I agree, trueSpace is garbage. I've tried it and I've found it is difficult to do anything in it
To be honest here, I have had the same problem with 3DS MAx and Lighwave. My lack of skill with them does not make these apps garbage, but rather different to what I am used to 8)
I do not use pirate software, so have not used 3DS Max or Lightwave since I retired from teaching. The cost of these apps is well out of my wifes purse capacity to pay for 8).
It all boils down to what you are used to.
One thing I always told my students was ' If at all possible use the software you are comfortable with to do the job asked of you. If the software cant do the job, then its time to look elsewhere'
Truespace does have its short comings which no one would deny, but to compare it to 3DS MAx, Lightwave et'al is just plain daft. For its price, its fine and over the years I have found my own little ways around its short commings.
I also use WIngs 3D, Bryce, Poser, Milshape and a whole raft of other apps depending on the project I am working on.
My main hangup with the subject of this thread is Not whether Truespace is garbage or not, but that a piece of software 'Gamespace' is being judged as garbage, when none of us have ever seen it in action.
Its not even availible yet, so I will wait until I have a truly informed oppinion from someone who has used or I personaly have tried a demo, before I make a judgment on it.
Garion
from Scotland