Ive been doing VB for 4 years, and for the purposes of game programming. I have made well over 200 programs, and have a lot of experience in VB code. I can do databases,2D games, and many others. I just never touched one aspect....bitblt with transparency masks, and directX-features. I understand that these can oust the "flicker" effect VB is so famous for. refreshing a picbox tends to do that. would anyone be able to show me either how to do this (with a sample app that is well explained) or a let me know a website that is in-depth enough to help me?

For DirectX have a look on:

http://216.5.163.53/DirectX4VB/TUT_DX7_DS.asp

For BitBlt have a search on:

http://www.planet-source-code.com/vb/default.asp?lngWId=1

 

Keith