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Dark GDK / DGDK duties?

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ketchup mustard
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Hey, is it true that Dark GDK is in its utmost beta, or /baby stages/? And as programmers we must fix the functions and able them to work? I'm obviously a noob LOL. If this is the case, can anyone suggest a more polished API or library for C++? Thanks^^

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SunDawg
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Posted: 12th Aug 2008 17:40 Edited at: 12th Aug 2008 17:40
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GDK is complete as far as TGC is concerned, though it contains a few terribly broken functions requiring simple workarounds.


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Mahoney
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I haven't found any others for C++ that are as simple, while retaining the usefulness.

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ketchup mustard
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thx, im probably gonna drop darkGDK, do y'all know a better SDK or SDL? I will try my hand at DirectX SDL - thx again

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Mahoney
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I don't recommend SDL as it's definitely much more difficult to use. Try out the GDK first, then, if you're unsatisfied (although you'd have no reason to be), you could try SDL.

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Lilith
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In addition, SDL requires you to use other libraries for your sound. With DGDK I was able to just set a sound for play and kick it off.

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pirogoth
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Lilith: Last I checked, SDL included everything needed for graphics, audio and input. Now you can improve on the audio with SDL_Mixer, but it's not required.

To the OP: That depends entirely on what you want to do. As a 2D library, I personally believe SDL is a little better equipped. For 3D, use the GDK. If you need it to be more extendable, then SDL is for you.

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yo, im working on a 2D sidescroll platform thing... I'll work with DarkGDK because it is pretty user friendly; in a couple years I'll try my hand DirectX SDL. Do y'all have any suggestions when it comes to the gdk functions that need to be fixed? Like which ones, theres probably a bunch so mentioning some of the more important functions would help tons!! thx 4 the replies pplz

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Quote: "Like which ones, theres probably a bunch so mentioning some of the more important functions would help tons!!"


There aren't a "bunch". I'm curious why your friend told you that there are many. I'm working on a similar style game, and haven't run into a single problem with any of the functions.

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