How can haz particle effects? - Developers

Bashikalleh, I found what seems like all the hl2 effects (could be just EP2) in the half life 2 materials gcf which had the pcf file extension. So I browsed all of them in the particle editor (accessible by starting hl2 or gmod with -tools option) and thought "can haz in game?". "No" came the reply soon after I tried spawning a info_particle_system clientside. Alas, I must be able to use these particle effects clientside, but how? Is there anyway I can spawn these effects or is gmod barred from using them due to gmod failings? One effect for example is the vort's charge effect or prehaps a giant pillar of flame. What if I decided to roll my own effect? Any way to spawn these effects clientside or do I still have to code stupid lua effects?

You'll want to take a look at these: [b][url=http://wiki.garrysmod.com/?title=G.ParticleEffect]G.ParticleEffect [img]http://wiki.garrysmod.com/favicon.ico[/img][/url][/b] [b][url=http://wiki.garrysmod.com/?title=G.ParticleEffectAttach]G.ParticleEffectAttach [img]http://wiki.garrysmod.com/favicon.ico[/img][/url][/b] Don't forget to precache them on both client and server before using them, else you will see a bunch of red crosses instead of the particles you're expecting. [b][url=http://wiki.garrysmod.com/?title=G.PrecacheParticleSystem]G.PrecacheParticleSystem [img]http://wiki.garrysmod.com/favicon.ico[/img][/url][/b] Oh, also drop the theatrical talk and the "can haz" part, a bunch of people here are kind of anti-meme, that might make them not want to help you just because of that. :v:

[QUOTE=_Kilburn;28488477]You'll want to take a look at these: [b][url=http://wiki.garrysmod.com/?title=G.ParticleEffect]G.ParticleEffect [img_thumb]http://wiki.garrysmod.com/favicon.ico[/img_thumb][/url][/b] [b][url=http://wiki.garrysmod.com/?title=G.ParticleEffectAttach]G.ParticleEffectAttach [img_thumb]http://wiki.garrysmod.com/favicon.ico[/img_thumb][/url][/b] Don't forget to precache them on both client and server before using them, else you will see a bunch of red crosses instead of the particles you're expecting. [b][url=http://wiki.garrysmod.com/?title=G.PrecacheParticleSystem]G.PrecacheParticleSystem [img_thumb]http://wiki.garrysmod.com/favicon.ico[/img_thumb][/url][/b][/quote] Oh awesome, this is exactly it, thanks. [QUOTE=_Kilburn;28488477]Oh, also drop the theatrical talk and the "can haz" part, a bunch of people here are kind of anti-meme, that might make them not want to help you just because of that. :v:[/QUOTE] I understand you're trying to help but you have to understand that I could care less about what some kids online think. This is like my 8th account or something, with my first being an 07. Plus its like 2 am. I'd prefer help from a mature person anyway over some pre-teen who is bothered by something so harmless. I mean all your avatar says is "penis". I'm sure someone is bothered by that but do you give a shit? na.

[QUOTE=Webz;28488992]I'd prefer help from a mature person anyway over some pre-teen who is bothered by something so harmless. I mean all your avatar says is "penis". I'm sure someone is bothered by that but do you give a shit? na.[/QUOTE] True, you've got a point there. :v: Well right then, I thought you were a new member, sorry for the mistake.