What fluid simulation system is used in iPhone games?

Question

Does anybody know what kind of system developers are using for fluid simulation in iPhone games? It doesn't seem like they're using a Navier-Strokes simulation to me.

Answer 1

Check out the blog: http://mediocregames.wordpress.com/

Posts like this might help you: http://mediocregames.wordpress.com/2011/09/08/getting-the-water-flowing/

They are the makers of Sprinkle: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sprinkle-water-splashing-fire/id447791438?mt=8 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mediocre.sprinkle&hl=en

Answer 2

My game is 2D so I'm using a particle emitter to get a water effect.

If you're looking at using a 3d engine see:

http://benbritten.com/2009/05/19/fun-with-unity/

The particle emitter I'm using can be found on 71squared.

Also see:

Top down water view, cocos2d