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What is a datablock

by Marvin Hawkins · in General Discussion · 10/02/2005 (5:00 pm) · 2 replies

Ok I've been reading 3d game programming all in one

But i'm still a little confused. What is a datablock really?

Is it like a function?

Is it something that you use anytime you need create an object?

Also where do you store an object's behavior? Like damage ratings and hit points and the like.

I know this is a super newbie question but i really need some clarity. Thanks in advance.

#1
10/02/2005 (5:47 pm)
Hey Marvin, check out the end of this page and also this one.
#2
10/02/2005 (8:26 pm)
And please post in the correct forums. There are plenty! And as Jacob implies, the search function as well as the documentation does a really nice job of explaining some of these concepts you hit early on.