# Object Life `Life` controls how long a particle lives, and can be somewhat counter-intuitive. `Life = -1` means that the emitter lives forever, so it's animations will only trigger once. If you want an emitter to continuously loop (that is, die and get re-created), set it a value greater than `-1`. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://xiv.dev/game-data/visual-effects/object-life.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.