OpenGL vs Direct3D

[acridiel]

*LOL*
Right you are mate.
But I hope the graphics options aren´t the only things you like about this game

And if now if you hit "u" for ingame options you´ll find more useful things that will make your head spin too
That is, if you don´t know already

Welcome to Ryzom and enjoy your stay.

CU
Acridiel

[kervala]

You're right

Direct3D mode on my PC never worked as fine as OpenGL. All BSOD, Ryzom crash, etc... are appearing only when using D3D driver

It seems like OpenGL was the first and main 3d driver for NeL (and for Ryzom ) and because to ATI incompatibilities with OpenGL (in 2004 at least), a D3D driver has been created.

[gcaldani]

Having an ATI card I have the opposite experience: the game runs much more better in DirectX than OpenGL.

Also I love to use some bloom effects that makes the world very cool for me, and it doesn't work in Ryzom if I use OpenGL drivers.

Generally, you should use DirectX with an ATI card and OpenGL with a NVidia card.

[acridiel]

Interesting, Bloom works in both modes for me. And I never noticed any ill effects, besides those mentioned when using D3D.
Appart from the Bloom giving me headaches, that is. That´s why I barely use it. XD
Besides, with Bloom on full tilt, it all tends to look a whee bit too "70's adult movie" for me. *LOL*

CU
Acridiel