Well.. still downloading hte content stuff, but up to now the only thing I'm slightly impressed about is the render engine. It now takes about 6 passes, I think 2 anti-aliases... the Create folders are all messed-up, with a few default preset additions (skies for instance are just as unusable/unrealistic)... but overall okay. I'll come back with a more detailed review later =)

oh and even for this scene my computer was deathkneeled during the last AA pass. Have to admit though, that doesn't look like a default Bryce scene. even if it is the infamous sphere over water.

same thing with b5. took about 20% more time. don't have time now to do some timed test renders. drac

Rofl...a "classic" scene.

The content stuff is better than what installs with it, imo.

Gonna catch some sleep, I await your possibly scathing reviews and bug-catching!

How do you like how the new mat preset library is set up to work?

AS

Message edited on: 04/29/2005 05:27

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can't say i do, but it's an acquired taste thing :)

SO has anyone done the Wenger scen we used as a system benchmark yet?

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Dude! you win the first prize!

great pic

for some free stuff i made
and for almost daily fotos

Keep the reviews coming. Those of us who are holding back on the upgrade are curious.

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Is it possible to vote on your stunning image? If thats what 5.5 is capable of doing, count me in on a purchase.

Good spelling is overaytead

Drac you are a Peach you know that...? Hmm got to wait for my Download link... But I want the Boxed Version...

hmmm..and the prize for the first 'Bryce 5.5 reflective-sphere-over-water' goes to Drac..;) btw..someone posted a decobot picture with egregious praise for you Drac..just thought you'd like to know..;)

I wish I'd said that.. The Staircase Wit

anahl nathrak uth vas betude doth yel dyenvey..;)

Drac: Did you have the sun in a slightly different place in each render (see reflection) or did 5.5 do that?

This is not my "second childhood". I'm not finished with the first one yet.

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That's an awesome image. People would pay money for that. I know as people have paid me for this image.