Top Reasons to Stick with Blender 4.2 LTS

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From Paul Caggegi on the CG Cookie blog:

Blender updates are exciting, packed with shiny new features and tools, but they can also feel like a double-edged sword.

Just when you’ve mastered the current version, here comes another release to shake things up. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, staying current can feel like a balancing act.

If you love riding the wave of every update, you might:

1. Track Blender’s latest milestones.
2. Dive into developer forums to report bugs.

But if you’re focused on getting projects done, learning the ropes of Blender, teaching a class, or simply staying in a steady creative flow, sticking with a Long Term Support (LTS) release might be the best move.

Check out the full article on CG Cookie.

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