Thanks for your suggestions, but, unfortunately, no success yet.
I completely uninstalled and deleted all BlitzMax files, and made a clean installation, syncing modules, but to no avail-- still only two dots with GL. I tried changing the resolution to my desktop's resolution, and then even later switching the graphics on my desktop to 800x600, but neither worked. I also rigged up some simple arrow key commands just to move the paddle around, and it seems that the two dots are supposed to be the "paddle", since they move with the keystrokes. DX, however, does correctly render the two rectangles, but no ovals on the ends. Perhaps this is a hardware issue, but i hope not. Again, thanks for your help so far.
I completely uninstalled and deleted all BlitzMax files, and made a clean installation, syncing modules, but to no avail-- still only two dots with GL. I tried changing the resolution to my desktop's resolution, and then even later switching the graphics on my desktop to 800x600, but neither worked. I also rigged up some simple arrow key commands just to move the paddle around, and it seems that the two dots are supposed to be the "paddle", since they move with the keystrokes. DX, however, does correctly render the two rectangles, but no ovals on the ends. Perhaps this is a hardware issue, but i hope not. Again, thanks for your help so far.