I actually would recommend Bryce for a first time user...I don't think Vue is artist designed...Bryce has more of an inuitive interface, more artistically designed...don't want to start a flame fest...because I love Vue... That being said...price might also affect your judgement: Bryce 5 is retailed at $309, though you might be able to find it for a more reasonable price...around $200 maybe Vue4 is $199 And as said WB is $299 for the standard edition I definetly wouldn't recommend WB. Either Vue4 or Bryce5, you could also go for Vue3.1 or Bryce 4, which would be $189 for Vue3.1 and Bryce 4 for $199 Cheers! Nick