Thanks for starting another necessary and amazing thread, Robyn! I must admit my reaction to the node-based materials was one of trepidation...but I am getting my head around it. Slowly.  Too busy modelling at the moment to really get into cycles, but it is on the to-do list for sure. I also got the new dogwaffle and that is eating up my time....so much fun.

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