Hey those are some very cool suggestions.

I really like the looks of Scene Toy Pro. So I'll definitely look into that. I've seen the DSON Importer mentioned a number of times, so that's obviously a no-brainer. For the library/runtime management addon, I think I want to learn the ins-and-outs of how Poser handles runtimes inherently first. I think that'll help me better understand the benefits of using an addon for it. Though, like you said, waiting for version 12 could also be a good idea.

I've been looking through a lot of the packs just for V4 and have been really impressed. Some of them look as good as G8 figures I've seen and used, maybe better in some cases. I've looked at some in the store, and assumed it was for a later Genesis figure, or maybe LaFemme, and was surprised to see V4.2. Not sure how folks pulled that off with such an older figure, but the results speak for themselves. Some skilled folks working with it. I've been bookmarking some V4 stuff for later purchase.

I learned about Comic Life from checking out BlackSun Comics and following some of his content. It looks like a really cool program. Will have to look into that more.

Thanks!

HartyBart posted at 9:28AM Sat, 07 March 2020 - #4382790

I'd suggest:

• the free DSON Importer for Poser and its extender (I forget what that's called now), for loading older DAZ Genesis figures and props into Poser.

• the latest Scene Toy Pro (paid), for easier and quicker scene work.

• PzDB 1.2 (paid, cheaper than 1.3) for finding and loading stuff as your library expands. Not vital at first, but you may soon find you need it. Although you might wait for Poser 12 and see what changes there are there, and if there's a better Library for handling large runtimes. I'm not sure there will be, but the Library does get a bit better with each release. I tend to use it for Lights and PzDB for everything else.

For custom 'monster fantasy' that's unique to you, you might want the various packs for M3/M4/V4 + morphs that go under names like Creature Creator and similar.

If your story is aimed at a comics format, then Comic Life is a solid layout and lettering software, very much easier to learn and cheaper than Clip Studio.