Hexagon is really good for organic modelling IMO. I started with Max as well, but as you say, it's not the best for organic structures. Sorf things and so on. Hexagon is great for that (OTOH I don't think Hexagon is good for architectural modeling although I've seen awesome examples of it)

I suppose most of the programs have this feature, but one of the things that sold me to Hexagon was also that I could have my old, trusted 4-pane window there L Almost like in Max ^_^

Also Hexagon is easy to learn, the interface is pretty straightforward, unlike zbrush where your brain should be constructed in a very special way for it to make any sense...

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