Fast loop slowdown on one pc

[Dynasoft]

You do know that Direct-x is the generic name for all the Direct-somethings (hence the name) INCLUDING Direct-3D?

Scratch that, it's me being stupid. You're talking about the "Direct-x" mode in MMF2 vs the Direct 3D mode, not Direct-x vs Direct-3D themselves.

[SEELE]

I'm sorry to, i should have made it more obvious. :grin:

[Tuna]

Since DirectX Display Mode works well on all my Windows XP boxes, why would it have such a problem (again, only with fast loop) on the vista box, which has quite a bit of muscle.

Sure, the problem is already solved by using Standard Display Mode, but the nerd in me really NEEDS TO KNOW how this is possible.

[Werbad]

Exactly what does your loop event do, might be something other than the loop that is causing the problem...

[Tuna]

the loop creates one copy each of 3 very small squares, sets their x/y coordinate and sets their movement to bounce and the direction.

The loop is called 5 times when the ball collides with the brick. Makes the brick look like it 'exploded' with particles flying away, almost like fireworks. it's not really all that intensive.

[SEELE]

Directx is simply and unfortunately.. slower.