haha i never give up
While working with my database I noticed that item 31956 : "Ring of Escape" a gm item had the very same particle effect I have been searching for! I used the spell editor to find out its particle effect number was 86. I then edited the spells_us.txt file and replaced minor shieldings particle number to reflect the same and bam, it worked! While the initial casting graphics flow upward instead of outward...it still had the same landing effect as the old spells and does not interfere with other graphics of the game. Now just have to edit a bunch of spells and Imma happy camper...enjoy!