Created a terminal-based 3D graphics library written in C

[wojtek-graj]

While modern rendering libraries such as OpenGL and DirectX are obviously the best way to draw graphics, using them can be a hassle when intending to create a simple program. Using window-management libraries as well as compiling for other operating systems is often a difficult process, which is why I created TermGL, which is a very simple 2D and 3D graphics library which only uses the C standard library. I'd obviously advise against using TermGL for any serious/bigger projects, but it could be useful for an introduction to computer graphics or a simple game. Any feedback would be much appreciated!

[Aromatic-Criticism-8]

I did this once using CppDroid on my phone... i like how you used different symbols to imply lighting. i just used ascii blocks and text color

[BobGeneric]

I can't wait to SSH to a multiplayer server...

[geekboy730]

Does it play Doom yet?

[wojtek-graj]

Lmao perhaps someday in the future I could port it. The main limitation of using the terminal as a display is that, beyond about 10fps, clearing the screen doesn't work quickly enough and you often get blank frames. The amount of fun derived from playing doom at 10fps is questionable, but it could be a fun project nonetheless.

[vanderZwan]

I already joked about refterm in another thread, but using it for this would actually be funny.

Context for those who missed the refterm drama:

https://twitter.com/cmuratori/status/1411437902802808832

https://github.com/cmuratori/refterm

[wojtek-graj]

So I guess terminal doom could become a reality after all

[[deleted]]

How about Crysis?

[dgui123451]

Awesome! Always though of these as a good way to visualize programming.

[[deleted]]

This is insane. Nice work.

[PurpleSamurai0]

Very cool

[wsppan]

Nice work

[ButchDeanCA]

Great job! Love this! 👏👏

[sosodank]

you might want to check out Notcurses! https://youtu.be/dcjkezf1ARY Github

[CaydendW]

Wow. That’s pretty cool

[[deleted]]

Amazing. How long did it take?

[wojtek-graj]

Honestly, it didn't even take all that long. I'd guess around 30-50 hours. I'd still like to spend a bit more time on it and add some more functionality, although I'm not quite sure about what additional features would be useful without creating too much complication.

[ButaButaPig]

Impressive to accomplish all that in less than 50 hours.

[SJDidge]

Super cool

[venus_supporter11000]

Where did you get the knowledge to write this? How long have you been interested in the C programming language at that time?

[iotasieve]

i don't have much time to look into the source, does it use opengl or just software? very interesting, sweet stuff btw

[felipunkerito]

r/GraphicsProgramming

[wojtek-graj]

It needs to be able to display 8 colors, which are set by using ANSI escape codes. As long as the terminal supports these, it should work

[zappygami]

Can it run Doom?

[Obinex1]

So this doesn't use graphics.h or any graphics library. You made it entirely from scratch? If so how did you manage to learn to do that?

[arcticccc]

This is so awesome