no, and in fact, the default mode IS linear sampling. extremely old cards had nothing else.
like was mentioned before, it might be possible with the DX7 access, especially since B3D never changes it. wouldn't have to worry about the engine changing it back, if it's always set on bilinear.
like was mentioned before, it might be possible with the DX7 access, especially since B3D never changes it. wouldn't have to worry about the engine changing it back, if it's always set on bilinear.