All right...yeah, i miss my old c&d...why? because we often shared our ideas via "language". i know that a picture is worth a thousand words. so, how many words is "vicki in the temple, with a semi automatic, 2 tigers, a saber, and, no ken...oops, michael, number 2097," worth? i posted a little question in the poser forum, regarding "who we 'are". it had a very good response. folks do seem to want to share their "inner" selves. but, sometimes, it takes me too long to pose it in poser, uvmap it, and texture it, make props that are relevant...(come on....no prop maker can be entirely in my own mind...no, no, no..) then, render it in bryce on this craptaceous machine. why would such a forum be valuable. you may not have asked this question. i anticipated that. it would be valuable to all for descriptions of gallery renders that would entice the viewer to comment, vote, and, look forward to more posts by the artist. it would be valuable in working up a vocabulary and "style" for those of you who would like to pursue your 3d art as an avocation. for the character/comic creators....well, you would benefit by learning the best way to describe your latest character. we all could learn by getting feedback on how to get that latest scenario, for your latest creation, out of our heads. Admins...please don't dismiss this as frivolous. i think the "writing" was what made c&d so hot. i have a bird, a business, a boyfriend, and, am buying a condo...not alot of time. however, i would gladly oversee such a new forum. thanks for your time, all.... keep good, Pop...Pop...Poppi!!!