When you buy figures from DAZ, they come already setup for Poser. Aside from having to rig the figure from scratch, you also won't be able to use any of the morph targets that come with the figure, so you'll have to make those from scratch. too. Also, some of the characters here or at DAZ are simply modifications of the existing figure (so and so for Vicki, so-and-so for mike, etc.) You won't be able to use them without Poser, even if you have the original figure. You also won't be ale to conform clothing to the figures. The advantages of Poser extend beyond dynamic hair and dynamic cloth.