cc particle world

[Arrakis]

Im trying to make some twinkling stars. Im having some success but I dont want them to be born and die completely.  Is there a way so they just fade and illuminate a bit. It doesnt look right they appear andf disappear.    Thank you

[Jqke]

If you turn up the life value, they won't disappear as fast, but if you send a screenshot that will give us a better understanding of what you want to achieve.

[Arrakis]

Yes I've tried longer life value but that just makes them come on the screen and stay there. I just want them to instead of appearing and disappearing or appearing and staying there to already be on screen but then just flicker a little like real stars. Real stars don't disappear then new ones appear elsewhere. 

[Arrakis]

I dont mind if they die but then are reborn in same place but they dont do that. Its new ones every time one is born. Sorry for 2 replies but theres no edit button??

[Arrakis]

I think what i need to do is loop them so that i see only a few stars birth and death over and over but not sure which property to loop

[Mylenium]

You're using the wrong effect. Use CC Ball Action or Card Dance.

Mylenium

[Arrakis]

Any chance you could explain how please? as Ive searched all over and cant find any tut to do what I want to do specifically. I cant see how i would make each particle in ball action blink separately of each other.

[Arrakis]

actually its ok i found exactly what I want with the shape twinkle star preset.   Thanks all for help