Diablo 2 Direct3d 8800...?

**XDanger** · 12-07-08, 05:15 PM

not working for me, Any ideas?

Tr1cK · 12-07-08, 05:58 PM

Try a GLIDE wrapper.

**jeffmd** · 12-08-08, 01:42 AM

I wouldnt worry about it. the effect was barly noticeable.

Misfire · 12-08-08, 11:41 AM

in my experience, glide had more detailed graphics. while direct3d had a more blurrier look. Also glide ran a hell of a lot faster for me than normal d3d.

I used this wrapper

http://www.zeckensack.de/glide/

its a shame he doesn't update anymore, because it was definitely one of the best wrappers I ever used.

**XDanger** · 12-08-08, 12:28 PM

SPORTS CAR GT IS IN THE LIST!!!

I just bought that yesterday!!!

still dont work

Diablo's better though, Cheers.

Medion · 12-08-08, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Misfire

in my experience, glide had more detailed graphics. while direct3d had a more blurrier look. Also glide ran a hell of a lot faster for me than normal d3d.

Comparing a Glide Wrapper to D3D, I better speed with Glide, and a less blurrier look, but then I found out what was happening. I had my CP forcing AA/AF in every game. I turned it off for Diablo 2 specifically, and as a result, the appearance was identical in D3D and Glide, but the D3D performance was a hair faster (due to lack of Glide).

Using a modern GPU, you cannot get better graphics using Glide over D3D (assuming the game isn't glide exclusive), because all the Glide wrapper does is convert Glide calls to D3D. It's a translation layer, nothing more. It should only be used for older titles that were Glide exclusive.

NaitoSan · 12-10-08, 01:06 AM

Yeah, you need to turn off AF/AA so Diablo 2 won't look blurry. It's a weird bug but easily fixable.

jolle · 12-10-08, 06:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Medion

Using a modern GPU, you cannot get better graphics using Glide over D3D (assuming the game isn't glide exclusive), because all the Glide wrapper does is convert Glide calls to D3D. It's a translation layer, nothing more. It should only be used for older titles that were Glide exclusive.

If a game implementation for some reason has more bells and whistles under GLIDE, it will look better. (had a vague memory Diablo 2 does, but I guess I could be wrong there)
But API wise there shouldnt be a difference, as you say, if the game is designed to run the same stuff under both APIs.

12-07-08, 05:15 PM	#1
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12-08-08, 11:41 AM	#4
Misfire Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 224	Re: Diablo 2 Direct3d 8800...? in my experience, glide had more detailed graphics. while direct3d had a more blurrier look. Also glide ran a hell of a lot faster for me than normal d3d. I used this wrapper http://www.zeckensack.de/glide/ its a shame he doesn't update anymore, because it was definitely one of the best wrappers I ever used. __________________ Intel Core i7 930 @ 4Ghz EVGA X58-SLI-LE 6 Gigs Crucial DDR3 Ram MSI Geforce 560 TI Twin Frozr 1024MB @ 950/1800/2100 2.3 TB of Total Hard Drive Space 2 x Seagate 500GB 7200RPM HD 1 x Western Digital Caviar Black 1.0TB 7,200 HD 1 x Western Digital Raptor 74GB 10,000RPM HD 1 x Seagate 320GB 7200RPM HD

12-08-08, 12:28 PM	#5
XDanger Whaaat? Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 5,674	Re: Diablo 2 Direct3d 8800...? SPORTS CAR GT IS IN THE LIST!!! I just bought that yesterday!!! still dont work Diablo's better though, Cheers. __________________ 2500K 4.4ghz,P8P67Pro,120gb Force3, 12gb Vengeance,HD6950,TX850v2,W7HP,LaCie Blue 22" crt COMMODORE 64 Silver Label 1Mhz/128D 4Mhz(Z80)

12-10-08, 01:06 AM	#7
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