Cebas ThinkingParticles is a new particle system plugin that uses a rule-based approach to the creation of particle animations. ThinkingParticles offers true Non Linear Animation (NLA) and does not depend on keyframes to create complex animations and particle behaviors. Animations such as multiple cannons aiming and shooting at incoming targets can be easily setup and handled automatically (explosions included). As no keyframes are being used modifications are also a breeze.
Material and map control of when and where particles are generated are also offered in this plugin through the inclusion of Matterwaves which can now be tied to ThinkingParticle’s rule-based animations.