CompuServe Messages

>I just think it's very interesting to see this drastic change in the people that are >using raytracers now. A couple years ago, if someone needed a tool, they either >wrote it themselves or found someone who could. You learned a lot in the >process. Now, it's "Where can I find it?" and "Why doesn't it do this?" yep, I know what you mean…I ask myself those questions and then write my stuff. But not everyone can write their own little PV3D or POVCAD or LUTZCAD! I think it's also very important to give something back. There are lots of people that find new ways to do things such as i.e. a fancy new texture , an that simply get's shown on a GIF file and that's about it – no sharing or even explaining the concept used. That's what makes everything more difficult at the end. In terms of modelers, each person should decide if they want or not to use a modeler…true, most of them are missing lot's of the important features but as time goes on that should be taken care of. The user plays the most important role: using and letting the author know how he can improve the program. Programs are not something that exists inside of a vacuum….it's a user oriented thing. Live long and prosper! Read action !