I'm late for this one, but there are a few big advantages poser4 has over the "big beasts". 1 it's a heck of a lot cheaper. 2 1000% more available ready made content. 3 it's easier to use & learn. 4 the UI is friendlier to newbies. 5 you can talk to the guys who made it, they're human & visible :) 6 one heck of a huge community supporting it. that'll do you for now, feel free to rip me to shreds :) Rob