Quite impressive write-up there Slin, it was nice to read the experience you have until now with 3dgs Especially your shader work, you improved rapidly thus creating great graphical effects. Your work is very much appriciated around here Slin and I think we all are glad to have a friendly and quite acknowlegded user in this community !!
Btw, I think you also made the biggest 3dgs post ever ^^

Cheers and keep'em comming

Frazzle