I have figured out how to turn them on and off, but I would like to know how to have them be off when the level starts. Is this possible? (Given me, this is probably super simple and I just am so blind that I can't figure it out.)
I'm not sure about this, but you can propably connect them to visibility on/off event that is active and doesn't require signal (and set "run logic in start" to true)
I have tried the on/off event. What I want is for the particle to be off at the very start of the level. (At the start, before you move, I don't want it visible.)
You can put a trigger that turns off the particles before you get to that area. I did the same thing for Hexangonal (before the credits part). Just make sure the checkpoint is before you activate the trigger.
I guess that that would work, however, the particles I'm using are going to be on the starting screen of the level. So this method would not work.
Particle can start being out of the screen, and than moved non-physically to specified location and than enabled.
So, there's the solution that I've just tested and it must work: Create any small object (obstacle), and place it out of screen edge (upper/lower), and in front of player (far enough to not be seen before it'll have to activate) Add particle linked to the small object (particle has to be placed in same x axis as the object, and in y axis that you want it to be when "enabled") and move event moving this object When needed, move event will be able to move the object (make sure you move it only in x axis) to the specified location, and particle will automatically folow the object (the object will stay out of upper/lower edge, so it won't be a problem, and particle will be on set y axis (same as the one that you set previously by placing particle on specified height)
Hi @Corran I'm actually testing a sequential particule, with an off state at start. I published this test if you want to check out. Level name : particule test. Here's the direct link. Hope it will help you. Please, let me know : http://level.badlandgame.com/bttc/5YRsGl5O4v
This is a much less complicated version of what I have. However, the particle is still turned on when you start. What I would like is for it to be non visible at the very start - before you touch the screen.
@Estralier I tried your suggestion, it didn't really work. Could you give an example? P.S. I did make a cool spinny particle thing, though.
Yes, at start, the particule shine a brief moment till the trigger set it off. I think we can't avoid it. Unless... I updated "particule test". I followed @Estralier suggestion : a small object hidden out of screen edge is a really good idea. It works. Try it : http://level.badlandgame.com/bttc/5YRsGl5O4v
Thanks tons guys! I must have been doing something wrong with the movement, it wouldn't work. This does though!