0.12 - Asteroid Sprites and Navigation Rework

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Updated to Godot 4.4 beta3
Godot 4.4 is entering Release phase soon, so expect Vanguards to update to Release 4.4 as soon as it's out.
Asteroids have procedural-generated textures.
Current method is currently clunky (custom sprite with a pixelated noise Shader), but it's looking a lot better than my attempts for procedural UV map the Polygon2D allowed it to look.
Enemies now use a custom-coded navigation method for Navigation
Enemies have a boid-like avoidance system and move the direction they're facing, not the other way around. This makes them more intuitive, and feel more alive. They are still a little stupid and can still fly straight into asteroids directly in front of them, but I think that's funny and should still be a possibility.
Streamlined Player Physics
Players now have a fixed acceleration and turn speed that allows for a more snappy, arcade-like feel. This makes the movement easier to pick up on.

An homage to retro spaceship shooters with modern amenities

Status	Prototype
Author	Corey Cosmonaut
Genre	Action
Tags	32x32, Arcade, gamepad, Retro, Space, Twin Stick Shooter

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