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Fog of War Example 2 By: Aero88
Awhile back I uploaded a Fog of War example file that used grids. Since then I coded this method of creating a similar effect, but is more efficient and effective. This project file shows how to create a Fog of War effect using Game Maker 8.1 similar to that which would be seen in a real time strategy game. Unlike the first FOW example I uploaded, this example uses both a grid and surfaces to create the desired effect. The FOW is drawn only withine the view and is more efficient than my last example, but is also a little more complicated and... better.

Controls:

Movement - Arrow Keys
Reset Game - R
Toggle Fog and Darkness on an off - F
Toggle only fog on and off - G
Target Applications: GM8

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[O] Created: May 7 2012, 1:05 PM
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Double Agent Luigifan May 10 2012, 11:01 AM
I can't play it because I have 8.0 and I'm not upgrading.

Anyways I think it would of been good nonethless.
 
Aero88 May 14 2012, 2:16 PM
Hm... I also have GM 8.0. If enough people want an 8.0 version as well I could put it together. Any comments from those who have tried this out?
 
Double Agent Luigifan May 19 2012, 3:41 PM
Wait, how did you make this with 8.1 if you don't have it?
 
Aero88 May 19 2012, 7:50 PM
I said I "also" have gm 8 meaning I have 8.1 and 8. I was given 8.1 as a free upgrade because I purchased 8 not long before 8.1 came out.
 
Aero88 May 25 2012, 1:29 AM
So... I am assuming by the lack of negative comments that this has been working well for the 70 + people who have downloaded so far, but some feedback on the example would be helpful wither good or bad. Not just for me, but also to help others who are looking at this topic. Thanks.
 
mariobros2 Jun 2 2012, 2:14 PM
I havent tried it yet,but it sounds usefull.
*Edit*That was a great example! It gives that dark feel.
PS:For the ones who use GM8 I recomend this converter:http://gmc.yoyogames.com/index.php?showtopic=505903
 
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