@cmoscarella
Out of the box, I would have to say that there is plenty that PS can do that PdN can't, but with the right add-ons, PdN can be almost as effective. We have a few tutorials on map making with PdN that I think are worth the look through. We also have a few members who are quite satisfied with what hey can do with PdN. Look up PeaceHeather for examples of what can be done as she has made a few maps that I like, as well as a tut or two. She hasn't been on much of late though.

I also think that it would be worth while looking at the tuts for both PS and the Gimp, as I am sure that with a little translation, some of those could also be used with PdN.

@ both of ya, welcome to the Guild, the Mappiest Place on the Web