Question 1

How to install Moonshine in my LÖVE project?

Accepted Answer

Clone the repository into your game folder and require it in your main.lua, as shown in the getting started section. You'll need to manage the dependency manually, as there's no package manager integration.

Question 2

Moonshine vs writing my own shaders: which is better for performance?

Accepted Answer

Writing custom shaders is more efficient for performance-critical games, as Moonshine adds overhead with multiple passes. However, Moonshine saves significant development time, making it ideal for prototyping or projects where visual polish outweighs raw performance.

Question 3

How to chain blur and glow effects in Moonshine?

Accepted Answer

Use the chain() method to combine effects, e.g., moonshine(moonshine.effects.gaussianblur).chain(moonshine.effects.glow). Then set parameters like blur.sigma and glow.strength to fine-tune the look.

Question 4

Can Moonshine handle window resizing in LÖVE?

Accepted Answer

Yes, call chain.resize(width, height) when the window resizes to update internal canvases. You can also specify initial canvas size during chain creation, as noted in the canvas size control section.

Question 5

How to create a custom post-processing effect for Moonshine?

Accepted Answer

Write a function returning a moonshine.Effect with fields like name, shader, and setters, referencing the colorgradesimple effect example. This requires knowledge of LÖVE's shader system and Moonshine's buffer API.

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