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2D All the way! / lights in 2D?

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someone namedlink
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Posted: 19th Aug 2004 00:46
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can you make use of a light in a 2D game? like for example: you want a light following the mouse? is this possible?

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Pincho Paxton
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Posted: 19th Aug 2004 03:18
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Well, yes it's possible. There are a number of ways to do it. You could do it as a 3D fixed camera game that looks 2D, and use lights, and transparent objects.

To do this with 2D bitmaps you would need two screens. A hidden screen that is brighter than the front screen. Then you would need to paste a black cookie cutter over the part that you want to be the spotlight. Then grab the image, and the black will be transparent, leaving a spotlight effect. This can also be used for magnifying glasses, and shadows. I even made a glowing magnifying glass.

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