Need help on how to use particles

[Little Pixel]

So I need some help figuring out how to use particles such as adding some form of flame to a fireplace or something like that.

I have no idea on how to do so and would love some help.

 

[Blinx]

The general particle entity is called info_particle_system, there are some other entities however that also create particle effects but can be configured in special ways, one of which is fire, created with the entity env_fire, that creates a fire particle while also being able to be configured to cause damage if a player touches it.

You'll notice with info_particle_system that it does not contain any kind of drop down menu of particles to choose from, it's a bit of an outdated system but you will need to go to https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/List_of_TF2_Particles and copy/paste the name of the particle system you want to use.

 

[EksCelle]

env_fire would be fine for a fireplace. http://www.interlopers.net/tutorials/1823

but for any other particle effects you'll need to use a particle system

View: https://youtu.be/70GhO6z5aKM
this is what i used

 

[henke37]

I could have sworn that ent_fire was broken due to it trying to use a missing particle system.