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Why use a Quad in the Beginner Space Shooter Tutorial?

Discussion in 'Getting Started' started by Orange-Peel, Apr 5, 2015.

  1. Orange-Peel

    Orange-Peel

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    In the Creating Shots part of the Beginner Space Shooter Tutorial, the laser fired by the player is attached to a Quad. Why does it need to be attached to a Quad?
     
    Orange-Peel, Apr 5, 2015
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  2. Kiwasi

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    This is an old tutorial built before the 2D tools were introduced. These days you use a sprite. A quad is a way to create a 2D image in a 3D environment.
     
    Kiwasi, Apr 5, 2015
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  3. Orange-Peel

    Orange-Peel

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    Good to know. So I can omit the quad, and just use the sprite then.
     
    Orange-Peel, Apr 5, 2015
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