3d with ddraw

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Started by Zer0 October 29, 2001 07:55 AM

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Zer0

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October 29, 2001 07:55 AM

i m using ddraw in my 2d game engine..however i wonder if its posible to use d3d for some 3d effect..is it posible..?

CrazedGenius

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October 29, 2001 10:48 AM

Possible, but not the best idea. Switching between DirectDraw and Direct3D is a fairly costly operation. If you want to incorporate 3D, you are better off moving completely to 3D and implementing 2D in D3D.

Author, "Real Time Rendering Tricks and Techniques in DirectX", "Focus on Curves and Surfaces", A third book on advanced lighting and materials

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