I have tried multiple strategies and would like to know a good way to make rain without lag. Thanks

Well, you got me at "without Lag'. The only thing I can think of is animation. Instead of actually moving the sticker panel? Sorta like Itar does.

Ya ITARBOYI has some great rain affects. You should definitely check out this level http://lbp.me/v/qq8wdes maybe he can help you

I used to use sticker panel with a custom image of rain using the paint tool. Now, I use the speed effect material from the DC Comics Pack.


If you don't have DC, then here's what you do.


1: Create an image of rain drops using the paint tool. (PS Move required)

2: Place image on sticker panel. Tweak the transparency to your desire. (Save the object with your capture tool)

3: Place a piece of sticker panel with a microchip attached to it.

4: Place a follower set to max radius, max speed, follow all players, and restrict up and down movement.

5: Place several emitters in the microchip. Each one will emit the sticker panel you saved. (Make sure all emitters are out of sync for randomness)

6: Move you 'rain maker' to a point where players won't see rain appearing out of thin air. Move just high enough to be out of view on the highest point in your level.

7: Check your emitter settings and tweak accordingly to get the visual effect you want such as speed.



If all goes well, you should have a rain maker similar to the one I used in Stormy Cove.

Here is what it will look like. (This is with global lighting tweaks)

http://id.lbp.me/img/ft/12dc07ce41feac393bc5f2913bdaf671ae4093b3.jpg

http://i0.lbp.me/img/ft/d5056ecbd578500404bd95d4ff640c20a4b245e9.jpg