Need help on how to use particles

Little Pixel

L1: Registered
May 29, 2016
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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

L69: Deviant Member
Mar 14, 2016
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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info_particle_system that it does not contain any kind of drop down menu of particles to choose from, it's a bit of an outdated system but you will need to go to https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/List_of_TF2_Particles and copy/paste the name of the particle system you want to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.
 

henke37

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Sep 23, 2011
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I could have sworn that ent_fire was broken due to it trying to use a missing particle system.