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[Scooternew]

Scooternew

[Example / Listing] You CAN Use D3D in 2D Mode

Again, I didn't make a tutorial (but I might), but you can use the D3D commands in Game maker in 2d mode. Plot this into the draw event and see what happens when you place it in an empty room:

direction += 2;
d3d_transform_add_rotation_z(direction);
d3d_transform_add_translation(x,y,0);
draw_line(20,20,120,120);
d3d_transform_set_identity();

Viola! And no need to use lengthdir_x and stupid crap.

Other things in d3d can be used in 2d mode also. Fog is a useful one.

Just showing something many people don't know.

[FarFromHomeFish]

FarFromHomeFish

Re: You CAN Use D3D in 2D Mode

I'm not terribly proficient with GM; however, based on your previous work, I'm willing to bet that this is a great trick. =)

It must be said that I'm quite jealous of those of you who use GM; right now, I'm adding 3D acceleration to my engine for translucent/alpha-mapped sprites, and it's taking much longer than I had guessed it would. -_- That, and extending my base sprite class to use D3D when neccesary is wearysome.

Still, I'd say that the effect is worth it: check out those lovely target effects! Green for allies, blue for NPCs, and red for enemies.

[Piers]

Piers

Re: You CAN Use D3D in 2D Mode

Not amazing but pretty cool. alot of people use this kinda crap for gta games.