This is an interesting thread. My spin on this is that DAZ really did over extend and got squeezed to produce product. I do believe that a reduced feature set and fixing the flaws/shortcomings of P4 was the way to proceed with the product. I always assumed the base P5 program would have all or near all of the P4 issues resolved. Daz Studio is taking almost the exact opposite approach and starting with very limited features. They aren't even going to have the posing capability in the first beta. The interface looks clean and the software seems like it will be able to better use the hardware that is out there right now. Also, I go believe this community does blow hot and cold on products. It seems like every major DAZ product gets crucifed but gradually wins acceptance. I seem to remember posts about how lousy Vicky was . . . In closing, I have high hopes for the final version of DAZ studio -- it seems that DAZ has good business management as well as some very talented people working for them. I still hope for the best for Curious Labs/Poser -- but I'm guessing the future will be more DAZ oriented.

Allan Thornton