Phase gate electricy effects

Racer1

It would be interesting to see phase gets get a electricity effect, drawing randomly from the phase gate to nearby marine structures. This could look like lightning, the aurora borealis, little electrical tornadoes, etc.

I'd like to either see this effect occur randomly, perhaps every 10-30 seconds. Additionally, when a phase gate is below 50% health and is being actively attacked, the <i>other</i> phase gates would spark more often, perhaps every few seconds.

Kouji_San

Here's hoping they optimize the particle FX some more before going particle heavy...

Kurrine

Oh particles, so pretty yet so evil to my CPU if enough of you decide to stop by.

This does sound certainly flashy, and I do like lightning effects. Perhaps at the polish stage this would be something to think about.

WorthyRival

Also if the Observatory is under attack or destroyed the phase gate effect should flicker. If no observatory your destination gate should be random if in large chain of gates.