How to Change NoteSplash Colors in Project AfterNight

Project AfterNight brings stunning visuals to your rhythm gaming experience, and customizing NoteSplash colors is one of the best ways to make it truly yours. Whether you want vibrant explosions that match your theme or subtle splashes that complement your song packs, this guide walks you through every step to get perfect NoteSplash colors.

What Are NoteSplashes?

NoteSplashes are those satisfying particle explosions you see when you hit perfect notes in Project AfterNight. They add visual feedback and make your high scores feel epic. By default they use basic colors, but you can completely customize them to match your custom skins, themes, or even create rainbow effects.

Visual feedback for perfect hits and combos
Customizable colors, particles, and animations
Works with all note types (arrows, rails, slams)

Step-by-Step: Changing NoteSplash Colors

Getting started is simple. You'll need to locate your Project AfterNight custom data folder and create or edit the notesplash configuration file. Here's exactly what to do:

Open CustomLevels folder → CustomUI → Notesplash
Create NotesplashData.json if it doesn't exist
Use any text editor (Notepad++, VS Code recommended)
Restart Project AfterNight after saving changes

{
  "NoteSplashData": [
    {
      "Color": [1, 0.2, 0.8, 1],
      "StartNoteJump": 0.5,
      "StartNoteAngle": 0,
      "UseGravity": true,
      "GravityAmount": 500,
      "LocalRotation": true,
      "AngularVelocity": 50
    }
  ]
}

This creates a bright magenta notesplash with gravity physics. Adjust the Color array values (0-1 range for RGBA) to get your perfect shade.

Color Codes for Popular Themes

Here are ready-to-use color configurations for the most popular AfterNight themes. Just copy, paste, and play:

Neon Cyberpunk: [0.1, 0.9, 1, 1] (Electric Blue)
Fire Theme: [1, 0.4, 0.1, 1] (Burning Orange)
Pastel: [0.9, 0.7, 1, 1] (Soft Lavender)
RGB Rainbow: Use multiple entries with shifting hues

Advanced Multi-Color NoteSplashes

Want different colors for different note types? Add multiple entries to your JSON array. Rail notes can be red, slam notes blue, perfect arrows gold:

{
  "NoteSplashData": [
    {
      "Color": [1, 0.8, 0, 1],
      "StartNoteJump": 0.7,
      "AngularVelocity": 30
    },
    {
      "Color": [0.2, 1, 0.5, 1],
      "StartNoteJump": 0.4,
      "AngularVelocity": -20
    }
  ]
}

Project AfterNight automatically cycles through your array based on hit streak and note type. Experiment with StartNoteJump (0.1-1.0) and AngularVelocity for spin effects.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Notesplashes not showing? JSON syntax wrong? Here are the fixes everyone searches for:

Check file path: CustomLevels/CustomUI/Notesplash/NotesplashData.json
Validate JSON (use jsonlint.com)
Restart game completely after changes
Colors too dark? Increase RGB values closer to 1

Pro Tips for Perfect NoteSplashes

Match colors to your arrow skin textures
Use "UseGravity": false for floating effects
Test in practice mode first
Backup original files before experimenting

Performance Settings

Too many particles lagging your game? Add these to your config:

{
  "MaxParticles": 50,
  "Lifetime": 0.8,
  "FadeOut": true
}