I actually found this out by accident while back, playing around with units I unlocked with GeniEd. I've Known about it for a while but never thought to share. I have no idea if any has made this before, or even if people will think it's any good. But I love it, so I thought I would share. Sorry about the screeny's they look much better in-game.
This is what the final version looks like: There are a few steps to making it, and if you guys are interested I'll be more than happy to share. It's actually not that hard if you look at it. A couple people have said they liked it, but tell me what you think. EDIT: I took a second screenshot without the smoke and blue circle. Step 1: Unlock the units, MFGAL and S_smoke, from in the editor with GeniEd. Step 2: Stack the MFGALs in one spot unitl it makes a complete circle. Step 3: Cover the shadows of the MFGALs with something, preferably walkable, like rugs. (You might also try using the black as an excuse and call it the smoke from the fire) Step 4: Add surroundings, and make a trigger that creates the unit S_smoke in a loop on top of the rugs.(to give fire some movement). ISSUES: This trick is best used for places not walkable or in a cutscene. Since the MFGALs are arrows, units can walk under them. If someone doesn't have GeniEd and/or is not will to use it, E-Mail me and I will send you a template of one of mine to map copy EDIT: Oliver was kind enough to post my article up in the Tsuniversity. Heres the [This message has been edited by newIdea (edited 02-15-2006 @ 07:32 PM).]
I added a few steps on how to make the Campfire below: