I think that is exactly the issue. As a matter of fact I doubt that any small/independent studio is using Modo Indie at all ; and even for an individual freelancer it wouldn't make much sense to use it, because of the limitations and the fact that (if I understand correctly) the file format is not compatible with regular…
I thought I'd chime in to clarify this topic a little based on personal experience. When working on Dota items I sometimes work by myself (design phase + final asset delivery) and sometimes with other artists (providing them a design). In this second scenario I end up having to review high poly sculpts for feedback, and I…