Grrr, why can't this thread just stay on the front page?

Here, follow the link to a huge listing of software, categorized by price, and with links to their webpage.

http://www.gamedev.net/community/forums/topic.asp?topic_id=202348

*EDIT* ... I didn't follow Pipo DeClown's link before (which also goes to my page). I just wanted to say "Thank you, Pipo!"

[Edited by - Veovis on July 7, 2004 8:54:17 PM]

I suggest 3D Canvas. Goto Amabilis.com. there are 3 packages, free, plus=$35 and pro=$70. I love it and dopes great with Direct 3D bacause it even uses it during the modeling process.

My vote goes for Wings3D. Blender is nice and all, but Wings3D has IMHO way better modelling tools. It's pretty much like Izware's software, Nendo and Mirai, which are considered the best SubD modellers ever (OK, I prefer XSI, but that's above your budget).

But you should try whatever you can get ahold, not only are 3D apps of very different quality and have different strength (like Maya's bad SubD's, or XSI's weak NURB tools) and _very_ different user interfaces - so, what's good for others may be crap for you!