About

This plugin enables the integration of fog of war functionality into top-down game projects. It utilizes a post-processing material to apply a dynamic darkness overlay across the map, revealing visibility areas around the players and designated beacon units.

Demo: https://youtu.be/GJwaDidGZYI

Setup: https://youtu.be/-hdfkJL4o04

Documentation: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V4V1_XpSd0DJnUWbZNc4nu1evDDV1KPAploxFR4eagg

Discord: https://discord.gg/GSGQf79ahU

Important

• Minimum supported engine version is 5.3.

• Multiplayer functionality is implemented and functional, though further testing is recommended to ensure full stability across networked gameplay.

• While not required for addon setup, C++ knowlege is recommended to understand how teams are set in Fog Of War project GameMode demo.

Core Features:

• Implements a dynamic fog of war system using post-processing effects

• Supports real-time visibility updates based on character position

• Includes a shadow-casting system for obstacles

• Handles multiplayer scenarios with proper client-side fog rendering

Main Components:

• AFogManager: The central actor that manages the fog of war system

• UTrackerComponent: Responsible for checking enemy overlaps/visibility

• UBeaconComponent: Allows other actors and characters to give visibility to player

• UVisionOccluderComponent: Handles objects that block vision/create shadows

Key Functionality:

• Dynamic visibility radius around characters (configurable, default 400 units)

• Support for different map sizes (configurable, default 3000 units)

• Real-time updates of character location and fog visibility

• Post-process based fog rendering using custom materials

Multiplayer Support:

• Handles client-side fog rendering

• Supports proper shadow rendering in multiplayer scenarios