   2d with 3d????
  ok im looking for a tut on how to make a engine for a 2d top down game using 3d textured vertex fan/strip etc... but i cant seem to find what to look for ... any help ???? 
  There are a few articles on this site, as well as a bunch scattered around the web.  Furthermore there is an entire book on it! "Focus on 3D in Direct3D".  Do a Google search if you still need more information. ;  I think what you are looking for is HELP (Like try looking for open source code instead of a tutoral on it) and not a ego-indused venting. 