Java different states

[Wratox1]

Hello, im going to make a game, and i need some advice on how i should know what state the my application is in, with state i mean, is the player playing, is he in the menu, etc.

at first i thought i could use an int and just change it when the state changes, but then i thought that there might be an easier way, thats why im asking here, so how should i go about this?

 

[Lyerae]

If I understand you correctly, you might want to take a look at this.

Also, just so you know, creating a game is an incredibly difficult process, especially if it's 3D. I wouldn't begin unless you have a very solid understanding of the language your using, and excellent math skills (you'll be doing a lot of math, trust me).