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Regarding an impending – I hope :{) – NT release of A:M, I have a few questions. They are prompted because I am involved in a long form project that involves a lot of character movement. I am handling the animation portion, my partner is doing the modelling. Right now, he likes polygon modellers and wants to see us use Imagine or more likely, the new version of LW due out about the same time – or earlier :{( – as the anim guy though, I like Playmation. I must convince him he is misguided… 1. Will the NT version be faster than Playmation 2.07 (other things being equal) Please don't say 'It's 32 bit, that's 16 more than regular windows!' I understand the immediate gains possible in that respect, but have there been timings made, or are things that far along yet? 2. Will the sculpture module be altered? I think it's fine, but you know who enjoys esoteric interfaces for some reason. 3. How will networking be supported? what are the requirements for network rendering? Will the workstations have to be NT 3.5 also, how about Windows '95? (which BTW, is pretty cool in the latest beta). 4. If your Post product is part of the new A:M, what are its features? Will It replace the need for stuff like Photoshop, etc., or work alongside them? 5. In Martin's minutes he said he works for Microsoft on a 3d thing. Is that still true? Are there any ties (that you can discuss) between Microsoft and Hash Enterprises? 6. The old saw… When will it be out? Thank you for your time, love Playmation, AD