Yeah, it seems that ages ago I read some things similar to that as well?
Can't remember where it was that I read that at, or I'd post the link here?

But I know that I read something like that somewhere on the net once in my life LOL

Would be curious though to see the results of the two types side by side in the same renderings.

BTW, Tim Ellis (the guy who donated the leaf textures) just added a new tutorial to the Ivy Gen site.
It's focus is on Ivy Gen and Blender, but can be used for other apps as well.
I just checked it out and it's a nice basic tutorial that has great screen shots with it too!

.......................md :)