I'm a dedicated Poser user and have been with Poser from Poser3 through Poser Game Developer (I bought Poser 11 but have not loaded it). However, I have experienced problems unrelated to the quality of the software. They installed a "Kill Switch" starting with Game Developer, which means if you go too long without connecting to the internet and re-validating your software it will stop on its own.

Right now when my Game Developer version of Poser stops there is no way of re-starting it. Ever.

I really, really, really and truly object to being in this position. I have invested hundreds perhaps even thousands of dollars worth of content over the years which can only really be used by Poser or Daz. I have happily paid for periodic Poser updates.

I've decided to run it (Poser Game Developer) out and whenever it quits that will be the end of Poser. Daz doesn't have any such problem and I figure I will switch to and start using Daz. With my content investment I feel I would be foolish not to. I'm sure the initial switch will be painful and unpleasant and I'm not looking forward to it.

Similarly I have version 5 of Blacksmith which I like, but the interface is terribly outdated. I purchased the latest version of Blacksmith but had to return it when it wanted access to the internet which I would not permit.

I'm hedging and buying some of the new characters, but not much, in hopes that Renderosity and CEO/owner Tim Choate will reconsider the kill switch strategy.