SFX

The CryENGINE 3 Sandbox Editor supports advanced particle effects, which artists and level designers use to create realistic explosions, fire, and smoke effects.

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• Creating a Simple Particle Effect
  Learn how to create a simple particle effect with the effect by using the Particle tab of the DataBase View.

• Adding More Details to a Particle Effect
  Add more detail to your particle effect details to particle effects with sparks, animated textures, and smoke.

• Creating a Fireworks Particle Effect
  Use the advanced property Advanced Property settings in the particle Particle tab to create realistic firework effects.