This video covers the basics of setting up Particle System LODs, which allow you to simplify your particle effects as the player moves away from them.
(00:04) – LOD Overview
(02:56) – Creating LODs in UE4
(08:10) – Changing the Lifetime and Color
A link to the wiki for further notes is available here –
https://wiki.unrealengine.com/Introduction_to_Particles_in_UE4_-_11_-_Particle_LODs
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