How to use falloff maps in 3DS Max.

[alexmach1]

here ya go. its a bit weird and i dunno if its easier to understand, but it covers the basics.
it gives the model a white outline, giving the illusion of peach fuzz or edge specular.

goddangit it jpeg'd

this effect is good for a lot of things, as long as you have the imagination for it. i used a fruit as an example.
tahdah