Well actually I don't seen any animosity in this thread.

Besides Marvelous Designer, I use other programs that complement Poser very well. Genetica, for instance. I was lucky to buy the Studio version when it was on special offer, and I wouldn't want to be without it. It is expensive and many people say it is overpriced, but I use it all the time. Another great companion program is Gliftex - not expensive at all, but extremely useful. These are wonderful programs when you make items for distribution, because you don't have to worry about copyright restrictions on the texture files if you make them yourself. Now some people may say I cheat because I use programs that make it easier to greate textile designs, textures and objects, but that doesn't bother me at all. I am not good with Photoshop or Photopaint, and I'll use anything that makes my life easier, that will enable me to realise an idea so that I can move on to the next one. I am an amateur in the sense of the word that I do things because I love doing them, rather than for money.

I do believe people must try Marvelous Designer before they buy. It doesn't suit everyone's way of working - it doesn't really suit mine. I make clothing in Blender much faster than with MD. Even when making clothing using Blender, I use PhilC's utilities to make them conforming. If a figure is not supported by Phil, Marvelous Designer is really very nice to have, because the dynamic clothing it produces works so well in Poser. I wasn't going to buy it, but now that I have it I shall not let it go to waste, and I'll learn to use it well.

 

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