Best way to go?!?!?

[Virtual24]

I really would like to get peoples' opinions on what is the best 3D code to use.

Personally, I like java the best... It is the least picky and pretty much has the least errors. VB is easier to program, but is slow. And c++ is so buggy that after a day of programming in it you want to kill it.

However, there is a problem... When writing a 3D game you either need the assistance of say DirectX, or you need to write your own software 3D renderer. As far as I know, there is no helper Libraries ( such as Direct X ) for Java. DirectX can be used in VB or C++ but VB is slow, defeating the purpose of using DirectX.

Whats the best way to go??? I have tried to use C++ with DirectX before and I just can't get it... There are so many different things you have to do and then it gets 5 million errors. Has anyone had personal experience?

[Electroman]

I wouldn't say VB is that much slower, if you have the proffessional or enterprise edition you can optimize for fast code which doesn't leave that much of a difference between C++ and VB. Unless you need a corporate level program you'll be ok with VB. Personally I prefer VB to C++.

[Shell]

VB Still is a lot slower than c, nothing to do about it

[NoteMe]

There is a DX version for JAVA3D, and a OpenGL too. Maybe oyu should read a little bit about it...

look here for a start..
http://forum.java.sun.com/thread.jsp...essage=1337668

[golgo13sf]

check

www.gamedev.net

unless you're going to develop the next killer fps, the speed of vb should be sufficient for just almost anything else.

[anjulpa]

nay idea where i cud get opengl libs for vb ??

[NoteMe]

Originally posted by anjulpa
nay idea where i cud get opengl libs for vb ??

I don't think you can use OpenGL for VB...

[BodwadUK]

Yes you can use OpenGL i am sure you can