The new Fur plugin (currently Windows-only) is available at:
http://supercoldmilk.com/ac3dplug/fur.html
This plugin allows you to create fur-like strands of polygons/lines from existing AC3D surfaces.
Two tutorials are available, linked directly from the above page.
See all my plugins at
http://supercoldmilk.com/ac3dplug/index.html
Enjoy,
Dennis