Educational Game Development

[gurmaniksingh]

Hi I am student and new to game development and computer graphics.

I have been assigned a project by my professor to develop a 3D educational game which will teach physics principle to kids.

My questions

1) Is Irrlicht Engine the right choice for developing a small game.

2) Does it support environmental objects which I will need to portray natural physics principles in the game.

I would appreciate if someone could suggest a good way to develop such a game as I am newbie. Any help would be great!!

Thanks

[hybrid]

Yes, you can develop games with Irrlicht. Almost any kind of game. But you need decent knowledge of C++.
Don't know exactly what you mean with principles. But if you mean physics effects, just search for one of the physic engine wrappers for use in Irrlicht.

[pera]

you would need 3d model of apple, it doesn't come with irrlicht

[gurmaniksingh]

Thank you for the reply hybrid and pera.

@ hybrid I know C++ quite well and have used it for developing software applications for corporate businesses but not games.

Example : I want to simulate an mountain avalanche in the game.

@pera : Would I like have to make a mountain in the game. or can I directly import images of mountains and make changes and use it.
Also how would you suggest learning game development to a beginner. Any pointers would be great help !!

Thanks