Create Ship Fire Thrusters in Unreal Engine 5

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Greetings, space traveler! Your starship is a marvel to behold, but does it lack the fiery might to launch it into the cosmos? Fear not, for a grand undertaking lies ahead, and you are destined to master the art of crafting thrusters that will leave the stars in awe.

In this tutorial, we shall embark on an epic quest to forge stunning meshes and materials, infusing your starship's thrusters with the power they deserve. Together, we shall unravel the mysteries of creating mesmerizing distortion materials and master the arcane techniques required to conjure fantastical, flame-like thrusters.

But our journey does not end there. As your starship ascends, we shall also harness the elements to create the dust and debris that billows forth from the thrusters, connecting with the very ground below.


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