Types/TreePrototypeVariation
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Basics
Graphics definition for a Prototype/Tree.
Mandatory properties
trunk
Type: Types/Animation
If shadow is not specified, this has to have one more frame than leaves.
leaves
Type: Types/Animation
leaf_generation
Type: Types/CreateParticleTriggerEffectItem
branch_generation
Type: Types/CreateParticleTriggerEffectItem
Optional properties
shadow
Type: Types/Animation
Shadow must have 1 less frame_count than leaves (shadow.frame_count = leaves.frame_count + 1).
disable_shadow_distortion_beginning_at_frame
Type: Types/uint32
Only loaded if shadow is present. Defaults to shadow.frame_count - 1.
normal
Type: Types/Animation
Normal must have the same frame_count as leaves (normal.frame_count = leaves.frame_count).
overlay
Type: Types/Animation
Overlay must have the same frame_count as leaves (overlay.frame_count = leaves.frame_count). Won't be tinted by the tree color unless apply_runtime_tint is set to true in the sprite definition. [1]