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#1

Hi Guys,

I am new here on the forums and would like to ask a quick question. I am testing with various game engines and currently learning game development. I have recently started to use CryEngine 3 and really love the look and workflow of the engine. I recently got into 3D modelling and purchased 3D Coat to learn sculpting and 3D modelling in general (UV mapping, retopology, polygons, all the beginner stuff :P).

I have seen what ZBrush can do and would really love to purchase this programme to add to my workflow (most properly making this my main modelling software). I have checked the website and I am not sure what version to get, there is a few options ‘Single, Volume, Floating, Academic’. I am not sure what version to get, I am not a student (although I am going to be enrolling at a University here in the UK this year to study game development). What version would you recommend?

#2

I’d recommend Single.

Volume and Floating are geared more towards larger businesses (volume requires at least five seats, floating requires at least ten). Academic is a decent option, but when you can own a full commercial product for only a few hundred more then you might as well grab the commercial one instead.