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The problem with naming one person is that you can't name them all - and I would gladly give up my undeserved spot on that list because there are definitely more deserving and more talented members out there. The vast majority of Cafe members make this site a unique blend of friendship, collaboration, trust, kindness, and inspiration. I hate to say it, but this is RARE find in today's world where people say and post the most vile things under the misguided thinking that any attention is better than no attention. So my sincere thank to Igor, Hrvoje and the Community Staff (Cerbera, Rectro, Bezo, and DasFrodo) for making the Cafe not only a great community to be a part of but a damn nice place to visit...and also for all the unseen work they have done to keep it that way through the years. Dave

Hail the Empire! fun little render of my Tie Interceptor model 😄 (open in a new window for full size 😄 )

Honestly, I think MAXON sales would increase if they offered an indie perpetual license for 50% of the current price ($1750 base and $500 upgrade cost) but with rendering limited to 2560 x 1440 and animations limited to 300 frames. That keeps it purely in the hobbyist category -- big enough to appreciate your work on mid-range monitors with animations long enough to show off what you just learned. Of course, they could do nothing and let the hobbyist market completely go to Blender. I wonder how painful it will be for them to watch Blender catch up and over-take C4D in ALL areas (interface, features, speed, quality, stability). I would imagine that will be a painful thing to endure after all the work they have put into it. But there is time for MAXON to consider an Indie version because given Blender's pace of development they have at least until...hmmm....say.......some time in June before they need to start worrying. Dave

An appropriate time to say 'thank you' - to Hrvoje, Igor - and all those who contribute and keep this place running! Keep up the good works : )