Channeled Object Script

A channeled object script is attached to a prefab that should be used as a lightning bolt that travels from the caster to the target while channeling an ability.

Properties

Name
Description

Start Object

The game object where the lightning will emit from. If null, StartPosition is used.

Start Position

The start position where the lightning will emit from. This is in world space if StartObject is null, otherwise this is offset from StartObject position.

End Object

The game object where the lightning will end at. If null, EndPosition is used.

End Position

The end position where the lightning will end at. This is in world space if EndObject is null, otherwise this is offset from EndObject position.

Generations

How manu generations? Higher numbers create more line segments.

Duration

How long each bolt should last before creating a new bolt. In ManualMode, the bolt will simply disappear after this amount of seconds.

Chaos Factor

How chaotic should the lightning be? (0-1)

Manual Mode

In manual mode, the trigger method must be called to create a bolt.

Rows

The number of rows in the texture. Used for animation.

Columns

The number of columns in the texture. Used for animation.

Animation Mode

The animation mode for the lightning.

Dependencies

  • A line renderer must be attached to the same prefab, using a material with a sprite sheet of a lightning bolt.

  • If Start Object and End Object are used, the prefab should have 2 gameobjects as children (with no components on them) that will serve as the start and end point of the lightning bolt.

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