what is a pointer for

[gaggerzon]

What is a pointer for and why do I want to use it?

[Aceix]

It is used for fun. Hahahahahahaaa!!!
It can be used to access variables indirectly, and other stuff.
Read http://www.cplusplus.com/doc/tutorial/pointers/ for more info!

[Moschops]

Already been asked. Repeatedly.

http://www.cplusplus.com/forum/beginner/60951/

[strongdrink]

I highly recommend reading up on pointers. They are amazing once you know how to use them well.