Ok, when i use hammer, the hl2 one, just in case you missed that. it gives me this effect that makes all models look solid black instead of textured. For intance, instead of gordon's player_start being green with black glasses and beard. He's all black, every bit. I wish i knew why.
I have a theory, which is most likely correct, that it has to do with the fact i only have directx 7.0 because that's all my video card supports currently. Is there a way to fix it or do i just have to live with it?