This is a very general question and I'm just loking for opinions. My current version of Vue is Vue Infinite 2016. Since Vue switched to an annual licence model, I've dropped out of the upgrade cycle since it looked expensive and I wasn't initially convinced there was anything I was that bothered about in the newer versions anyway. To be honest, Infinite was an overspend even in 2016 as I'm only a hobbiest and I've never really been bothered about software interoperabilty with other packages (apart from Poser). I also get the feeling that a lot of the development focus since 2016 has been with users of Maya, Lighwave etc... in mind and not so much on the core functionality. So I've been quite happy with sticking with 2016, however, I noticed today that a black Friday deal cuts the cost of the annual licence a lot and the Creators edition is now priced at the kind of mark that makes me consider it again.

What I'd like to know is:-

(a) What are the goodies I've missed in core functionality (ignoring all the interop stuff, apart from Poser)? Is there anything there that is sexy enough to sell it to me?

(b) Can the creators edition it be run side by side with 2016? (I suspect it probably can, and I'm wary of abandoning 2016)

(c) Any other thoughts you have on the annual licencing model.

I'm hovering on the edge of this decision so interested to know what people think...