I have to admit I too am still learning this whole 3d thing.. but yes.. addicted..

I started using poser.. but everything was just.. well.. taking too long lol then I moved to Daz Studio.. and I was like "OMG!! So much easier"

lol

I'd like to get into MAX and all that but I don't think I really have the time to sit down and play with it more than I have been.

I'll prolly stick with Daz.. its a lot easier to "strike a pose" in something you're familiar with lol
Currently working on a number of "renders" using a lot of stuff.. one of the projects I'm looking at doing is a Star Wars project.. (online comic) ;) but shh :P no where near finished yet :P Still doing character renders and stuff lol

The one thing I can't seem to find not even in MAX to convert it, is a Royal Guard or Shadow Guard.. Imperial as well as Republic.. those two would be awesome.. of course.. my luck seems to be running out lol

Anyways.. good luck! Keep hittin' it :D

3D = awesome! :D (as does Renderorsity btw) :P