[API] /fx in API

Is it possible to use /fx in API? Currently looks like not, I'll double check when I get back though

Since this is an API question, this will be transfered to the API forum.

I haven't tried it, but considering /fx places the effect centered on the currently selected token, and the API doesn't have a selected token when you use sendChat, I doubt it would work.

Ah, I thought I put this in the API forum. That's unfortunate, though I did drop this here so we can hopefully get this feature one day. I mean, we have that extra tool as mentors but it's often not used since it's a hassle to change tools. Automation of it would do wonders... explosive wonders. <a href="https://app.roll20.net/forum/post/1679682/slash-fx-command-for-use-in-api/#post-1679682" rel="nofollow">https://app.roll20.net/forum/post/1679682/slash-fx-command-for-use-in-api/#post-1679682</a>

I would point out that creating your own particle emitter engine with the API, while not trivial , should not be beyond the scope of possibility. So, it's something that could potentially be accomplished by us before the feature gets added by the devs. =)

Based on my APIHeartBeat experiment, a particle engine in the API might be a bit frustrating. =D However, defining particle effects in the API sounds awesome, particularly if you can change them over time. (and I mentioned that on Ken's Suggestion. =D )

Sweeet!

Riley D. said: Brian said: I would point out that creating your own particle emitter engine with the API, while not trivial , should not be beyond the scope of possibility. So, it's something that could potentially be accomplished by us before the feature gets added by the devs. =) If you're expecting the API to be able to update the status of an object more than 5 times per second or so that's probably hoping for too much :P With the right particle sprite and emitter settings, 5 fps might be sufficient. =P