The real-time aspect is the draw. In motion, even low poly can have dramatic impact. Linden Labs has released the SL figures in Poser format as free downloads. They know there is cross over interest.

I love Poser, of course, but rendered animations aren't the same as real-time.  Some people here, I doubt have rendered anything in years.

But from another angle...

Poser Pose files can activate scripts. Actually scripts can be associated with figures is several ways. To a certain extent, Poser files and objects could be scripted to trigger responses similar to some of the second life scripted opjects.

The issue, however, is Poser isn't the type of app you would want to use in real-time, is it? Potential there though.

Now, if Daz was smart.....(i know, but humor me)

We'll I just think artzone and content sales would be a better marriage in an interactive enviornment.

I worked on Sims content for a bit. Success lies in customization and artistic expression. Sims and SL have drawn huge interest because it is fun. Problem with modern Poser content is it has become too complicated for the time and return.

Regarding people here hating on SL for copyright infringment...
We'll, the pot calling the kettle black and all that.....The industry is just corrupt, period. Over the years, very few are truly sincere in being appauled by copyright infingement, unless it is a russian site posting rendo gallery images; or it happens to them. lol

 

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