[Nuke]

i heard a rumor on the source code board awhile back that it is possible to make a new particle spew effect (the flak effect) without breaking the original effect. first off, is this true, second, how is it done.

[Bobboau]

yes
add the normal flag for pspew and optionaly you can specify these values

$Pspew:
   +Count:          1
   +Time:         10
   +Vel:         0.5
   +Radius:         0.4
   +Life:         0.43
   +Scale:         0.3
   +Bitmap:         particle

[Vilkacis]

Are the particles alpha blended or tested?

[Bobboau]

alpha blended,
what else would they be

[Sheepy]

On a diffrent note, can some one guide me through what to download form the SCP and how to install it, i tried looking through the forum but couldnt make heads or tails of whats going on there.

Is there one big build that has everything/most of what kicking about?

Is it standalone etc?

[Darkage]

You download the version you want and then just put them where the original FS2.exe and fred2.exe are located and you are ready to go.

[Nuke]

cool, this is sweet. this makes a good alternative to the old missile trail system. you can also use ani files instead of bitmaps for even beter effects. i cant seem to get it to work on homing secondaries though, it would be cool if it did, see what the coders have to say.