If you're interested in a good resource for C++ from scratch (not necessarily Directx) this isn't a bad starting point:
http://www.cprogramming.com/tutorial/lesson1.html
@LilMain link, suggests starting with simple text games, it is possible to do a simple space invaders clone in a terminal window... not 3D I know, but walking's good before running.
http://www.cprogramming.com/tutorial/lesson1.html
@LilMain link, suggests starting with simple text games, it is possible to do a simple space invaders clone in a terminal window... not 3D I know, but walking's good before running.