hmmm... I should have a look at trying to make some fire effects. I'm, well, not a pro yet in Maya - so I guess that makes me a newbie too. Perhaps I'll leave fire for a little while then.
4.5 sounds really good, but I'll have to make do with 4.0 for now.
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