As regards the 512x512 textures, I made some by accident when I started making planets and they did not seem to make a difference perfomance-wise. While I appreciate all the work that goes into this (from my own planet making and other discoveries in modding
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I doubt I will use this latest interation as I don't like the atmospheres. It's a personal choice and I've diverged enough from "Stock" FQM and other mods in other areas as well. I've added 18 planets so far, the goal is 45. Takes a bit when you only have an hour or two a day or every 2 days. Then integrate FQM 7 and 8 when time permits to get what looks like what I would want in my personal mod.
But modding is sometimes more interesting than playing the game.
And a learning experience as well. Keep up the great work.