Egypt Torches

Garner

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Aug 16, 2009
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Made a quick tutorial, included the .vmf at the end. What i did was just for show, you can modify the keyvalues on indivual entites as you please / whats suited to you specifically.

this screenshot shows 2 torches. The torch on the right just has an info_particle_system with the particle system keyvalue set as burning torch.

The torch on the left has the same as the torch on the right, but has an env_smokestack aswell, to give that bit more realism.


torch_tutorial0001.jpg



this next screenshot shows a standing torch, i have moved the info_particle_system and env_smokestack up a bit, maybe too far, but it was just for testing ect. Trying out different positioning ect.

torch_tutorial0002.jpg


The last one is of the same standing torch, but showing the trigger_hurt i also added in action to simulate being burnt when yo go near the flame (or in my case, on it lol)

torch_tutorial0003.jpg


Finally, vmf of the above setup for you to look at.

http://www.4shared.com/file/126302848/aa5220bf/torch_tutorial.html


Have fun :)

was just thinking, you could add (maybe) an env_sprite to make it slightly more realistic or have a light entity behind the torch coloured orange aswell., but ill leave that down to yo.
 
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Garner

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Aug 16, 2009
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No problems

You cant get the individual torch / effect to ignite anything directly. However, you can use a combination of inputs/outputs and triggers to get other particle effects to light up once a specific condition is met.

i cant think off the top of my head atm, but id imagine Boojum can give you the best possible help =]
 

Garner

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Aug 16, 2009
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And about scaling the effect up? Also: Can you get me a list of particle systems?


Yeah you can scale the height, width ect of the effect :)
Im not to sure of a list tho :/
 

Kraftwerk

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Jul 10, 2009
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I did everything you said, but the effect won't appear in the game world OH WAIT i should dl your vmf *facepalms*