Game Development Reference
In-Depth Information
Chapter 6
Particle Systems
Introduction
Particle systems are used to create many different special effects like fire, rain, and smoke. They are used
in virtually all video games, as well as in a lot of movie special effects. But what is a particle? In essence, a
particle is something represented by a point in space, a dot. In practice, particles are often useful for
simulating effects that consist of many small objects. Now “small” really depends on the context. If you are
 
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