While compiling this list, I ran across that Credo(Lifeforms) program. I hadn't been to their site in a while and that's a new product. There's another one with some useful looking motions, too, so I learned a little today. I updated the list just now...a few more essential goodies(or at least helpful).

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By last software is a program called sketchup 4 which is great for level editing and 3d development.

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Yep, it's nice but a little pricey. I tried to include program that were either free or very cheap. The most expensive thing on it is Silo which is $109 and Paintshop Pro($125 give or take). Silo is similar to the free Wings, and PSP is like Photoshop(basically) and you've got the free GIMP and Dogwaffle, so there's something for everyone.