Merlin

Hi I'm Merlin, I make shader-related stuff for VRChat usually along with some editor scripts that make life easier. Currently I'm working on the Udon Sharp compiler which compiles C# code to VRChat's Udon assembly language. I'll also be making random shaders here for use in worlds and on avatars. You probably have never heard of me since I haven't done much to advertise stuff. You may have seen my work or derivatives of it though. One thing I might be recognized for is that I made the original VRC GPU particles back in early 2018. I've done random shader things in VRChat since then. There will be more tiers added to my Patreon in the near future for shaders that I make. Udon Sharp will remain free and open, but I'm grateful for any support if you like Udon Sharp! Join my Discord server for updates on what I'm working on <a href="https://discordapp.com/invite/Ub2n8ZA">https://discordapp.com/invite/Ub2n8ZA</a>

Free

You are the vertex shader, the first stage in the programmable rendering pipeline. You transform vertices to be visible and prepare information for the later pipeline stages. Thank you! Things with this tier: <ul><li>Patron-only posts and messages </li><li>Discord role</li></ul>

Vertex Shader

You are the fragment shader, the last stage in the programmable rendering pipeline. You calculate the color that each pixel has. Thank you for helping me shade pixels! Things with this tier: <ul><li>All the previous benefits</li></ul>

Fragment Shader

You are the compute shader which general computation in parallel. Compute shaders enable many of the most complex effects and shading techniques that you see in games. Thank you for helping me tackle difficult challenges! Things with this tier: <ul><li>All the previous benefits</li></ul>

Compute Shader

You are the entire rendering pipeline! This handles everything involved in putting images on the screen. Thank you for helping me tackle difficult challenges!Things with this tier:<ul><li>All the previous benefits</li></ul>

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