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Which API?

Started by programmerml Aug 27, 2005 at 9:20 AM 3 replies 750+ views

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Aug 27, 2005 at 9:20 AM

I've learned how to do the basic console application stuff with text in C++ but now I want to learn how to make 2D and eventually 3D. I think that I want to learn Direct X because it has all of the things I need to make a game (input, graphics, sound) but I don't know if this is the right choice. What API should I use to get started and how should I go about doing it? Thanks.

SiCrane

Aug 27, 2005 at 9:22 AM

I'd start off with either SDL or Allegro with personal preference leaning more towards SDL. Both are easier for writing 2D games than using DirectX and are capable of doing fairly sophisticated things.

Roots

Aug 27, 2005 at 9:26 AM

Not to mention with Direct* your game will be stuck in Windows world. If you want to reach a larger audience (and who doesn't), SDL is the way to go IMO.

demonkoryu

Aug 27, 2005 at 9:30 AM

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Original post by Roots
Not to mention with Direct* your game will be stuck in Windows world. If you want to reach a larger audience (and who doesn't), SDL is the way to go IMO.

How much larger an audience? 5%? [wink]

samuraicrow

Aug 27, 2005 at 10:43 AM

I'd guesstimate it's in the range of 7-10% with MacOS likely to gain ground fast when they start using open-archetecture hardware.

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