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_GTP
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Posted: 11th Nov 2003 08:50
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Hey guys,

while exploring the ways to emulate a starfield, i thought about using particles since they can originate from a single point.

is there a way to make particles spread out on a single axis?

that is, make them expand outwards from the source but stay on the same plain if that makes any sense (sort of like a when you spill something on the floor, it explands in every direction but stays on the floor.

also is there a way to make particles flow continuously?

thanks
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CattleRustler
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Posted: 11th Nov 2003 16:05 Edited at: 11th Nov 2003 16:06
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Quote: "also is there a way to make particles flow continuously?"


they do once you SHOW them and based on there settings. As far as the other questions - not sure.

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Posted: 11th Nov 2003 18:05
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Can't help you there bye the way you spelt expands wrong
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IanM
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Posted: 11th Nov 2003 23:35
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By the way, *you* spelt 'by' wrong

In answer to the original question, I don't think you have enough control over particles to generate a convincing starfield. I think that the best way to get a starfield is DIY.
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i think my use of 'expand' in the original post is correct. I'm sticking to it.

i tried using plains with scrolling textures but its not convincing enough because it looks as though the stars are coming out of this invisible line in the middle of the screen.

I also tried using the demo from the codebase for 3d starfield but the particles seem to go through my loaded objects or atleast i can see them through it.

Do you have any other ideas ianm?

thanks
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Is this answered in your other post?
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indeed it is

thanks

the bitmap solution works best imo.
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