|
|
Adding Real Lightning
Difficulty: Intermediate |
| Category: CS:S > Mapping | Author(s): TDDKami |
Well i wrote this Tutorial after i read the tutorial about how to add a thunderstorm in your map. After reading it i still thought there was something missing so i added some *real* lightning my self.
This is a 6 Step Plan
1. Tools
2. Sound
3. Light
4. Lightning
5. Target
6. Timers
1.
First off:
Add 2 "Logic Timers", 1 "Ambient_generic", 1 "Info_target", & 1 "Env_Laser" in your map
2.
We start with the "Ambient_generic"
This will play the thunder sound when the "Logic Timer" fires it.
"Name" Thunder
I made my "Ambient_generic" play "Sound Name" ambient/atmosphere/thunder1.wav
With a "Volume" of 10
Then under "Flags" everything ticked so tick "Play everywhere", "Start Silent", "Is NOT Looped"
3.
Now we start adding the "Light"
Just place 1 "Light" on the "Skybox" give it the "Name" Light_Thunder
And as "Appearance" Fast Strobe
Now copy and paste the "Light" several times across the whole "Skybox"
4.
Its time to add the lightning now.
Place an "Env_Laser" where you want to have your lightning starting
give it the "Name" Lightning
"Render FX" Faster Strobe
"Target of Laser" Strike_Point
"Width of Beam" 5
"Amount of noise" 200
"Damage / second" 10000
"Dissolve Type" Heavy electrical
and under "Flags" only tick "EndSparks" when it hits something
5.
Now add the "Info_Target" where you want to have your lightning stop
( i made mine hit the top of a church tower)
give the the "Name" Strike_Point
Those "Logic Timers" will regulate the time that the lightning plays.
6.
screenshot B
On the first "Logic_Timer" I made the "Refire Interval" 20 because i want my lightning to play every 20 seconds.
After that I went to "Outputs" and i "Add..." 3 things first off:
"OnTimer" "Light_Thunder" "TurnOn" none none "No"
"OnTimer" "Thunder" "PlaySound" none none "No"
"OnTimer" "Lightning" "TurnOn" none none "No"
screenshot C
On the second "Logic_Timer" I made the "Refire Interval" 3 because i want my Lightning to stop flashing after 3 seconds.
"OnTimer" "Light_Thunder" "TurnOff" none none "No"
"OnTimer" "Lightning" "TurnOff" none none "No"
Thats all have fun and don't try to get hit by it :)
( I suggest you to don't let the lightning play too much or too long, you don't want any one suing you for giving them a seizure :P)
Well thats all just Recompile and check it out :)
|
| Added: 5 months ago | Tags: lightning, rain, thunder, laser, light, logic, timer, storm, flashing |
|
 Add Feedback Provide constructive feedback. What is "constructive"?You cannot post yet!Get involved on FPSB by posting your thoughts. Give authors your feedback to help them develop. To post in this submission register or login. |
 You cannot assess yet!Moderating FPSB is in your hands - when you assess a submission your vote determines its success or failure. To vote on this submission register or login. This Tutorial in a nutshell... Helpful & Comprehensive  3 x Helpful  2 x Comprehensive  2 x Detailed  2 x Informative  1 x Handy  1 x Concise 1 x Well Written You cannot stamp yet!Stamps let you apply characteristics to submissions to help others understand them. To stamp this submission register or login.  .(6)© Ranked 97th with 22,250 points. 338 points behind  .[+] DonateWant more? Find related tuts. |
Subscribe
New Maps
