Detail Tier Comparison · Fortress Tower at Dusk

Same scene at two detail tiers. Left: Tier 1 (64x96 logical). Right: Tier 2 (192x288 logical). 9x more pixels = far more atmospheric perspective + texture.

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