Oh, believe me, I have been here just about every day. I should have mentioned that. Without this forum I would have turned tail and run, especially since the CP forum closed. The shaders are a mystery still, because the math is so challenging to me.

Yes, the potential for creativity is what keeps me going.
 
It irks me though, when I see the Poser 8 ads: "Easily create 3d ...etc." That is just a lie, classic marketing or not.  If they mentioned realising your creative fantasies, challenging yourself and having a small personal triumph every day, that would be true.

Poser 11 Pro, Windows 10

Auxiliary Apps: Blender 2.79, Vue Complete 2016, Genetica 4 Pro, Gliftex 11 Pro, CorelDraw Suite X6, Comic Life 2, Project Dogwaffle Howler 8, Stitch Witch