sf::VertexBuffer

[Garwin]

I have found that there is the possibility to use VertexBuffer which is stored in the memory of a graphical card.

I have an idea that it can be used eg. for borders in 4x game which is pretty static and updated once per huge time.

Is it in that case not better to have split game entities into static ones and moveable ones and store static ones in sf::VertexBuffer, especially the ones with a larger number of vertices?

[Hapax]

That sounds like just the exact reason it exists

It's worth noting that you may not need VertexBuffer at all if you aren't using lots of vertices or aren't having any speed issues.

[Garwin]

Thanks. I am just trying to understand all corners of SFML and learn it to use it properly.

[Hapax]

You're welcome!

It makes sense to want to know everything about it. That said, it's not required to know everything and you may have more enjoyment from getting the main things right and learning "extra" stuff later on

Basically, what I'm saying, I think, is that if you understand vertex array (or using your own vertex data) then you'll have pretty much all scenarios covered. You may never need the vertex buffer (it's a recent addition and I still haven't had the chance to use it!) but it's there if you do need it.