The concept of datablocks.

#1 I still don't grasp this concept all that well, but it is my understanding that datablocks are just "scripted classes." When you define a datablock, you're defining the attributes of the scripted class. You then use those classes to script how the game runs.

#2 This might help: scripting language reference; there's a brief section on datablocks.

#3 I am wondering what all the variables one could ad to a dataBlock catagory are?



mass,
size,
gravity? for some levels I suppose
weapon default
outfitA.





any thoughts? but also, I am i on the right path in thinking in this direction?

#4 MK - Datablocks are invisible objects that hold data about other objects of a specific 'class'. For example, you would have one datablock for all BMW M6s which holds values for their engine torque, BHP, default weight, etc - since these values are the same for all M6 cars. You'd have another datablock for a different type of car, since its torque, BHP and mass are probably different.

Rennie - different types of datablocks let you store different sets of values. Have a look at TDN if you have access, there's lots of resources telling you what values can be put in what datablocks.

#5 This was a good post on it:

http://www.garagegames.com/community/forums/viewthread/92321

#6 DataBlocks, Explained!

Oops, Steve got it posted already.

Tony