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+Here is a quick start guide to getting a custom spell in the demo map that comes with the project. There are other pages dedicated to specific topics but this is a quick rundown of adding a new effect to the existing demo map.
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+## Add a new effect
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+in the *SpellPlayground* folder under *Enums*, open the *E_SpellEffects* enum and add a new entry here for the effect you wish to add. The demo spell crafting UI will auto populate it once we add it as a craftable effect.
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