Quote - This is the biggest issue from my perspective.  What is the "must have" item that would justify buying $250 or more of "gene pools" (I stopped counting once it got to what I paid for Poser 2012).

All I have seen from genesis vendors over the past 15 months are the same "Logan's Run" young adults, and some monsters that do not overly impress me. 

 

It's great that you can add extra arms to genesis - get back with me when you can get a shirt on him.

The clothing is mostly repeats of Gen4 content.  In all honesty, I have seen exactly 2 genesis outfits that I would like to have.

The only thing I can see genesis being useful for is moving some of my Gen3 characters  to use better maps & better movement - If I could get the Luke & Laura added to the Gen3 gene pool, then I certainly would look into investing in genesis.

All in all, genesis looks like the opportunity to purchase items I already have in my runtimes.

Well it's definitely a matter of perspective because I don't see that being the case. Besides, that's not a function of technology that you may think this is happening, it's a matter of supply and demand... that's what's people will buy. I've certainly seen more than my share of bras, panties, cop and school girl outfits for Gen 4 and they'll continue to be made because that's what people will buy. Last week I saw three different versions of V4 cutoffs and I'm sure that won't be the last pair that will be made. Just because the tech changes doesn't mean that there's going to be an earth shattering must have outfit... cause people will still be looking to buy bras, panties, high heeled shoes, etc to throw on that character, and vendors will be more than happy to provide it for it since it's an easy sell.