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Heat haze

Game design techniques
Gothic 3: The background shimmers above a torch.Distortion area above the flame
Gothic 3The background shimmers above a torch
  1. Distortion area above the flame
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Image distortion suggests heated air.

Design tips

  • Anchor distortion to the heat source and limit its strength.

Examples

Gothic 3 ↗
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