About this project

Pixel FX Forge is a client-side, zero-build tool designed for creating animated pixel-art ability effects. It uses a deterministic generation system where seeds and specific parameters recreate the same visual effects, making it ideal for game prototyping and concept art. Key capabilities include: - Visual Customization: Users can choose from three effect families (Impact, Barrier, Aura), 10 elemental palettes, 48 formations, and various trace styles, particle kits, and timing options. - Live Preview: A browser-based interface allows for real-time tuning, pausing, and replaying of casts. - Resolution Control: Supports exporting square frames at 128, 160, 192, or 256 pixels with image smoothing disabled to preserve pixel art integrity. - Export Options: Assets can be exported as sprite atlases (PNG), zipped PNG sequences with recipe metadata, or looping transparent GIFs. - Developer API: The core generator is available as a JavaScript module, enabling other projects to import `AbilityEffect` and `createEffectRecipe` for programmatic rendering. The tool is built using HTML5 Canvas 2D and requires no build step, running directly in modern browsers via a local HTTP server.