How can I create a physics engine for my C++ game?

How can I create a physics engine for my C++ game?

Creating a physics engine involves understanding concepts like collision detection, rigid body dynamics, and forces. Do you have a specific aspect in mind?

I'm particularly interested in collision detection. What are the common methods?

Common methods for collision detection include Axis-Aligned Bounding Boxes (AABB), Bounding Spheres, and Separating Axis Theorem (SAT). Would you like to dive deeper into one of these?

Yes, can you explain the Separating Axis Theorem?

The Separating Axis Theorem states that two convex shapes do not collide if there exists a line (axis) on which their projections do not overlap. It's a powerful method for collision detection!

How do I implement SAT in C++?

To implement SAT in C++, you'll need to calculate the normals of the edges of your shapes and project the vertices onto these normals. Then, check for overlaps in the projections.