As always, very interesting and informative dev logs and I can't wait to play what looks like to become a playdate gem.
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Forgot to comment on the ships' look.
The shaded version is definitely more interesting and the silhouette looks "uglier" (to me), but that's probably because of the comparison. Maybe on an actual playdate screen and without the shaded version close to it, the feeling might be different.
The argument about keeping historical authenticity, though, is strong, especially because that's what you are striving for. And hearing about it makes me look at the silhouette in a better way.