Coming Particle System and Fountain Blocks

[SilverAgeFan]

Recently saw mention (I think it was around some of the Twitch fauna reveals this year) about the partial system that will eventually put into the game.

If particles velocity can be affected by gravity, can we possible get a basic decorative fountain emitter block that is fully logic capable?

My suggestion for functions:

• Color of particles can be set by linking to lights (just like weapons systems)
• Light on/off state will affect luminosity of the particle
• Block can be turned on or off with logic systems, turning particle emission on or off
• Initial particle velocity has a default of sending particles 5 blocks distance if facing upwards before succumbing to gravity which can be reduced by linking rail speed blocks to the system
• Particles only emit out of one face of block & block can be rotated

If particles are effected by gravity, depending upon block facing, creative logic usage, color, and context, such a decorative block could be used to create convincing effects such as:

• Decorative fountains in plazas
• Fire suppression systems
• Safety showers
• Leaking chemical tanks
• Paint spray stations for shuttle maintenance
• Splashing molten ore or sparks in industrial settings

 

[kiraen]

FYI

There's actually a working particle engine in the game, it's just not being used at the moment (some bugs and other stuff still need sorting out I think). More visual fluff is definitely planned, but it's extremely low on the priority list.

The original thread

The most important part,

Particle effect decoration block are confirmed.

 

[SilverAgeFan]

FYI



The original thread

Ah! I had not seen that thread. It's very much in line with what I'm suggesting here and I see it has been tagged as "planned" already.

The mention I was referring to was a side comment in another thread about features such as fauna.

Thanks for the link!

 

[kiraen]

I remember reading that side comment too, but can't remember where.
There is also a thread about a fog effect.