Sunday the 20th, I purchased the preorder via check. Got all the confirmation, now Digital River was only awaiting my mailed check within 20 days. But, after realizing that credit card orders ARE NOT CHARGED until the SHIPMENT of the order, I called Digital River's toll free number this evening to cancel the order so I can replace the order using a new credit card instead, and pay in full when I get my statement. Simple enough, eh?

Well, after that very simple, and quick procedure (hands together for the reps of Digital River, terrific service, I might add), I posted a reply to a topic here reguarding someone's purchase of the same item. Then, my mind kept twitching. Twitching something aweful.

I am REALLY wanting to take advantage of the SE release. Hell, $109 until tonight!? Why not?! Shade 7 LE, Poser 6 with some added shit, Poser integration, the whole kit-n-kaboodle... damn... this is too good to miss. I love Poser. And to get Shade at such a low cost!!? I really am wanting Shade; the endless possibilities of what I can do with these two programs side-by-side.

But.....................................

Too many questions. So many questions.

What will happen to the Mil people (V3, M3, etc)? Will they act all goofy like with Poser 5 (before all the tutes came out on how to counter-act with the weirdness)?

How about all the other characters, objects, and what-not that were designed and tested with P5? Can they be integrated?

What infamous bugs are going to occur? Not because it's a Poser product, but because it's a new program overall? A new program with so many add-ons that were developed for previous versions?

Will Bryce 5.5 handle the change when it comes to bringing in Poser 6 characters? Hell, how about Mover 5?

Without the "secrecy", tell us WHAT ARE THE CHANGES! Should I risk being a guinea pig? I need pieces put out, not assumptions and quick-thinking work-arounds.

I want Poser 6. I want Global Illumination. I want better work without worrying about post-work. But, I am in no mood for "huh?"'s.

So, take it or leave it, I can't do it. I'll wait till after 6 months before I come to a decision. I'll rely on you, the preorderers, to find the glitches and contact Curious Labs so they can get the SR's out.

Right now, this ol' boy is gonna sit back, smoke a cig, and shake his head for making such a decision on not taking advantage of such a great deal. But, my time is literally money.

Message edited on: 02/22/2005 20:18