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DarkBASIC Professional Discussion / Fantasy spells setup question.

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GreenDixy
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Posted: 24th May 2013 05:49
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What would be a better way to setup spells.

Partical's or using billboards.

Thank you in advance.

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Daniel wright 2311
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Posted: 24th May 2013 08:55
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Partical's

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wattywatts
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Posted: 24th May 2013 10:13
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I always use video but it really depends on what you want them to look like. If you want ultra realism I'd go for video.

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GreenDixy
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Posted: 25th May 2013 00:22
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Not worried about "realism" So will take a look into partical's. Any links you can suggest to read up on them please.

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Daniel wright 2311
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Well, I think partial sprites would be the way to go, This is what I did a long time ago, it worked great. If you buy the sprite pack, there are many examples in the pack that will help you build a system of spells.

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GreenDixy
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Posted: 25th May 2013 01:34
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I will have a look into the sprite pack, When I have some extra cash. Rather use a partical system if possible.

Thank you for the info.

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wattywatts
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You'll still probably want to create your own particle system using billboards, as if I remember correctly particles always display over solid geometry even if they're supposed to be behind something. Unless that got fixed somewhere along the way?

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