Today marks a major step in the history of Bryce. With the start of the new quarter and the final contracts signed, I am no longer under NDA and can release some major information in regards to Bryce, its future, and specifically Bryce6! Later today, or perhaps tomorrow, an official news release will be posted. However, for now I wish to state that I have purchased Bryce and the rights thereto from Corel. Bryce is now in the hands of one of its staunchest supporters! Brycetech.com now officially a business known as "Brycetech" has acquired Bryce and is already deep in development of a new Bryce! I have already acquired the technical expertise for development and programming for a future release of Bryce in both Mac and Windows. This new Bryce will hopefully begin beta testing later this month and be released towards the end of this year! Those interested in Beta-testing need to contact me directly. The new Bryce6 aka "WonderBryce" has already begun development. This development began several months ago and has some MAJOR new improvements for Bryce in store! What can you hope to see? The following is a few of the enhancements already set in the new version with more on the way! Poser File import (thats right, it can now read pz3 files properly with animation intact!) Preference-Set Interface (do you like it the way it is or do you want a more conventional one..you can have either with a mere click of a button!) Multiple-Working Windows (yes, it now has 1,2,3 or 4 working windows!) A brand spanking new render engine! (WonderBryce now has the option to render using its classic render engine as well as a new render engine that significantly decreases render time!) True Booleans (you now have the option to model in Bryce as you are used to OR you can select an option to use true booleans. This means that Bryce will export all models now!..even those made in an earlier version of Bryce!) A native modeler (you can now make many different kinds of models directly in Bryce itself via its native modeling tools!) True Light behavior (without the increased render time!) A brand new PLANT LAB! (create any plant you want directly in Bryce in its native format!) WAVES! (a new plugin that allows for true behavior and appearance of water waves, be they from a waterfall, a small stream, or an ocean tidal wave..they can all be done NOW with realistic materials and natural looking water line!) Waterfalls (via a new architecture and plugin, a partical generator has been included that can simulate near-perfect waterfalls...either in still or in animation!) Open Architecture (WonderBryce will have the ability for developers to make THEIR OWN plugins for the program..where any part of it can be accessed programmatically and developers can make additional items at a whim) Plugin Wizard (A plugin wizard is included to help even a novice programmer get a start on making their own plugin for WonderBryce!) Tutorial Wizard (Not only does WonderBryce come with over 100 tutorials already, it allows for the direct creation of tutorials from its interface. You can create scripts that will run onscreen showing a user how to create any item or use any feature you wish... These scripts are easily edited and a full tutorial on how to write them will be included and much more! This will NOT be your standard upgrade. It will not just be bug patches with a few new things..this is a major upgrade! It has serious improvements, enhancements, and possibilities! Pricing will be similar to what it has always been, with upgrade offers also available. Keep an eye open for the official announcement which will soon be followed with screen shots and direct renders from this new version of Bryce! David Brycetech

that certainly looks good, but will it be like an upgrade, or a new version you'll have to buy? btw, the new things you are working on, certainly look good!

Sounds great! I must make note of todays date to remember this momentous event! ;)

checks date i feel so stupid :p

S**t, I was already hopping up and down on my seat with joy when I realized today is April Fool's Day... As a retaliation, David, I have (momentarily, alas, you do such a great job) ERASED your website from my IE fav pages. ;-) LOL Stefano

ok ok... calm down... i had a heartbrake! Is it true or is it onlt an April fools day joke?!? if it is true I will do a mega party this evening and i'll get drunk singing "...one day I'll have Bryce 6!...."

In two and a half hours, it will be April 2nd here in Oz....... so am waiting to see if this has turned into a pumpkin by then :)

vasquez - the waterfall bit is a bit dodgy ;)

When I first read this I thought "Oh my God," and then I thought "hold on, what day is it". And yes I was right April Fools Day. You really had me going for a minute, but you know what they say "if it sounds too good to be true, it probably isn't". Bad boy...........LOL 8) Cat

ROFLMAO Great thread, where did you get the venture capital?

Hmmm (scratches head) (finds a gaping hole in the top) :/

Thank you...I have had a very heavy heart for awhile....I want to Beta-test...Hmmmm you know folks today is APRIL FOOLS day...I pray I am wrong but in case I am not(I will beta-test if you will let me)This will be a great one if it is APRIL FOOLS...

If this is a joke, its a little low...

Okay, First I read it and thought Woohoo!! Then I started thinking, "Wait a minute, this doesn't say who bought it..." And then I read this: "checks date i feel so stupid :p" And I can now say I feel stupid too :) Now I can only hope it's true, but fear it isn't.

RayRaz it does state that Brycetech has aquired Bryce...I admit too I was just so dang happy,I pray that my heart will be able to handle the let down if this is one S.A.P.O.S.Joke...But I do agree it is a good one...David Remind me to make you mad,I remember before that I visited your site and you were hoppin mad at Corel and now your buying/Bought/Joking about Bryce so maybe you will hire me as something?Excellent Joke..

I think if David of BryceTech did get Bryce from Corel he would probably be the best equiped to know what it needs, since he is an avid user of the program. If all the things he claims for the new "WonderBryce" were a reality what a program Bryce would be. I'd buy it wouldn't everyone here? Cat

sigh I'd buy it, cat. Damn my foolish heart for hoping ;-) Good one BT.

Cool! Uhhhh... (Looks at calendar.) D'oh! Ya almost had me. Heheheheheheh! Gooood one man. :p

You got me. Now if you would only give me the winning lottery numbers we could make this a reality. Thanks for dream!

Glad to say I didn't quite buy it...development being done BEFORE the M/A being announced? No way. But....heh heh...nice one!!!!

Sad joke. :-(

lol ok, yes it was/is an april fools joke. I figured if I said it had everything most people wanted, some might believe it. I have to say that Im actually surprised at the actual number of people who, tho they didnt buy it totally..still sent emails/IM's to beta test (better safe than sorry I guess) Gotta love those who cover their tail. :) for those who fell for it hook, line and sinker GOTCHA!!! LOL in all honesty, you will probably only see a new bryce if Doc Mojo picks it up..and even then, the good doctor would probably want to rehash some of the messy programming which means it'd probably take him a bit to get a new one out. Unfortunately, Corel will most likely NOT be making a new version. Thats actually very sad, but as was mentioned by someone earlier..bryce is in a niche that has kinda got it dug in to a hole where it cant expand without a major rewrite. I hope to see a "wonderbryce" some day... now you all can work together and see if you can get me next year :P BT

Cruel, i was already breaking into the kiddies piggy baNKS.

Lame A@#4 joke for this forum. Poor taste and poor judgment.

as soon as it said 'I bought Bryce', I knew what was up..;) If Doc Mojo don't have the scratch..who would?..;) Would that you did, Brycetech..if Corel goes down the tubes, it may be a lot cheaper than it is now..

LOL! Good one!

:)

Thanks for the giggle David it certainly had me rolling about and don't worry I've already started planning for next year. We'll get ya.............8) Catlin

He He!

tasteless joke no place for it here

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA... }:[ Yeah, i was one of those poor misguided "fools" who actually bought it and sent an IM! On the other hand, im really glad youre not planning a new release with that name! WonderBryce...if Bryce has a bad rep now...hmmm Now...where do we assemble the mob... Just kiddin... :)

To everyone who finds this joke tasteless, low, out of place or whatever: Chill out! Have a laugh! That's what April Fools is all about.

Rochr I already have a burning torch and my baseball gear ready.

Can I wear a woolen shawl and cackle by the bonfire, I always wanted to play the part of a French peasant at an execution. hehehe Catlin

I reckon you had alot of fun dreaming this one up! :0)

"already deep in development of a new Bryce!" hehe sorry, that gave u away, along with "This new Bryce will hopefully begin beta testing later this month" ....at the beta testing stage in a month... that would be impressive.(BTW, i wouldn't say no to alpha testin bryce, but it would probably ruin my experience with it)

Eeeewwwwhhhh... Bad Brycetech. Bad boy. ;-) Very mean... OK, I'm laughing. It stings, but I'm laughing. As soon as you stated that you were the one who had bought it, though, the jig was up for me. 8D I think I'll join Catlin in the peasant gear by the bonfire. Sounds like fun.

Welcome to the party Alan..............8) Catlin

This would make a cool contest - A mascot for WonderBryce, and image for the side of the box it ships in. :0) Peter

i like the idea of a torture chamber for thebryster better....

What you got against the Bryster antevark, has he been a naughty boy too? Catlin

ack! too many names with "bryce" in them.... oh well, throw him in anyway... :D

LOL...................8D

As I am typing this I am flying over to see ya david and I pray I get there before A1Fools day is over...Hmmmm I was one of the ones who "coverd my Butt" and I IM Brycetech aka " A really funny dude...HaHa" Ya did get me tho for a little while and I laughed all day...

Yes, it was a good laugh! :)

Hehehe...excellent April fools day joke! Well done!

LOL.... Excellent April Fools Joke.

The name was the tip-off for me more than anything else, that and the blatant too-good-to-be-true feature list. Sounded too much like WonderBra - Waxy

Just checking in. This is incredible news!!!!! I don't want to sound mean or evil, but I am so glad that Corel has sold Bryce to Brycetech. Corel has it's place and Bryce didn't belong there. The upgrades coming are making me drull! Thanks for the information and I will be in contact on how to be a beta tester (if it isn't too late).

umm... i hope u joking...

another one falls victim to the words of BryceTech...........Lol 8D Cat