Question... on c

#1 The engine is written in C++, and modifying 'core' features would require a knowledge of the language. As an aside, I have noticed that the script writers here have done some amazing things with scripting alone. You may not actually have to write much with C++, depending on your game.

They best way depends upon your background. I have known a few people who have just picked up a book, read through it, and started working. But these were people with a strong background in C who only needed a better understanding of the OO features provided in C++. If you have no programming background, a class or two at a local community college will definitely get you closer to your goals, as well as having the side benefit of introducing you to like-minded people.

#2 Thanks very much. I am a newbie to C++ but I am learning the language from a website that looks to have some very good tutorials easy to read at:

http://www.cprogramming.com/tutorial.html

So that is for anyone else learning the c++ language.