I understand the hesitation about jumping in. :) My Poser 5 does not work well enough to use on a regular basis, and, frankly, I am afraid to try to install the patch after reading so many horror stories about it here. I am a little bummed by Poser 5's poor performance, but not devastated. I have a nice computer, and Poser 4 works just fine. I have a roof over my head, and the bills are paid. I won't let software problems ruin my sense of well-being. LOL Poser is a hobby for me, and an enjoyable one. When the fun stops, the hobby stops, so to heck with 5 until they create about a half dozen or so more patches. I am still having fun with Poser 4. :) This may not be a popular attitude, but it does keep my blood pressure down. :)