Planet900 -- Would this interactive pixel-art universe be feasible to build?

[bossshhh]

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Hi everyone,
I’m working on the early concept for Planet900, an interactive pixel-art world inspired by projects like Floor796 — but focused on mythological realms, evolving timelines, and layered storytelling.

Right now, Planet900 exists mostly as worldbuilding and system design. Before I lock the technical direction, I’d love to get feedback from developers and artists on the feasibility and engineering challenges.

Core Concept:
Planet900 is structured as a multi-realm “stack,” where each realm has its own aesthetics, physics, and mythological influences (Norse, Greek, primordial concepts, etc.). Users explore by scrolling or navigating through interconnected animated scenes.

What I’m exploring technically:

Pixel-art animation pipeline (initially Aseprite → later a custom editor)

Raster assets (PNG/sprite-based)

Potential formats for smooth playback (sprite sheets vs. WebM vs. custom encoding)

Optimization concerns for a large animated site

Syncing multiple animated segments on a page

Whether this should be a web-native engine (Canvas/WebGL) or a hybrid approach

What I’d love feedback on:

What would be the smartest foundation for a project like this?

How would you approach playback/synchronization of many animated scenes?

Which technologies or patterns would help me avoid performance pitfalls early?

If you’ve built animation-heavy web experiences, what do you wish you knew sooner?

If the prototype engine proves solid, I’m planning to invite pixel artists/animators to collaborate — any advice for managing that workflow?

I'm not recruiting yet — just exploring the technical reality and potential of the idea.

Any thoughts, warnings, or suggestions are appreciated.

Thank you!

[mecodeatlas]

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