I would disagree. I have used several 3D modelling programs in my duration and found MAX to have more features than some of the others - as is reflected in the price.
Thing is you do not nessissarily need to use, or will ever use half of the features MAX has. I been using 3D MAX since R2(13ish years ago) and I still keep finding new techniques and tools I never knew about that were put in several releases ago.
Of course some programs make it easier to do certain things which, if thats what you use the package for, would be 'better' for you personally.
Its a gray area. MAX is one of the best packages out there insofar that it can do everything the others can do and more... it just costs alot more and will take you longer to learn it inside out.
In responce to the earlier question, you can download a free X file exporter for 3D Studio MAX called Panda Exporter. The X files produced by this tool work in FPSC.
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