Nice effect (video)

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 Messing around with a better way for enemies to detect the player. I guess intersect_ray() will do. Video is the result of a test, wanted to see how it reacts with multiple enemies. Lines just show where they are looking. Interesting effect tho, might use it for something. Boss maybe?



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