novafarma/docs/ATMOSPHERIC_FOG_GUIDE.md

🌫️ ATMOSPHERIC FOG - Weather Effect!

Date: December 13, 2025, 00:49

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✅ CHANGES MADE

1. Fog of War DISABLED

• Exploration fog is now OFF by default
• No more black squares!

2. Atmospheric Weather Fog ADDED

• Beautiful animated fog overlay
• Covers entire map
• Moves smoothly like real fog
• Multiple layers for depth

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🎮 HOW TO USE

Enable Atmospheric Fog

In game, press F12 to open console, then:

// Create weather fog
scene.visualEnhancements.createFogEffect();

Disable Fog

// Remove all weather effects
scene.visualEnhancements.weatherEffects.forEach(e => e.destroy());
scene.visualEnhancements.weatherEffects = [];

Adjust Fog Intensity

Edit VisualEnhancementSystem.js line 207:

fogOverlay.setAlpha(0.6);  // More fog (0.0 - 1.0)
fogOverlay.setAlpha(0.2);  // Less fog

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🌫️ FOG FEATURES

Animated Overlay

• Smooth wave animation
• Multiple layers (3 layers)
• Depth effect
• Continuous movement

Fog Particles

• Moving particles
• Semi-transparent
• Screen blend mode
• Realistic movement

Performance

• Optimized rendering
• Smooth 60 FPS
• Low memory usage

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📊 TECHNICAL DETAILS

Fog Layers

1. Layer 1: 10% opacity, slow movement
2. Layer 2: 15% opacity, medium movement
3. Layer 3: 20% opacity, fast movement

Animation

• Wave pattern using Math.sin() and Math.cos()
• Time-based animation (0.01 speed)
• Smooth transitions

Particles

• 3 particles per 100ms
• Scale: 2-4
• Alpha: 0.1-0.3
• Lifespan: 10 seconds

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🎨 VISUAL COMPARISON

OLD (Fog of War)

• Black squares ❌
• Tile-based ❌
• Exploration system ❌
• Ugly edges ❌

NEW (Weather Fog)

• Smooth overlay ✅
• Animated ✅
• Atmospheric ✅
• Beautiful ✅

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🔧 CUSTOMIZATION

Make Fog Thicker

// In VisualEnhancementSystem.js, line 207
fogOverlay.setAlpha(0.7);  // Thick fog

Change Fog Color

// In VisualEnhancementSystem.js, line 240
fogOverlay.fillStyle(0xaaaaff, alpha);  // Blue fog
fogOverlay.fillStyle(0xffaaaa, alpha);  // Red fog

Faster Animation

// In VisualEnhancementSystem.js, line 228
fogTime += 0.02;  // Faster (default: 0.01)

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🎉 RESULT

Beautiful atmospheric fog!

• ✅ Smooth animated overlay
• ✅ Covers entire map
• ✅ Moves like real weather
• ✅ No more ugly squares
• ✅ Professional look

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🚀 QUICK START

1. Restart game
2. Press F12
3. Type: scene.visualEnhancements.createFogEffect()
4. Enjoy beautiful fog! 🌫️

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Fog of War is OFF, Weather Fog is READY! ✅

Created: December 13, 2025, 00:49