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+# dynamic_water_2d
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+Simple sideview water for Godot that reacts to forces applied to it.
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+## Usage
+
+Clone the repository and copy over the addon.
+The `water.tscn` scene in the addon is a preset that should work by default.
+
+## Credits
+
+Thanks to @HackTrout for writing the original code (https://github.com/HackTrout/2DDynamicWater).
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