[nickthemagicman]

It could also be argued that adding a generic game to the pile of a million games, built with the same tools that everyone else uses, and that doesn't challenge one in building it and doesn't add anything new to the industry is also a trap.

[seanwilson]

Make a non generic game then. Players don't care how you coded it.

My point is, if you want to make a game, make a game. Making an engine is the ultimate distraction. You should only be considering an engine after you have a few similar games under your belt and know there's a market for it.