Wave like effect.
 

I'm trying to create an effect that represents a wave of water coming out from a player into the distance.

I've tried using TE_BeamPoints, however they just don't really work...

I would REALLY love to get something like the effect in this picture (http://files.gamebanana.com/img/ss/prefabs/4499a.jpg) but instead of it being a trail that follows a player, it's a wave that flows out (it only has to last a second or so).

Any help appreciated!

Re: Wave like effect.
 

Use env_spritetrail, func_rotating, and setparent

https://developer.valvesoftware.com/...nv_spritetrail

Re: Wave like effect.
 

How would I use that to create a trail OUT from a player?

Basically I want to fire an effect out from a player, but I want it to look like that screenshot..


I'd settle for some way to create either a massive beam, or a cone that spreads out from the player

Re: Wave like effect.
 

How would this be used Remy? Is it, for example, something like a WCS effect that will extend from the player and carry on for some distance?

Re: Wave like effect.
 

screenshots here

You may have to create many env_spirtetrail and func_rotating

Re: Wave like effect.
 

That's exactly it. I've created a race that has one particular skill that is a "Wave of water" that hits anyone (and everyone) in the player's view for a certain range. I'd love some sort of effect that represents that skill. In other words, a simple laser or beam isn't really enough, since I want to represent the mass of water coming out from the person.

Re: Wave like effect.
 

I'd go with https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Env_steam on an angle so it's shooting from the client as the easiest option. The best looking option though, would be to have a custom particle designed for you that emulates the effect.

Re: Wave like effect.
 

That looks really cool, thanks for the idea. I've only ever really worked with Temp Ents before, but some googling is bound to fix that :D

Re: Wave like effect.
 

I would definitely recommend creating a particle effect, as long as it can be downloaded to the client. They are powerful and will dramatically reduce the networking necessary to do a lot of effects. (not to mention effort)

Re: Wave like effect.
 

Having had a brief look into creating particle effects, that seems to be a lot more work than using a env_steam entity!