The question is can CL survive wile waiting for the profits to start rolling in from the adoption of Mk II while at the same time providing the level of service and support that users at that level will demand before they buy into it? AT the same time of course, the existing user base, dismayed by the increased cost and complexity will be deserting in droves for Daz Studio if it's viable at that point. I think it's a fine idea but we're really talking about two different applications here to satisfy two distinctly different expectations. Everyone wants better lighting, figures, etc. but at some point, complexity will start to alienate the vast majority of users who aren't aiming to produce feature film type productions--at least not with the associated learning curve. It may be cynical but I'd bet that for every would-be LOTR creator out there, there ate ten would be just as happy with a buffer Vicky, a better temple and a bigger sword :-)

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