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Welcome to Oceanology Next Gen

Dive into the immersive world of Oceanology Next Gen, where we bring aquatic environments to life through powerful tools and visual effects. Whether you're crafting tranquil lakes, stormy seas, or anything in between, Oceanology Next Gen provides the resources you need to create realistic and engaging water-based experiences.

Note

This documentation is a work in progress, and we’re aiming to have it polished and feature complete after our next big release. In the meantime, everything you need to get started is already available. Thank you for your patience and support!

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Features that Bring Water to Life

  • Drag and Drop: We made it even easier to use Oceanology in just a few clicks!

  • Dynamic Water Systems: Harness the power of dynamic waves, realistic buoyancy, and adaptive water surfaces to simulate a variety of water conditions, from calm ponds to raging oceans.

  • Niagara Particle Effects: Elevate your scenes with cutting-edge Niagara effects like splashes, bubbles, and wave crests that respond dynamically to the environment, creating rich, interactive experiences.

  • State Transition Tools: Seamlessly transition between different wave states in real time, reflecting changing weather or gameplay scenarios for an immersive experience.

  • Underwater Effects: Add depth to your underwater environments with volumetric fog, caustics, and post-process materials that replicate the unique look and feel of being beneath the waves.

  • Guides and Resources: Access detailed guides to help you make the most of Oceanology Next Gen's features. From setting up buoyancy to utilizing Niagara particle effects, our documentation covers everything you need to know.

  • Network Replicated: Seamless ocean simulation for both Multiplayer and solo environments.

  • Shoreline Control: Detailed control over foam, wave height, and coastline design.

  • Wave Crest Splash: Simulate splashes at wave crests for added motion and realism during rough seas.

Why Oceanology Next Gen?

Oceanology Next Gen is built to offer artists, developers, and designers the flexibility they need to create vibrant aquatic scenes. Whether you’re aiming for high performance on lower-end devices or pushing visual fidelity to the next level, Oceanology Next Gen's tools are customizable and adaptable to fit your project needs.

Documentation Overview

Make sure to acquire the plugin from the offical FAB store here: Oceanology NextGen

This documentation includes the following sections:

  • Getting Started: Step-by-step instructions for installing and setting up Oceanology.

  • Tutorials: Hands-on tutorials to help you create ocean scenes.

  • Intergrations: Comprehensive list of plugins that intergrate with Oceanology.

Join the Community

Become a part of the Galidar Studio Discord Community —a place where creators can connect, share experiences, and get support. Here you can find additional resources, ask questions, and get expert advice on how to enhance your water environments.

Explore, Create, and Innovate

From realistic shorelines to dynamic weather-driven wave simulations, Oceanology Next Gen provides everything you need to make your water environments as captivating and immersive as possible. Let your creativity flow and bring your aquatic visions to life with Oceanology Next Gen.