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fredwest · 06-14-2000, 06:24 AM

Hi,
Maybe some of you guys can help me out here.

Essentially what are the differences between using OpenGL or Direct3D when playing Half Life?

If I use OpenGL then the graphics are a bit shakey but the text (as in when you start a new level, you see the level name appear on screen) is clear.

If I use Direct3D then the graphics are 100% but the text (as mentioned above) is blurred.

I went to MSN and understood that OpenGL V1.1 was the standard and is still so today. I find this confusing as DirectX has been updated again and again whereas OpenGL apperas not to have been

. Is this an issue to do with the video card or the OS?

I suppose that I could ask what exactly IS OpenGL and is it better/worse than DirectX. I say this assuming that DirectX and Direct3D are related.

Can you guys give me some info? Do I/can I update the OpenGL on my PC? If so then do I need to? Where can I get the update?

Could someone just explain this to me as I want to know why Half Life looks like it does when using OpenGL.

Yours

Declan (aka fredwest)

06-14-2000, 06:24 AM	#1
fredwest Member (10 bit) Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 927	Hi, Maybe some of you guys can help me out here. Essentially what are the differences between using OpenGL or Direct3D when playing Half Life? If I use OpenGL then the graphics are a bit shakey but the text (as in when you start a new level, you see the level name appear on screen) is clear. If I use Direct3D then the graphics are 100% but the text (as mentioned above) is blurred. I went to MSN and understood that OpenGL V1.1 was the standard and is still so today. I find this confusing as DirectX has been updated again and again whereas OpenGL apperas not to have been . Is this an issue to do with the video card or the OS? I suppose that I could ask what exactly IS OpenGL and is it better/worse than DirectX. I say this assuming that DirectX and Direct3D are related. Can you guys give me some info? Do I/can I update the OpenGL on my PC? If so then do I need to? Where can I get the update? Could someone just explain this to me as I want to know why Half Life looks like it does when using OpenGL. Yours Declan (aka fredwest)