diff --git a/language.version b/language.version
index 6c03f7bea..dfe1a21cf 100644
--- a/language.version
+++ b/language.version
@@ -1,3 +1,3 @@
 [default]
-SWWM_MODVER="\cyDEMOLITIONIST \cw1.3pre r369 \cu(Mon 22 Aug 20:34:46 CEST 2022)\c-";
-SWWM_SHORTVER="\cw1.3pre r369 \cu(2022-08-22 20:34:46)\c-";
+SWWM_MODVER="\cyDEMOLITIONIST \cw1.3pre r370 \cu(Wed 24 Aug 15:20:57 CEST 2022)\c-";
+SWWM_SHORTVER="\cw1.3pre r370 \cu(2022-08-24 15:20:57)\c-";
diff --git a/models/extra/LanceTracer.png b/models/extra/LanceTracer.png
deleted file mode 100644
index 2ce30b613..000000000
Binary files a/models/extra/LanceTracer.png and /dev/null differ
diff --git a/zscript/dlc1/swwm_hammertime_fx.zsc b/zscript/dlc1/swwm_hammertime_fx.zsc
index 38e48f65b..57a180999 100644
--- a/zscript/dlc1/swwm_hammertime_fx.zsc
+++ b/zscript/dlc1/swwm_hammertime_fx.zsc
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ Class HammerShockwave : Actor
 		SWWMUtility.DoExplosion(self,50+special1,100000+special1*2000,80+special1,40,DE_BLAST|DE_EXTRAZTHRUST,'HammerShockwave',target);
 		for ( int i=0; i<360; i+=5 )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](1,3);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](1,3);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSmoke",Vec3Angle(4,i,8));
 			s.vel = pvel+SWWMUtility.AngleToVector3(i,7.);
 			s.SetShade(Color(1,1,1)*Random[ExploS](64,224));
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ Class HammerShockwave : Actor
 		int numpt = Random[ExploS](10,20);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](2,12);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](2,12);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMChip",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 		}
diff --git a/zscript/dlc1/swwm_notashotgun_fx.zsc b/zscript/dlc1/swwm_notashotgun_fx.zsc
index b1f9f02a3..932bc4721 100644
--- a/zscript/dlc1/swwm_notashotgun_fx.zsc
+++ b/zscript/dlc1/swwm_notashotgun_fx.zsc
@@ -288,7 +288,7 @@ Class QuadProj : Actor
 		s.scale *= .6;
 		s.vel = vel*.2;
 		s = Spawn("SWWMHalfSmoke",pos);
-		s.vel = (FRandom[Quadravol](-.4,.4),FRandom[Quadravol](-.4,.4),FRandom[Quadravol](-.4,.4));
+		s.vel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Quadravol](0,360),FRandom[Quadravol](-90,90))*.4;
 		s.vel += vel*.3;
 		s.alpha *= .4;
 		int numpt = Random[Quadravol](5,15);
@@ -324,7 +324,7 @@ Class QuadProj : Actor
 		int numpt = Random[Quadravol](12,18);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[Quadravol](-1,1),FRandom[Quadravol](-1,1),FRandom[Quadravol](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[Quadravol](2,8);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Quadravol](0,360),FRandom[Quadravol](-90,90))*FRandom[Quadravol](2,8);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSmoke",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 			s.special1 = Random[Quadravol](2,3);
@@ -334,14 +334,14 @@ Class QuadProj : Actor
 		numpt = Random[Quadravol](10,15);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[Quadravol](-1,1),FRandom[Quadravol](-1,1),FRandom[Quadravol](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[Quadravol](4,16);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Quadravol](0,360),FRandom[Quadravol](-90,90))*FRandom[Quadravol](4,16);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSpark",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 		}
 		numpt = Random[Quadravol](4,8);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[Quadravol](-1,1),FRandom[Quadravol](-1,1),FRandom[Quadravol](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[Quadravol](6,12);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Quadravol](0,360),FRandom[Quadravol](-90,90))*FRandom[Quadravol](6,12);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMChip",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 			s.scale *= FRandom[Quadravol](0.9,1.8);
@@ -424,7 +424,7 @@ Class QuadExplArm : Actor
 			Spawn("QuadExplTrail",pos);
 			if ( !(ReactionTime%2) )
 				SWWMUtility.DoExplosion(self,8+reactiontime*3,0,40+5*reactiontime,20,DE_QUADRAVOL|DE_NOSPLASH,ignoreme:tracer);
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](1,5);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](1,5);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMHalfSmoke",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel+vel*.3;
 			s.special1 = Random[ExploS](1,3);
@@ -463,7 +463,7 @@ Class QuadExplArm2 : QuadExplArm
 				SWWMUtility.DoExplosion(self,40+reactiontime*5,0,120+6*reactiontime,50,DE_QUADRAVOL|DE_NOSPLASH,ignoreme:tracer);
 				SWWMUtility.DoExplosion(self,60+reactiontime*10,0,100+4*reactiontime,50,DE_HOWL|DE_NOSPLASH,ignoreme:tracer);
 			}
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](2,5);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](2,5);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMHalfSmoke",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel+vel*.6;
 			s.special1 = Random[ExploS](2,4);
@@ -554,7 +554,7 @@ Class QuadProj2 : QuadProj
 		s.scale *= .8;
 		s.vel = vel*.3;
 		s = Spawn("SWWMHalfSmoke",pos);
-		s.vel = (FRandom[Quadravol](-.4,.4),FRandom[Quadravol](-.4,.4),FRandom[Quadravol](-.4,.4));
+		s.vel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Quadravol](0,360),FRandom[Quadravol](-90,90))*.4;
 		s.vel += vel*.4;
 		s.alpha *= .6;
 		int numpt = Random[Quadravol](5,25);
@@ -589,7 +589,7 @@ Class QuadProj2 : QuadProj
 		int numpt = Random[Quadravol](20,30);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[Quadravol](-1,1),FRandom[Quadravol](-1,1),FRandom[Quadravol](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[Quadravol](2,12);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Quadravol](0,360),FRandom[Quadravol](-90,90))*FRandom[Quadravol](2,12);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSmoke",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 			s.special1 = Random[Quadravol](2,3);
@@ -599,14 +599,14 @@ Class QuadProj2 : QuadProj
 		numpt = Random[Quadravol](15,20);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[Quadravol](-1,1),FRandom[Quadravol](-1,1),FRandom[Quadravol](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[Quadravol](4,16);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Quadravol](0,360),FRandom[Quadravol](-90,90))*FRandom[Quadravol](4,16);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSpark",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 		}
 		numpt = Random[Quadravol](8,12);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[Quadravol](-1,1),FRandom[Quadravol](-1,1),FRandom[Quadravol](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[Quadravol](6,12);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Quadravol](0,360),FRandom[Quadravol](-90,90))*FRandom[Quadravol](6,12);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMChip",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 			s.scale *= FRandom[Quadravol](0.9,1.8);
@@ -648,7 +648,7 @@ Class QuadProjSub : QuadProj
 		s.scale *= .5;
 		s.vel = vel*.3;
 		s = Spawn("SWWMHalfSmoke",pos);
-		s.vel = (FRandom[Quadravol](-.4,.4),FRandom[Quadravol](-.4,.4),FRandom[Quadravol](-.4,.4));
+		s.vel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Quadravol](0,360),FRandom[Quadravol](-90,90))*.4;
 		s.vel += vel*.4;
 		s.alpha *= .2;
 		int numpt = Random[Quadravol](1,4);
@@ -680,7 +680,7 @@ Class QuadProjSub : QuadProj
 		int numpt = Random[Quadravol](6,12);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[Quadravol](-1,1),FRandom[Quadravol](-1,1),FRandom[Quadravol](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[Quadravol](2,8);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Quadravol](0,360),FRandom[Quadravol](-90,90))*FRandom[Quadravol](2,8);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSmoke",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 			s.special1 = Random[Quadravol](2,3);
@@ -690,14 +690,14 @@ Class QuadProjSub : QuadProj
 		numpt = Random[Quadravol](5,10);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[Quadravol](-1,1),FRandom[Quadravol](-1,1),FRandom[Quadravol](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[Quadravol](4,16);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Quadravol](0,360),FRandom[Quadravol](-90,90))*FRandom[Quadravol](4,16);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSpark",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 		}
 		numpt = Random[Quadravol](2,4);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[Quadravol](-1,1),FRandom[Quadravol](-1,1),FRandom[Quadravol](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[Quadravol](6,12);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Quadravol](0,360),FRandom[Quadravol](-90,90))*FRandom[Quadravol](6,12);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMChip",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 			s.scale *= FRandom[Quadravol](0.9,1.8);
@@ -731,7 +731,7 @@ Class QuadProjSub2 : QuadProj
 		s.scale *= .3;
 		s.vel = vel*.3;
 		s = Spawn("SWWMHalfSmoke",pos);
-		s.vel = (FRandom[Quadravol](-.4,.4),FRandom[Quadravol](-.4,.4),FRandom[Quadravol](-.4,.4));
+		s.vel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Quadravol](0,360),FRandom[Quadravol](-90,90))*.4;
 		s.vel += vel*.4;
 		s.alpha *= .2;
 		int numpt = Random[Quadravol](1,4);
@@ -763,7 +763,7 @@ Class QuadProjSub2 : QuadProj
 		int numpt = Random[Quadravol](6,12);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[Quadravol](-1,1),FRandom[Quadravol](-1,1),FRandom[Quadravol](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[Quadravol](2,8);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Quadravol](0,360),FRandom[Quadravol](-90,90))*FRandom[Quadravol](2,8);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSmoke",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 			s.special1 = Random[Quadravol](2,3);
@@ -773,14 +773,14 @@ Class QuadProjSub2 : QuadProj
 		numpt = Random[Quadravol](5,10);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[Quadravol](-1,1),FRandom[Quadravol](-1,1),FRandom[Quadravol](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[Quadravol](4,16);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Quadravol](0,360),FRandom[Quadravol](-90,90))*FRandom[Quadravol](4,16);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSpark",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 		}
 		numpt = Random[Quadravol](2,4);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[Quadravol](-1,1),FRandom[Quadravol](-1,1),FRandom[Quadravol](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[Quadravol](6,12);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Quadravol](0,360),FRandom[Quadravol](-90,90))*FRandom[Quadravol](6,12);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMChip",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 			s.scale *= FRandom[Quadravol](0.9,1.8);
@@ -829,7 +829,7 @@ Class QuadProj3 : QuadProj
 		s.scale *= 1.2;
 		s.vel = vel*.4;
 		s = Spawn("SWWMHalfSmoke",pos);
-		s.vel = (FRandom[Quadravol](-.4,.4),FRandom[Quadravol](-.4,.4),FRandom[Quadravol](-.4,.4));
+		s.vel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Quadravol](0,360),FRandom[Quadravol](-90,90))*.4;
 		s.vel += vel*.6;
 		s.alpha *= .8;
 		s.special1 = 1;
@@ -866,7 +866,7 @@ Class QuadProj3 : QuadProj
 		int numpt = Random[Quadravol](25,35);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[Quadravol](-1,1),FRandom[Quadravol](-1,1),FRandom[Quadravol](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[Quadravol](2,12);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Quadravol](0,360),FRandom[Quadravol](-90,90))*FRandom[Quadravol](2,12);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSmoke",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 			s.special1 = Random[Quadravol](2,3);
@@ -876,14 +876,14 @@ Class QuadProj3 : QuadProj
 		numpt = Random[Quadravol](20,25);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[Quadravol](-1,1),FRandom[Quadravol](-1,1),FRandom[Quadravol](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[Quadravol](4,16);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Quadravol](0,360),FRandom[Quadravol](-90,90))*FRandom[Quadravol](4,16);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSpark",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 		}
 		numpt = Random[Quadravol](10,15);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[Quadravol](-1,1),FRandom[Quadravol](-1,1),FRandom[Quadravol](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[Quadravol](6,12);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Quadravol](0,360),FRandom[Quadravol](-90,90))*FRandom[Quadravol](6,12);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMChip",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 			s.scale *= FRandom[Quadravol](0.9,1.8);
@@ -1111,7 +1111,7 @@ Class OnFireTrail : Actor
 		if ( !Random[FlameT](0,int(40*(default.alpha-alpha))) )
 		{
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMHalfSmoke",pos);
-			s.vel = (FRandom[FlameT](-.2,.2),FRandom[FlameT](-.2,.2),FRandom[FlameT](-.2,.2));
+			s.vel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[FlameT](0,360),FRandom[FlameT](-90,90))*.2;
 			s.vel += vel*.3;
 			s.alpha *= alpha*.5;
 			s.scale *= .5+abs(scale.x*2)*(.5+special1/6.);
diff --git a/zscript/handler/swwm_handler_damage.zsc b/zscript/handler/swwm_handler_damage.zsc
index 2ed1bfc37..788fde7d1 100644
--- a/zscript/handler/swwm_handler_damage.zsc
+++ b/zscript/handler/swwm_handler_damage.zsc
@@ -63,7 +63,7 @@ extend Class SWWMHandler
 	// damage numbers, combat tracking, etc.
 	private void DoDamageHandling( WorldEvent e )
 	{
-		SWWMDamNum.SpawnFromHandler(self,e.Damage,e.Thing.Vec3Offset(FRandom[ScoreBits](-8,8),FRandom[ScoreBits](-8,8),FRandom[ScoreBits](-8,8)+e.Thing.Height/2),e.DamageType);
+		SWWMDamNum.SpawnFromHandler(self,e.Damage,level.Vec3Offset(e.Thing.pos,SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ScoreBits](0,360),FRandom[ScoreBits](-90,90))*8.+(0,0,e.Thing.Height/2)),e.DamageType);
 		// combat tracker updates if either an ally of the player is hit, or an ally hit this enemy
 		// (this automatically also does the same for the player itself, of course)
 		for ( int i=0; i<MAXPLAYERS; i++ )
diff --git a/zscript/items/swwm_armor.zsc b/zscript/items/swwm_armor.zsc
index d1988b896..333636e24 100644
--- a/zscript/items/swwm_armor.zsc
+++ b/zscript/items/swwm_armor.zsc
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ Class ArmorNuggetItem : SWWMSpareArmor
 		if ( !bUsed )
 		{
 			int sellprice = abs(Stamina)/2;
-			SWWMScoreObj.Spawn(sellprice,Owner.Vec3Offset(FRandom[ScoreBits](-8,8),FRandom[ScoreBits](-8,8),FRandom[ScoreBits](-8,8)+Owner.Height/2));
+			SWWMScoreObj.Spawn(sellprice,level.Vec3Offset(Owner.pos,SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ScoreBits](0,360),FRandom[ScoreBits](-90,90))*8.+(0,0,Owner.Height/2)));
 			SWWMCredits.Give(Owner.player,sellprice);
 			if ( Owner.player )
 			{
diff --git a/zscript/items/swwm_baseitem.zsc b/zscript/items/swwm_baseitem.zsc
index d579e76e2..5cbcd5d27 100644
--- a/zscript/items/swwm_baseitem.zsc
+++ b/zscript/items/swwm_baseitem.zsc
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ Mixin Class SWWMAutoUseFix
 			if ( !deathmatch && bALWAYSPICKUP && (Amount+item.Amount > MaxAmount) && (Stamina != 0) )
 			{
 				int sellprice = abs(Stamina)/2;
-				SWWMScoreObj.Spawn(sellprice,Owner.Vec3Offset(FRandom[ScoreBits](-8,8),FRandom[ScoreBits](-8,8),FRandom[ScoreBits](-8,8)+Owner.Height/2));
+				SWWMScoreObj.Spawn(sellprice,level.Vec3Offset(Owner.pos,SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ScoreBits](0,360),FRandom[ScoreBits](-90,90))*8.+(0,0,Owner.Height/2)));
 				SWWMCredits.Give(Owner.player,sellprice);
 				if ( Owner.player )
 				{
diff --git a/zscript/items/swwm_collectibles.zsc b/zscript/items/swwm_collectibles.zsc
index 9599df17a..463eb6f02 100644
--- a/zscript/items/swwm_collectibles.zsc
+++ b/zscript/items/swwm_collectibles.zsc
@@ -94,7 +94,7 @@ Class SWWMCollectible : Inventory abstract
 		// give credit
 		if ( other.player && (Stamina > 0) )
 		{
-			SWWMScoreObj.Spawn(Stamina,other.Vec3Offset(FRandom[ScoreBits](-8,8),FRandom[ScoreBits](-8,8),FRandom[ScoreBits](-8,8)+other.Height/2));
+			SWWMScoreObj.Spawn(Stamina,level.Vec3Offset(other.pos,SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ScoreBits](0,360),FRandom[ScoreBits](-90,90))*8.+(0,0,other.Height/2)));
 			SWWMCredits.Give(other.player,Stamina);
 		}
 		// send to all other players
diff --git a/zscript/items/swwm_funstuff.zsc b/zscript/items/swwm_funstuff.zsc
index ff1eec1c5..6a7735fcb 100644
--- a/zscript/items/swwm_funstuff.zsc
+++ b/zscript/items/swwm_funstuff.zsc
@@ -325,7 +325,7 @@ Class SWWMGasCloud : Actor
 	{
 		for ( int i=0; i<2; i++ )
 		{
-			let e = Spawn("SWWMFart",level.Vec3Offset(pos,specialf1*(FRandom[ExploS](-20,20),FRandom[ExploS](-20,20),FRandom[ExploS](-20,20))));
+			let e = Spawn("SWWMFart",level.Vec3Offset(pos,specialf1*SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*20.));
 			e.target = target;
 			e.scale *= specialf1;
 		}
@@ -591,7 +591,7 @@ Class SuperFancySparkle : Actor
 		if ( magvel > 0. )
 		{
 			dir /= magvel;
-			dir += .2*(FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1));
+			dir += .2*SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90));
 			vel = dir.unit()*magvel;
 		}
 		SetOrigin(level.Vec3Offset(pos,vel),true);
@@ -1110,7 +1110,7 @@ Class Chancebox : Actor
 		int numpt = Random[ExploS](16,32);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](.3,8);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](.3,8);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMHalfSmoke",Vec3Offset(0,0,16));
 			s.vel = pvel;
 			s.SetShade(Color(2,1,3)*Random[ExploS](64,85));
diff --git a/zscript/items/swwm_health.zsc b/zscript/items/swwm_health.zsc
index 411ebc364..1152c2249 100644
--- a/zscript/items/swwm_health.zsc
+++ b/zscript/items/swwm_health.zsc
@@ -73,7 +73,7 @@ Class HealthNuggetItem : SWWMHealth
 		if ( !bUsed )
 		{
 			int sellprice = abs(Stamina)/2;
-			SWWMScoreObj.Spawn(sellprice,Owner.Vec3Offset(FRandom[ScoreBits](-8,8),FRandom[ScoreBits](-8,8),FRandom[ScoreBits](-8,8)+Owner.Height/2));
+			SWWMScoreObj.Spawn(sellprice,level.Vec3Offset(Owner.pos,SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ScoreBits](0,360),FRandom[ScoreBits](-90,90))*8.+(0,0,Owner.Height/2)));
 			SWWMCredits.Give(Owner.player,sellprice);
 			if ( Owner.player )
 			{
diff --git a/zscript/items/swwm_powerups.zsc b/zscript/items/swwm_powerups.zsc
index 257b3924e..84ff58c82 100644
--- a/zscript/items/swwm_powerups.zsc
+++ b/zscript/items/swwm_powerups.zsc
@@ -1861,7 +1861,7 @@ Class SWWMLamp : Inventory
 			{
 				// sell excess
 				int sellprice = abs(Stamina)/2;
-				SWWMScoreObj.Spawn(sellprice,Owner.Vec3Offset(FRandom[ScoreBits](-8,8),FRandom[ScoreBits](-8,8),FRandom[ScoreBits](-8,8)+Owner.Height/2));
+				SWWMScoreObj.Spawn(sellprice,level.Vec3Offset(Owner.pos,SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ScoreBits](0,360),FRandom[ScoreBits](-90,90))*8.+(0,0,Owner.Height/2)));
 				SWWMCredits.Give(Owner.player,sellprice);
 				if ( Owner.player )
 				{
@@ -2656,7 +2656,7 @@ Class MykradvoBurst : Actor
 		int numpt = Random[ExploS](20,30);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](.25,8);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](.25,8);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMHalfSmoke",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 			s.SetShade(Color(1,1,1)*Random[ExploS](128,160)+Color(28,0,31));
@@ -2687,7 +2687,7 @@ Class MykradvoBurst : Actor
 				int numpt = Random[ExploS](2,4);
 				for ( int j=0; j<numpt; j++ )
 				{
-					Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](.25,8);
+					Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](.25,8);
 					let s = Spawn("SWWMHalfSmoke",pos);
 					s.vel = pvel;
 					s.SetShade(Color(1,1,1)*Random[ExploS](128,160)+Color(28,0,31));
diff --git a/zscript/swwm_blod.zsc b/zscript/swwm_blod.zsc
index c16dc9397..d20d89d2a 100644
--- a/zscript/swwm_blod.zsc
+++ b/zscript/swwm_blod.zsc
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ Class mkBlood : Actor
 		Vector3 vdir = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(b.angle,b.pitch);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 ndir = (vdir+(FRandom[Blood](-.5,.5),FRandom[Blood](-.5,.5),FRandom[Blood](-.5,.5))).unit()*FRandom[Blood](.2,2.)*sstr;
+			Vector3 ndir = (vdir+SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Blood](0,360),FRandom[Blood](-90,90))*.5).unit()*FRandom[Blood](.2,2.)*sstr;
 			for ( double j=1.; j>=.5; j-=.125 )
 				A_SpawnParticle(b.fillcolor,0,int(12*sstr),2.*str*FRandom[Blood](.6,1.4)*j,0,0,0,0,ndir.x*j,ndir.y*j,ndir.z*j,0,0,-.25,.75,-1,-.02*sstr*j);
 		}
@@ -266,7 +266,7 @@ Class mkBloodDrop : Actor
 						int numpt = Random[Blood](2,4);
 						for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 						{
-							Vector3 ndir = (floordir+(FRandom[Blood](-.5,.5),FRandom[Blood](-.5,.5),FRandom[Blood](-.5,.5))).unit()*FRandom[Blood](.5,8.);
+							Vector3 ndir = (floordir+SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Blood](0,360),FRandom[Blood](-90,90))*.5).unit()*FRandom[Blood](.5,8.);
 							for ( double j=1.; j>=.5; j-=.125 )
 								A_SpawnParticle(fillcolor,0,20,10.*scale.x*FRandom[Blood](.6,1.4)*j,0,0,0,0,ndir.x*j,ndir.y*j,ndir.z*j,0,0,-.25,.5*alpha,-1,-1.*scale.x*j);
 						}
@@ -296,7 +296,7 @@ Class mkBloodDrop : Actor
 				int numpt = Random[Blood](4,8);
 				for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 				{
-					Vector3 ndir = (floordir+(FRandom[Blood](-.5,.5),FRandom[Blood](-.5,.5),FRandom[Blood](-.5,.5))).unit()*FRandom[Blood](.5,8.);
+					Vector3 ndir = (floordir+SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Blood](0,360),FRandom[Blood](-90,90))*.5).unit()*FRandom[Blood](.5,8.);
 					for ( double j=1.; j>=.5; j-=.125 )
 						A_SpawnParticle(fillcolor,0,20,10.*scale.x*FRandom[Blood](.6,1.4)*j,0,0,0,0,ndir.x*j,ndir.y*j,ndir.z*j,0,0,-.25,.5*alpha,-1,-1.*scale.x*j);
 				}
@@ -341,7 +341,7 @@ Class mkBloodDrop : Actor
 				int numpt = Random[Blood](4,8);
 				for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 				{
-					Vector3 ndir = (floordir+(FRandom[Blood](-.5,.5),FRandom[Blood](-.5,.5),FRandom[Blood](-.5,.5))).unit()*FRandom[Blood](.5,8.);
+					Vector3 ndir = (floordir+SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Blood](0,360),FRandom[Blood](-90,90))*.5).unit()*FRandom[Blood](.5,8.);
 					for ( double j=1.; j>=.5; j-=.125 )
 						A_SpawnParticle(fillcolor,0,20,10.*scale.x*FRandom[Blood](.6,1.4)*j,0,0,0,0,ndir.x*j,ndir.y*j,ndir.z*j,0,0,-.25,.5*alpha,-1,-1.*scale.x*j);
 				}
@@ -364,7 +364,7 @@ Class mkBloodDrop : Actor
 				int numpt = Random[Blood](4,8);
 				for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 				{
-					Vector3 ndir = (-(walldir.x,walldir.y,0)+(FRandom[Blood](-.5,.5),FRandom[Blood](-.5,.5),FRandom[Blood](-.5,.5))).unit()*FRandom[Blood](.5,8.);
+					Vector3 ndir = (-(walldir.x,walldir.y,0)+SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Blood](0,360),FRandom[Blood](-90,90))*.5).unit()*FRandom[Blood](.5,8.);
 					for ( double j=1.; j>=.5; j-=.125 )
 						A_SpawnParticle(fillcolor,0,20,10.*scale.x*FRandom[Blood](.6,1.4)*j,0,0,0,0,ndir.x*j,ndir.y*j,ndir.z*j,0,0,-.25,.5*alpha,-1,-1.*scale.x*j);
 				}
@@ -550,7 +550,7 @@ Class mkFlyingGib : Actor
 			Vector3 dir = vel;
 			double spd = dir.length();
 			dir /= spd;
-			dir = (dir+(FRandom[Blood](-.3,.3),FRandom[Blood](-.3,.3),FRandom[Blood](-.3,.3))).unit();
+			dir = (dir+SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Blood](0,360),FRandom[Blood](-90,90))*.3).unit();
 			vel = dir*spd;
 		}
 		invoker.rollvel = FRandom[Gibs](10,50)*RandomPick[Gibs](-1,1)*clamp(vel.length()/10.,.25,4.);
diff --git a/zscript/swwm_common_fx.zsc b/zscript/swwm_common_fx.zsc
index 26220f0d2..b5be4fad0 100644
--- a/zscript/swwm_common_fx.zsc
+++ b/zscript/swwm_common_fx.zsc
@@ -818,7 +818,7 @@ Class SWWMItemFog : Actor
 			if ( bAMBUSH ) numpt *= 2;
 			for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 			{
-				Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](.3,8);
+				Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](.3,8);
 				let s = Spawn(bAMBUSH?"SWWMSmoke":"SWWMSmallSmoke",pos);
 				s.vel = pvel;
 				s.SetShade(Color(3,2,1)*Random[ExploS](64,85));
@@ -997,7 +997,7 @@ Class SWWMTeleportFog : Actor
 			int numpt = int(Random[ExploS](6,12)*alpha);
 			for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 			{
-				Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](.3,8)*alpha;
+				Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](.3,8)*alpha;
 				let s = Spawn("SWWMSmallSmoke",pos);
 				s.vel = pvel;
 				s.SetShade(Color(1,2,3)*int(Random[ExploS](64,85)*alpha));
@@ -1061,7 +1061,7 @@ Class SWWMPickupFlash : Actor
 		int numpt = Random[ExploS](8,10);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](.3,8);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](.3,8);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSmallSmoke",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 			s.SetShade(Color(Args[1],Args[2],Args[3])*Random[ExploS](64,85));
diff --git a/zscript/swwm_gesture_fx.zsc b/zscript/swwm_gesture_fx.zsc
index 785a18f6e..5fdb51bdd 100644
--- a/zscript/swwm_gesture_fx.zsc
+++ b/zscript/swwm_gesture_fx.zsc
@@ -61,7 +61,7 @@ Class LoveHeartSparkle : Actor
 		if ( magvel > 0. )
 		{
 			dir /= magvel;
-			dir += .2*(FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1));
+			dir += .2*SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90));
 			vel = dir.unit()*magvel;
 		}
 		SetOrigin(level.Vec3Offset(pos,vel),true);
@@ -466,7 +466,7 @@ Class LoveHeart : Actor
 		int numpt = Random[ExploS](10,15);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](.5,4);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](.5,4);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSmoke",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 			s.SetShade(Color(10,8,9)*Random[ExploS](20,25));
diff --git a/zscript/swwm_monsters.zsc b/zscript/swwm_monsters.zsc
index 83e5561c8..e214c76aa 100644
--- a/zscript/swwm_monsters.zsc
+++ b/zscript/swwm_monsters.zsc
@@ -108,7 +108,7 @@ Class SWWMBossBrainExpl : Actor
 		int numpt = Random[ExploS](8,16);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](1,6);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](1,6);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSmoke",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 			s.SetShade(Color(1,1,1)*Random[ExploS](64,224));
@@ -119,14 +119,14 @@ Class SWWMBossBrainExpl : Actor
 		numpt = Random[ExploS](5,10);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](2,12);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](2,12);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSpark",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 		}
 		numpt = Random[ExploS](10,15);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](2,24);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](2,24);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMChip",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 		}
@@ -190,7 +190,7 @@ Class SWWMBossBrainExplArm : Actor
 		{
 			A_CountDown();
 			Spawn("ExplodiumMagTrail",pos);
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](1,5);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](1,5);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMHalfSmoke",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel+vel*.2;
 			s.SetShade(Color(1,1,1)*Random[ExploS](64,224));
diff --git a/zscript/swwm_player.zsc b/zscript/swwm_player.zsc
index aa52e5522..820ca9c87 100644
--- a/zscript/swwm_player.zsc
+++ b/zscript/swwm_player.zsc
@@ -1939,7 +1939,7 @@ Class Demolitionist : PlayerPawn
 				for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 				{
 					let s = Spawn("SWWMChip",source.Vec3Angle(source.radius,FRandom[ExploS](0,360),1.+FRandom[ExploS](0,max(0.,source.height-source.floorclip))));
-					s.vel = ((0,0,1)+(FRandom[ExploS](-.6,.6),FRandom[ExploS](-.6,.6),FRandom[ExploS](-.6,.6))).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](2.,16.);
+					s.vel = ((0,0,1)+SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*.6).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](2.,16.);
 					s.scale *= FRandom[ExploS](1.5,3.);
 					s.A_SetTranslation('StoneSpike');
 				}
@@ -1947,7 +1947,7 @@ Class Demolitionist : PlayerPawn
 				for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 				{
 					let s = Spawn("SWWMHalfSmoke",source.Vec3Offset(0,0,1.+FRandom[ExploS](0,max(0.,source.height-source.floorclip))));
-					s.vel = ((0,0,1)+(FRandom[ExploS](-1.,1.),FRandom[ExploS](-1.,1.),FRandom[ExploS](-1.,1.))).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](-2,8.);
+					s.vel = ((0,0,1)+SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](-2,8.);
 					s.scale *= 2.5;
 					s.special1 = Random[ExploS](3,8);
 					s.SetShade(Color(5,4,3)*Random[ExploS](20,40));
diff --git a/zscript/swwm_player_fx.zsc b/zscript/swwm_player_fx.zsc
index 215f80734..799166c10 100644
--- a/zscript/swwm_player_fx.zsc
+++ b/zscript/swwm_player_fx.zsc
@@ -511,7 +511,7 @@ Class DemolitionistShockwave : Actor
 		SWWMUtility.DoExplosion(self,40+min(special1,120),100000+min(special1*2000,150000),100+min(special1*2,130),80,DE_BLAST|DE_EXTRAZTHRUST,'GroundPound',target);
 		for ( int i=0; i<360; i+=5 )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](1,3);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](1,3);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSmoke",Vec3Angle(4,i,8));
 			s.vel = pvel+SWWMUtility.AngleToVector3(i,7.);
 			s.SetShade(Color(1,1,1)*Random[ExploS](64,224));
@@ -531,7 +531,7 @@ Class DemolitionistShockwave : Actor
 		int numpt = Random[ExploS](10,20);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](2,12);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](2,12);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMChip",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 		}
diff --git a/zscript/weapons/swwm_baseweapon.zsc b/zscript/weapons/swwm_baseweapon.zsc
index 6cce287fc..d6088c664 100644
--- a/zscript/weapons/swwm_baseweapon.zsc
+++ b/zscript/weapons/swwm_baseweapon.zsc
@@ -296,7 +296,7 @@ Class SWWMWeapon : Weapon abstract
 			{
 				// sell excess
 				int sellprice = abs(item.Stamina)/2;
-				SWWMScoreObj.Spawn(sellprice,Owner.Vec3Offset(FRandom[ScoreBits](-8,8),FRandom[ScoreBits](-8,8),FRandom[ScoreBits](-8,8)+Owner.Height/2));
+				SWWMScoreObj.Spawn(sellprice,level.Vec3Offset(Owner.pos,SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ScoreBits](0,360),FRandom[ScoreBits](-90,90))*8.+(0,0,Owner.Height/2)));
 				SWWMCredits.Give(Owner.player,sellprice);
 				if ( Owner.player )
 				{
diff --git a/zscript/weapons/swwm_baseweapon_fx.zsc b/zscript/weapons/swwm_baseweapon_fx.zsc
index 0b21909c9..7865c1178 100644
--- a/zscript/weapons/swwm_baseweapon_fx.zsc
+++ b/zscript/weapons/swwm_baseweapon_fx.zsc
@@ -73,7 +73,7 @@ Class SWWMCasing : Actor abstract
 		{
 			pitchvel = FRandom[Junk](10,30)*RandomPick[Junk](-1,1);
 			anglevel = FRandom[Junk](10,30)*RandomPick[Junk](-1,1);
-			vel = (vel.unit()+(FRandom[Junk](-.2,.2),FRandom[Junk](-.2,.2),FRandom[Junk](-.2,.2))).unit()*vel.length();
+			vel = (vel.unit()+SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Junk](0,360),FRandom[Junk](-90,90))*.2).unit()*vel.length();
 			if ( numbounces && ((numbounces > 3) || (Random[Junk](1,20) < 17) || (vel.z > -1.4)) )
 			{
 				ClearBounce();
@@ -114,7 +114,7 @@ Class SWWMBulletImpact : Actor
 		Vector3 x = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(angle,pitch);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (x+(FRandom[Junk](-.8,.8),FRandom[Junk](-.8,.8),FRandom[Junk](-.8,.8))).unit()*FRandom[Junk](0.1,1.2);
+			Vector3 pvel = (x+SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Junk](0,360),FRandom[Junk](-90,90))*.8).unit()*FRandom[Junk](0.1,1.2);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSmoke",pos+x*2);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 			s.SetShade(Color(1,1,1)*Random[Junk](128,192));
@@ -122,14 +122,14 @@ Class SWWMBulletImpact : Actor
 		numpt = int(Random[Junk](3,8)*scale.x*4);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[Junk](-1,1),FRandom[Junk](-1,1),FRandom[Junk](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[Junk](2,8);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Junk](0,360),FRandom[Junk](-90,90))*FRandom[Junk](2,8);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSpark",pos+x*2);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 		}
 		numpt = int(Random[Junk](2,5)*scale.x*4);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[Junk](-1,1),FRandom[Junk](-1,1),FRandom[Junk](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[Junk](2,8);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Junk](0,360),FRandom[Junk](-90,90))*FRandom[Junk](2,8);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMChip",pos+x*2);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 		}
@@ -196,7 +196,7 @@ Class PunchImpact : Actor
 		Vector3 x = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(angle,pitch);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (x+(FRandom[Ponch](-.8,.8),FRandom[Ponch](-.8,.8),FRandom[Ponch](-.8,.8))).unit()*FRandom[Ponch](.1,1.2);
+			Vector3 pvel = (x+SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Ponch](0,360),FRandom[Ponch](-90,90))*.8).unit()*FRandom[Ponch](.1,1.2);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSmoke",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 			s.SetShade(Color(1,1,1)*Random[Ponch](128,192));
@@ -205,7 +205,7 @@ Class PunchImpact : Actor
 		if ( bAMBUSH ) numpt /= 3;
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[Ponch](-1,1),FRandom[Ponch](-1,1),FRandom[Ponch](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[Ponch](2,8);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Ponch](0,360),FRandom[Ponch](-90,90))*FRandom[Ponch](2,8);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSpark",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 		}
@@ -213,7 +213,7 @@ Class PunchImpact : Actor
 		if ( bAMBUSH ) numpt /= 3;
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[Ponch](-1,1),FRandom[Ponch](-1,1),FRandom[Ponch](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[Ponch](2,8);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Ponch](0,360),FRandom[Ponch](-90,90))*FRandom[Ponch](2,8);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMChip",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 		}
@@ -266,7 +266,7 @@ Class BigPunchImpact : Actor
 		Vector3 x = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(angle,pitch);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (x+(FRandom[Ponch](-.8,.8),FRandom[Ponch](-.8,.8),FRandom[Ponch](-.8,.8))).unit()*FRandom[Ponch](.1,1.2);
+			Vector3 pvel = (x+SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Ponch](0,360),FRandom[Ponch](-90,90))*.8).unit()*FRandom[Ponch](.1,1.2);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSmoke",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 			s.SetShade(Color(1,1,1)*Random[Ponch](128,192));
@@ -275,7 +275,7 @@ Class BigPunchImpact : Actor
 		if ( bAMBUSH ) numpt /= 3;
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[Ponch](-1,1),FRandom[Ponch](-1,1),FRandom[Ponch](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[Ponch](2,8);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Ponch](0,360),FRandom[Ponch](-90,90))*FRandom[Ponch](2,8);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSpark",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 		}
@@ -283,7 +283,7 @@ Class BigPunchImpact : Actor
 		if ( bAMBUSH ) numpt /= 3;
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[Ponch](-1,1),FRandom[Ponch](-1,1),FRandom[Ponch](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[Ponch](2,8);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Ponch](0,360),FRandom[Ponch](-90,90))*FRandom[Ponch](2,8);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMChip",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 		}
diff --git a/zscript/weapons/swwm_baseweapon_melee.zsc b/zscript/weapons/swwm_baseweapon_melee.zsc
index b88816b34..7b8e8184d 100644
--- a/zscript/weapons/swwm_baseweapon_melee.zsc
+++ b/zscript/weapons/swwm_baseweapon_melee.zsc
@@ -29,14 +29,14 @@ Class ParriedBuff : Inventory
 		if ( special1&1 )
 		{
 			s = Spawn("SWWMHalfSmoke",Owner.pos);
-			s.vel = Owner.vel*.3+(FRandom[Ponch](-1,1),FRandom[Ponch](-1,1),FRandom[Ponch](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[Ponch](.1,.6);
+			s.vel = Owner.vel*.3+SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Ponch](0,360),FRandom[Ponch](-90,90))*FRandom[Ponch](.1,.6);
 			s.scale *= 1.2;
 			s.alpha *= .3;
 		}
 		if ( special1 > 1 )
 		{
 			s = Spawn("SWWMHalfSmoke",Owner.pos);
-			s.vel = Owner.vel*.3+(FRandom[Ponch](-1,1),FRandom[Ponch](-1,1),FRandom[Ponch](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[Ponch](.1,1.2);
+			s.vel = Owner.vel*.3+SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Ponch](0,360),FRandom[Ponch](-90,90))*FRandom[Ponch](.1,1.2);
 			s.scale *= 2.;
 			s.A_SetRenderStyle(s.alpha,STYLE_AddShaded);
 			s.SetShade(Color(4,2,1)*Random[Ponch](32,63));
diff --git a/zscript/weapons/swwm_blazeit_fx.zsc b/zscript/weapons/swwm_blazeit_fx.zsc
index ff0971945..0253f0a40 100644
--- a/zscript/weapons/swwm_blazeit_fx.zsc
+++ b/zscript/weapons/swwm_blazeit_fx.zsc
@@ -274,7 +274,7 @@ Class HellblazerMissile : Actor
 			s.scale *= FRandom[Hellblazer](.8,1.2);
 			s.special1 = Random[Hellblazer](0,2);
 			s.alpha *= .5;
-			s.vel = .3*vel + (traildir+(FRandom[Hellblazer](-.4,.4),FRandom[Hellblazer](-.4,.4),FRandom[Hellblazer](-.4,.4))).unit()*FRandom[Hellblazer](1.,2.);
+			s.vel = .3*vel + (traildir+SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Hellblazer](0,360),FRandom[Hellblazer](-90,90))*.4).unit()*FRandom[Hellblazer](1.,2.);
 		}
 		if ( bNOGRAVITY )
 		{
@@ -345,7 +345,7 @@ Class HellblazerMissile : Actor
 		int numpt = Random[Hellblazer](12,24);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[Hellblazer](-1,1),FRandom[Hellblazer](-1,1),FRandom[Hellblazer](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[Hellblazer](2,8);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Hellblazer](0,360),FRandom[Hellblazer](-90,90))*FRandom[Hellblazer](2,8);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSmoke",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 			s.SetShade(Color(4,2,1)*Random[Hellblazer](48,63));
@@ -356,14 +356,14 @@ Class HellblazerMissile : Actor
 		numpt = Random[Hellblazer](8,12);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[Hellblazer](-1,1),FRandom[Hellblazer](-1,1),FRandom[Hellblazer](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[Hellblazer](4,12);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Hellblazer](0,360),FRandom[Hellblazer](-90,90))*FRandom[Hellblazer](4,12);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSpark",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 		}
 		numpt = Random[Hellblazer](12,16);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[Hellblazer](-1,1),FRandom[Hellblazer](-1,1),FRandom[Hellblazer](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[Hellblazer](10,20);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Hellblazer](0,360),FRandom[Hellblazer](-90,90))*FRandom[Hellblazer](10,20);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMChip",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 			s.scale *= FRandom[Hellblazer](0.9,1.8);
@@ -443,7 +443,7 @@ Class HellblazerCrackshot : HellblazerMissile
 		int numpt = Random[Hellblazer](12,24);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[Hellblazer](-1,1),FRandom[Hellblazer](-1,1),FRandom[Hellblazer](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[Hellblazer](2,8);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Hellblazer](0,360),FRandom[Hellblazer](-90,90))*FRandom[Hellblazer](2,8);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSmoke",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 			s.SetShade(Color(4,2,1)*Random[Hellblazer](48,63));
@@ -454,14 +454,14 @@ Class HellblazerCrackshot : HellblazerMissile
 		numpt = Random[Hellblazer](8,12);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[Hellblazer](-1,1),FRandom[Hellblazer](-1,1),FRandom[Hellblazer](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[Hellblazer](4,12);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Hellblazer](0,360),FRandom[Hellblazer](-90,90))*FRandom[Hellblazer](4,12);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSpark",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 		}
 		numpt = Random[Hellblazer](12,16);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[Hellblazer](-1,1),FRandom[Hellblazer](-1,1),FRandom[Hellblazer](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[Hellblazer](10,20);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Hellblazer](0,360),FRandom[Hellblazer](-90,90))*FRandom[Hellblazer](10,20);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMChip",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 			s.scale *= FRandom[Hellblazer](0.9,1.8);
@@ -514,7 +514,7 @@ Class HellblazerRavager : HellblazerMissile
 		int numpt = Random[Hellblazer](16,28);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[Hellblazer](-1,1),FRandom[Hellblazer](-1,1),FRandom[Hellblazer](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[Hellblazer](4,12);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Hellblazer](0,360),FRandom[Hellblazer](-90,90))*FRandom[Hellblazer](4,12);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSmoke",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 			s.SetShade(Color(4,2,1)*Random[Hellblazer](48,63));
@@ -525,14 +525,14 @@ Class HellblazerRavager : HellblazerMissile
 		numpt = Random[Hellblazer](8,12);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[Hellblazer](-1,1),FRandom[Hellblazer](-1,1),FRandom[Hellblazer](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[Hellblazer](4,12);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Hellblazer](0,360),FRandom[Hellblazer](-90,90))*FRandom[Hellblazer](4,12);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSpark",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 		}
 		numpt = Random[Hellblazer](12,20);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[Hellblazer](-1,1),FRandom[Hellblazer](-1,1),FRandom[Hellblazer](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[Hellblazer](10,20);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Hellblazer](0,360),FRandom[Hellblazer](-90,90))*FRandom[Hellblazer](10,20);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMChip",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 			s.scale *= FRandom[Hellblazer](0.9,1.8);
@@ -597,7 +597,7 @@ Class HellblazerWarhead : HellblazerMissile
 		int numpt = Random[Hellblazer](20,30);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[Hellblazer](-1,1),FRandom[Hellblazer](-1,1),FRandom[Hellblazer](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[Hellblazer](4,20);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Hellblazer](0,360),FRandom[Hellblazer](-90,90))*FRandom[Hellblazer](4,20);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSmoke",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 			s.SetShade(Color(4,2,1)*Random[Hellblazer](48,63));
@@ -608,14 +608,14 @@ Class HellblazerWarhead : HellblazerMissile
 		numpt = Random[Hellblazer](10,20);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[Hellblazer](-1,1),FRandom[Hellblazer](-1,1),FRandom[Hellblazer](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[Hellblazer](4,28);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Hellblazer](0,360),FRandom[Hellblazer](-90,90))*FRandom[Hellblazer](4,28);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSpark",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 		}
 		numpt = Random[Hellblazer](20,25);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[Hellblazer](-1,1),FRandom[Hellblazer](-1,1),FRandom[Hellblazer](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[Hellblazer](10,40);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Hellblazer](0,360),FRandom[Hellblazer](-90,90))*FRandom[Hellblazer](10,40);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMChip",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 			s.scale *= FRandom[Hellblazer](0.9,1.8);
@@ -795,7 +795,7 @@ Mixin Class HellblazerGrenade
 		vel = oldvel;
 		// re-do the bounce with our formula
 		Vector3 RealHitNormal = HitNormal;
-		HitNormal = (HitNormal+(FRandom[Hellblazer](-.1,.1),FRandom[Hellblazer](-.1,.1),FRandom[Hellblazer](-.1,.1))).unit();
+		HitNormal = (HitNormal+SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Hellblazer](0,360),FRandom[Hellblazer](-90,90))*.1).unit();
 		if ( (HitNormal dot RealHitNormal) < 0 ) HitNormal *= -.5;
 		vel = FRandom[Hellblazer](.8,.9)*((vel dot HitNormal)*HitNormal*(FRandom[Hellblazer](-2.,-1.6))+vel);
 		if ( vel.z > 10 ) vel.z = 0.5*(10+vel.z);
@@ -871,7 +871,7 @@ Class HellblazerClusterMini : HellblazerMissile2
 			s.scale *= FRandom[Hellblazer](.6,.8);
 			s.special1 = Random[Hellblazer](0,1);
 			s.alpha *= .4;
-			s.vel = .3*vel + (traildir+(FRandom[Hellblazer](-.4,.4),FRandom[Hellblazer](-.4,.4),FRandom[Hellblazer](-.4,.4))).unit()*FRandom[Hellblazer](1.,2.);
+			s.vel = .3*vel + (traildir+SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Hellblazer](0,360),FRandom[Hellblazer](-90,90))*.4).unit()*FRandom[Hellblazer](1.,2.);
 		}
 		if ( (deto > 1) && (special2 > 5) )
 		{
@@ -907,7 +907,7 @@ Class HellblazerClusterMini : HellblazerMissile2
 		int numpt = Random[Hellblazer](4,8);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[Hellblazer](-1,1),FRandom[Hellblazer](-1,1),FRandom[Hellblazer](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[Hellblazer](1,5);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Hellblazer](0,360),FRandom[Hellblazer](-90,90))*FRandom[Hellblazer](1,5);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSmoke",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 			s.SetShade(Color(4,2,1)*Random[Hellblazer](48,63));
@@ -918,14 +918,14 @@ Class HellblazerClusterMini : HellblazerMissile2
 		numpt = Random[Hellblazer](4,6);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[Hellblazer](-1,1),FRandom[Hellblazer](-1,1),FRandom[Hellblazer](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[Hellblazer](2,5);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Hellblazer](0,360),FRandom[Hellblazer](-90,90))*FRandom[Hellblazer](2,5);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSpark",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 		}
 		numpt = Random[Hellblazer](4,6);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[Hellblazer](-1,1),FRandom[Hellblazer](-1,1),FRandom[Hellblazer](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[Hellblazer](5,10);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Hellblazer](0,360),FRandom[Hellblazer](-90,90))*FRandom[Hellblazer](5,10);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMChip",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 			s.scale *= FRandom[Hellblazer](0.8,1.4);
@@ -1180,8 +1180,8 @@ Class HellblazerRavagerArm : Actor
 			}
 			SWWMUtility.DoExplosion(self,20+reactiontime/2,2000+400*reactiontime,300-4*reactiontime,100);
 			double spd = min(vel.length()*1.1,50);
-			vel = (vel*.1+(FRandom[ExploS](-1.,1.),FRandom[ExploS](-1.,1.),FRandom[ExploS](-1.,1.))).unit()*spd;
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](1,5);
+			vel = (vel*.1+SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*.1).unit()*spd;
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](1,5);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMHalfSmoke",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel+vel*.2;
 			s.SetShade(Color(4,2,1)*Random[ExploS](48,63));
@@ -1193,7 +1193,7 @@ Class HellblazerRavagerArm : Actor
 				int numpt = Random[Hellblazer](-2,4);
 				for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 				{
-					Vector3 pvel = vel+(FRandom[Hellblazer](-1,1),FRandom[Hellblazer](-1,1),FRandom[Hellblazer](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[Hellblazer](2,4);
+					Vector3 pvel = vel+SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Hellblazer](0,360),FRandom[Hellblazer](-90,90))*FRandom[Hellblazer](2,4);
 					let s2 = Spawn("SWWMSpark",pos);
 					s2.scale *= .4;
 					s2.vel = pvel;
@@ -1277,7 +1277,7 @@ Class HellblazerWarheadArm : Actor
 			int nhit, nkill;
 			[nhit, nkill] = SWWMUtility.DoExplosion(self,30+reactiontime*5,3000+500*reactiontime,120+4*reactiontime,flags:DE_COUNTENEMIES);
 			if ( HellblazerWarhead(master) ) HellblazerWarhead(master).nkill += nkill;
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](1,5);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](1,5);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMHalfSmoke",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel+vel*.2;
 			s.SetShade(Color(4,2,1)*Random[ExploS](48,63));
diff --git a/zscript/weapons/swwm_cbt_fx.zsc b/zscript/weapons/swwm_cbt_fx.zsc
index dd86a2c25..c15505bc6 100644
--- a/zscript/weapons/swwm_cbt_fx.zsc
+++ b/zscript/weapons/swwm_cbt_fx.zsc
@@ -107,7 +107,7 @@ Class BusterWall : Thinker
 			if ( !level.IsPointInLevel(spot) ) continue;
 			if ( (initial || !(busttics%2)) && !Random[Wallbuster](0,1) )
 			{
-				Vector3 pvel = (bustdir+(FRandom[Wallbuster](-1.,1.),FRandom[Wallbuster](-1.,1.),FRandom[Wallbuster](-1.,1.))).unit()*FRandom[Wallbuster](-2.,8.);
+				Vector3 pvel = (bustdir+SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Wallbuster](0,360),FRandom[Wallbuster](-90,90))).unit()*FRandom[Wallbuster](-2.,8.);
 				let s = Actor.Spawn("SWWMHalfSmoke",spot);
 				s.vel = pvel;
 				s.scale *= 2.5;
@@ -118,14 +118,14 @@ Class BusterWall : Thinker
 			int numpt = Random[Wallbuster](-4,1);
 			for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 			{
-				Vector3 pvel = (bustdir+(FRandom[Wallbuster](-1.,1.),FRandom[Wallbuster](-1.,1.),FRandom[Wallbuster](-1.,1.))).unit()*FRandom[Wallbuster](9.,24.);
+				Vector3 pvel = (bustdir+SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Wallbuster](0,360),FRandom[Wallbuster](-90,90))).unit()*FRandom[Wallbuster](9.,24.);
 				let s = Actor.Spawn("SWWMSpark",spot);
 				s.vel = pvel;
 			}
 			numpt = Random[Wallbuster](0,2);
 			for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 			{
-				Vector3 pvel = (bustdir+(FRandom[Wallbuster](-.6,.6),FRandom[Wallbuster](-.6,.6),FRandom[Wallbuster](-.6,.6))).unit()*FRandom[Wallbuster](2.,16.);
+				Vector3 pvel = (bustdir+SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Wallbuster](0,360),FRandom[Wallbuster](-90,90))*.6).unit()*FRandom[Wallbuster](2.,16.);
 				let s = Actor.Spawn("SWWMChip",spot);
 				s.vel = pvel;
 				s.scale *= FRandom[Wallbuster](1.5,3.);
@@ -143,7 +143,7 @@ Class BusterWall : Thinker
 			if ( !level.IsPointInLevel(spot) ) continue;
 			if ( (initial || !(busttics%2)) && !Random[Wallbuster](0,1) )
 			{
-				Vector3 pvel = (bustdir+(FRandom[Wallbuster](-1.,1.),FRandom[Wallbuster](-1.,1.),FRandom[Wallbuster](-1.,1.))).unit()*FRandom[Wallbuster](-2.,8.);
+				Vector3 pvel = (bustdir+SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Wallbuster](0,360),FRandom[Wallbuster](-90,90))).unit()*FRandom[Wallbuster](-2.,8.);
 				let s = Actor.Spawn("SWWMHalfSmoke",spot);
 				s.vel = pvel;
 				s.scale *= 2.5;
@@ -154,14 +154,14 @@ Class BusterWall : Thinker
 			int numpt = Random[Wallbuster](-4,1);
 			for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 			{
-				Vector3 pvel = (bustdir+(FRandom[Wallbuster](-1.,1.),FRandom[Wallbuster](-1.,1.),FRandom[Wallbuster](-1.,1.))).unit()*FRandom[Wallbuster](9.,24.);
+				Vector3 pvel = (bustdir+SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Wallbuster](0,360),FRandom[Wallbuster](-90,90))).unit()*FRandom[Wallbuster](9.,24.);
 				let s = Actor.Spawn("SWWMSpark",spot);
 				s.vel = pvel;
 			}
 			numpt = Random[Wallbuster](0,2);
 			for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 			{
-				Vector3 pvel = (bustdir+(FRandom[Wallbuster](-.6,.6),FRandom[Wallbuster](-.6,.6),FRandom[Wallbuster](-.6,.6))).unit()*FRandom[Wallbuster](2.,16.);
+				Vector3 pvel = (bustdir+SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Wallbuster](0,360),FRandom[Wallbuster](-90,90))*.6).unit()*FRandom[Wallbuster](2.,16.);
 				let s = Actor.Spawn("SWWMChip",spot);
 				s.vel = pvel;
 				s.scale *= FRandom[Wallbuster](1.5,3.);
@@ -389,7 +389,7 @@ Class BusterWall : Thinker
 		// damnums
 		Vector3 bcenter = (bust.boundsmin+bust.boundsmax)*.5;
 		for ( int i=0; i<bust.acchits.Size(); i++ )
-			SWWMDamNum.Spawn(bust.acchits[i],level.Vec3Offset(bcenter,(FRandom[ScoreBits](-8,8),FRandom[ScoreBits](-8,8),FRandom[ScoreBits](-8,8))),'Wallbust');
+			SWWMDamNum.Spawn(bust.acchits[i],level.Vec3Offset(bcenter,SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ScoreBits](0,360),FRandom[ScoreBits](-90,90))*8.),'Wallbust');
 		return true;
 	}
 
@@ -624,7 +624,7 @@ Class BusterWall : Thinker
 		// damnums
 		Vector3 bcenter = (bust.boundsmin+bust.boundsmax)*.5;
 		for ( int i=0; i<bust.acchits.Size(); i++ )
-			SWWMDamNum.Spawn(bust.acchits[i],level.Vec3Offset(bcenter,(FRandom[ScoreBits](-8,8),FRandom[ScoreBits](-8,8),FRandom[ScoreBits](-8,8))),'Wallbust');
+			SWWMDamNum.Spawn(bust.acchits[i],level.Vec3Offset(bcenter,SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ScoreBits](0,360),FRandom[ScoreBits](-90,90))*8.),'Wallbust');
 		return true;
 	}
 }
diff --git a/zscript/weapons/swwm_danmaku_fx.zsc b/zscript/weapons/swwm_danmaku_fx.zsc
index ff8058c50..0a5bc88d2 100644
--- a/zscript/weapons/swwm_danmaku_fx.zsc
+++ b/zscript/weapons/swwm_danmaku_fx.zsc
@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ Class ChunkImpact : Actor
 		Vector3 x = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(angle,pitch);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (x+(FRandom[Eviscerator](-.8,.8),FRandom[Eviscerator](-.8,.8),FRandom[Eviscerator](-.8,.8))).unit()*FRandom[Eviscerator](.1,1.2);
+			Vector3 pvel = (x+SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Eviscerator](0,360),FRandom[Eviscerator](-90,90))*.8).unit()*FRandom[Eviscerator](.1,1.2);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSmoke",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 			s.scale *= .6;
@@ -53,14 +53,14 @@ Class ChunkImpact : Actor
 		numpt = Random[Eviscerator](-2,2);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[Eviscerator](-1,1),FRandom[Eviscerator](-1,1),FRandom[Eviscerator](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[Eviscerator](2,8);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Eviscerator](0,360),FRandom[Eviscerator](-90,90))*FRandom[Eviscerator](2,8);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSpark",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 		}
 		numpt = Random[Eviscerator](-2,2);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[Eviscerator](-1,1),FRandom[Eviscerator](-1,1),FRandom[Eviscerator](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[Eviscerator](1,4);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Eviscerator](0,360),FRandom[Eviscerator](-90,90))*FRandom[Eviscerator](1,4);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMChip",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 		}
@@ -203,7 +203,7 @@ Class EvisceratorChunk : Actor
 		if ( !Random[Eviscerator](0,2) && (lifetime < .7) )
 		{
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMHalfSmoke",pos);
-			s.vel = .2*vel+(FRandom[Eviscerator](-.1,.1),FRandom[Eviscerator](-.1,.1),FRandom[Eviscerator](-.1,.1));
+			s.vel = .2*vel+SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Eviscerator](0,360),FRandom[Eviscerator](-90,90));
 			s.scale *= .5;
 			s.alpha *= scale.x*max(0,.7-lifetime)*1.5;
 		}
@@ -281,7 +281,7 @@ Class EvisceratorChunk : Actor
 		// re-do the bounce with our formula
 		Vector3 RealHitNormal = HitNormal;
 		double dfact = clamp((oldvel.length()/75.)**2.,.02,.6);
-		HitNormal = (HitNormal+(FRandom[Eviscerator](-dfact,dfact),FRandom[Eviscerator](-dfact,dfact),FRandom[Eviscerator](-dfact,dfact))).unit();
+		HitNormal = (HitNormal+SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Eviscerator](0,360),FRandom[Eviscerator](-90,90))*dfact).unit();
 		if ( (HitNormal dot RealHitNormal) < 0 ) HitNormal *= -.5;
 		vel = FRandom[Eviscerator](.8,.95)*((vel dot HitNormal)*HitNormal*(FRandom[Eviscerator](-1.8,-1.))+vel);
 		bHITOWNER = true;
@@ -423,7 +423,7 @@ Class EvisceratorProjSmoke : Actor
 		if ( isFrozen() ) return;
 		lifetime += lifespeed;
 		let s = Spawn("SWWMSmoke",pos);
-		s.vel = (FRandom[Eviscerator](-0.5,0.5),FRandom[Eviscerator](-0.5,0.5),FRandom[Eviscerator](-0.5,0.5));
+		s.vel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Eviscerator](0,360),FRandom[Eviscerator](-90,90))*.5;
 		s.vel.z += 2.;
 		s.alpha = scale.x;
 		s.SetShade(Color(1,1,1)*Random[Eviscerator](160,255));
@@ -537,7 +537,7 @@ Class EvisceratorProj : Actor
 		int numpt = Random[Eviscerator](10,15);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](1,3);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](1,3);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSmoke",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 			s.SetShade(Color(1,1,1)*Random[ExploS](64,224));
@@ -548,14 +548,14 @@ Class EvisceratorProj : Actor
 		numpt = Random[Eviscerator](8,12);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[Eviscerator](-1,1),FRandom[Eviscerator](-1,1),FRandom[Eviscerator](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[Eviscerator](2,8);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Eviscerator](0,360),FRandom[Eviscerator](-90,90))*FRandom[Eviscerator](2,8);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSpark",level.Vec3Offset(pos,spawnofs));
 			s.vel = pvel;
 		}
 		numpt = Random[Eviscerator](8,16);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[Eviscerator](-1,1),FRandom[Eviscerator](-1,1),FRandom[Eviscerator](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[Eviscerator](6,16);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Eviscerator](0,360),FRandom[Eviscerator](-90,90))*FRandom[Eviscerator](6,16);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMChip",level.Vec3Offset(pos,spawnofs));
 			s.vel = pvel;
 			s.scale *= FRandom[Eviscerator](0.9,1.8);
diff --git a/zscript/weapons/swwm_deathlydeathcannon_fx.zsc b/zscript/weapons/swwm_deathlydeathcannon_fx.zsc
index a22dedb48..f4b40a21e 100644
--- a/zscript/weapons/swwm_deathlydeathcannon_fx.zsc
+++ b/zscript/weapons/swwm_deathlydeathcannon_fx.zsc
@@ -243,7 +243,7 @@ Class YnykronImpactArm : Actor
 			if ( !(reactiontime%2) )
 			{
 				Spawn("YnykronImpactTrail",pos);
-				Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](1,5);
+				Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](1,5);
 				let s = Spawn("SWWMHalfSmoke",pos);
 				s.vel = pvel+vel*.2;
 				s.special1 = Random[ExploS](1,3);
@@ -474,7 +474,7 @@ Class YnykronImpact : Actor
 		if ( special2 ) numpt -= 3;
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](.5,2);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](.5,2);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMHalfSmoke",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 			s.special1 = Random[ExploS](1,8);
@@ -1515,7 +1515,7 @@ Class YnykronVoidBeam : Actor
 			nextbeam.scale = scale;
 			nextbeam.frame = 1;
 			Vector3 newdir = t.Results.HitVector;
-			newdir = (newdir+.4*(FRandom[Ynykron](-1,1),FRandom[Ynykron](-1,1),FRandom[Ynykron](-1,1))).unit();
+			newdir = (newdir+.4*SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Ynykron](0,360),FRandom[Ynykron](-90,90))).unit();
 			double da = deltaangle(nextbeam.angle,atan2(newdir.y,newdir.x)),
 				dp = deltaangle(nextbeam.pitch,asin(-newdir.z));
 			nextbeam.angle += da*.2;
@@ -1571,7 +1571,7 @@ Class YnykronLightningImpact : Actor
 		int numpt = Random[ExploS](8,16);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](3,12);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](3,12);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSmoke",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 			s.SetShade(Color(1,1,1)*Random[ExploS](64,224));
@@ -1582,14 +1582,14 @@ Class YnykronLightningImpact : Actor
 		numpt = Random[ExploS](5,10);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](2,12);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](2,12);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSpark",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 		}
 		numpt = Random[ExploS](10,15);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](2,24);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](2,24);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMChip",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 		}
@@ -2052,7 +2052,7 @@ Class YnykronVoidSparkle : Actor
 		if ( magvel > 0. )
 		{
 			dir /= magvel;
-			dir += .2*(FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1));
+			dir += .2*SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90));
 			vel = dir.unit()*magvel;
 		}
 		Vector3 newpos = level.Vec3Offset(pos,vel);
@@ -2122,7 +2122,7 @@ Class YnykronSingularityExplosionArm : Actor
 			if ( !(reactiontime%2) )
 			{
 				Spawn("YnykronSingularityExplosionTrail",pos);
-				Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](1,5);
+				Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](1,5);
 				let s = Spawn("SWWMHalfSmoke",pos);
 				s.SetShade(Color(1,1,1)*Random[ExploS](128,160)+Color(28,0,31));
 				s.A_SetRenderStyle(s.alpha*(.1+.4*(ReactionTime/15.)),STYLE_AddShaded);
@@ -2208,7 +2208,7 @@ Class YnykronSingularityExplosion : Actor
 		int numpt = Random[ExploS](2,4);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](4,20);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](4,20);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSmoke",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 			s.SetShade(Color(1,1,1)*Random[ExploS](128,160)+Color(28,0,31));
@@ -2560,7 +2560,7 @@ Class YnykronSingularity : Actor
 		if ( magvel <= double.epsilon ) dir = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(angle,pitch);
 		else dir = vel/magvel;
 		// wander
-		dir = (dir+(FRandom[Ynykron](-1,1),FRandom[Ynykron](-1,1),FRandom[Ynykron](-1,1))*FRandom[Ynykron](.05,.2)).unit();
+		dir = (dir+SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Ynykron](0,360),FRandom[Ynykron](-90,90))*FRandom[Ynykron](.05,.2)).unit();
 		magvel *= .93;
 		if ( magvel > 5. ) magvel *= .95;
 		if ( magvel > 20. ) magvel *= .65;
diff --git a/zscript/weapons/swwm_deepdarkimpact.zsc b/zscript/weapons/swwm_deepdarkimpact.zsc
index 6509e1cca..7739bc296 100644
--- a/zscript/weapons/swwm_deepdarkimpact.zsc
+++ b/zscript/weapons/swwm_deepdarkimpact.zsc
@@ -102,7 +102,7 @@ Class DeepImpact : SWWMWeapon
 		int numpt = Random[Impact](5,7);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (x+(FRandom[Impact](-.1,.1),FRandom[Impact](-.1,.1),FRandom[Impact](-.1,.1))).unit()*FRandom[Impact](.1,.4);
+			Vector3 pvel = (x+SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Impact](0,360),FRandom[Impact](-90,90))*.1).unit()*FRandom[Impact](.1,.4);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSmoke",origin);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 			s.scale *= .3;
@@ -238,7 +238,7 @@ Class DeepImpact : SWWMWeapon
 		int numpt = Random[Impact](7,12);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (x+(FRandom[Impact](-.2,.2),FRandom[Impact](-.2,.2),FRandom[Impact](-.2,.2))).unit()*FRandom[Impact](.5,4);
+			Vector3 pvel = (x+SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Impact](0,360),FRandom[Impact](-90,90))*.2).unit()*FRandom[Impact](.5,4);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSmoke",origin);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 			s.special1 = 1;
@@ -280,7 +280,7 @@ Class DeepImpact : SWWMWeapon
 		int numpt = Random[Impact](14,18);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (x+(FRandom[Impact](-.5,.5),FRandom[Impact](-.5,.5),FRandom[Impact](-.5,.5))).unit()*FRandom[Impact](1,6);
+			Vector3 pvel = (x+SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Impact](0,360),FRandom[Impact](-90,90))*.5).unit()*FRandom[Impact](1,6);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSmoke",origin);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 			s.special1 = 2;
diff --git a/zscript/weapons/swwm_deepdarkimpact_fx.zsc b/zscript/weapons/swwm_deepdarkimpact_fx.zsc
index c92641950..ca020c9a2 100644
--- a/zscript/weapons/swwm_deepdarkimpact_fx.zsc
+++ b/zscript/weapons/swwm_deepdarkimpact_fx.zsc
@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ Class AirBullet : FastProjectile
 		int numpt = Random[ExploS](2,4);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](.1,.8);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](.1,.8);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSmoke",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel+vel.unit()*3.;
 			s.SetShade(Color(1,1,1)*Random[ExploS](240,255));
@@ -86,7 +86,7 @@ Class AirBullet : FastProjectile
 		int numpt = Random[ExploS](10,20);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](2,6);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](2,6);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSmoke",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 			s.SetShade(Color(1,1,1)*Random[ExploS](240,255));
@@ -97,14 +97,14 @@ Class AirBullet : FastProjectile
 		numpt = Random[ExploS](8,12);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](2,6);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](2,6);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSpark",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 		}
 		numpt = Random[ExploS](6,16);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](2,12);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](2,12);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMChip",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 		}
diff --git a/zscript/weapons/swwm_shot_fx.zsc b/zscript/weapons/swwm_shot_fx.zsc
index 8ffb5ee64..12be4d61b 100644
--- a/zscript/weapons/swwm_shot_fx.zsc
+++ b/zscript/weapons/swwm_shot_fx.zsc
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ Class SpreadImpact : Actor
 		Vector3 x = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(angle,pitch);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (x+(FRandom[Spreadgun](-.8,.8),FRandom[Spreadgun](-.8,.8),FRandom[Spreadgun](-.8,.8))).unit()*FRandom[Spreadgun](.1,1.2);
+			Vector3 pvel = (x+SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Spreadgun](0,360),FRandom[Spreadgun](-90,90))*.8).unit()*FRandom[Spreadgun](.1,1.2);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSmoke",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 			s.scale *= .6;
@@ -54,14 +54,14 @@ Class SpreadImpact : Actor
 		numpt = Random[Spreadgun](-1,3)-special1;
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[Spreadgun](-1,1),FRandom[Spreadgun](-1,1),FRandom[Spreadgun](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[Spreadgun](2,8);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Spreadgun](0,360),FRandom[Spreadgun](-90,90))*FRandom[Spreadgun](2,8);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSpark",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 		}
 		numpt = Random[Spreadgun](2,4)-special1;
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[Spreadgun](-1,1),FRandom[Spreadgun](-1,1),FRandom[Spreadgun](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[Spreadgun](1,4);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Spreadgun](0,360),FRandom[Spreadgun](-90,90))*FRandom[Spreadgun](1,4);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMChip",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 		}
@@ -89,7 +89,7 @@ Class SlugImpact : Actor
 		Vector3 x = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(angle,pitch);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (x+(FRandom[Spreadgun](-.4,.4),FRandom[Spreadgun](-.4,.4),FRandom[Spreadgun](-.4,.4))).unit()*FRandom[Spreadgun](.4,2.);
+			Vector3 pvel = (x+SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Spreadgun](0,360),FRandom[Spreadgun](-90,90))*.4).unit()*FRandom[Spreadgun](.4,2.);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSmoke",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 			s.scale *= 1.4;
@@ -99,14 +99,14 @@ Class SlugImpact : Actor
 		numpt = Random[Spreadgun](2,5)-special1;
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[Spreadgun](-1,1),FRandom[Spreadgun](-1,1),FRandom[Spreadgun](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[Spreadgun](2,8);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Spreadgun](0,360),FRandom[Spreadgun](-90,90))*FRandom[Spreadgun](2,8);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSpark",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 		}
 		numpt = Random[Spreadgun](4,8)-special1;
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[Spreadgun](-1,1),FRandom[Spreadgun](-1,1),FRandom[Spreadgun](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[Spreadgun](2,8);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Spreadgun](0,360),FRandom[Spreadgun](-90,90))*FRandom[Spreadgun](2,8);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMChip",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 		}
@@ -210,7 +210,7 @@ Class SaltImpact : Actor
 		int numpt = Random[ExploS](5,9)-special1;
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](1,6);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](1,6);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSmoke",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 			s.SetShade(Color(1,3,4)*Random[ExploS](48,63));
@@ -221,14 +221,14 @@ Class SaltImpact : Actor
 		numpt = Random[ExploS](3,9)-special1;
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](2,6);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](2,6);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSpark",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 		}
 		numpt = Random[ExploS](3,6)-special1;
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](2,12);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](2,12);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMChip",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 		}
@@ -521,7 +521,7 @@ Class BallImpact : Actor
 		Vector3 x = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(angle,pitch);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (x+(FRandom[Spreadgun](-.8,.8),FRandom[Spreadgun](-.8,.8),FRandom[Spreadgun](-.8,.8))).unit()*FRandom[Spreadgun](.1,1.2);
+			Vector3 pvel = (x+SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Spreadgun](0,360),FRandom[Spreadgun](-90,90))*.8).unit()*FRandom[Spreadgun](.1,1.2);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSmoke",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 			s.SetShade(Color(1,1,1)*Random[Spreadgun](128,192));
@@ -529,14 +529,14 @@ Class BallImpact : Actor
 		numpt = Random[Spreadgun](4,12);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[Spreadgun](-1,1),FRandom[Spreadgun](-1,1),FRandom[Spreadgun](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[Spreadgun](2,8);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Spreadgun](0,360),FRandom[Spreadgun](-90,90))*FRandom[Spreadgun](2,8);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSpark",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 		}
 		numpt = Random[Spreadgun](4,8);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[Spreadgun](-1,1),FRandom[Spreadgun](-1,1),FRandom[Spreadgun](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[Spreadgun](2,8);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Spreadgun](0,360),FRandom[Spreadgun](-90,90))*FRandom[Spreadgun](2,8);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMChip",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 		}
@@ -646,9 +646,9 @@ Class CorrodeDebuff : Inventory
 			{
 				let s = Spawn("CorrodeSmoke",level.Vec3Offset(Owner.pos,(.8*FRandom[Corrode](-Owner.radius,Owner.radius),.8*FRandom[Corrode](-Owner.radius,Owner.radius),FRandom[Corrode](.1*Owner.Height,.9*Owner.Height))));
 				s.vel = Owner.vel*.5;
-				if ( justdied ) s.vel += (FRandom[Corrode](-1,1),FRandom[Corrode](-1,1),FRandom[Corrode](-1,1))*FRandom[Corrode](2.,8.);
-				else if ( !wasalive ) s.vel += (FRandom[Corrode](-1,1),FRandom[Corrode](-1,1),FRandom[Corrode](-1,1))*FRandom[Corrode](.2,2.);
-				else s.vel += (FRandom[Corrode](-1,1),FRandom[Corrode](-1,1),FRandom[Corrode](-1,1))*FRandom[Corrode](.1,1.);
+				if ( justdied ) s.vel += SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Corrode](0,360),FRandom[Corrode](-90,90))*FRandom[Corrode](2.,8.);
+				else if ( !wasalive ) s.vel += SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Corrode](0,360),FRandom[Corrode](-90,90))*FRandom[Corrode](.2,2.);
+				else s.vel += SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Corrode](0,360),FRandom[Corrode](-90,90))*FRandom[Corrode](.1,1.);
 				s.scale *= FRandom[Corrode](2.,3.);
 				s.alpha *= Clamp(Amount/10.,0.,.6);
 				if ( justdied ) s.special1 = Random[Corrode](0,2);
@@ -1004,7 +1004,7 @@ Class TheBall : Actor
 			let numpt = Random[Spreadgun](20,30);
 			for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 			{
-				Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[Spreadgun](-1,1),FRandom[Spreadgun](-1,1),FRandom[Spreadgun](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[Spreadgun](1,8);
+				Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Spreadgun](0,360),FRandom[Spreadgun](-90,90))*FRandom[Spreadgun](1,8);
 				let s = Spawn("SWWMSpark",pos);
 				s.scale *= 3.;
 				s.alpha *= .2;
@@ -1076,7 +1076,7 @@ Class TheBall : Actor
 				let numpt = Random[Spreadgun](3,6);
 				for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 				{
-					Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[Spreadgun](-1,1),FRandom[Spreadgun](-1,1),FRandom[Spreadgun](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[Spreadgun](1,8);
+					Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Spreadgun](0,360),FRandom[Spreadgun](-90,90))*FRandom[Spreadgun](1,8);
 					let s = Spawn("SWWMSmallSmoke",pos);
 					s.scale *= 3.;
 					s.alpha *= .2;
@@ -1159,7 +1159,7 @@ Class TheBall : Actor
 				bcefact *= .6;
 		}
 		vel = (vel dot HitNormal)*HitNormal*FRandom[Spreadgun](-1.8,-1.)+vel;
-		vel += (FRandom[Spreadgun](-.4,.4),FRandom[Spreadgun](-.4,.4),FRandom[Spreadgun](-.4,.4));
+		vel += SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Spreadgun](0,360),FRandom[Spreadgun](-90,90))*.4;
 		vel *= bcefact;
 		// slam jam
 		if ( !BlockingMobj )
@@ -1273,7 +1273,7 @@ Class GoldenImpact : Actor
 		int numpt = Random[ExploS](30,40);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](1,9);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](1,9);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSmoke",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 			s.SetShade(Color(1,1,1)*Random[ExploS](64,224)+Color(30,25,0));
@@ -1284,21 +1284,21 @@ Class GoldenImpact : Actor
 		numpt = Random[ExploS](8,12);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](2,12);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](2,12);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSpark",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 		}
 		numpt = Random[ExploS](6,16);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](2,24);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](2,24);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMChip",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 		}
 		numpt = Random[ExploS](12,24);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](8,40);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](8,40);
 			let s = Spawn("FancyConfetti",pos);
 			s.scale *= 3.;
 			s.bAMBUSH = true;
@@ -1405,7 +1405,7 @@ Class GoldenSubImpact : Actor
 		int numpt = Random[ExploS](4,8);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](1,9);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](1,9);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSmoke",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 			s.SetShade(Color(1,1,1)*Random[ExploS](64,224)+Color(30,25,0));
@@ -1416,21 +1416,21 @@ Class GoldenSubImpact : Actor
 		numpt = Random[ExploS](2,3);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](2,12);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](2,12);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSpark",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 		}
 		numpt = Random[ExploS](1,2);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](2,18);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](2,18);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMChip",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 		}
 		numpt = Random[ExploS](2,3);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](8,24);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](8,24);
 			let s = Spawn("FancyConfetti",pos);
 			s.scale *= 2.;
 			s.bAMBUSH = true;
@@ -1535,7 +1535,7 @@ Class GoldenSubSubImpact : Actor
 		int numpt = Random[ExploS](1,2);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](1,3);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](1,3);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSmoke",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 			s.SetShade(Color(1,1,1)*Random[ExploS](64,224)+Color(30,25,0));
diff --git a/zscript/weapons/swwm_sparkyboi_fx.zsc b/zscript/weapons/swwm_sparkyboi_fx.zsc
index dd4db2268..0d88e5d54 100644
--- a/zscript/weapons/swwm_sparkyboi_fx.zsc
+++ b/zscript/weapons/swwm_sparkyboi_fx.zsc
@@ -192,7 +192,7 @@ Class BigBiospark : Actor
 		Vector3 dir = vel.unit();
 		if ( magvel <= double.epsilon ) dir = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(angle,pitch);
 		// wander
-		dir = (dir+(FRandom[Sparkster](-1,1),FRandom[Sparkster](-1,1),FRandom[Sparkster](-1,1))*FRandom[Sparkster](.05,.1)).unit();
+		dir = (dir+SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Sparkster](0,360),FRandom[Sparkster](-90,90))*FRandom[Sparkster](.05,.1)).unit();
 		// seek targets
 		if ( !(special2%5) )
 		{
@@ -267,7 +267,7 @@ Class BigBiospark : Actor
 		int numpt = Random[ExploS](40,60);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](3,20);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](3,20);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSmoke",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 			s.SetShade(Color(1,1,1)*Random[ExploS](64,224));
@@ -278,14 +278,14 @@ Class BigBiospark : Actor
 		numpt = Random[ExploS](15,30);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](3,20);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](3,20);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSpark",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 		}
 		numpt = Random[ExploS](30,40);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](4,32);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](4,32);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMChip",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 		}
@@ -315,7 +315,7 @@ Class BigBiospark : Actor
 		int numpt = int(Random[ExploS](16,32)*factor);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](.3,16)*factor;
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](.3,16)*factor;
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSmallSmoke",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 			s.SetShade(Color(4,5,2)*int(Random[ExploS](40,50)*factor));
@@ -462,7 +462,7 @@ Class BiosparkBall : Actor
 		if ( magvel > 50. ) magvel = 50.;
 		Vector3 dir = vel.unit();
 		if ( bMISSILEMORE )
-			dir = (dir+(FRandom[Sparkster](-1,1),FRandom[Sparkster](-1,1),FRandom[Sparkster](-1,1))*FRandom[Sparkster](.006,.012)).unit();
+			dir = (dir+SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Sparkster](0,360),FRandom[Sparkster](-90,90))*FRandom[Sparkster](.006,.012)).unit();
 		// check targets at an interval, to save on performance
 		if ( !(special2%5) )
 		{
@@ -528,7 +528,7 @@ Class BiosparkBall : Actor
 		int numpt = Random[ExploS](16,32);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](3,12);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](3,12);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSmoke",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 			s.SetShade(Color(1,1,1)*Random[ExploS](64,224));
@@ -539,14 +539,14 @@ Class BiosparkBall : Actor
 		numpt = Random[ExploS](10,20);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](2,12);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](2,12);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSpark",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 		}
 		numpt = Random[ExploS](20,30);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](2,24);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](2,24);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMChip",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 		}
@@ -575,7 +575,7 @@ Class BiosparkBall : Actor
 		int numpt = int(Random[ExploS](16,32)*factor);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](.3,8)*factor;
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](.3,8)*factor;
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSmallSmoke",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 			s.SetShade(Color(4,5,2)*int(Random[ExploS](40,50)*factor));
@@ -692,7 +692,7 @@ Class BiosparkBeamImpact : Actor
 		int numpt = Random[ExploS](8,16);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](3,12);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](3,12);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSmoke",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 			s.SetShade(Color(1,1,1)*Random[ExploS](64,224));
@@ -703,14 +703,14 @@ Class BiosparkBeamImpact : Actor
 		numpt = Random[ExploS](5,10);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](2,12);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](2,12);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSpark",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 		}
 		numpt = Random[ExploS](10,15);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](2,24);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](2,24);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMChip",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 		}
@@ -739,7 +739,7 @@ Class BiosparkBeamImpact : Actor
 		int numpt = int(Random[ExploS](8,16)*factor);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](.3,8)*factor;
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](.3,8)*factor;
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSmallSmoke",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 			s.SetShade(Color(4,5,2)*int(Random[ExploS](40,50)*factor));
@@ -894,7 +894,7 @@ Class BiosparkComboImpact : Actor
 		int numpt = Random[ExploS](16,32);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](3,24);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](3,24);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSmoke",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 			s.SetShade(Color(1,1,1)*Random[ExploS](64,224));
@@ -905,14 +905,14 @@ Class BiosparkComboImpact : Actor
 		numpt = Random[ExploS](10,20);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](2,24);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](2,24);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSpark",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 		}
 		numpt = Random[ExploS](20,30);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](2,48);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](2,48);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMChip",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 		}
@@ -958,7 +958,7 @@ Class BiosparkComboImpact : Actor
 		int numpt = int(Random[ExploS](8,16)*factor);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](.3,16)*factor;
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](.3,16)*factor;
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSmallSmoke",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 			s.SetShade(Color(4,5,2)*int(Random[ExploS](40,50)*factor));
@@ -1177,9 +1177,9 @@ Class BiosparkBeam : Actor
 			}
 		}
 		if ( bMISSILEEVENMORE )
-			dir = (dir+(FRandom[Sparkster](-1,1),FRandom[Sparkster](-1,1),FRandom[Sparkster](-1,1))*FRandom[Sparkster](.8,.16)).unit();
+			dir = (dir+SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Sparkster](0,360),FRandom[Sparkster](-90,90))*FRandom[Sparkster](.8,.16)).unit();
 		else if ( bMISSILEMORE )
-			dir = (dir+(FRandom[Sparkster](-1,1),FRandom[Sparkster](-1,1),FRandom[Sparkster](-1,1))*FRandom[Sparkster](.02,.04)).unit();
+			dir = (dir+SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Sparkster](0,360),FRandom[Sparkster](-90,90))*FRandom[Sparkster](.02,.04)).unit();
 		invoker.nextdir = dir;
 	}
 
@@ -1769,7 +1769,7 @@ Class BiosparkCore : Actor
 		vel = oldvel;
 		// re-do the bounce with our formula
 		vel = (vel dot HitNormal)*HitNormal*FRandom[Spreadgun](-1.8,-1.)+vel;
-		vel += (FRandom[Spreadgun](-.4,.4),FRandom[Spreadgun](-.4,.4),FRandom[Spreadgun](-.4,.4));
+		vel += SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Sparkster](0,360),FRandom[Sparkster](-90,90))*.4;
 		vel *= .6;
 		anglevel = FRandom[Sparkster](-16,16);
 		rollvel = FRandom[Sparkster](-16,16);
@@ -1809,7 +1809,7 @@ Class BiosparkCore : Actor
 		int numpt = Random[ExploS](16,32);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](3,12);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](3,12);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSmoke",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 			s.SetShade(Color(1,1,1)*Random[ExploS](64,224));
@@ -1820,14 +1820,14 @@ Class BiosparkCore : Actor
 		numpt = Random[ExploS](10,20);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](2,12);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](2,12);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSpark",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 		}
 		numpt = Random[ExploS](20,30);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](2,24);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](2,24);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMChip",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 		}
@@ -1855,7 +1855,7 @@ Class BiosparkCore : Actor
 		int numpt = int(Random[ExploS](16,32)*factor);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](.3,8)*factor;
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](.3,8)*factor;
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSmallSmoke",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 			s.SetShade(Color(4,5,2)*int(Random[ExploS](40,50)*factor));
@@ -1902,7 +1902,7 @@ Class BiosparkCore : Actor
 			angle += invoker.anglevel;
 			pitch += invoker.pitchvel;
 			roll += invoker.rollvel;
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](.1,.4);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](.1,.4);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMHalfSmoke",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel+vel*.1;
 			s.SetShade(Color(4,5,2)*Random[ExploS](40,50));
diff --git a/zscript/weapons/swwm_splode.zsc b/zscript/weapons/swwm_splode.zsc
index 85ee4b91d..15c078daf 100644
--- a/zscript/weapons/swwm_splode.zsc
+++ b/zscript/weapons/swwm_splode.zsc
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ Class ExplodiumGun : SWWMWeapon
 			{
 				// sell excess
 				int sellprice = abs(item.Stamina)/2;
-				SWWMScoreObj.Spawn(sellprice,Owner.Vec3Offset(FRandom[ScoreBits](-8,8),FRandom[ScoreBits](-8,8),FRandom[ScoreBits](-8,8)+Owner.Height/2));
+				SWWMScoreObj.Spawn(sellprice,level.Vec3Offset(Owner.pos,SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ScoreBits](0,360),FRandom[ScoreBits](-90,90))*8.+(0,0,Owner.Height/2)));
 				SWWMCredits.Give(Owner.player,sellprice);
 				if ( Owner.player )
 				{
diff --git a/zscript/weapons/swwm_splode_fx.zsc b/zscript/weapons/swwm_splode_fx.zsc
index 9582f31e9..25e19b4f5 100644
--- a/zscript/weapons/swwm_splode_fx.zsc
+++ b/zscript/weapons/swwm_splode_fx.zsc
@@ -69,7 +69,7 @@ Class ExplodiumMagArm : Actor
 				[nhit, nkill] = SWWMUtility.DoExplosion(self,3+reactiontime/2,3000+500*reactiontime,40+3*reactiontime,20,DE_COUNTENEMIES);
 				if ( target && special1 ) SWWMUtility.AchievementProgressInc("grenade",nkill,target.player);
 			}
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](1,5);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](1,5);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMHalfSmoke",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel+vel*.2;
 			s.SetShade(Color(1,1,1)*Random[ExploS](64,224));
@@ -171,7 +171,7 @@ Class ExplodiumMagProj : Actor
 		int numpt = Random[ExploS](16,24);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](1,6);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](1,6);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSmoke",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 			s.SetShade(Color(1,1,1)*Random[ExploS](64,224));
@@ -182,14 +182,14 @@ Class ExplodiumMagProj : Actor
 		numpt = Random[ExploS](10,15);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](2,12);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](2,12);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSpark",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 		}
 		numpt = Random[ExploS](15,25);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](2,24);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](2,24);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMChip",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 		}
@@ -517,7 +517,7 @@ Class ExplodiumBulletImpact : Actor
 		int numpt = Random[ExploS](10,20);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](1,3);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](1,3);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSmoke",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 			s.SetShade(Color(1,1,1)*Random[ExploS](64,224));
@@ -528,14 +528,14 @@ Class ExplodiumBulletImpact : Actor
 		numpt = Random[ExploS](8,12);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](2,6);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](2,6);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSpark",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 		}
 		numpt = Random[ExploS](6,16);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](2,12);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](2,12);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMChip",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 		}
diff --git a/zscript/weapons/swwm_tastytreat.zsc b/zscript/weapons/swwm_tastytreat.zsc
index a048dc325..b5b3085c9 100644
--- a/zscript/weapons/swwm_tastytreat.zsc
+++ b/zscript/weapons/swwm_tastytreat.zsc
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ Class CandyGun : SWWMWeapon
 			{
 				// sell excess
 				int sellprice = abs(item.Stamina)/2;
-				SWWMScoreObj.Spawn(sellprice,Owner.Vec3Offset(FRandom[ScoreBits](-8,8),FRandom[ScoreBits](-8,8),FRandom[ScoreBits](-8,8)+Owner.Height/2));
+				SWWMScoreObj.Spawn(sellprice,level.Vec3Offset(Owner.pos,SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ScoreBits](0,360),FRandom[ScoreBits](-90,90))*8.+(0,0,Owner.Height/2)));
 				SWWMCredits.Give(Owner.player,sellprice);
 				if ( Owner.player )
 				{
diff --git a/zscript/weapons/swwm_tastytreat_fx.zsc b/zscript/weapons/swwm_tastytreat_fx.zsc
index 34cda0873..ca59c058b 100644
--- a/zscript/weapons/swwm_tastytreat_fx.zsc
+++ b/zscript/weapons/swwm_tastytreat_fx.zsc
@@ -146,7 +146,7 @@ Class CandyBeam : Actor
 	action void A_Spread( Class<Actor> pop = "CandyPop", Class<Actor> smk = "SWWMHalfSmoke" )
 	{
 		Vector3 tdir = level.Vec3Diff(pos,invoker.nextpos);
-		Vector3 pvel = .1*tdir+(FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](.1,.3);
+		Vector3 pvel = .1*tdir+SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](.1,.3);
 		if ( special2 && !Random[ExploS](0,special2) )
 		{
 			let m = Spawn(smk,level.Vec3Offset(pos,tdir*.5));
@@ -278,7 +278,7 @@ Class CandyPop : Actor
 			numpt = Random[ExploS](1,3);
 			for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 			{
-				Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](1,3);
+				Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](1,3);
 				let s = Spawn("SWWMSmoke",pos);
 				s.vel = pvel;
 				s.SetShade(Color(1,1,1)*Random[ExploS](64,224));
@@ -331,7 +331,7 @@ Class TinyCandyPop : CandyPop
 			int numpt = Random[ExploS](1,3);
 			for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 			{
-				Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](.2,.9);
+				Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](.2,.9);
 				let s = Spawn("SWWMSmallSmoke",pos);
 				s.vel = pvel;
 				s.SetShade(Color(1,1,1)*Random[ExploS](64,224));
@@ -382,8 +382,8 @@ Class CandyMagArm : Actor
 			Spawn("CandyMagTrail",pos);
 			SWWMUtility.DoExplosion(self,50+reactiontime*5,3000+800*reactiontime,80+6*reactiontime);
 			double spd = vel.length();
-			vel = (vel*.1+(FRandom[ExploS](-.7,.7),FRandom[ExploS](-.7,.7),FRandom[ExploS](-.7,.7))).unit()*spd;
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](1,5);
+			vel = (vel*.1+SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*.7).unit()*spd;
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](1,5);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMHalfSmoke",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel+vel*.2;
 			s.SetShade(Color(1,1,1)*Random[ExploS](64,224));
@@ -472,8 +472,8 @@ Class CandyMagArmBig : CandyMagArm
 			Spawn("CandyMagTrailBig",pos);
 			SWWMUtility.DoExplosion(self,100+reactiontime*10,3000+900*reactiontime,200+16*reactiontime);
 			double spd = vel.length();
-			vel = (vel*.1+(FRandom[ExploS](-.5,.5),FRandom[ExploS](-.5,.5),FRandom[ExploS](-.5,.5))).unit()*spd;
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](1,5);
+			vel = (vel*.1+SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*.5).unit()*spd;
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](1,5);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMHalfSmoke",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel+vel*.2;
 			s.SetShade(Color(1,1,1)*Random[ExploS](64,224));
@@ -581,7 +581,7 @@ Class CandyGunProj : Actor
 		int numpt = Random[ExploS](35,50);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](1,20);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](1,20);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSmoke",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 			s.SetShade(Color(1,1,1)*Random[ExploS](32,224));
@@ -592,14 +592,14 @@ Class CandyGunProj : Actor
 		numpt = Random[ExploS](30,40);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](2,20);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](2,20);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSpark",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 		}
 		numpt = Random[ExploS](40,60);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](2,32);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](2,32);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMChip",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 		}
@@ -705,7 +705,7 @@ Class CandyMagProj : Actor
 		int numpt = Random[ExploS](24,40);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](1,12);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](1,12);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSmoke",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 			s.SetShade(Color(1,1,1)*Random[ExploS](64,224));
@@ -716,14 +716,14 @@ Class CandyMagProj : Actor
 		numpt = Random[ExploS](20,40);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](2,20);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](2,20);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSpark",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 		}
 		numpt = Random[ExploS](25,60);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](2,32);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](2,32);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMChip",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 		}
@@ -815,7 +815,7 @@ Class CandyBulletImpact : Actor
 		int numpt = Random[ExploS](15,30);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](1,3);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](1,3);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSmoke",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 			s.SetShade(Color(1,1,1)*Random[ExploS](64,224));
@@ -826,14 +826,14 @@ Class CandyBulletImpact : Actor
 		numpt = Random[ExploS](12,16);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](2,6);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](2,6);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSpark",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 		}
 		numpt = Random[ExploS](10,24);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](2,12);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](2,12);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMChip",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 		}
diff --git a/zscript/weapons/swwm_thiccboolet_fx.zsc b/zscript/weapons/swwm_thiccboolet_fx.zsc
index 6891045f9..1ec2498c6 100644
--- a/zscript/weapons/swwm_thiccboolet_fx.zsc
+++ b/zscript/weapons/swwm_thiccboolet_fx.zsc
@@ -133,7 +133,7 @@ Class SilverImpact : Actor
 		Vector3 x = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(angle,pitch);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (x+(FRandom[Silverbullet](-.4,.4),FRandom[Silverbullet](-.4,.4),FRandom[Silverbullet](-.4,.4))).unit()*FRandom[Silverbullet](.4,2.);
+			Vector3 pvel = (x+SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Silverbullet](0,360),FRandom[Silverbullet](-90,90))*.4).unit()*FRandom[Silverbullet](.4,2.);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSmoke",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 			s.scale *= 1.8;
@@ -143,7 +143,7 @@ Class SilverImpact : Actor
 		numpt = Random[Silverbullet](6,9);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[Silverbullet](-1,1),FRandom[Silverbullet](-1,1),FRandom[Silverbullet](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[Silverbullet](2,8);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Silverbullet](0,360),FRandom[Silverbullet](-90,90))*FRandom[Silverbullet](2,8);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSpark",pos);
 			s.scale *= 1.3;
 			s.vel = pvel;
@@ -151,7 +151,7 @@ Class SilverImpact : Actor
 		numpt = Random[Silverbullet](10,15);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (x+(FRandom[Silverbullet](-.6,.6),FRandom[Silverbullet](-.6,.6),FRandom[Silverbullet](-.6,.6))).unit()*FRandom[Silverbullet](6,20);
+			Vector3 pvel = (x+SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Silverbullet](0,360),FRandom[Silverbullet](-90,90))*.6).unit()*FRandom[Silverbullet](6,20);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMChip",pos);
 			s.scale *= 1.6;
 			s.vel = pvel;
@@ -257,7 +257,7 @@ Class FatChodeImpact : Actor
 		Vector3 x = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(angle,pitch);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (x+(FRandom[Silverbullet](-.4,.4),FRandom[Silverbullet](-.4,.4),FRandom[Silverbullet](-.4,.4))).unit()*FRandom[Silverbullet](.4,2.);
+			Vector3 pvel = (x+SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Silverbullet](0,360),FRandom[Silverbullet](-90,90))*.4).unit()*FRandom[Silverbullet](.4,2.);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSmoke",pos);
 			s.vel = pvel;
 			s.scale *= 1.8;
@@ -267,7 +267,7 @@ Class FatChodeImpact : Actor
 		numpt = Random[Silverbullet](6,9);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[Silverbullet](-1,1),FRandom[Silverbullet](-1,1),FRandom[Silverbullet](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[Silverbullet](2,8);
+			Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Silverbullet](0,360),FRandom[Silverbullet](-90,90))*FRandom[Silverbullet](2,8);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMSpark",pos);
 			s.scale *= 1.3;
 			s.vel = pvel;
@@ -275,7 +275,7 @@ Class FatChodeImpact : Actor
 		numpt = Random[Silverbullet](10,15);
 		for ( int i=0; i<numpt; i++ )
 		{
-			Vector3 pvel = (x+(FRandom[Silverbullet](-.6,.6),FRandom[Silverbullet](-.6,.6),FRandom[Silverbullet](-.6,.6))).unit()*FRandom[Silverbullet](6,20);
+			Vector3 pvel = (x+SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[Silverbullet](0,360),FRandom[Silverbullet](-90,90))*.6).unit()*FRandom[Silverbullet](6,20);
 			let s = Spawn("SWWMChip",pos);
 			s.scale *= 1.6;
 			s.vel = pvel;
@@ -405,7 +405,7 @@ Class FatChodeExplosionArm : Actor
 			{
 				A_SprayDecal("HugeRocketBlast",-32);
 				Spawn("FatChodeExplosionTrail",pos);
-				Vector3 pvel = (FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1),FRandom[ExploS](-1,1)).unit()*FRandom[ExploS](1,5);
+				Vector3 pvel = SWWMUtility.Vec3FromAngles(FRandom[ExploS](0,360),FRandom[ExploS](-90,90))*FRandom[ExploS](1,5);
 				let s = Spawn("SWWMHalfSmoke",pos);
 				s.vel = pvel+vel*.2;
 				s.SetShade(Color(1,1,1)*Random[ExploS](64,224));