Most of us are doing this as a hobby.
We invest our limited hobby money and our hobby time.

I am sure the Pro's use High end (read as) high dollar apps.

But? Poser is so flexible.
Gives chalenges.
Let us try and experiment.

Want clothes?

I can think of 8 completely different ways to make clothing.
Each has his own workflow, and each has its good and bad points.

We are free.
We can buy, spin some dials and get a result.
Or?
We can make, build, our own content. => See my simple post about how to make a dynamic dress WITHOUT leaving Poser?
I never buy, but allways try to find a KISS way to get a result and build from there.

Poser is all about having FUN with our hobby.

No, it is not without its limitations and a lot of "add ons" are available.
Most tools are perhaps not the best of the best around, but they are all there, and they work.

And the learning curve is managable.
The results can be quite satisfying.

And? Hey, the support here, and open communication, also counts.

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"Do not drive faster then your angel can fly"!