Oh I have nothing against people who can't get past the interface, but I know that 3 years or so ago, I was saying the same thing until I pushed myself into using Blender. I wouldn't say that C4D is easier, you just grasped it personally faster, and it works more with your mindset. Good luck with your $600 package ;) I believe the next version should have some interface improvements, though not sure, I expected them with this version. I don't think the interface needs improvement, but it attracts people to the software, since everyone seems to hate the interface. I think its just not a "standard" design, so people shy away from it. Brian