Tier 1 · 64x96
Quick prototype
8 layers, ~30 stars, single mountain ridge, simple tower silhouette. Hand-coded in ~30 min.
6,144 logical pixels · 12 colors · 1 mountain layer · 30 stars · 1 motion source
Tier 2 · 192x288
Hand-coded high detail
15 layers: atmospheric perspective (3 mountain depth layers, fog passes), pine forest, individual brick texture on tower, multiple window lights with volumetric glow, snow particles + dust drift, river/snow at base.
55,296 logical pixels · 32+ colors · 3 mountain layers + fog · 80+ stars · 4 motion sources