An easy way to make falling leaves

Published November 10, 2019 by Ruben Soares Luís, posted by GameDev.net
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A particle (in this case a leaf) falling in a straight line is boring.  To make it more interesting:

  • Rotate the particle
  • Offset the texture to create a more interesting movement pattern with the rotation

 

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Acosix

Congratz very nice.

November 13, 2019 01:03 PM
ongamex92

Hah, never knew that little offset could make such a difference!
A nice one, thanks!

November 14, 2019 09:10 AM
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