diff --git a/Readme.md b/Readme.md
index 47e20c7..9b23821 100644
--- a/Readme.md
+++ b/Readme.md
@@ -41,17 +41,13 @@ This mod requires GZDoom 3.4.0 or later.
  - Minigun (slot 7)
  - Sniper Rifle (slot 0)
  - Rocket Launcher (slot 9)
+   - "Instant Rocket" mode toggleable with reload
  - Scaling/Customization options for the HUD
 
 ## In progress
 
  - General polishing and bugfixing
  - Add some more effects
-   - Additional particle effects on explosions
-   - Smoke on spent casings [DONE]
-   - View-space particles for weapon fire [WIP]
-     - Done: Enforcer, Biorifle
-     - Remaining: Shock Rifle, Pulsegun, Minigun, Flak Cannon, Rocket Launcher, Sniper rifle, Chainsaw
    - Visual recoil affecting aim (time to recycle SM's A_Swing once again)
    - Lava/Slime footstep sounds?
  - Additional model optimization and cleanup
@@ -69,6 +65,7 @@ This mod requires GZDoom 3.4.0 or later.
 
  - Add ammo counters to Pulsegun, Minigun, Flak Cannon and Rocket Launcher once
    scripted textures are implemented.
+ - Add player models + weapon attachment support when that is also added in.
 
 ## Known bugs
 
@@ -76,4 +73,5 @@ This mod requires GZDoom 3.4.0 or later.
    enforcer is reloading. No idea what causes this (Could be bobbing-related)
  - Pulse gun beams behave oddly when the player is moving or looking up and
    down. This might just be a rendering interpolation glitch, as usual
- - Translocator allows telefragging of other players in coop.
+ - Translocator allows telefragging of other players in coop
+ - Biorifle sludge doesn't handle 3d floors (especially sloped ones) properly
diff --git a/modeldef.minigun b/modeldef.minigun
index eec64ee..17fa83c 100644
--- a/modeldef.minigun
+++ b/modeldef.minigun
@@ -16,6 +16,7 @@ Model "MinigunTracer"
 	Model 0 "MiniTrace_d.3d"
 	Skin 0 "JUT_Tracer_01.png"
 	Scale 0.6 0.2 0.24
+	Offset 60 0 0
 	USEACTORPITCH
 	USEACTORROLL
 	DONTCULLBACKFACES
diff --git a/modeldef.ripper b/modeldef.ripper
index 49a7aae..a6419bb 100644
--- a/modeldef.ripper
+++ b/modeldef.ripper
@@ -77,8 +77,8 @@ Model "Ripper2"
 	SurfaceSkin 0 2 "JRazor4.png"
 	SurfaceSkin 0 3 "JRazor5.png"
 	SurfaceSkin 0 4 "JRazor3.png"
-	Scale 0.16 -0.1 0.16
-	Offset 5.2 -9.6 -7.6
+	Scale 0.32 -0.2 0.32
+	Offset 10.4 -19.2 -15.2
 	AngleOffset 88
 	RollOffset 2
 
diff --git a/zscript/armoritems.zsc b/zscript/armoritems.zsc
index 5b48928..29d12da 100644
--- a/zscript/armoritems.zsc
+++ b/zscript/armoritems.zsc
@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@ Class UTArmor : Armor
 	{
 		+INVENTORY.AUTOACTIVATE;
 		+INVENTORY.UNTOSSABLE;
+		+INVENTORY.KEEPDEPLETED;
 	}
 	override void AbsorbDamage( int damage, Name damageType, out int newdamage )
 	{
@@ -21,18 +22,23 @@ Class UTArmor : Armor
 			damage = newdamage;
 		}
 		if ( damage > 0 ) newdamage = ApplyDamageFactors(GetClass(),damageType,damage,damage);
-		if ( amount <= 0 ) Destroy();
 	}
 }
 
 Class UTArmorBonus : UTArmor replaces ArmorBonus
 {
+	override void AbsorbDamage( int damage, Name damageType, out int newdamage )
+	{
+		absorb = Clamp(amount*2,25,75);
+		Super.AbsorbDamage(damage,damageType,newdamage);
+	}
+
 	Default
 	{
 		Tag "Armor Bonus";
 		+COUNTITEM;
 		+INVENTORY.ALWAYSPICKUP;
-		Inventory.Amount 5;
+		Inventory.Amount 1;
 		Inventory.MaxAmount 50;
 		Inventory.InterHubAmount 50;
 		UTArmor.ArmorAbsorption 25;
@@ -98,12 +104,9 @@ Class UTShieldBelt : UTArmor replaces Megasphere
 			Owner.A_PlaySound("belt/absorb",CHAN_7);
 			UTMainHandler.DoFlash(Owner,Color(80,255,224,0),5);
 		}
+		int oldamt = amount;
 		Super.AbsorbDamage(damage,damageType,newdamage);
-	}
-	override void OnDestroy()
-	{
-		Super.OnDestroy();
-		if ( amount <= 0 && Owner ) PrintPickupMessage(true,"The Shield Belt has depleted.");
+		if ( (oldamt > 0) && (amount <= 0) ) PrintPickupMessage(true,"The Shield Belt has depleted.");
 	}
 	override bool Use( bool pickup )
 	{
diff --git a/zscript/chainsaw.zsc b/zscript/chainsaw.zsc
index 7a45b18..0e02c55 100644
--- a/zscript/chainsaw.zsc
+++ b/zscript/chainsaw.zsc
@@ -137,6 +137,26 @@ Class UTChainsaw : UTWeapon
 		A_PlaySound("chainsaw/lower",CHAN_6);
 		Super.DetachFromOwner();
 	}
+	action void A_Vibrate( bool bAlt = false )
+	{
+		A_AlertMonsters();
+		if ( bAlt ) A_QuakeEx(1,1,1,3,0,1,"",QF_RELATIVE,rollIntensity:0.4);
+		else A_QuakeEx(0,0,0,2,0,1,"",QF_RELATIVE,rollIntensity:0.2);
+		if ( bAlt || Random[Chainsaw](0,2) ) return;
+		Vector3 x, y, z;
+		[x, y, z] = Matrix4.GetAxes(pitch,angle,roll);
+		Vector3 origin = (pos.x,pos.y,player.viewz)+5.0*x+1.0*y-3.0*z;
+		for ( int i=0; i<5; i++ )
+		{
+			let s = Spawn("UTViewSmoke",origin);
+			UTViewSmoke(s).ofs = (5,1,-3);
+			s.scale *= 1.2;
+			s.alpha *= 0.2;
+			s.SetShade("202020");
+			s.target = self;
+			UTViewSmoke(s).vvel += (0,-0.2,0);
+		}
+	}
 	Default
 	{
 		Tag "Chainsaw";
@@ -161,26 +181,20 @@ Class UTChainsaw : UTWeapon
 	Ready:
 		CSWS ABCDEFGHIJLMNO 1
 		{
+			A_Vibrate();
 			A_WeaponReady(WRF_NOFIRE);
-			A_AlertMonsters();
-			A_QuakeEx(1,1,1,2,0,1,"",QF_RELATIVE,rollIntensity:0.1);
 		}
 	Idle:
 		CSWI A 0 A_PlaySound("chainsaw/idle",CHAN_6,looping:true);
 		CSWI ABCDEFGHIJ 1
 		{
-			A_AlertMonsters();
+			A_Vibrate();
 			A_WeaponReady();
-			A_QuakeEx(1,1,1,2,0,1,"",QF_RELATIVE,rollIntensity:0.1);
 		}
 		Goto Idle+1;
 	Fire:
 		CSWJ A 1 A_PlaySound("chainsaw/fire",CHAN_6,looping:true);
-		CSWJ BCDEF 1
-		{
-			A_AlertMonsters();
-			A_QuakeEx(1,1,1,2,0,1,"",QF_RELATIVE,rollIntensity:0.1);
-		}
+		CSWJ BCDEF 1 A_Vibrate();
 	Hold:
 		CSWJ G 1 A_SawHit();
 		CSWJ H 0 A_Refire(1);
@@ -221,25 +235,13 @@ Class UTChainsaw : UTWeapon
 		CSWJ S 1 A_SawHit();
 		CSWJ G 0 A_Refire("Hold");
 	Release:
-		CSWJ FEDCBA 1
-		{
-			A_AlertMonsters();
-			A_QuakeEx(1,1,1,2,0,1,"",QF_RELATIVE,rollIntensity:0.1);
-		}
+		CSWJ FEDCBA 1 A_Vibrate();
 		Goto Idle;
 	AltFire:
 		CSWA A 0 A_PlaySound("chainsaw/fire",CHAN_6);
-		CSWA ABCDEFG 2
-		{
-			A_AlertMonsters();
-			A_QuakeEx(2,2,2,3,0,1,"",QF_RELATIVE,rollIntensity:0.15);
-		}
+		CSWA ABCDEFG 2 A_Vibrate(true);
 		CSWA H 2 A_SawSwipe();
-		CSWA IJK 2
-		{
-			A_AlertMonsters();
-			A_QuakeEx(2,2,2,3,0,1,"",QF_RELATIVE,rollIntensity:0.15);
-		}
+		CSWA IJK 2 A_Vibrate(true);
 		CSWA K 0 A_PlaySound("chainsaw/idle",CHAN_6,looping:true);
 		Goto Ready;
 	Deselect:
diff --git a/zscript/eightball.zsc b/zscript/eightball.zsc
index 2620dbe..a36a351 100644
--- a/zscript/eightball.zsc
+++ b/zscript/eightball.zsc
@@ -149,12 +149,13 @@ Class UTRocket : Actor
 			let s = Spawn("UTSpark",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 		}
-		numpt = Random[Eightball](25,50);
+		numpt = Random[Eightball](35,70);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[Eightball](-1,1),FRandom[Eightball](-1,1),FRandom[Eightball](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[Eightball](4,12);
+			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[Eightball](-1,1),FRandom[Eightball](-1,1),FRandom[Eightball](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[Eightball](4,36);
 			let s = Spawn("UTChip",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
+			s.scale *= FRandom[Eightball](0.9,2.7);
 		}
 	}
 	States
@@ -239,6 +240,7 @@ Class UTRocketLauncher : UTWeapon
 	Actor LockedTarget;
 	TextureID lockontex;
 	int locktics;
+	bool bSingleRocket;
 
 	override void PostBeginPlay()
 	{
@@ -259,7 +261,7 @@ Class UTRocketLauncher : UTWeapon
 		{
 			LockedTarget = null;
 			LockedOn = false;
-			Owner.A_PlaySound("utrl/seeklost",CHAN_6);
+			Owner.A_PlaySound("utrl/seeklost",CHAN_WEAPON);
 		}
 		if ( LockedTarget ) crosshair = 99;
 		else crosshair = 0;
@@ -303,7 +305,7 @@ Class UTRocketLauncher : UTWeapon
 		Vector3 x, y, z, x2, y2, z2;
 		double a, s;
 		[x, y, z] = Matrix4.GetAxes(pitch,angle,roll);
-		Vector3 origin = (pos.x,pos.y,player.viewz)+10.0*x+8.0*y-6.0*z;
+		Vector3 origin = (pos.x,pos.y,player.viewz)+10.0*x+3.0*y-3.0*z;
 		[x2, y2, z2] = Matrix4.GetAxes(BulletSlope(),angle,roll);
 		Actor p;
 		if ( weap.bAltFire )
@@ -362,6 +364,15 @@ Class UTRocketLauncher : UTWeapon
 		if ( invoker.LockedOn ) A_PlaySound("utrl/seeklost",CHAN_6);
 		invoker.LockedTarget = null;
 		invoker.LockedOn = false;
+		for ( int i=0; i<12; i++ )
+		{
+			let s = Spawn("UTViewSmoke",origin);
+			UTViewSmoke(s).ofs = (10,3,-3);
+			UTViewSmoke(s).vvel = (FRandom[Eightball](0,1.2),FRandom[Eightball](-.4,.4),FRandom[Eightball](-.4,.4));
+			s.target = self;
+			s.scale *= 1.8;
+			s.alpha *= 0.8;
+		}
 	}
 
 	// lock-on check
@@ -385,8 +396,8 @@ Class UTRocketLauncher : UTWeapon
 				invoker.LockedTarget = a;
 			}
 		}
-		if ( invoker.LockedTarget ) A_PlaySound("utrl/seeklock",CHAN_6);
-		else if ( invoker.LockedOn ) A_PlaySound("utrl/seeklost",CHAN_6);
+		if ( invoker.LockedTarget ) A_PlaySound("utrl/seeklock",CHAN_WEAPON);
+		else if ( invoker.LockedOn ) A_PlaySound("utrl/seeklost",CHAN_WEAPON);
 		if ( invoker.LockedTarget ) invoker.LockedOn = true;
 	}
 
@@ -420,12 +431,12 @@ Class UTRocketLauncher : UTWeapon
 		{
 			invoker.locktics = 0;
 			A_CheckReload();
-			A_WeaponReady();
+			A_WeaponReady(WRF_ALLOWRELOAD);
 		}
 		EBLI A 1
 		{
 			A_CheckReload();
-			A_WeaponReady();
+			A_WeaponReady(WRF_ALLOWRELOAD);
 			invoker.locktics++;
 			if ( invoker.locktics > 42 )
 			{
@@ -434,16 +445,25 @@ Class UTRocketLauncher : UTWeapon
 			}
 		}
 		Wait;
+	Reload:
+		EBLI A 5
+		{
+			A_PlaySound("utrl/load",CHAN_6,0.3);
+			if ( invoker.bSingleRocket = !invoker.bSingleRocket ) A_Print("Instant Rocket mode enabled");
+			else A_Print("Instant Rocket mode disabled");
+		}
+		Goto Idle;
 	Fire:
 	AltFire:
 		// one is loaded already
-		EBLI A 3 A_LoadRocket(false);
+		EBLI A 1 A_LoadRocket(false);
+		EBLI A 2 A_JumpIf(!invoker.bAltFire&&invoker.bSingleRocket,"FireOne");
 		EBLI A 0 A_LoadedRefire(1);
 		Goto FireOne;
 		// load two
 		EBLI A 2;
 		EBL1 A 0;
-		EBR1 A 2 A_PlaySound("utrl/rotate",CHAN_WEAPON,0.1);
+		EBR1 A 2 A_PlaySound("utrl/rotate",CHAN_6,0.1);
 		EBR1 B 0 A_Refire(1);
 		Goto FireOne;
 		EBR1 B 2;
@@ -464,7 +484,7 @@ Class UTRocketLauncher : UTWeapon
 		EBR1 G 2;
 		EBL2 A 0 A_Refire(1);
 		Goto FireOne;
-		EBL2 A 3 A_PlaySound("utrl/load",CHAN_WEAPON);
+		EBL2 A 3 A_PlaySound("utrl/load",CHAN_6);
 		EBL2 B 0 A_Refire(1);
 		Goto FireOne;
 		EBL2 B 3;
@@ -486,7 +506,7 @@ Class UTRocketLauncher : UTWeapon
 		EBR2 A 0 A_LoadedRefire(1);
 		Goto FireTwo;
 		// load three
-		EBR2 A 2 A_PlaySound("utrl/rotate",CHAN_WEAPON,0.1);
+		EBR2 A 2 A_PlaySound("utrl/rotate",CHAN_6,0.1);
 		EBR2 B 0 A_Refire(1);
 		Goto FireTwo;
 		EBR2 B 2;
@@ -507,7 +527,7 @@ Class UTRocketLauncher : UTWeapon
 		EBR2 G 2;
 		EBL3 A 0 A_Refire(1);
 		Goto FireTwo;
-		EBL3 A 3 A_PlaySound("utrl/load",CHAN_WEAPON);
+		EBL3 A 3 A_PlaySound("utrl/load",CHAN_6);
 		EBL3 B 0 A_Refire(1);
 		Goto FireTwo;
 		EBL3 B 3;
@@ -529,7 +549,7 @@ Class UTRocketLauncher : UTWeapon
 		EBR3 A 0 A_LoadedRefire(1);
 		Goto FireThree;
 		// load four
-		EBR3 A 2 A_PlaySound("utrl/rotate",CHAN_WEAPON,0.1);
+		EBR3 A 2 A_PlaySound("utrl/rotate",CHAN_6,0.1);
 		EBR3 B 0 A_Refire(1);
 		Goto FireThree;
 		EBR3 B 2;
@@ -550,7 +570,7 @@ Class UTRocketLauncher : UTWeapon
 		EBR3 G 2;
 		EBL4 A 0 A_Refire(1);
 		Goto FireThree;
-		EBL4 A 3 A_PlaySound("utrl/load",CHAN_WEAPON);
+		EBL4 A 3 A_PlaySound("utrl/load",CHAN_6);
 		EBL4 B 0 A_Refire(1);
 		Goto FireThree;
 		EBL4 B 3;
@@ -572,7 +592,7 @@ Class UTRocketLauncher : UTWeapon
 		EBR4 A 0 A_LoadedRefire(1);
 		Goto FireFour;
 		// load five
-		EBR4 A 2 A_PlaySound("utrl/rotate",CHAN_WEAPON,0.1);
+		EBR4 A 2 A_PlaySound("utrl/rotate",CHAN_6,0.1);
 		EBR4 B 0 A_Refire(1);
 		Goto FireFour;
 		EBR4 B 2;
@@ -593,7 +613,7 @@ Class UTRocketLauncher : UTWeapon
 		EBR4 G 2;
 		EBL5 A 0 A_Refire(1);
 		Goto FireFour;
-		EBL5 A 3 A_PlaySound("utrl/load",CHAN_WEAPON);
+		EBL5 A 3 A_PlaySound("utrl/load",CHAN_6);
 		EBL5 B 0 A_Refire(1);
 		Goto FireFour;
 		EBL5 B 3;
@@ -615,7 +635,7 @@ Class UTRocketLauncher : UTWeapon
 		EBR5 A 0 A_LoadedRefire(1);
 		Goto FireFive;
 		// load six
-		EBR5 A 2 A_PlaySound("utrl/rotate",CHAN_WEAPON,0.1);
+		EBR5 A 2 A_PlaySound("utrl/rotate",CHAN_6,0.1);
 		EBR5 B 0 A_Refire(1);
 		Goto FireFive;
 		EBR5 B 2;
@@ -636,7 +656,7 @@ Class UTRocketLauncher : UTWeapon
 		EBR5 G 2;
 		EBL6 A 0 A_Refire(1);
 		Goto FireFive;
-		EBL6 A 3 A_PlaySound("utrl/load",CHAN_WEAPON);
+		EBL6 A 3 A_PlaySound("utrl/load",CHAN_6);
 		EBL6 B 0 A_Refire(1);
 		Goto FireFive;
 		EBL6 B 3;
@@ -657,43 +677,49 @@ Class UTRocketLauncher : UTWeapon
 		EBF1 A 0 A_FireRockets(1);
 		EBF1 ABCDEFGH 2;
 		EBL1 A 0 A_CheckReload();
-		EBL1 ABCDEFG 2;
-		EBLI A 8;
+		EBL1 A 2 A_PlaySound("utrl/load",CHAN_6);
+		EBL1 BCDEFG 2;
+		EBLI A 0;
 		Goto Idle;
 	FireTwo:
 		EBF2 A 0 A_FireRockets(2);
 		EBF2 ABCDEFGHIJK 2;
 		EBL1 A 0 A_CheckReload();
-		EBL1 ABCDEFG 2;
-		EBLI A 8;
+		EBL1 A 2 A_PlaySound("utrl/load",CHAN_6);
+		EBL1 BCDEFG 2;
+		EBLI A 0;
 		Goto Idle;
 	FireThree:
 		EBF3 A 0 A_FireRockets(3);
 		EBF3 ABCDEFGHIJ 2;
 		EBL1 A 0 A_CheckReload();
-		EBL1 ABCDEFG 2;
-		EBLI A 8;
+		EBL1 A 2 A_PlaySound("utrl/load",CHAN_6);
+		EBL1 BCDEFG 2;
+		EBLI A 0;
 		Goto Idle;
 	FireFour:
 		EBF4 A 0 A_FireRockets(4);
 		EBF4 ABCDEFGHIJK 2;
 		EBL1 A 0 A_CheckReload();
-		EBL1 ABCDEFG 2;
-		EBLI A 8;
+		EBL1 A 2 A_PlaySound("utrl/load",CHAN_6);
+		EBL1 BCDEFG 2;
+		EBLI A 0;
 		Goto Idle;
 	FireFive:
 		EBF5 A 0 A_FireRockets(5);
 		EBF5 ABCDEFGHIJKLM 2;
 		EBL1 A 0 A_CheckReload();
-		EBL1 ABCDEFG 2;
-		EBLI A 8;
+		EBL1 A 2 A_PlaySound("utrl/load",CHAN_6);
+		EBL1 BCDEFG 2;
+		EBLI A 0;
 		Goto Idle;
 	FireSix:
 		EBF6 A 0 A_FireRockets(6);
 		EBF6 ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP 2;
 		EBL1 A 0 A_CheckReload();
-		EBL1 ABCDEFG 2;
-		EBLI A 8;
+		EBL1 A 2 A_PlaySound("utrl/load",CHAN_6);
+		EBL1 BCDEFG 2;
+		EBLI A 0;
 		Goto Idle;
 	Deselect:
 		EBLD ABCDEFGHIJK 1;
diff --git a/zscript/flakcannon.zsc b/zscript/flakcannon.zsc
index 2f917d1..8e0723b 100644
--- a/zscript/flakcannon.zsc
+++ b/zscript/flakcannon.zsc
@@ -150,7 +150,7 @@ Class FlakChunk : Actor
 		+BOUNCEAUTOOFFFLOORONLY;
 		+CANBOUNCEWATER;
 		+SKYEXPLODE;
-		Scale 0.5;
+		Scale 0.3;
 	}
 	override bool CanCollideWith( Actor other, bool passive )
 	{
@@ -163,7 +163,7 @@ Class FlakChunk : Actor
 		lifespeed = FRandom[Flak](0.004,0.008);
 		trail = ChunkTrail(Spawn("ChunkTrail",pos));
 		trail.target = self;
-		trail.speed = 2;
+		trail.speed = 1.2;
 		rollvel = FRandom[Flak](50,100)*RandomPick[Flak](-1,1);
 		pitchvel = FRandom[Flak](50,100)*RandomPick[Flak](-1,1);
 		yawvel = FRandom[Flak](50,100)*RandomPick[Flak](-1,1);
@@ -415,12 +415,13 @@ Class FlakSlug : Actor
 			let s = Spawn("UTSpark",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 		}
-		numpt = Random[Flak](20,40);
+		numpt = Random[Flak](40,80);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[Flak](-1,1),FRandom[Flak](-1,1),FRandom[Flak](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[Flak](2,8);
+			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[Flak](-1,1),FRandom[Flak](-1,1),FRandom[Flak](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[Flak](6,16);
 			let s = Spawn("UTChip",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
+			s.scale *= FRandom[Flak](0.9,1.8);
 		}
 	}
 	States
@@ -507,10 +508,19 @@ Class FlakCannon : UTWeapon
 		int numpt = Random[Flak](20,30);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (x+(FRandom[Flak](-.8,.8),FRandom[Flak](-.8,.8),FRandom[Flak](-.8,.8))).unit()*FRandom[Flak](8,32);
-			let s = Spawn("UTSpark",origin);
-			s.vel = pvel;
-			s.alpha *= 0.2;
+			let s = Spawn("UTViewSpark",origin);
+			UTViewSpark(s).ofs = (10,2,-3);
+			UTViewSpark(s).vvel = (FRandom[Flak](3,12),FRandom[Flak](-4,4),FRandom[Flak](-4,4));
+			s.target = self;
+		}
+		for ( int i=0; i<12; i++ )
+		{
+			let s = Spawn("UTViewSmoke",origin);
+			UTViewSmoke(s).ofs = (10,2,-3);
+			UTViewSmoke(s).vvel = (FRandom[Flak](0,1.2),FRandom[Flak](-.4,.4),FRandom[Flak](-.4,.4));
+			s.target = self;
+			s.scale *= 2.4;
+			s.alpha *= 0.5;
 		}
 	}
 	action void A_FireSlug()
@@ -539,10 +549,19 @@ Class FlakCannon : UTWeapon
 		int numpt = Random[Flak](10,15);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (x+(FRandom[Flak](-.8,.8),FRandom[Flak](-.8,.8),FRandom[Flak](-.8,.8))).unit()*FRandom[Flak](8,32);
-			let s = Spawn("UTSpark",origin);
-			s.vel = pvel;
-			s.alpha *= 0.2;
+			let s = Spawn("UTViewSpark",origin);
+			UTViewSpark(s).ofs = (10,2,-3);
+			UTViewSpark(s).vvel = (FRandom[Flak](3,12),FRandom[Flak](-4,4),FRandom[Flak](-4,4));
+			s.target = self;
+		}
+		for ( int i=0; i<16; i++ )
+		{
+			let s = Spawn("UTViewSmoke",origin);
+			UTViewSmoke(s).ofs = (10,2,-3);
+			UTViewSmoke(s).vvel = (FRandom[Flak](0,1.2),FRandom[Flak](-.8,.8),FRandom[Flak](-.8,.8));
+			s.target = self;
+			s.scale *= 2.4;
+			s.alpha *= 0.5;
 		}
 	}
 
diff --git a/zscript/minigun.zsc b/zscript/minigun.zsc
index 07cb1c5..0a054d3 100644
--- a/zscript/minigun.zsc
+++ b/zscript/minigun.zsc
@@ -68,6 +68,7 @@ Class MinigunTracer : Actor
 	override void Tick()
 	{
 		Super.Tick();
+		if ( level.frozen || globalfreeze ) return;
 		Vector3 dir = level.Vec3Diff(pos,dest);
 		if ( dir.length() < 160 )
 		{
@@ -106,14 +107,14 @@ Class Minigun : UTWeapon
 		invoker.FireEffect();
 		UTMainHandler.DoFlash(self,Color(32,255,255,0),1);
 		A_AlertMonsters();
-		if ( alt ) A_QuakeEx(3,3,3,3,0,1,"",QF_RELATIVE|QF_SCALEDOWN,rollIntensity:0.12);
-		else A_QuakeEx(2,2,2,5,0,1,"",QF_RELATIVE|QF_SCALEDOWN,rollIntensity:0.08);
+		if ( alt ) A_QuakeEx(2,2,2,8,0,1,"",QF_RELATIVE|QF_SCALEDOWN,rollIntensity:0.12);
+		else A_QuakeEx(1,1,1,8,0,1,"",QF_RELATIVE|QF_SCALEDOWN,rollIntensity:0.08);
 		let l = Spawn("MinigunLight",pos);
 		l.target = self;
 		if ( !alt ) MinigunLight(l).cnt--;
 		Vector3 x, y, z, x2, y2, z2;
 		[x, y, z] = Matrix4.GetAxes(pitch,angle,roll);
-		Vector3 origin = pos+(0,0,player.viewheight)+10.0*x+y*4.0-z*4.0;
+		Vector3 origin = pos+(0,0,player.viewheight)+10.0*x+y*2.0-z*2.0;
 		double a = FRandom[Minigun](0,360), s = FRandom[Minigun](0,alt?0.05:0.02);
 		[x2, y2, z2] = Matrix4.GetAxes(BulletSlope(),angle,roll);
 		Vector3 dir = (x2+y2*cos(a)*s+z2*sin(a)*s).unit();
@@ -159,6 +160,14 @@ Class Minigun : UTWeapon
 			t.pitch = asin(-dir.z);
 			MinigunTracer(t).dest = d.HitLocation;
 		}
+		for ( int i=0; i<8; i++ )
+		{
+			let s = Spawn("UTViewSmoke",origin);
+			UTViewSmoke(s).ofs = (10,2,-2);
+			s.scale *= 1.5;
+			UTViewSmoke(s).vvel += (FRandom[Minigun](0.2,0.8),FRandom[Minigun](-0.3,0.3),FRandom[Minigun](-0.3,0.3));
+			s.target = self;
+		}
 		origin += x*8.0+y*5.0-z*5.0;
 		let c = Spawn("UTCasing",origin);
 		c.vel = x*FRandom[Junk](-2,2)+y*FRandom[Junk](3,6)+z*FRandom[Junk](3,5);
diff --git a/zscript/pulsegun.zsc b/zscript/pulsegun.zsc
index 71f4847..e1c7879 100644
--- a/zscript/pulsegun.zsc
+++ b/zscript/pulsegun.zsc
@@ -84,6 +84,46 @@ Class PulseSpark : Actor
 	}
 }
 
+Class ViewPulseSpark : PulseSpark
+{
+	Vector3 ofs, vvel;
+
+	override void PostBeginPlay()
+	{
+		Actor.PostBeginPlay();
+		scale *= FRandom[Puff](0.4,0.9);
+		alpha *= FRandom[Puff](0.5,2.0);
+		roll = FRandom[Pulse](0,360);
+	}
+
+	override void Tick()
+	{
+		Actor.Tick();
+		if ( !target || !target.player )
+		{
+			Destroy();
+			return;
+		}
+		Vector3 x, y, z;
+		[x, y, z] = Matrix4.GetAxes(target.pitch,target.angle,target.roll);
+		Vector3 origin = x*ofs.x+y*ofs.y+z*ofs.z+(0,0,target.player.viewz);
+		SetOrigin(target.Vec2OffsetZ(origin.x,origin.y,origin.z),true);
+		bInvisible = (players[consoleplayer].camera != target);
+		if ( level.frozen || globalfreeze ) return;
+		ofs += vvel;
+		vvel *= 0.9;
+		scale *= 0.8;
+		if ( scale.x <= 0.01 ) Destroy();
+	}
+
+	States
+	{
+	Spawn:
+		PSPK A 1 Bright A_FadeOut(FRandom[Pulse](0.0,0.15));
+		Wait;
+	}
+}
+
 Class PulseBallLight : DynamicLight
 {
 	double pulseofs;
@@ -146,6 +186,7 @@ Class PulseBall : Actor
 		PROJECTILE;
 		+EXPLODEONWATER;
 		+SKYEXPLODE;
+		+FORCEXYBILLBOARD;
 		Scale 0.19;
 		Speed 29;
 		Radius 2;
@@ -239,6 +280,24 @@ Class PulseBoltTracer : LineTracer
 
 Class PulseBoltCap : Actor
 {
+	override void OnDestroy()
+	{
+		Super.OnDestroy();
+		if ( tracer ) tracer.Destroy();
+	}
+
+	override void Tick()
+	{
+		Super.Tick();
+		if ( bAMBUSH ) return;
+		if ( !tracer )
+		{
+			tracer = Spawn(GetClass(),pos);
+			tracer.bAMBUSH = true;
+		}
+		tracer.SetOrigin(pos,true);
+	}
+
 	Default
 	{
 		RenderStyle "Add";
@@ -260,6 +319,23 @@ Class PulseBoltCap : Actor
 
 Class PulseBoltHit : Actor
 {
+	override void OnDestroy()
+	{
+		Super.OnDestroy();
+		if ( tracer ) tracer.Destroy();
+	}
+
+	override void Tick()
+	{
+		Super.Tick();
+		if ( bAMBUSH ) return;
+		if ( !tracer )
+		{
+			tracer = Spawn(GetClass(),pos);
+			tracer.bAMBUSH = true;
+		}
+	}
+
 	Default
 	{
 		RenderStyle "Add";
@@ -332,11 +408,19 @@ Class PulseBolt : Actor
 					accdamage = 0;
 				}
 			}
-			if ( t.Results.HitType == TRACE_HitWall ) t.Results.HitLine.RemoteActivate(tracer,t.Results.Side,SPAC_Impact,t.Results.HitPos);
+			Vector3 norm = -x;
+			if ( t.Results.HitType == TRACE_HitWall )
+			{
+				norm = (t.Results.HitLine.delta.y,-t.Results.HitLine.delta.x,0).unit();
+				if ( t.Results.Side ) norm *= -1;
+				t.Results.HitLine.RemoteActivate(tracer,t.Results.Side,SPAC_Impact,t.Results.HitPos);
+			}
+			else if ( t.Results.HitType == TRACE_HitFloor ) norm = t.Results.HitSector.floorplane.Normal;
+			else if ( t.Results.HitType == TRACE_HitCeiling ) norm = t.Results.HitSector.ceilingplane.Normal;
 			int numpt = Random[Pulse](10,20)*!Random[Pulse](0,2);
 			for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 			{
-				Vector3 pvel = ((FRandom[Pulse](-.4,.5),FRandom[Pulse](-.4,.4),FRandom[Pulse](-.4,.4))-x).unit()*FRandom[Pulse](2,4);
+				Vector3 pvel = (norm+(FRandom[Pulse](-.6,.6),FRandom[Pulse](-.6,.6),FRandom[Pulse](-.6,.6))).unit()*FRandom[Pulse](2,4);
 				let s = Spawn("PulseSpark",t.Results.HitPos-t.Results.HitVector*4);
 				s.vel = pvel;
 			}
@@ -346,7 +430,11 @@ Class PulseBolt : Actor
 				weffect = null;
 			}
 			if ( !weffect ) weffect = Spawn("PulseBoltHit",t.Results.HitPos-t.Results.HitVector*4);
-			else weffect.SetOrigin(t.Results.HitPos-t.Results.HitVector*4,true);
+			else
+			{
+				weffect.SetOrigin(t.Results.HitPos-t.Results.HitVector*4,true);
+				if ( weffect.tracer ) weffect.tracer.SetOrigin(t.Results.HitPos-t.Results.HitVector*4,true);
+			}
 			A_SprayDecal("BoltScorch",beamsize+8);
 			if ( next )
 			{
@@ -367,7 +455,7 @@ Class PulseBolt : Actor
 			int numpt = Random[Pulse](5,10)*!Random[Pulse](0,5);
 			for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 			{
-				Vector3 pvel = (t.Results.HitVector+(FRandom[Pulse](-.5,.5),FRandom[Pulse](-.5,.5),FRandom[Pulse](-.5,.5))).unit()*FRandom[Pulse](2,4);
+				Vector3 pvel = (t.Results.HitVector+(FRandom[Pulse](-.6,.6),FRandom[Pulse](-.6,.6),FRandom[Pulse](-.6,.6))).unit()*FRandom[Pulse](2,4);
 				let s = Spawn("PulseSpark",t.Results.HitPos);
 				s.vel = pvel;
 			}
@@ -377,7 +465,11 @@ Class PulseBolt : Actor
 				weffect = null;
 			}
 			if ( !weffect ) weffect = Spawn("PulseBoltCap",t.Results.HitPos);
-			else weffect.SetOrigin(t.Results.HitPos,true);
+			else
+			{
+				weffect.SetOrigin(t.Results.HitPos,true);
+				if ( weffect.tracer ) weffect.tracer.SetOrigin(t.Results.HitPos,true);
+			}
 		}
 		else
 		{
@@ -489,12 +581,23 @@ Class PulseGun : UTWeapon
 		Vector3 x, y, z;
 		[x, y, z] = Matrix4.GetAxes(pitch,angle,roll);
 		Vector3 origin = Vec2OffsetZ(0,0,player.viewz)+10.0*x+4.1*y-2.7*z;
-		int numpt = Random[Pulse](2,5);
+		for ( int i=0; i<4; i++ )
+		{
+			let s = Spawn("UTViewSmoke",origin);
+			UTViewSmoke(s).ofs = (10,4.1,-2.7);
+			s.scale *= 1.8;
+			s.target = self;
+			s.SetShade("206010");
+			s.A_SetRenderStyle(0.4,STYLE_AddShaded);
+			UTViewSmoke(s).vvel += (FRandom[Pulse](0.2,0.6),FRandom[Pulse](-0.2,0.2),FRandom[Pulse](-0.2,0.2));
+		}
+		int numpt = Random[Pulse](8,16);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (x+(FRandom[Pulse](-.5,.5),FRandom[Pulse](-.5,.5),FRandom[Pulse](-.5,.5))).unit()*FRandom[Pulse](2,4);
-			let s = Spawn("PulseSpark",origin);
-			s.vel = pvel;
+			let s = Spawn("ViewPulseSpark",origin);
+			ViewPulseSpark(s).ofs = (10,4.1,-2.7);
+			s.target = self;
+			ViewPulseSpark(s).vvel += (FRandom[Pulse](0.2,0.8),FRandom[Pulse](-0.5,0.5),FRandom[Pulse](-0.5,0.5));
 		}
 	}
 	action void A_PulseRefire( statelabel flash = null, bool noreload = false )
@@ -542,7 +645,7 @@ Class PulseGun : UTWeapon
 		Vector3 x, y, z;
 		double a;
 		[x, y, z] = Matrix4.GetAxes(pitch,angle,roll);
-		Vector3 origin = Vec2OffsetZ(0,0,player.viewz)+10.0*x+4.0*y-1.5*z;
+		Vector3 origin = Vec2OffsetZ(0,0,player.viewz)+10.0*x+3.0*y-1.8*z;
 		origin += y*cos(invoker.sangle)*2.0+z*sin(invoker.sangle)*2.0;
 		invoker.sangle += 100;
 		Actor p = Spawn("PulseBall",origin);
@@ -550,12 +653,23 @@ Class PulseGun : UTWeapon
 		p.pitch = BulletSlope();
 		p.vel = (cos(p.angle)*cos(p.pitch),sin(p.angle)*cos(p.pitch),-sin(p.pitch))*p.speed;
 		p.target = self;
-		int numpt = Random[Pulse](2,5);
+		for ( int i=0; i<8; i++ )
+		{
+			let s = Spawn("UTViewSmoke",origin);
+			UTViewSmoke(s).ofs = (10,3.0,-1.8);
+			s.scale *= 1.8;
+			s.target = self;
+			s.SetShade("206010");
+			s.A_SetRenderStyle(0.4,STYLE_AddShaded);
+			UTViewSmoke(s).vvel += (FRandom[Pulse](0.4,0.8),FRandom[Pulse](-0.2,0.2),FRandom[Pulse](-0.2,0.2));
+		}
+		int numpt = Random[Pulse](8,16);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (x+(FRandom[Pulse](-.5,.5),FRandom[Pulse](-.5,.5),FRandom[Pulse](-.5,.5))).unit()*FRandom[Pulse](2,4);
-			let s = Spawn("PulseSpark",origin);
-			s.vel = pvel;
+			let s = Spawn("ViewPulseSpark",origin);
+			ViewPulseSpark(s).ofs = (10,3.0,-1.8);
+			s.target = self;
+			ViewPulseSpark(s).vvel += (FRandom[Pulse](0.4,1.6),FRandom[Pulse](-1.2,1.2),FRandom[Pulse](-1.2,1.2));
 		}
 	}
 	action void A_StartBeam()
diff --git a/zscript/ripper.zsc b/zscript/ripper.zsc
index a5a01d0..ef42152 100644
--- a/zscript/ripper.zsc
+++ b/zscript/ripper.zsc
@@ -271,10 +271,10 @@ Class Ripper2 : UTWeapon
 		UTMainHandler.DoFlash(self,Color(8,0,255,255),1);
 		A_AlertMonsters();
 		if ( alt ) A_QuakeEx(3,3,3,8,0,1,"",QF_RELATIVE|QF_SCALEDOWN,rollIntensity:0.1);
-		else A_QuakeEx(2,2,2,5,0,1,"",QF_RELATIVE|QF_SCALEDOWN,rollIntensity:0.08);
+		else A_QuakeEx(1,1,1,5,0,1,"",QF_RELATIVE|QF_SCALEDOWN,rollIntensity:0.08);
 		Vector3 x, y, z;
 		[x, y, z] = Matrix4.GetAxes(pitch,angle,roll);
-		Vector3 origin = (pos.x,pos.y,player.viewz)+10.0*x+8.0*y-7.0*z;
+		Vector3 origin = (pos.x,pos.y,player.viewz)+10.0*x+6.0*y-4.0*z;
 		Actor p;
 		if ( alt ) p = Spawn("Razor2Alt",origin);
 		else p = Spawn("Razor2",origin);
diff --git a/zscript/shockrifle.zsc b/zscript/shockrifle.zsc
index 16e72f7..b1aff62 100644
--- a/zscript/shockrifle.zsc
+++ b/zscript/shockrifle.zsc
@@ -916,6 +916,46 @@ Class SuperShockBall : Actor
 	}
 }
 
+Class ViewShockSpark : ShockSpark
+{
+	Vector3 ofs, vvel;
+
+	override void PostBeginPlay()
+	{
+		Actor.PostBeginPlay();
+		scale *= FRandom[Puff](0.4,0.9);
+		alpha *= FRandom[Puff](0.5,2.0);
+		roll = FRandom[ASMD](0,360);
+	}
+
+	override void Tick()
+	{
+		Actor.Tick();
+		if ( !target || !target.player )
+		{
+			Destroy();
+			return;
+		}
+		Vector3 x, y, z;
+		[x, y, z] = Matrix4.GetAxes(target.pitch,target.angle,target.roll);
+		Vector3 origin = x*ofs.x+y*ofs.y+z*ofs.z+(0,0,target.player.viewz);
+		SetOrigin(target.Vec2OffsetZ(origin.x,origin.y,origin.z),true);
+		bInvisible = (players[consoleplayer].camera != target);
+		if ( level.frozen || globalfreeze ) return;
+		ofs += vvel;
+		vvel *= 0.9;
+		scale *= 0.8;
+		if ( scale.x <= 0.01 ) Destroy();
+	}
+
+	States
+	{
+	Spawn:
+		ASMK A 1 Bright A_FadeOut(FRandom[ASMD](0.0,0.1));
+		Wait;
+	}
+}
+
 Class ShockRifle : UTWeapon
 {
 	action void A_ShockFire()
@@ -928,14 +968,32 @@ Class ShockRifle : UTWeapon
 		invoker.FireEffect();
 		UTMainHandler.DoFlash(self,Color(128,128,0,255),1);
 		A_AlertMonsters();
-		A_QuakeEx(3,3,3,4,0,1,"",QF_RELATIVE|QF_SCALEDOWN,rollIntensity:0.1);
+		A_QuakeEx(2,2,2,4,0,1,"",QF_RELATIVE|QF_SCALEDOWN,rollIntensity:0.1);
 		Vector3 x, y, z;
 		[x, y, z] = Matrix4.GetAxes(pitch,angle,roll);
-		Vector3 origin = (pos.x,pos.y,player.viewz)+10.0*x+3.0*y-4.0*z;
+		Vector3 origin = (pos.x,pos.y,player.viewz)+10.0*x+2.0*y-1.5*z;
 		Actor p = Spawn("ShockBeam",origin);
 		p.angle = angle;
 		p.pitch = BulletSlope();
 		p.target = self;
+		for ( int i=0; i<12; i++ )
+		{
+			let s = Spawn("UTViewSmoke",origin);
+			UTViewSmoke(s).ofs = (10,2,-1.5);
+			s.scale *= 1.8;
+			s.target = self;
+			s.SetShade("C080FF");
+			s.A_SetRenderStyle(0.4,STYLE_AddShaded);
+			UTViewSmoke(s).vvel += (FRandom[ASMD](0.2,0.6),FRandom[ASMD](-0.2,0.2),FRandom[ASMD](-0.2,0.2));
+		}
+		int numpt = Random[ASMD](20,40);
+		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
+		{
+			let s = Spawn("ViewShockSpark",origin);
+			ViewShockSpark(s).ofs = (10,2,-1.5);
+			s.target = self;
+			ViewShockSpark(s).vvel += (FRandom[ASMD](0.5,2.0),FRandom[ASMD](-1.5,1.5),FRandom[ASMD](-1.5,1.5));
+		}
 	}
 	action void A_ShockAlt()
 	{
@@ -947,15 +1005,33 @@ Class ShockRifle : UTWeapon
 		invoker.FireEffect();
 		UTMainHandler.DoFlash(self,Color(128,128,0,255),1);
 		A_AlertMonsters();
-		A_QuakeEx(3,3,3,8,0,1,"",QF_RELATIVE|QF_SCALEDOWN,rollIntensity:0.1);
+		A_QuakeEx(2,2,2,8,0,1,"",QF_RELATIVE|QF_SCALEDOWN,rollIntensity:0.1);
 		Vector3 x, y, z;
 		[x, y, z] = Matrix4.GetAxes(pitch,angle,roll);
-		Vector3 origin = (pos.x,pos.y,player.viewz)+10.0*x+3.0*y-4.0*z;
+		Vector3 origin = (pos.x,pos.y,player.viewz)+10.0*x+2.0*y-1.5*z;
 		Actor p = Spawn("ShockBall",origin);
 		p.angle = angle;
 		p.pitch = BulletSlope();
 		p.vel = (cos(p.angle)*cos(p.pitch),sin(p.angle)*cos(p.pitch),-sin(p.pitch))*p.speed;
 		p.target = self;
+		for ( int i=0; i<12; i++ )
+		{
+			let s = Spawn("UTViewSmoke",origin);
+			UTViewSmoke(s).ofs = (10,2,-1.5);
+			s.scale *= 2.2;
+			s.target = self;
+			s.SetShade("C080FF");
+			s.A_SetRenderStyle(0.4,STYLE_AddShaded);
+			UTViewSmoke(s).vvel += (FRandom[ASMD](0.4,1.2),FRandom[ASMD](-0.4,0.4),FRandom[ASMD](-0.4,0.4));
+		}
+		int numpt = Random[ASMD](20,40);
+		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
+		{
+			let s = Spawn("ViewShockSpark",origin);
+			ViewShockSpark(s).ofs = (10,2,-1.5);
+			s.target = self;
+			ViewShockSpark(s).vvel += (FRandom[ASMD](0.5,2.0),FRandom[ASMD](-1.5,1.5),FRandom[ASMD](-1.5,1.5));
+		}
 	}
 
 	Default
@@ -1025,6 +1101,17 @@ Class EnhancedShockAmmo : Ammo
 	}
 }
 
+Class ViewSuperShockSpark : ViewShockSpark
+{
+
+	States
+	{
+	Spawn:
+		SSMK A 1 Bright A_FadeOut(FRandom[ASMD](0.0,0.1));
+		Wait;
+	}
+}
+
 Class EnhancedShockRifle : UTWeapon replaces InvulnerabilitySphere
 {
 	int ticcnt;
@@ -1048,14 +1135,32 @@ Class EnhancedShockRifle : UTWeapon replaces InvulnerabilitySphere
 		invoker.FireEffect();
 		UTMainHandler.DoFlash(self,Color(128,255,128,0),1);
 		A_AlertMonsters();
-		A_QuakeEx(8,8,8,12,0,1,"",QF_RELATIVE|QF_SCALEDOWN,rollIntensity:0.25);
+		A_QuakeEx(3,3,3,4,0,1,"",QF_RELATIVE|QF_SCALEDOWN,rollIntensity:0.15);
 		Vector3 x, y, z;
 		[x, y, z] = Matrix4.GetAxes(pitch,angle,roll);
-		Vector3 origin = (pos.x,pos.y,player.viewz)+10.0*x+3.0*y-4.0*z;
+		Vector3 origin = (pos.x,pos.y,player.viewz)+10.0*x+2.0*y-1.5*z;
 		Actor p = Spawn("SuperShockBeam",origin);
 		p.angle = angle;
 		p.pitch = BulletSlope();
 		p.target = self;
+		for ( int i=0; i<12; i++ )
+		{
+			let s = Spawn("UTViewSmoke",origin);
+			UTViewSmoke(s).ofs = (10,2,-1.5);
+			s.scale *= 1.8;
+			s.target = self;
+			s.SetShade("FFC040");
+			s.A_SetRenderStyle(0.4,STYLE_AddShaded);
+			UTViewSmoke(s).vvel += (FRandom[ASMD](0.2,0.6),FRandom[ASMD](-0.2,0.2),FRandom[ASMD](-0.2,0.2));
+		}
+		int numpt = Random[ASMD](20,40);
+		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
+		{
+			let s = Spawn("ViewSuperShockSpark",origin);
+			ViewShockSpark(s).ofs = (10,2,-1.5);
+			s.target = self;
+			ViewShockSpark(s).vvel += (FRandom[ASMD](0.5,2.0),FRandom[ASMD](-1.5,1.5),FRandom[ASMD](-1.5,1.5));
+		}
 	}
 	action void A_SShockAlt()
 	{
@@ -1067,15 +1172,33 @@ Class EnhancedShockRifle : UTWeapon replaces InvulnerabilitySphere
 		invoker.FireEffect();
 		UTMainHandler.DoFlash(self,Color(128,255,128,0),1);
 		A_AlertMonsters();
-		A_QuakeEx(8,8,8,16,0,1,"",QF_RELATIVE|QF_SCALEDOWN,rollIntensity:0.25);
+		A_QuakeEx(3,3,3,4,0,1,"",QF_RELATIVE|QF_SCALEDOWN,rollIntensity:0.15);
 		Vector3 x, y, z;
 		[x, y, z] = Matrix4.GetAxes(pitch,angle,roll);
-		Vector3 origin = (pos.x,pos.y,player.viewz)+10.0*x+3.0*y-4.0*z;
+		Vector3 origin = (pos.x,pos.y,player.viewz)+10.0*x+2.0*y-1.5*z;
 		Actor p = Spawn("SuperShockBall",origin);
 		p.angle = angle;
 		p.pitch = BulletSlope();
 		p.vel = (cos(p.angle)*cos(p.pitch),sin(p.angle)*cos(p.pitch),-sin(p.pitch))*p.speed;
 		p.target = self;
+		for ( int i=0; i<12; i++ )
+		{
+			let s = Spawn("UTViewSmoke",origin);
+			UTViewSmoke(s).ofs = (10,2,-1.5);
+			s.scale *= 2.2;
+			s.target = self;
+			s.SetShade("FFC040");
+			s.A_SetRenderStyle(0.4,STYLE_AddShaded);
+			UTViewSmoke(s).vvel += (FRandom[ASMD](0.4,1.2),FRandom[ASMD](-0.4,0.4),FRandom[ASMD](-0.4,0.4));
+		}
+		int numpt = Random[ASMD](20,40);
+		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
+		{
+			let s = Spawn("ViewSuperShockSpark",origin);
+			ViewShockSpark(s).ofs = (10,2,-1.5);
+			s.target = self;
+			ViewShockSpark(s).vvel += (FRandom[ASMD](0.5,2.0),FRandom[ASMD](-1.5,1.5),FRandom[ASMD](-1.5,1.5));
+		}
 	}
 	override bool CheckAmmo( int fireMode, bool autoSwitch, bool requireAmmo, int ammocount )
 	{
diff --git a/zscript/sniperrifle.zsc b/zscript/sniperrifle.zsc
index b22624c..e7769bb 100644
--- a/zscript/sniperrifle.zsc
+++ b/zscript/sniperrifle.zsc
@@ -120,6 +120,15 @@ Class SniperRifle : UTWeapon
 			p.pitch = asin(-hitnormal.z);
 			if ( d.HitLine ) d.HitLine.RemoteActivate(self,d.LineSide,SPAC_Impact,d.HitLocation);
 		}
+		for ( int i=0; i<24; i++ )
+		{
+			let s = Spawn("UTStaticViewSmoke",origin);
+			UTViewSmoke(s).ofs = (10,1,-1);
+			UTViewSmoke(s).vvel += (FRandom[Sniper](-0.05,0.15),FRandom[Sniper](-0.4,0.4),FRandom[Sniper](-0.1,0.1));
+			s.target = self;
+			s.scale *= 1.8;
+			s.alpha *= 0.3;
+		}
 		origin += x*8.0+y*6.0-z*9.0;
 		let c = Spawn("UTCasing",origin);
 		c.scale *= 1.25;
diff --git a/zscript/utcommon.zsc b/zscript/utcommon.zsc
index 64dc148..0cfba37 100644
--- a/zscript/utcommon.zsc
+++ b/zscript/utcommon.zsc
@@ -390,6 +390,37 @@ Class UTSpark : Actor
 	}
 }
 
+Class UTViewSpark : UTSpark
+{
+	Default
+	{
+		+NOCLIP;
+		-MISSILE;
+		BounceType "None";
+	}
+	Vector3 ofs, vvel;
+
+	override void Tick()
+	{
+		Actor.Tick();
+		if ( !target || !target.player )
+		{
+			Destroy();
+			return;
+		}
+		Vector3 x, y, z;
+		[x, y, z] = Matrix4.GetAxes(target.pitch,target.angle,target.roll);
+		Vector3 origin = x*ofs.x+y*ofs.y+z*ofs.z+(0,0,target.player.viewz);
+		SetOrigin(target.Vec2OffsetZ(origin.x,origin.y,origin.z),true);
+		bInvisible = (players[consoleplayer].camera != target);
+		if ( level.frozen || globalfreeze ) return;
+		ofs += vvel;
+		vvel.z -= 0.1;
+		scale *= 0.8;
+		if ( (scale.x <= 0.01) || (waterlevel > 0) ) Destroy();
+	}
+}
+
 Class UTChip : Actor
 {
 	int deadtimer;
@@ -635,6 +666,16 @@ Class UTViewSmoke : UTSmoke
 	}
 }
 
+Class UTStaticViewSmoke : UTViewSmoke
+{
+	override void PostBeginPlay()
+	{
+		Actor.PostBeginPlay();
+		scale *= FRandom[Puff](0.1,0.3);
+		alpha *= FRandom[Puff](0.5,1.5);
+	}
+}
+
 Class UTRedSkull : RedSkull replaces RedSkull
 {
 	Default