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+using Microsoft.Xna.Framework;
+using Microsoft.Xna.Framework.Content;
+using Microsoft.Xna.Framework.Graphics;
+using V3.Data;
+
+namespace V3.Effects
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Interface for a single effect.
+    /// </summary>
+    public interface IEffect
+    {
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Is the effect playing at the moment?
+        /// </summary>
+        bool IsPlaying { get; }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Play the specific effect once, do not loop.
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <param name="position">Position where effect should be played. Points to the middle of the effect animation.</param>
+        /// <param name="size">Size of the effect.</param>
+        /// <param name="optionsManager">For checking the volume of the sound if there is one.</param>
+        void PlayOnce(Point position, Point size, IOptionsManager optionsManager);
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Update the effect.
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <param name="gameTime">Game time used for checking animation duration.</param>
+        void Update(GameTime gameTime);
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Draw the effect.
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <param name="spriteBatch">Sprite batch used.</param>
+        void Draw(SpriteBatch spriteBatch);
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Load graphics and possibly sound for the effect.
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <param name="contentManager">Content manager used.</param>
+        void LoadContent(ContentManager contentManager);
+    }
+}
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