* There are several ways to get a project started using Ardor3D, depending on whether you prefer to have the raw source, a pre-compiled binary, something bleeding edge, or something a bit more tested and proven. * It is free to use and open-source. * It can be used to develop android games.

* Event-driven development * Propagate events to other actors * Multiple levels in a single file * Move the actor through complex maps (A* pathfinder) * Helper actors * Transparent actors * Infinite actors * Z-Depth control * Clone and remove actors * Multiple animations per actor * Set parent actors * Create actor paths * Full screen or window mode * Configurable resolution and frame rate * Configurable audio format * Control the view as the actors * Tile draw tool * Global and local scripts * Global and Local Actor variables * Periodic and Random timers * Edit animations instantly in the editor of your choiceby clicking edit next to it * Generate stand alone games for Windows, Pocket PC, Handheld PC, Smartphone, GP2X and Linux * Load jpeg, gif, png, bmp, pcx, tga, xpm, xcf, lbm and tif image files * Load Ogg Vorbis, wav, mid, mod, s3m, it and xm music files * Load wav, voc, iff and 8SVX audio files * Persistent multiple undo/redo levels