I just checked out your final render and was impressed. While reading the posts here I was thinking about my background in photography. I was leaning towards a gradient blue background but I think you made the right choice staying with the black and just applying some lighting. I think that adding anything else would have detracted from the simple elegance.

Yes No No The only features that might get me to "upgrade" are the ability to run scripts and the cloth room. So far I am not good enough to worry about the scripts and use external programs for the cloths. I understand that you can do some nice stuff with hair as well. Still trying to decide on P6. Seems like a lot of money if not all my models/work will work in it.

What hair is used in the picture?

While I come to this board almost daily, I don't believe that I am qualified to be a "coordinator" because it is usually late in the day when I get on. However, I wish the best to whoever is selected for the position. Many years ago, before Al Gore invented the internet (grin) I hosted my own BBS (dating myself?). It is a constant attempt to "keep it clean" and still allow the freedom of individuality. I did not see the "picture" that was posted prior to it's deletion but it sounds like one of those that I would have had to dis-allow on my BBS. To those that hold and will hold these positions, I offer my gratitude and support. Pony

Wow, these are great but why so meany copies of each one? ;-)

Me either but then the original message did state that it may not be up all the time. Guess I will just be patient. Pony

"A Magnum would help, too -- especially if she knew how to use it" This is a good point however, when she is in the kitchen and someone knocks on the door she goes into the living room to answer the door. At this point is when the door begins to open and she would have not opportunity to retrieve the "gun". This only leaves the dogs to defend her at that time. "BTW - locking one's doors is always a good idea. Even if you live in a "safe" place. Locking the doors prevents "accidental" intruders -- such as the man you described -- from getting inside to begin with" I would have to agree with this statement. However, we do not lock the doors when someone is home and there is almost always someone home. The other part to this is that I would prefer to have someone steal my belongings than the life of someone in the house. Everything of value that they can steal can either be replaced or lived without except for life. I hold the same thought process with my car. I do not lock the doors as I would rather only have to replace the radio then have to replace the window as well. "Locks only keep honest people honest" In ohter words, if someone wants to steal from you they will regardless of locks. They offer a moderate amount of security but do not overly rely on them. More family members are injured every year by "accident" due to someone thinking that someone is trying to break in than actual criminals by weapons kept near for "security". Pony

First of all my sympathy goes out to all those that have been violated in such a maner. I personally have not experienced this situation. While I agree with most comments about "defending" yourself with some type of weapon, I find that the majority of this type of crime happens when the "victim" is away. Obviously a weapon would be of no use other than to give the violator(s) something else to take. The idea of a large dog is a good one however, if the violator(s) are carrying a weapon they can easily remove the threat of one large dog. My family has a Rot, a Shepard and a Min Pin. While the Min Pin is the most ferocious of the three, her only abilities are the obviously loud bark and fast movements. The Rot is know for biting down and the jaw locking in place. The Shepard is fast and a repetitive biter. All three are know for the barking and are very protective of the house. When we are away they are all inside. While there is never a %100 gaurantee, I believe that our house has a relative safety value. When we are home and in bed I have a rifle, a bow, a kitana and various other "weapons" around the house within easy reach. I live on the outskirts of a relatively small town (approximately 20,000) but within 25 miles of two rather large towns (excess of 250,000) that have a lot of this type of crime. We do not even lock our doors when we aren't home. Once everyone is in for the night and the last person heads to bed the front door is locked but the back door and the door in from the garage is never locked. We recently had a situation where someone looking for a person that lived accross the street came to our house instead. Believing they were at the right house they started to open the door and walk in as that is how it is done accross the street. That was not a wise move on his part. My wife was home at the time and all three dogs were right there at the door. He realized his error and reached to touch my wife to "apologize" and she just told him that would not be wise. All three dogs were ready to take matters in to their own "paws" at that time. Again, my sympathys to out to those who have experienced this type of violation. Pony

Happy Birthday, I hit 50 this August. I haven't been riding for few years but keep promising myself that I will be in the saddle for my birthday this year. Hope to be at Sturgis for an early present to myself. Anyway, we aren't getting older, just meaner. ;-) ** Pony says: Ride Free, Ride Fast, but above all Ride! **

Griffen, How do you like the course so far? I am thinking about taking it myself.

I just went to ebay and found a copy of Poser 2 Human Design software. Pose and animate $21.50, Poser 4 Unused In Retail Box! Mac & Win $75 and even Curious Labs Poser 5 for Windows $150.00.

Thank you for the direct links Karen. I was able to get to them that way. I am using IE 6.0.

I use Poser 4, and many other 3D programs on a Dell Inspiron 1100 with 384M Ram and a 20G hard drive. A 2.4GHz processor. Win XP Home with SP2. I have DAZStudio, Cult3D, GMAX, Extreme Morph 3D, Mat Pose Edit 3, Natural Pose 2.1, Wings 3D, Blender, POV Ray, ppModeler, Terragen, Strata 3D, and Truspace. I have not had any problems with any of them. I tried Maya PE but it was just slow.

The forge has Poseamation but I can't find anything about Phi Builder being with it anymore.

I would think the same thing except that I can click on the home, copywrite and the main logo bar at the top. I just can't click on the freebies, writing or images.