Thread: What's easier: Open GL or Direct X

  1. 09-12-2002 #1
    Ryeguy457
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    What's easier: Open GL or Direct X

    All I'm trying to do is make a 2d game. What's easier?
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    Re: What's easier: Open GL or Direct X

    Originally posted by Ryeguy457
    All I'm trying to do is make a 2d game. What's easier?
    Between the two you listed I believe DirectX, for a 2D game, would be easier. Download the DirectX 7 SDK and play with DirectDraw. If you want tutorials just do a search on this board and you while finds tons of links. Enjoy.
  3. 09-13-2002 #3
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    Which API is easier is just a matter of choice. I personally believe GL is easier to learn. But for a 2D game id probally use DX (only if you use a version of the SDK < 8.0)
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