Realistic effects pack [Asset Store]

Attached are 3 patch files for:

1. ignoring some colliders in ProjectileCollisionBehaviour-based effects (Icicles)
2. following ground and better step/wall behaviour in MoveOnGround-based effects (IceSpikes)
3. both

 

Um, there isn't a ProjectileCollisionBehaviour in IceSpikes. Did you mean that I should make that change and add one? I would expect it and MoveOnGround would fight over transform.position in that case. I could see much of the code from PCB would be needed in something that does what I need (if using with rays rather than Colliders).

I've probably mis-understood / missed something. Sorry.

 

Resolved my IceSpikes hitting needs (I believe). I'll outline the approach. Feel free to contact me for more.

Created an IceSpikesCollisionHelper that does Physics.RaycastAll() from a calculated position based on Minimum of Spikes' ParticleSystem's startLifetime & the GO's lifetime multiplied by the EffectSettings.MoveSpeed. This feeds callback to new callback in this ISCH Component which I specifically register for this type of weapon. I do this each frame since I want players that run onto the spikes after they're there to be damaged.

Seems good so far (integration tested). Only limitation is that probably needs improving for the homing behaviour (i.e. my initial approach uses simple position extrapolation which will break if it turns corners -- the ray is swept over the outside of the turn!).

HTH

 

Oh, also created a MeteorHelper that moves the effect down to the floor if it hits a player (or non-floor object) since it looks wrong to have the cool flaming crater effect atop a player's head ... then floating in mid-air after they move!

Again, contact for more.

 

Has anyone tried using these assets in Unity 5 beta? When I try to build for WebGL, I'm getting the error:

Assets/Realistic Effects Pack/Scripts/Share/LiquidMatAnimation.cs(10,11): error CS0246: The type or namespace name `ProceduralMaterial' could not be found. Are you missing a using directive or an assembly reference?

 

In the latest patch I stopped using procedural materials and only use animated textures. Update the pack to the latest version.

 

I have a problem with object pooling.
After I used an effect once and then reuse it, the particle system creates two shots.
So it is still one gameobject but it looks like two cause two shots are created by the particle system.

Any idea how I can avoid that?

 

What is the name of the effect?
Try increasing the "deactivateTimeDelay".

 

Hey, hoping to buy this sweet looking asset.

This was mentioned in one of the reviews:

"The more major issue for me is that you can't parent the effects once you've instantiated them. The scripts look for transform.root to get some some information from a script. So, if you want the effect to move with some other object, it can't happen automatically simply by parenting the effect."

Has this been fixed yet?

 

Yes, I fix this problem.

 

Thank you, sold!

 

Your pack n°3 is incredible...

 

Yeah, I was just watching the video for that. Clicked it as soon as I saw it appear in the store.

The ice effects are AWESOME.

 

Yes, was released pack
Now distortions are very fast on mobile. (Soon i will update the distortions for 1 and 2 pack.)

 

Hey Kripto,

If I am using a visual scripting asset (plygame), how would I integrate it with the effects? My problem seems to be the "target" setting.

Here is the code to see what my character has selected:


Targetable target = Player.Instance.selectedTarget;
if (target != null)
{
if (target.TargetableType() == Targetable.Type.Character)
{
/* an NPC is selected. can of course cast it */
CharacterControllerBase chara = target as CharacterControllerBase;
// or since this is most likely an NPC
NPCController npc = target as NPCController;
// and use these to get to the npc actor componet
}
if (target.TargetableType() == Targetable.Type.Item) { /* an Item is selected */ }
if (target.TargetableType() == Targetable.Type.Object) { /* an InteractObject is selected */ }
if (target.TargetableType() == Targetable.Type.Unknown) { /* should not happen */ }
}

 

Ya!
Wow! Simply wow!
@kripto289
So glad I bought this. I deliberated for ages over buying this since I'd been let down by most other particle packs but this one really does deliver... And deliver some more as it is updated! You know what, in gonna go paste this as a review (I'm not really a reviewer but this deserves).

Any chance to include any of my patches / etc? (you know it's a pain maintaining ones own tweaks when original updates)

 

Hello,
I do not understand your code and what you want.
If you want to instantiate effect that will fly in the direction of the object, it is sufficient to write

var effectInstance = Instantiate (effect, startPosition, new Quaternion ()) as GameObject;
var effectSettings = effectInstance.GetComponent <EffectSettings> ();
effectSettings.Target = target.gameObject;

Or if you want the projectile flew out of your arms in a straight line

var effectInstance = Instantiate (effect, startPosition, new Quaternion ()) as GameObject;
var effectSettings = effectInstance.GetComponent <EffectSettings> ();
var go = new GameObject ();
go.transform.position = Camera.main.transform.forward + Camera.main.transform.position;
effectSettings.Target = go;

Hello,
At the moment I do not plan to change current the scripts in future updates, so you can include your patch without risk.
I've tried to implement your patch, but I do not quite understand some of the lines of code, so I decided not to overwrite anything yet.

 

Same here. I'd like to use it with 2d colliders and rigidbodies. Your effects are really amazing. It would be awesome to use it in my 2.5D game

 

Script "projecticle collision behaviour" flight operates using physx.raycast, so for 2d games need to rewrite this script.
Since I have never worked with 2D games, so I have not included 2d script behaviour.

 

How come distortions won't work on an orthographic camera? Unity limitation or the way the shaders has been written?

 

Sorry if my patches are unclear. Can I do anything to help clarify? Maybe a Skype call?

 

Distortions work in orthographic projection, if you increase the value of the distortion in the 10-100 more.


In the old version of the shader, you must replace the line "_BumpAmt (" Distortion ", Range (0, 128)) = 10"
on "_BumpAmt (" Distortion ", Float) = 10" and increase the value of e.g. 50 times.

Contact me on Skype "scar289"

 

@Kripto289

Your next challenge

 

What would be great if you added some cool blood effects like explosions, slashes etc...there some in the store, but they're not very good

 

Hello

My VFX consult is having problems with the reality packs. I am including his issue below;

Thank you.


When using the effects in the package could change the rgb values indefinetley throughout using them. Then
while moving prefabs with the effects the rgb value would not change. If it was changed on 1 effect it
stayed with that effect for all of the effects. So if i prefabed a particle red and made a new particle
and prefab'd it blue the original would change to blue. It is maintaining some sort of top heiarchy
system which wasn't there before. One second its working next it just stops. I tried reimporting
the packages and creating a new one and it fixed it then it stopped working again. This happened with all 3
realistic effects packs.

 

I just bought the 3rd pack and it seems like the slime shaders are missing, because the slime ball is pink.
Any way to change that?

 

Just set the shader "Effects/SlimeCutOut". It's bug with import 1/2 and 3 pack. I'll fix it in next pach.

 

Just upgraded to Unity 5 and it seems some of your shaders in pack 1 and 2 are turning pink.
Any ideea how to fix this?

 

In Unity5 need to fix some distortion shaders with errors. For example "DistortionParticlesCutout"
Need to insert these lines
"#pragma target 3.0
#pragma glsl "
after the line" #pragma surface surf .... ".

 

I just downloaded the official Unity 5.0 today and the problem still exists.
There are also new versions of the Standard Assets image effects in Unity 5 and some scripts that need to adhere to the new scripting standards.
Do you have a better idea of when this might be fixed?

 

Thanks for fast reply, i tried but it did not solve the problem.
Now the sprites are white instead of pink and it seems the transparency is ignored.

 

This is bug of Unity 5.
Now the alpha channel is ignored when using emission. Even standard transperent shader does not work correctly.

Just remove old folders "assets/standart asset" and "assets/editor/image effects", after reimport new image effects and use this settings:

 

Thank you. I guess i will not move yet to Unity 5. Btw, I have a need for a special fx/shader, can we talk in private?

 

My email is "kripto289@gmail.com"

 

Hi Kripto289, did you already file a bug report regarding the alpha being ignored? As my game is using your effects heavely it looks very crapy when running it on Unity 5.

 

Yes, I have already sent a bug report.

 

Thanks @kripto289 here is a shield covering an entire village, made with his help.
This guy is truly awesome.

 

Great FX Kripto289, though I have the same problem using them in my project as palaxe.
I'm using win7 64, Unity 4.6.3.
When I make a new project I do not get the error.
In my current project I get :
/EffectSettings.cs(20,29): error CS0066: `EffectSettings.EffectDeactivated': event must be of a delegate type
When I try and run it says compile errors must be fixed.
I was just wondering what package caused the conflict in palaxe 's case
And what was the fix?
Btw I added you on skype.

 

Waiting on the U5 fix, as well. Killer effects, though, dude, great work.

 

Bug with alpha channel In unity5 can fix this way.
Need change line "#pragma surface surf ... alpha" to "#pragma surface surf ... alpha:fade".

 

Hi kripto289,
I got error in android when using Realistic Effects Pack 1:
GLES20: Effects/WaterFree:
(Filename: Line: 413)
GLES20: vprog textures are used, but not supported.
the WaterShieldMobile works ok in Editor, but not in phone.
Can you help？

 

Most likely this error is associated with a version of Unity or texture compression/NPOT size;
Write to me on skype "scar289", try to solve this problem.

 

Hi, i bought your features, and it's superb. Actually, i am building a TPS, and my script for the bullet spawn and so to spawn the prefabs with a target doesn't work. I put the script in a EmptyObject in front of the gun.

Code (CSharp):

1. public class GunScript : MonoBehaviour
2. {
3.     public float fireSpeed = 15f;
4.     public float waitTilNextFire = 0f;
5.     public GameObject bullet;
6.     public GameObject bulletSpawn;
7.  
8.     // Use this for initialization
9.     void Start ()
10.     {
11.    
12.     }
13.  
14.     // Update is called once per frame
15.     void Update ()
16.     {
17.  
18.         RaycastHit hit = new RaycastHit ();
19.         bool foundhit = Physics.Raycast(transform.position, transform.forward, out hit, 10);
20.  
21.         if(Input.GetButton("Fire1"))
22.         {
23.             if(waitTilNextFire <= 10f)
24.             {
25.                 if(bullet)
26.                 {
27.                         GameObject effectInstance = Instantiate(bullet, bulletSpawn.transform.position, new Quaternion()) as GameObject;
28.                         var go = new GameObject();
29.                         var effectSettings = effectInstance.GetComponent<EffectSettings>();
30.                         go = hit.transform.gameObject;
31.                         effectSettings.Target = go;
32.                         waitTilNextFire = 1f;
33.                 }
34.             }
35.         }
36.         waitTilNextFire -= Time.deltaTime * fireSpeed;
37.     }
38. }

 

Hello, try this:

Code (CSharp):

1.  
2.   void Update ()
3.     {
4.         if(Input.GetButton("Fire1"))
5.         {
6.             if(waitTilNextFire <= 10f)
7.             {
8.                 if(bullet)
9.                 {
10.                         GameObject effectInstance = Instantiate(bullet, bulletSpawn.transform.position, new Quaternion()) as GameObject;
11.                         var go = new GameObject();
12.                         var effectSettings = effectInstance.GetComponent<EffectSettings>();
13.                         go.transform.position = transform.position + transform.forward;
14.                         effectInstance.MoveDistance = 10;
15.                         effectSettings.Target = go;
16.                         waitTilNextFire = 1f;
17.                 }
18.             }
19.         }
20.         waitTilNextFire -= Time.deltaTime * fireSpeed;
21.     }
22.  

 

Hiiiii !!!! there is a problem with your script ... Can't detect effectInstance.MoveDistance

 

Code (CSharp):

1. using System.Collections;
2.  
3. public class GunScript : MonoBehaviour
4. {
5.     public float fireSpeed = 15f;
6.     public float waitTilNextFire = 0f;
7.     public GameObject bullet;
8.     public GameObject bulletSpawn;
9.  
10.     // Use this for initialization
11.     void Start ()
12.     {
13.    
14.     }
15.  
16.     // Update is called once per frame
17.     void Update ()
18.     {
19.         if(Input.GetButton("Fire1"))
20.         {
21.             if(waitTilNextFire <= 10f)
22.             {
23.                 if(bullet)
24.                 {
25.                     GameObject effectInstance = Instantiate(bullet, bulletSpawn.transform.position, new Quaternion()) as GameObject;
26.                     var go = new GameObject();
27.                     var effectSettings = effectInstance.GetComponent<EffectSettings>();
28.                     go.transform.position = transform.position + transform.forward;
29.                     effectSettings.MoveDistance = 20;
30.                     effectSettings.Target = go;
31.                     waitTilNextFire = 1f;
32.                 }
33.             }
34.         }
35.         //Destroy(gameObject,3);
36.         waitTilNextFire -= Time.deltaTime * fireSpeed;
37.     }
38. }

i think i fixed the problem, but i have another problem .... it initiates 2 prefabs actually , one on the good spot another belove. The seconds keep going further "belove" if i click again.


And finally, i still have the clones in the hierarchy

 

Try Input.GetButtonDown("Fire1")

 

Same problem unfortunatly ^^'

Code (CSharp):

1. using UnityEngine;
2. using System.Collections;
3.  
4. public class GunScript : MonoBehaviour
5. {
6.     public GameObject bullet;
7.     public GameObject bulletSpawn;
8.  
9.     // Use this for initialization
10.     void Start ()
11.     {
12.    
13.     }
14.  
15.     // Update is called once per frame
16.     void Update ()
17.     {
18.         if(Input.GetButtonDown("Fire1"))
19.         {
20.             GameObject effectInstance = Instantiate(bullet, bulletSpawn.transform.position, new Quaternion()) as GameObject;
21.             var go = new GameObject();
22.             var effectSettings = effectInstance.GetComponent<EffectSettings>();
23.             go.transform.position = transform.position + transform.forward;
24.             effectSettings.MoveDistance = 10;
25.             effectSettings.Target = go;
26.         }
27.     }
28. }

 

I not have problem with script. Always 1 projectile flied when click mouse button. Also you can add this line "go.hideFlags = HideFlags.HideAndDontSave;"

 

Hey, @kripto289
I've bought the Realistic Effects pack v2 and used the Meteor. However there is different behavior than the demo. In your demo the meteor's explosion distorts the view, while in the demo scene of your package that doesn't happen.

I'm using Unity Pro 4.6.3 . Have I missed something?