Truespace was free today but when the version 7 comes out it wasn't so don't be like that.

you know that the hobbyist market are nothing compare to cgi industry. There is no point in fighting since cgi industry make millions just with adverts and films. Of course Maya and 3ds Max are really expensive but they still exist because the industry supports them. It is just a matter of money It's sad but because truespace didn't convince university or artist to use it. IF it was any good no matter how low or high was the price people will purchase it or download warez version.

For example if you just do a job as a freelance animator you can earn in a week 1000 1500-ish £. This is good money but you have to invest in exchange to the lastest tool. If you are a taxi driver you'll have to invest in good car to do your job or working in a comapny which already have few.

For indies maybe is out of range but for most of the artist is a necessary investement for making a living.

but I think it's not over for caligari. Maybe they made this decision to recreate something more fitted to our demands, but I'm afraid the price will be higher than truespace.