Hi everyone. I have used 3ds Max for years but am now looking to change modeling software. Our company has decided to switch.

Does anyone have any good advice on what I should try? Both Lightwave and Maya look good. Maya Complete lacks some of the features of the upper version like cloth and fur though, so I don't know. I am budgeted to spend less than $2500, hopefully $2000 or less. We kind of want to stay away from Autodesk.

Do both export well to Gamestudio, or other indie engines like Torque or Dark Basic? Are there other modelers that I should be looking into?

I am primarily looking for modeling software to do game assets, so exporting to a variety of formats is a plus.

Anyone with some sage advice? I’d really appreciate the help.