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What exactly is an "engine"?

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Started by 3DNeophyte February 19, 2002 07:48 AM

1 comment, last by 3DNeophyte 22 years, 6 months ago

3DNeophyte

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February 19, 2002 07:48 AM

Ok, this has been bothering me for quite some time. What exactly is an engine? The Quake Engine, Infinity Engine, Doom Engine, etc. - What are they exactly? I''ve had my theories on it, but I''d like to know the truth. This may seem to be a stupid question, but if anyone can answer this I would be very grateful. Thanks

February 19, 2002 09:44 AM

Try doing a search, someone asks this question every other week.

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3DNeophyte

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February 19, 2002 10:34 AM

Ooops, LOL. I''m being a newbie. Sorry about that - I forgot all about searching. Thanks for the reply, though.

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