Fate's Faith. Aegis of Eternity. Speed. Most of the tier 1 tier 2 styles had really flashy components. We haven't had one in ages. what gives? = (
Why put it on the gear when you can squeeze out an aura, a material, a chrome and an accessory? I imagine that’s the reason
Most of the effects, whether particle or otherwise, are now mostly reserved for Elite or Enhanced versions of styles. But as others have mentioned, Materials (whether regular or Chroma) can add effects to styles that never had them before.