Poser isn't complicated. 3DSMax is complicated. Poser is easy-peasy. And this hypothesis that SM catered to the whims of a clientelle who actually wanted 3DSMax, except simpler is... interesting. Do you have any proof to substantiate this, or is this just something derived?

SM doesn't cater to whims, nor does it follow temporary technologies, thank goodness. I for one am really grateful that at least Poser remains a known entity, albeit a more sophisticated one than earlier versions.

BTW, I started 3D (after Blender) with DS .9x. On the strength of that experience, I bought DS3 Adv, thinking it was as stable as DS .9x. :blink: Not a known entity, anymore.

Monterey/Mint21.x/Win10 - Blender3.x - PP11.3(cm) - Musescore3.6.2

Wir sind gewohnt, daß die Menschen verhöhnen was sie nicht verstehen
[it is clear that humans have contempt for that which they do not understand] 

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