Making tools, predominently, is not just for the budget-minded. It's not like, well Daz to the max for spendie people but other people have to settle for buying a few things and making tools and some day we'll be able to afford... Nope. An artist making tools is the high road. And yes, saving up for that unusual tool that is beyond one's capacity, like the face_off shader ($12.00). Becoming dependant (a few in this thread have admitted it is an addiction)on pre-made files(not actually tools) supplied by others...is that really a satisfying experience? Especially....if you have even the slightest desire to make a career in 3D. You will have to know how to get into the guts, how to model and transform elements. I guess that makes four cents. ::::: Opera :::::