Need Compiler!! Created 17 years ago2006-12-21 22:14:13 UTC by hlife_hotdog

I already have the full SDK, Milkshape 3D, Hammer 3.5, Jed HL Model Viewer, Wally, SpiteWiz, SpriteView, (puff) Gensurf, Revolver, SpriteFixer and Half-Life 1.1.1.0 (I think thats the number). I want to tweak the Half-Life game for my mod but I don't have a compiler! Can anyone direct me to a free compiler download and tell me how to use it. I don't need source programs, I have Borland, but it won't compile the Microsoft 'Makefile'. Can anyone help?

Compiler... do you mean something to compile your maps? Can't Hammer do that?

Hammer can only compile a map FOR YOUR MOD or ANOTHER HL MOD only. The following applies for compiling a hl mod/minimod map. Copy the half-life compile process (in advanced mode) and at the last command ($game_exe +map $file -dev -console) change it to ($game_exe +map $file -game mod name -dev -console) without the *, rename the compile process to the mod then you're done! Remember to set up the mod first in the options!

Also if you want to tweak hl for your mod, you'll either HAVE to:
-code it
-model
-script

To create a mini-mod, go here:
http://twhl.co.za/tutorial.php?id=60

He's looking for a C compiler, I think. I use MS Visual Studio .NET 2003 without any problem whatever. However, it's not free (many US$).

Maybe some of the other coders know of a freeware or shareware compiler. Google?

Borland may be difficult to use as the libs may not be compatible. I don't know if Borland compatible libs are available (I doubt it).

THe best piece of software to compile the HL SDK is Visual C++ 6.0. This is what Valve used to programm the game. And geuss what: it isn't free either. But, you're in luck.

Email me.

if your looking for a c compiler im learning that and i use this: http://www.cs.virginia.edu/~lcc-win32/

it seems to work okay but im not sure how well it will work with halflife