Neither Zbrush nor Mudbox are listed, but I thought there may be a unofficial script or plugin. I googled it with no results, but I still hoped... So far I like Zbrush more, but the navigation drives me crazy.

After trying Mudbox I'm still uncertain which to choose. Mudbox has the nicer UI but seems to be slower. Does anyone of you know, if there is a possibility (plugin, script...) to use my SpaceNavigator in Zbrush and/or Mudbox? That could make the difference.

I second that request.

Thanks for all the replys. A friend of mine works with Zbrush and I visited his computer, erm I mean him, that weekend to have a try, and I have to say the UI is somewhat annoying. Especially the navigation in that pseudo-3D-space. I think I'll try the Mudbox demo this week and then decide.

I use 3ds max and love to model, but I hate UVMapping. But that's mainly because I haven't tried it to often ;). My inspiration comes mostly from reading books, but the ideas often don't have any links to the story. And sometimes, when I listen to music, I have "visions" of scenes that I think would fit to that song.

Depends on the software you use and the desired effect. In max I would do it with animated materials or a slice modifier for the desintegrating tower and morph targets for the ground.

Have a look at Claytools. -http://www.sensable.com/products-claytools-system.htm