Lets see, i started with a Free Cover CD version of Bryce 4 on 3D World magazine, and the tutorial within about booleaning a walker robot.
I read the PDF manual (well skimmed to the bits i needed as i needed them), then i watched this forum, listened and learnt the many tips and tricks that came through (AS posted many useful solutions in those early days). Plucked up the courage to ask a few questions that i had,that had not yet been answred. Followed the links to various tut sites. (Brycetech's wonderful resource - it was a proud day when he wanted my animations on his DVD). Never bought a manual book. Just self taught - Upgraded, buying 5.5 and V6. (And will probably buy 7 as well when its released in 2030 - :)

Experience is no substitute for blind faith.

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