I haven't had any major problems with P6. It's the best version yet and has some great features. However, my preferred app for a lot of things, is daz studio. Not that it can do everything P6 can do. No way. But I find it much more pleasant to work in. If I were thinking of buying right now, I''d probably get DS first (it's free, after all), try it out, and if I found it wasn't enough, pay the money for P6. It really depends on how far you want to go in 3d. DS is good for most general use, and costs nothing. P6 will give you more advanced options and you pay for it. mac