitches on the edges of objects when using surface maps

Alpha 1.64 (July 9, 2014)
- Fixed major memory leak when reloading shaders
- Changed default reload key to F11
- Lighting shader now runs even if no lights are onscreen (smooths performance and makes things more consistent)

Alpha 1.63 (July 8, 2014)
- Fixed weapon blend function override bug

Alpha 1.62 (July 3, 2014)
- Added surface map support (only used if normal maps are enabled)
- Added method to StandardLight: void makePermanent()
- Added method to ShaderLib: void setWeaponShadowDirection(Vector2f direction)
- Added fixed-direction shadows to weapons when the ship is lit up with lights
- Rare "light leaks" eliminated

Alpha 1.61 (June 30, 2014)
- Added "magnitude" column to texture data CSV for normal map magnitude changes per texture
- Modified vanilla ship material maps (darkened and increased contrast, across the board)
- Slightly tweaked vanilla lights

Alpha 1.6 (June 24, 2014)
- Added "reloadKey" option to settings.json
- Added method to ShaderAPI: void destroy()
- Added methods to ShaderLib: int getAuxiliaryBufferTexture(), int getAuxiliaryBufferId()
- Memory usage improved

Alpha 1.52 (June 16, 2014)
- Added "weaponFlashHeight" and "weaponLightHeight" options to settings.json
- Fixed ShaderLib Basic again

Alpha 1.51 (June 11, 2014)
- Added missile material and normal map support, plus vanilla missile material and normal maps (these will not do anything until the next Starsector update)
- Fixed crash for ShaderLib Basic

Alpha 1.5 (June 9, 2014)
- Added texture loader tables; you will need to define your material and normal maps in a csv
- TextureEntry and TextureData added
- Fixed quality-5 bloom causing bloom to disappear
- Significant CPU performance increase with lighting and normal maps

Alpha 1.45 (May 31, 2014)
- Added material maps and normal maps for all vanilla ships and weapons
- Fixed weapon material and normal maps (you can now specify whether it is the hardpoint or turret)
- Minor viewport fixes that may improve compatability with other mods that use OpenGL
- Fixed screen scaling issue in windowed mode when the window resolution is equal to the desktop resolution
- Fixed specularity direction error on point, line, and cone lights
- Lights no longer reflect on phased ships
- Re-adjusted default settings
- Split ShaderLib into two distributions: Basic and Full

Alpha 1.4 (May 27, 2014)
- Fixed normal rotation and direction issues
- Added support for cone-type and directional-type lights
- Added "normalFlatness" option to settings.json
- Removed unnecessary setter methods from LightAPI
- Maximum lights reduced to 372
- Material-mapped hulks now have much less specularity and reflectivity
- Added methods to LightAPI: float getArcStart(), float getArcEnd(), Vector3f getDirection(), float getSpecularIntensity(), float getHeight()
- Added methods to StandardLight: void setArc(float start, float end), void setDirection(Vector3f direction), void setSpecularIntensity(float intensity), void setHeight(float height)

Alpha 1.3 (May 26, 2014)
- Blinn-Phong lighting added to Lighting Engine for cases where a sprite uses a normal map (this feature is off by default and is intended for TC mods and a possible future where more sprites have normal maps)
- Added "enableNormal", "specularIntensity", "specularHardness", and "lightDepth" options to settings.json
- Rare NVIDIA fullscreen "ghosting" issue resolved
- Light data documentation added (in the data/lights folder)
- Custom material maps supported (to use, link a texture to the ship/weapon by adding a key to "graphics" in data/config/settings.json; see example in ShaderLib)
- Custom normal maps supported (to use, link a texture to the ship/weapon by adding a key to "graphics" in data/config/settings.json; see example in ShaderLib)
- Example normal and material maps added for Conquest, Onslaught, and Paragon (the normal maps were machine-generated)

Alpha 1.24 (May 24, 2014)
- Added an alternative low-memory animated ripple
- Decreased graphics memory usage, especially when shaders are disabled
- Fixed file naming standards

Alpha 1.23 (May 23, 2014)
- Restructured internal rendering code

Alpha 1.22 (May 23, 2014)
- Fixed a major issue on some computers involving sprite alignment
- Added method to ShaderLib: void setVanillaViewport()

Alpha 1.21 (May 23, 2014)
- Update to the light and bloom shaders for clarity and slightly better performance
- Changed displayable mod name to "ZZ ShaderLib" so it loads and runs last
- Added "use64BitBuffer" option to settings.json
- Improved color depth

Alpha 1.2 (May 19, 2014)
- Bloom effect added to Lighting Engine (for situations where the lights are particularly bright)
- Added "enableBloom", "bloomQuality", "bloomMips", "bloomScale", and "bloomIntensity" options to settings.json
- Added methods to StandardLight: void setVelocity(Vector2f velocity), void setVelocity2(Vector2f velocity), Vector2f getVelocity(), Vector2f getVelocity2(), Vector2f setOffset(), Vector2f getOffset()
- Added methods to WaveDistortion and RippleDistortion: void setVelocity(Vector2f velocity), Vector2f getVelocity()
- Added methods to ShaderLib: void drawScreenQuad(float scale), void copyScreen(int texture, int textureUnit)
- Added "offset" column to lights CSV (how many pixels behind the projectile to spawn the standard light, which may be useful for missiles; ignored for beams)
- Added "fighterBrightnessScale" option to settings.json (default 0.5)
- Added two arguments (int texture, int textureUnit) to ShaderLib.screenDraw()
- Updated WaveDistortion texture (should act properly now; to get a sphere, set the intensity to 1/4 the size)
- Updated RippleDistortion texture
- Fixed enableLights and enableDistortion settings options
- Updated LightAPI's advance method to return a boolean representing whether it should be destroyed that frame or not

Alpha 1.11 (May 17, 2014)
- Added methods to DistortionAPI: float getArcStart(), float getArcEnd() (allows only a certain subset of the direction vectors to apply)

Alpha 1.1 (May 17, 2014)
- Universal Distortion Engine (DistortionShader) added
- Added "enableDistortion" and "maximumDistortion" options to settings.json
- DistortionAPI added
- Added WaveDistortion type
- Added RippleDistortion type
- Added "flash offset" column to lights CSV (how many pixels behind the projectile to spawn the muzzle flash, which should not be needed for most weapons; ignored for beams)
- Added method to LightAPI: void advance(float amount)
- Internal shaders externalized to the shaders folder (modify at your own risk)
- Some additional documentation added

Alpha 1.05 (May 11, 2014)
- Fixed most of the issues related to animated weapons causing flickering lights

Alpha 1.04 (May 8, 2014)
- Added "brightnessScale" option to settings.json (default 1.0)

Alpha 1.03 (May 6, 2014)
- Added method to LightData: void readLightDataCSVNoOverwrite(String localPath)
- Added method to ShaderLib: int getScreenTexture()
- Added "maximumLineLights" option to settings.json (default 50)
- Serious AMD performance issue resolved; will be slightly faster for nVidia users as well

Alpha 1.02 (May 5, 2014):
- Added method to ShaderLib: ShaderAPI getShaderAPI(Class<? extends ShaderAPI> shaderAPI)
- Fixed problems and possible memory leaks if mods used LightShader.addLight when the user has lights disabled/unsupported
- Documented and expanded StandardLight and LightAPI
- Toned down the vanilla lights

Alpha 1.01 (May 4, 2014):
- AMD Hotfix