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Learning DDraw?

Started by Losec Jan 21, 2003 at 4:07 PM 3 replies 1.4k views

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Jan 21, 2003 at 4:07 PM

I was wondering if there is any point learning DDraw before D3D because i have heard that now you do not need to use DDraw objects to implement D3D now. Can somebody please tell me is i should learn DDraw fully, or if it is a waste of time.. because i know most 2d games are done using d3D now ---- Losec

Krisc

Jan 21, 2003 at 4:44 PM

Ummm, just to let you know...Diablo II was done in Direct3D and I think StarCraft was too...

I use DirectDraw because I am and independent developer and its easier for me...

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RaphaelMun

Jan 21, 2003 at 4:50 PM

I''m not sure but basically it''ll probably be very easy to do 2d graphics once you get basic functions written in either directdraw or d3d... I''m currently working on "updating" my dx7 engine (which uses ddraw for 2d stuff) to dx9 (which I''m still having a few problems with). But either way, once it''s done, it''ll work the same way. But one of the best things about doing it in 3d is probably how easy it is do render a rotated bitmap onto the screen at any size whatsoever. Good luck! You might want to take other people''s opinions as well before deciding.

Losec

Jan 22, 2003 at 12:05 PM

Thanks for the tips, i have learnt alot of DDraw already, so i will probably move onto DX3D soon, as soon as andre lamonte next book gets published ... come on andre

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