Eye-candy special-effects

Fire, mist, psychadelics, the things graphics demos are made of.
I thought the web would be full of hints on this stuff, but all I can find is a few things on GameDev. If anyone can point me to a link it'd be much appreciated.
I have a few ideas, but would like a broader understanding. Don't need code, just tutorial pages or even algorithms to set me in the right direction. I'm not looking for realism, just stuff that looks good and is fast!
Thanks again,

http://www.scottshaver2000.com/template/template.php?page=specialfx
http://www.scottshaver2000.com/template/template.php?page=pixelfire

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> Hi Linda,
>
> I was hoping you would shed light on my path-punching
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UPDATED: Sun Apr 16 14:25:19 BST 2006
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Dibble, I followed your post 2 exactly as it was written. My /etc/pacman.conf :
# /etc/pacman.conf
# NOTE: If you find a mirror that is geographically close to you, please
# move it to the top of the server list, so pacman will choose it
# first.
# To re-sort your mirror lists by ping/traceroute results, use the
# /usr/bin/sortmirrors script. It requires the "netselect" package.
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# GENERAL OPTIONS
[options]
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NoUpgrade = etc/passwd etc/group etc/shadow etc/sudoers
NoUpgrade = etc/fstab etc/raidtab etc/ld.so.conf
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NoUpgrade = etc/modprobe.conf etc/modules.conf
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#XferCommand = /usr/bin/snarf -N %u
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# - pacman will search repositories in the order defined here.
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#[testing]
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[current]
# Add your preferred servers here, they will be used first
Include = /etc/pacman.d/current
[extra]
# Add your preferred servers here, they will be used first
Include = /etc/pacman.d/extra
[kdei]
Include = /etc/pacman.d/kdei
#[unstable]
# Add your preferred servers here, they will be used first
#Include = /etc/pacman.d/unstable
#[community]
# Add your preferred servers here, they will be used first
#Include = /etc/pacman.d/community
# An example of a custom package repository. See the pacman manpage for
# tips on creating your own repositories.
#[custom]
#Server = file:///home/custompkgs
And /etc/pacman.d/kdei :
# kdei: kde eye candy pkg repo
[kdei]
Server = http://dtw.jiwe.org/pkgs/kdei
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:: current is up to date
:: extra is up to date
connect: Connection timed out
error: cannot connect to dtw.jiwe.org
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I completely understand your frustration, and if you would like a refund, I would be more than happy to process it for you. Just email me at [email protected] There, I can process your request. Again, I apologize for the trouble, and wish there was more we could do to resolve this issue for you.
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How do I get more effects in my action box? I am only showing a few, like BOTTOM BORDERS, LOSE WEIGHT AND SPECIAL EFFECTS. That is all. The turotials I've checked into all show a long list of effects in the actions box. If anyone could help, I appreciate

How do I get more effects in my action box? I am only showing a few, like "Bottom Borders, Losing Weight, Resize and Crop, and Special Effects. And they do not list but a few effects. When I have watched the tutorials, they are showing a long list of effects in the action box. (with a side space bar) I do not. When I have clicked on the little arrow at top, and clicked "Load Actions", a box comes up, but it is blank,saying "no items match your search". I'm lost! If someone could help, it would be much appreciated! I would like to start using this.
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