Ok Lon and others so gracioulsy posting, seems there is some excitement here...what is needed for the basics? If I can get Poser 5, for instance, around $200 or so, or poser 4 for a bit less, then what will I suddenly need in extras? In the graphic progs I use, there was a need for lots of plugins. Didn't really need the plugs at the time but do now, having learned a little more. So, what to expect in add-ons with Poser? I suspect that is up to me..but are there essentials? God Bless. TomD'Art.