I have Visual Studio Professional 6.0 sp5, the DirectX SDK, etc. I want to be able to use VC++ (I think) don''t want to use VB 6 (I know; no offense). I have just discovered the wonderful world of game studios (3D Gamestudio, Power Render, Dark Basic, etc.). I have researched various plusses and minuses of ability versus flexibility etc. What I want is an assistance to development, but I want to be able to use VC++ without having to know all the mathematics to create a whole 3D engine. To be honest, I believe it would probably be beyond me at this point...so hopefully, you understand where I am coming from and can assist me. Thank you.

One thing I forgot to mention was I am looking for a simulation type engine. I want to make games like Roller Coaster, Zoo Tycoon, Sim City etc. no first person shooters, so I really don''t know if it counts as "3D" Any ideas?

Another point is that I do not really know about all that is involved in a simulation type game like the tycoon series games. I haven''t been able to find a lot of information. I have found more information about RPG style games and real time strategy (freecraft doesn''t support xp sorry to say), so I am kind of stuck for the moment. Thanks for the link.