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What kind of data structure should I use for a resource container?

I am curious what kind of container would be the best choice for a resource container. BTree, binary search tree or something else? What like is the priority of the operations over it? So best ...
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Is semantic games a good idea?

I wish to address the low re-usability of game technology (at least provide a theoretical solution). I'm considering an approach using a semantic game format, effectively decoupling the story and ...
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Resource Managers - Are they any good?

Hey. I've seen many a time in source code, things like this [well, this is more of a pseudo C++ idea of mine] type defshared_ptr ResourcePtr;// for ease ResourcePtr sound1 = ...
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Why use asset manifest files?

Sometimes you'll see people recommend that rather than using graphics/sound files/etc. like this... // Game code Image myImage = new Image("path/to/image.png"); ... you should use a manifest file ...