The screen shots came from the magazine. My earlier comment about improved animation in bryce. Some form of limited particle effects, water dynamics. I know you can achieve lots by using terrains/spheres/volume materials in a creative manner but the effects can take a LONG time to get "right". I know this takes it into the lightwave/Max arena, how about an extensible set up? Compatible with MAX/LW plugins? Perchance to dream!!! Lots of free plugins for these programs which give these kind of functions -e.g sprays, deflectors or when applied to bryce fountains and avalanches. I am not knocking the animation lab, which I actually find OK to use. Sums up bryce nicely - VERY easy to use.