As long as Octane does not sue him for Cycles, I have no problems with that. As it seems, this isn't much of a problem up to now. 

We will see how Cycles handles the weaknesses of Octane, though. From what I know, Octane has big problems if a scene does not fit into the VRAM of the graphics adapter, textures included. No idea if Cycles handles that better. I mean, it's one thing to have some doughnuts and a table, and another to have a couple of clothed Poser figures with big textures for head, body, hands and clothes. Especially if you don't have procedural shaders yet. 

A ship in port is safe; but that is not what ships are built for.
Sail out to sea and do new things.
-"Amazing Grace" Hopper

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