2D TraileRenderer/LineRenderer to make a long laser beam that emits from a ship? (Video)

Video explaining what I've tried so far: https://vid.me/6iIT

Hey guys, hoping someone can point me in the right direction here. I'm trying to make a long laser emit from my ship for a 2D game I'm working on, there's a reference to the look I'm trying to achieve in the video as well. Basically, I want to add a power up that's a really strong laser that emits outward from the ship, but as the ship moves, the base of the laser would be attached to the ship, so if you move back and forth, the laser would make an "S" shape as it continues to emit outward, but is coming from the front of the ship. Thanks!

 

Have you tried using a TrailRenderer or ParticleSystem?

https://docs.unity3d.com/Manual/class-TrailRenderer.html
https://docs.unity3d.com/ScriptReference/TrailRenderer.html

 

Yes, as described in the video I've tried a TrailRenderer & LineRenderer, and I'm not sure that a particle system could achieve the effect that I'm looking for.

 

So what is the problem or difficulty you're encountering? Or just looking for more ideas?

A particle effect could work, you can set particles to emit based on distance traveled. IE - you move 10 units, you emit 100 particles, creating a trail.

My apologies if you've described your issues in detail in the video, I'm currently without audio.

 

Hmm, a Particle System actually may work upon further inspection, but it doesn't appear as if they work with 2D colliders.

 

They should be able to:

 

Ahh, I see it now, thanks!