When to use particle ribbon?

[joessu]

When should you use the particle ribbon v. other traditional particle systems? I thought a motion trail would make great use of it but when it takes sharp bends I get a jagged ugliness.

Is it less costly than a long chain of particles?

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You see the new particle tutorials on youtube? they go into ribbon vs animtrail vs traditional and have tutorials of each.

[RyanGadz]

When should you use the particle ribbon v. other traditional particle systems? I thought a motion trail would make great use of it but when it takes sharp bends I get a jagged ugliness.

Is it less costly than a long chain of particles?