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Trail on Stationary Object

Discussion in 'Editor & General Support' started by Rukongai, Dec 25, 2019.

  1. Rukongai

    Rukongai

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    I am making a simple game where the character is going through some obstacles. I want to create a trail behind the character but the game works with object pooling and recycling so its impossible to do it with the built-in trail system. Is there any way I can do what I want to do? Thanks for the help.
     
    Rukongai, Dec 25, 2019
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  2. julian_cruz

    julian_cruz

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    Hi @Rukongai,

    I think the most efficient and easy way to do this is by using Trail Component. However, you're running into issues due to the way you're spawning your characters if I understand well. Can you describe how the built-in trail system is failing when you're using an object pooling and recycling?

    If we can fix this problem I'm sure you won't need to do any additional systems.
     
    julian_cruz, Dec 30, 2019
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  3. Rukongai

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    Oh yeah i forgot to explain sorry about that. The backround and obstacles move and recycle but the player remains stationary only having the ability to move right and left, I find it's more efficient this way seeing as it is a simple game.
     
    Rukongai, Dec 31, 2019
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  4. julian_cruz

    julian_cruz

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    @Rukongai, I got it, so I'd suggest using the Particle System instead to achieve that.
    I did a small a quick particle in a blank project (see the attached gif) and I tweaked some values to achieve that (see images attached and values in the green square).

    particle.gif
    Also, there is a video on YouTube from one of our users that you can watch to see several trial effects using our particle system.

    particle.png particle settings.png

    I hope this is helpful to you.
     
    julian_cruz, Jan 3, 2020
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