Memento - Natural Renewal

Changes in this release

This release is focused on in-game visualization of stone influence.

Stones now visibly project their presence into the world, making it easier to understand where, when, and why areas are affected — without requiring any client-side mods.

In-game visualization

• Stones now show surface-level visual effects:

  • when a stone is placed
  • when an area enters a waiting state
  • when an operator explicitly visualizes stone influence

• Visual effects project onto the terrain surface and into the air, making affected areas readable at a glance

• Anchor effects clearly mark the exact location of stones, even from a distance

New visualization command

• Added /memento visualize

  • Explicitly displays a stone’s area of influence
  • Useful for inspection, demonstrations, and explaining behavior to other players

Improved command semantics

• Renamed /memento set to /memento alter

  • Better reflects that existing stones are being modified
  • Behavior remains unchanged

New server-side effects system

• Introduced a brand-new visual effects pipeline

  • Built entirely on vanilla particle effects
  • Fully server-side — no client mod required

• Effects are driven by game time, not ticks

  • Short-lived effects (placement, visualization)
  • Long-lived ambient effects (waiting areas)

Foundation for future work

• The new effects system is intentionally flexible and extensible
• Provides a stable base for future visualizations without increasing client complexity
• Internal structure has been simplified and cleaned up to support further iteration