I actually haven't tried locking a particle onto the camera before. Would making a camera element then locking the particle onto the camera work like locking weapons to models and such?

Thank you very much! So I just put this in the tf_movies particle folder, or just the "tf" folder?

My one concern is this; can this work on a laptop? I've been meaning to have a go at animation for a while. I thought I can have a go at some "cheap" Mocap animation to try out. iPi isn't cheap, but the quality of the work is tempting. Anyone know some good mocap program that's cheap, has some good capture range, compatible with a laptop, and works with SFM and Maya or 3DS Max?

I'm looking to do some work involving lots of rain. I've looked through the particle system, but I can't seem to find what I'm looking for. the rain part is eas to find, but most of the particles are either to little rain, mist, or not showing up at all. I'm trying to get this effect:
http://assets.bizjournals.com/buffalo/blog/morning_roundup/Rain23*304.jpg?v=1
http://www.crushable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/300-rain.gif

Anyone here know a few good pointers in the right direction?

UPDATE: In case anyone wants to know, the project ain't really dead. I've been at work looking up tutorials, doing practice posters, thinking of what to do with the new issues/script, adding some neat particles, and waiting for those darn Tranformers War for Cybertron/Fall of Cybertron models to be released. In case anyone wants to know, here is a WIP of the project; for those who haven't read my comics(link to comics in my OP) on DA, it's a medium sized spoiler:
https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=266949351

Again, add me and message me if you have any questions or suggestions for this project. I look forward to whoever whats to take part has to say.

I've been trying to get Dota 2 particles and models into SFM for a few days now. I've followed the tutorials by the letter, but for some reason it didn't work. When I opened up the particles folder in the system, the folders didn't contain the pcf files in them. I couldn't find the models either in the models folder. I gave up and removed the dota 2 and root folders into the recycle, then the desktop. When I tryied to open up SFM, I got this message before I closed down SFM:
Well, I moved the dota root folder from SFM to the recycle bin then back on my desktop. Now SFM won't START anymore.

Error!
"Can't find background image materials/console/startup_loading.vtf"

I went back to the dota file, put it moved it back to where it was in the game sub-folder. The dota folders contained the vtf file above and thought, "This could fix it". Lo and behold, it didn't work. Now I'm stuck with a messed up SFM and tutorials that I can't rely on now. Hope anyone here can help me fix this mess ASAP.

Quck bump. If anyone has any ideas for the project, add me and tell me your ideas or other considerations about the project.

In case anyone wants to know: This project isn't dead. I'm still working on the "comic script" using gmod, and I'm still looking for people who might be interested in doing this.

Page one of part 2 of said series is out now on Deviantart. http://maddogsamureye.deviantart.com/art/Crossovers-Pt-2-Pg1-439168600

Also, I remember that Markiplier did the Medic in James McVinnies "End of the Line" SFM film due out soon. Is it possible to get him onboard here to voice a character or two? I hear him do Santa in his Happy Wheels videos and he sounds like he would do a good Megatron.

Originally posted by |eXtv| Airon:

The dialogue needs quite a bit of work. I can certainly lend a helping hand there, and process all the voice actor takes for you.

I kind of expected that. I've been out of touch with some of the Transformers mythos and characters that I can't properly remember what kind of dialogue exchanges that the Decepticons would have ie Megatron being a cruel leader while beating up Starscream, Starscream being an imbecile while at the same time this badass warrior, and Soundwave being this undyingly loyal subject to Megatron's cause. I just lose my thought of ideas when using the Movie designs while using the Prime serie's characteristics. Someone who's still in touch with these along with being able to give proper story/dialogue direction will definitely help making this really good.

Also I can't wait to find out what you can do/find for voice actors. I heard Jame McVinnie used Markiplier for the Medic in his upcoming SFM short "End of the Line". From what I hear in his "Happy Wheels" videos as Santa, he has this really deep voice that would totally fit Megatron and/or Soundwave. Don't know how getting him would work though.