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Iritscen: a little wording tweak under , but we still need to answer these questions some day

2023-12-13T20:04:59Z

a little wording tweak under <DisplayType>, but we still need to answer these questions some day

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	\| How the particle is displayed. (Documentation needed.)		\| How the particle is displayed. (Documentation needed.)
	: Sprite - always faces screen (ignores <HasOrientation>)		: Sprite - always faces screen (ignores <HasOrientation>)
	: RotatedSprite - always faces screen, can rotate on Z axis (~~''forward into~~ the ~~screen''~~), needs <HasOrientation>true		: RotatedSprite - always faces screen but can rotate on Z axis (the depth axis); needs <HasOrientation>true
	: Beam - rotates so it can be seen from all directions but not when origin's Z axis is identical to ''screen axis''?, needs <HasOrientation>true		: Beam - rotates so it can be seen from all directions but not when origin's Z axis is identical to ''screen axis''?; needs <HasOrientation>true
	: Arrow - fixed to one axis of the origin (forward?, needs <HasOrientation>true)		: Arrow - fixed to one axis of the origin (forward?); needs <HasOrientation>true
	: Flat - fixed to one axis of the origin (side?, needs <HasOrientation>true)		: Flat - fixed to one axis of the origin (side?); needs <HasOrientation>true
	: OrientedContrail - (no standard, needs setup somewhere else, needs <HasOrientation> ?)		: OrientedContrail - no standard, needs setup somewhere else; needs <HasOrientation>?
	: Discuss - (no standard, needs setup somewhere else, needs <HasOrientation> ?)		: Discuss - no standard, needs setup somewhere else; needs <HasOrientation>?
	: Decal - sticks to a wall		: Decal - sticks to a wall
	: Geometry - uses an M3GM (needs <HasOrientation> ?)		: Geometry - uses an M3GM; needs <HasOrientation>?
	\|-		\|-
	\|valign=top\| <TexGeom>		\|valign=top\| <TexGeom>

Iritscen: /* Appearance */ explaining

2022-07-01T18:05:35Z

Appearance: explaining <UseSpecialTint>

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	\|valign=top\| <UseSpecialTint>		\|valign=top\| <UseSpecialTint>
	\|valign=top\| flag		\|valign=top\| flag
	\| ~~Research note~~: ~~"true" can be found in BINA3RAPbarab_p02~~.~~xml~~		\| Color is based on the health of the character who owns the particle (see the Barabas regeneration particle BINA3RAPbarab_p02 for an example). These colors are the same ones [[XML:ONGS#The_health_display_meter\|specified for the health bar using ONGS]].
	: true		: true
	: false		: false

Iritscen: link fixes

2022-02-13T22:45:01Z

link fixes

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	: '''PPS:''' <DecalWrapAngle> (in BINA3RAP file) is usually set to 60. For hard edges you might want to increase the value.		: '''PPS:''' <DecalWrapAngle> (in BINA3RAP file) is usually set to 60. For hard edges you might want to increase the value.

	[[Image:DecalWrapAngle.~~JPG~~\|right\|thumb\|Test for a "hard edge".]]		[[Image:DecalWrapAngle.jpg\|right\|thumb\|Test for a "hard edge".]]

	'''wall decals'''		'''wall decals'''
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	: Of course the particle file doesn't have to contain an animated image. It's just meant to remind you that this is an option.		: Of course the particle file doesn't have to contain an animated image. It's just meant to remind you that this is an option.

	[[Image:animated_decal.~~JPG~~\|right\|thumb]]		[[Image:animated_decal.jpg\|right\|thumb]]

	<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>		<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>

Iritscen: link fixes

2021-04-05T12:30:22Z

link fixes

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	[...]		[...]
	</Attractor>		</Attractor>
	'''[[#~~variable~~ storage types\|<Variables>]]'''		'''[[#Variable storage types\|<Variables>]]'''
	[...]		[...]
	</Variables>		</Variables>
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	: They are used for additional level design and to show weapon damage on surroundings.		: They are used for additional level design and to show weapon damage on surroundings.
	: The following steps will show you how to place a decorative texture (poster/warning sign/whatever) into a level.		: The following steps will show you how to place a decorative texture (poster/warning sign/whatever) into a level.


	====Step 1 - extending the particle collection====		====Step 1 - extending the particle collection====
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	: '''The maximum tolerance distance counts 10 units.''' Let's say the ground height (y) is 45 and the particle is spawned at 55: then this is the maximum tolerance; 56 wouldn't work.		: '''The maximum tolerance distance counts 10 units.''' Let's say the ground height (y) is 45 and the particle is spawned at 55: then this is the maximum tolerance; 56 wouldn't work.
	: '''"chr_debug_characters = 1"''' helps you. But note that the y value is not the head or pelvis height -- it is at the lowest point of the feet.		: '''"chr_debug_characters = 1"''' helps you. But note that the y value is not the head or pelvis height -- it is at the lowest point of the feet.
	* <Rotation> .. '''see [[#~~decal_facing~~\|"decal facing"]]'''		* <Rotation> .. '''see [[#Decal_facing\|"decal facing"]]'''
	* <Class> .. this is your [[#~~step_2_~~-_creating_BINA3RAP_file\|particle file]]		* <Class> .. this is your [[#Step_2_-_creating_BINA3RAP_file\|particle file]]
	* <Tag> .. optional; '''used when you want to activate or deactivate decals or other particle via BSL'''		* <Tag> .. optional; '''used when you want to activate or deactivate decals or other particle via BSL'''
	* <Flags> .. "not initially created" flag (2) or nothing (1; 4; 8)		* <Flags> .. "not initially created" flag (2) or nothing (1; 4; 8)
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	</Header>		</Header>
	<OSD>		<OSD>
	[[#~~step_2_~~-_creating_BINA3RAP_file\|<Class>]]'''<font color="#00AA00">decal_particle_name</font>'''</Class>		[[#Step_2_-_creating_BINA3RAP_file\|<Class>]]'''<font color="#00AA00">decal_particle_name</font>'''</Class>
	[[#~~step_4_~~-_show_or_hide_decals_via_BSL\|<Tag>]]'''<font color="#0000FF">decal_BSL_name</font>'''</Tag>		[[#Step_4_-_show_or_hide_decals_via_BSL\|<Tag>]]'''<font color="#0000FF">decal_BSL_name</font>'''</Tag>
	<Flags>8</Flags>		<Flags>8</Flags>
	<Decal>		<Decal>
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	* <HasDecalState>true .. is needed		* <HasDecalState>true .. is needed
	* <DisplayType>Decal .. is needed		* <DisplayType>Decal .. is needed
	* <TexGeom> .. links to [[#~~step_3_~~-_creating_TXMP_file\|TXMP file]]		* <TexGeom> .. links to [[#Step_3_-_creating_TXMP_file\|TXMP file]]
	* <font color="#777777"><Alpha> .. alpha level is ignored when TXMP has adaptiveAlpha flag</font>		* <font color="#777777"><Alpha> .. alpha level is ignored when TXMP has adaptiveAlpha flag</font>
	* <font color="#777777"><Tint> .. is ignored by decals</font>		* <font color="#777777"><Tint> .. is ignored by decals</font>
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	<Appearance>		<Appearance>
	'''<DisplayType>Decal</DisplayType>'''		'''<DisplayType>Decal</DisplayType>'''
	[[#~~step_3_~~-_creating_TXMP_file\|<TexGeom>]]'''<font color="#AA00AA">animated_texture</font>'''</TexGeom>		[[#Step_3_-_creating_TXMP_file\|<TexGeom>]]'''<font color="#AA00AA">animated_texture</font>'''</TexGeom>
	<Invisible>false</Invisible>		<Invisible>false</Invisible>
	<IsContrailEmitter>false</IsContrailEmitter>		<IsContrailEmitter>false</IsContrailEmitter>

Iritscen: correcting type name

2021-03-27T18:53:19Z

correcting type name

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	{{XML_BINA_Header\|prev=ONIE\|type=PAR3\|next=SABD\|name=~~Particle v3~~}}		{{XML_BINA_Header\|prev=ONIE\|type=PAR3\|next=SABD\|name=Particles}}

	===File structure===		===File structure===

Iritscen: link fix

2021-02-19T03:19:11Z

link fix

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	\|}		\|}

	'''The vanilla BINA3RAPlocklight file doesn't allow new events because of its buggy behavior.''' Gumby solved the problem by putting the "SetVariable" code into the start and stop event. Additional testing discovered that particles identify doors as characters. A small vid can be seen [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kY8uH5vRt3Q ~~here~~.]		'''The vanilla BINA3RAPlocklight file doesn't allow new events because of its buggy behavior.''' Gumby solved the problem by putting the "SetVariable" code into the start and stop event. Additional testing discovered that particles identify doors as characters. A small vid can be seen here (<nowiki>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kY8uH5vRt3Q</nowiki>, dead link).

	{{divhide\|See used code here > }}		{{divhide\|See used code here > }}

Paradox-01: /* Extra demo */

2021-02-12T12:30:22Z

Extra demo

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	====Extra demo====		====Extra demo====
	''For all Gundam Seed fans out there: Phase Shift shades.'' ^_^		''For all Gundam Seed fans out there: Phase Shift shades.'' ^_^
	Nope, the texture of an object cannot be replaced by another. But by using three different pairs of shades, we can create this illusion. There are blue shades. A ''pair'' that uses an animated texture. And a red pair. The animated pair is only temporarily used. ~~[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbOb0i5StDk Here's a vid.]~~		Nope, the texture of an object cannot be replaced by another. But by using three different pairs of shades, we can create this illusion. There are blue shades. A ''pair'' that uses an animated texture. And a red pair. The animated pair is only temporarily used.

	func spawn_karen {		func spawn_karen {

ValBot: changing link from http->https

2021-02-07T02:36:39Z

changing link from http->https

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	\|}		\|}

	'''The vanilla BINA3RAPlocklight file doesn't allow new events because of its buggy behavior.''' Gumby solved the problem by putting the "SetVariable" code into the start and stop event. Additional testing discovered that particles identify doors as characters. A small vid can be seen [~~http~~://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kY8uH5vRt3Q here.]		'''The vanilla BINA3RAPlocklight file doesn't allow new events because of its buggy behavior.''' Gumby solved the problem by putting the "SetVariable" code into the start and stop event. Additional testing discovered that particles identify doors as characters. A small vid can be seen [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kY8uH5vRt3Q here.]

	{{divhide\|See used code here > }}		{{divhide\|See used code here > }}

ValBot: changing link from http->https

2021-02-07T01:45:34Z

changing link from http->https

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	====Extra demo====		====Extra demo====
	''For all Gundam Seed fans out there: Phase Shift shades.'' ^_^		''For all Gundam Seed fans out there: Phase Shift shades.'' ^_^
	Nope, the texture of an object cannot be replaced by another. But by using three different pairs of shades, we can create this illusion. There are blue shades. A ''pair'' that uses an animated texture. And a red pair. The animated pair is only temporarily used. [~~http~~://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbOb0i5StDk Here's a vid.]		Nope, the texture of an object cannot be replaced by another. But by using three different pairs of shades, we can create this illusion. There are blue shades. A ''pair'' that uses an animated texture. And a red pair. The animated pair is only temporarily used. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbOb0i5StDk Here's a vid.]

	func spawn_karen {		func spawn_karen {

Paradox-01: /* Appearance */

2020-04-05T11:41:24Z

Appearance

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	\|valign=top\| <DisplayType>		\|valign=top\| <DisplayType>
	\|valign=top\| flag		\|valign=top\| flag
	\| How the particle is displayed. (Documentation needed. ~~First values might be described as local and global rotation modes?~~)		\| How the particle is displayed. (Documentation needed.)
	: Sprite - always faces screen		: Sprite - always faces screen (ignores <HasOrientation>)
	: RotatedSprite - always faces screen, can rotate on Z axis (''forward into the screen'')		: RotatedSprite - always faces screen, can rotate on Z axis (''forward into the screen''), needs <HasOrientation>true
	: Beam - can ~~rotate on~~ Z axis ~~one more~~ ? ~~(prefers to be visible from up and down)~~		: Beam - rotates so it can be seen from all directions but not when origin's Z axis is identical to ''screen axis''?, needs <HasOrientation>true
	: Arrow - fixed to one axis of the origin (forward?)		: Arrow - fixed to one axis of the origin (forward?, needs <HasOrientation>true)
	: Flat - fixed to one axis of the origin (side?)		: Flat - fixed to one axis of the origin (side?, needs <HasOrientation>true)
	: OrientedContrail - (no standard, needs setup somewhere else)		: OrientedContrail - (no standard, needs setup somewhere else, needs <HasOrientation> ?)
	: Discuss - (no standard, needs setup somewhere else)		: Discuss - (no standard, needs setup somewhere else, needs <HasOrientation> ?)
	: Decal - sticks to a wall		: Decal - sticks to a wall
	: Geometry - uses an M3GM		: Geometry - uses an M3GM (needs <HasOrientation> ?)
	\|-		\|-
	\|valign=top\| <TexGeom>		\|valign=top\| <TexGeom>