I'll look into it at my school. (I don't think they offer it in High School Forceflow).

Why do you admit that you pirate software on this site? Dont ask, dont tell.

Also, I agree that charging students for 3d programs is a ridiculous business practice - people get used to the 3d app they use first and are more likely to use it if/when they become professionals, and thats where the real money is.

If, for example, discreet gave away 3d studio max to people on condition that they use it non-commercially, then basically all students would use it. Then 3 or 4 years down the road when those students are in game design/animation companies, discreet would have domination over the market.

Anyways, my copy is legal, and if your copy is illegal dont go around saying so or your liable to be banned. Word gets around in the internet ya know.

Mazemaster, I doubt if there are a hundred people on the Earth who actually paid for their Milkshape, this is nothing new. That's why its creator spends so much time making it crack-proof, and fails against my skills every single time.

Actually, just kidding, I don't even have it anymore. If you want to make player or weapon models, 3D Studio Max is a MUST. Any experienced modeler will spot a Milkshape creation from a mile away. However, Milkshape is extremely useful when you want to make a map model, save if you have a very complex model, one that would require skinmeshing or hitboxing - then you need 3DSM.