newbie question.

Anon. · Post by **Anon.** » Fri Jan 02, 2004 11:13 am

I assume you need to know the C++ programming language to use your product? I'm so confused as to what it actually does but I am downloading it now so I guess it is just a matter of time...

I know it has something to do with 3d and graphics, but does it draw them or create games with them. Well I assume it creates games, but is it a graphic editor as well?

saigumi · Post by **saigumi** » Fri Jan 02, 2004 1:44 pm

Irrlicht is just a graphic engine. It can be used to make games, 3d presentations, simulations, etc.

It is not a 3d modeler, like milkshape or 3D studio. Nor is it a game engine by itself like Dark Basic or Click-And-Play.

You do need to know or learn C++ to use it.

voltare · Post by **voltare** » Sat Jan 10, 2004 3:08 pm

This engine is probably the easiest to learn, but you do need to at least get used to what ever compiler you're using. I know almost nothing of c++, but I'm going to use Irrlicht along with a modeler called Anim8or to make a simple 3d rpg that I will use as the basis of a kind of 3d rpg maker( a sort of drag and drop style thing), basically for my own use.So, not only am I going to have to learn dev c++( my compiler) but I am also going to have to learn Irrlicht, I know a bit of Anim8or,and will have to figure out a graphical user interface making program called Gtk.It depends on what you want, I guess.