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Query: sprite effects, beta status

by Phineas · in Torque Game Builder · 04/26/2006 (7:37 pm) · 2 replies

Hello, all --

I have a couple of (noob) questions. I am considering purchasing T2D. I have read through the product information page, but I am not clear on what visual effects may be applied to sprites. Is it possible to make a sprite/image glow, or change the color of an object, or change the transparency of an image?

Example: if the game monster was a ghost, could I code the ghost sprite to glow, change color, and fade away?

My other question is about the beta status of T2D: has a target release date been set for the official (non-beta) version? I'm hesitant on purchasing a user license for betaware. :)

Thanks very much for any assistance! Kind regards.
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Torque 3D Owner Luke D
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#1
04/26/2006 (8:28 pm)
With the stock engine, you can set the blending color of a sprite which includes color and transparency. In addition to straight tinting of the sprite, you can use different blend functions to get some different effects, but more advanced visuals like bloom, haloing, warping, etc. would require custom modifications to the engine (which you get full source cod for), or some creative use of particles/layered sprites or animation. There's a LOT that can be achieved with just particles and layered sprites.

There is no release date for the final version.

Torque Owner Phineas
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04/27/2006 (3:15 am)
Groovy! Thanks very much for the informative response, Luke.