Question Using Decals for letters, written clues, etc

Hi

So I've been experimenting with using decals to project props like letters for the players to see and use. It seems useful as it's so easy to change the content and I can blend mats. But it's URP so there's no way of (afaik) using layers so the projection reange can't be easily managed.

Is there another better way of achieving this?

 

Most games I've seen use physical objects for props. Meaning a document on a table will be a flat plane with a texture.

I'm not sure why would you use projectors for props, as this is not what they're for.

In scenario where you'd need a somewhat dynamic content (meaning a book where you can flip pages, but the text is from a file), the usual idea would be to use render to texture. And using RenderTextures allows you to blend things however you want.

 

Excellent, thank you very much! Precisely the type of answer I was looking for.

Well... still glad for your answer but because using things in ways they were not meant for is an excellent way of finding new interesting ideas!

 

Absolutely can be

But in something as complex as a game engine, it can also be a great way to learn bad habbits, misconceptions or even introduce weird issues

Therefore it is probably best to stick to learning the right way to use things first, before experimenting

Good luck!