Example – creating a fireplace particle system

In this example, we will duplicate P_Fire and edit it to create a fire for a fireplace in the level. We will also change a part of the current level in which we have to place this new fireplace particle system.

Go to Content Browser | Particles, select P_Fire, and duplicate it. Rename it P_Fireplace. This screenshot shows how P_Fireplace is created in the Particles folder:

Let's open Chapter5Level and rename it Chapter6Level first. We will first add a fireplace structure to the level to set the context for this fireplace effect. This will help you follow the creation process better. This screenshot shows the original living room space:

The following screenshot shows the modified living room space with a fireplace:

This screenshot shows a zoomed in version of the fireplace structure if you intend to construct it:

Zooming in on the metal vents will look like this:

What we did here was delete the lights and low cabinet structure and replaced it with...