This's maybe little offtopic but I think I can get good opinions here:) So I would like to learn some totally new 3D program but the variety is huge and I don't know which way to go. And I'm not giving up using Bryce so don't consider me as a traitor:)

Maya sounds interesting... Rhino and Cinema 4D too... 

What would you suggest to be the next step, and I don't have any experience in programs like those before. Bryce has been my only love:) If it's possible to compare which is the easiest to use, which is the most potential or popular one... what about importing/exporting with Bryce? 

Thanks for sharing opinions!