hiii ,
i'm still a beginner and i suffered alot uptil now , i need a guide , i have few questions
1. what is java3d , can it develop 3d games all alone ? i mean don't i need anyother progrm to create 3d models such as Maya ?
2. what is the best to develop  an effective 3d game , java 3d or java with directx , or jva and maya ??
3. ow i cn start my way on learning ? is there any good resources , coz i searched the net and i got lost !!

thanx in advance.
plz , can any one help??!