A simple fact that has remain unmentioned is this: the person behind the mouse probably has a greater effect on the final image than the program used. Bryce and Vue are similar yet different. You will find spectacular work done with either program but you will also find an awful lot of mediocre imagery done with both. Ask this same question in the Vue group and you will probably get the same answers except they will tend to be pro-Vue. What else would you expect? If you are having trouble choosing yet still want to decide soon try this. Spend an afternoon looking at both Vue and Bryce galleries so you will see what a good cross section of people can do with these programs. Soon you will start to see the strengths and weaknesses of each. Go with the program that plays best to your needs and style. Whichever you choose, if you create marvelous work it will be your doing, not the program's. Likewise, if you produce garbage don't blame your tools.