Should I?
Created 18 years ago2006-04-05 12:48:46 UTC by
The Killer
Created 18 years ago2006-04-05 12:48:46 UTC by
The Killer
Posted 18 years ago2006-04-05 12:48:46 UTC
Post #172509
Right, my hammer 3.5 is not working, and hunter hasnt came to fix it yet.. so i thought hey i could install HL2 and source SDK and get working on that... problem is my pc specs are ok... until it comes to the graphics card. Half life 2 takes FOREVER to load up and jumps in-game... i was wondering is it worth installing it and being able to map for it, or not. Oh and if anyone knows of a way where i could make it run smoother... please tlel me
Posted 18 years ago2006-04-05 12:58:52 UTC
Post #172512
Hammer 4 is harder on the resources than HL2 is. 
If you struggle with HL2, making anything more than a tiny map will be awkward, unless you are ultra, ultra effecient with your texturing and visgroups.
If you struggle with HL2, making anything more than a tiny map will be awkward, unless you are ultra, ultra effecient with your texturing and visgroups.
Posted 18 years ago2006-04-05 13:32:50 UTC
Post #172517
In Hammer lower the CTRL Z (Undo) Memory to allow Hammer to run smoother and if it takes ages then really thats a matter of opinion. IF you are desperate to map then go ahead.
I found that my success has come from Source..HL1 tought me a lot.
I found that my success has come from Source..HL1 tought me a lot.
Posted 18 years ago2006-04-05 14:12:43 UTC
Post #172519
Craig, its really really not worth it... 
you have a 64mb Pentium graphics controller... not even worth the attempt.
you have a 64mb Pentium graphics controller... not even worth the attempt.
Posted 18 years ago2006-04-05 15:17:41 UTC
Post #172534
you have a 64mb Pentium graphics controllerEr... why did you buy HL2?
Posted 18 years ago2006-04-05 15:50:57 UTC
Post #172539
let me guess - bout 5fps on lowest settings! 
just upgrade your graphics card - if moneys an issue - you can pick up a budget card that will still do the trick -
Radeon 9200 SE
Sapphire 9550
etc. these cards are bout ?40 retail - nothing stupid - and will definately allow you to play HL2 stable.
However, if your maps are likely to be a LOT less complex - then it could be OK, its just down to how long it takes your maps to load - hopefully far shorter. Otherwise, no, its not worth mapping for HL2, you will kill yourself - end of story!
just upgrade your graphics card - if moneys an issue - you can pick up a budget card that will still do the trick -
Radeon 9200 SE
Sapphire 9550
etc. these cards are bout ?40 retail - nothing stupid - and will definately allow you to play HL2 stable.
However, if your maps are likely to be a LOT less complex - then it could be OK, its just down to how long it takes your maps to load - hopefully far shorter. Otherwise, no, its not worth mapping for HL2, you will kill yourself - end of story!
Posted 18 years ago2006-04-05 20:20:18 UTC
Post #172586
nahh...checked it ...i think its higher than 64 ya bum
and hunjter.. ive mapped for hl2 before on my comp worked fine... just could never play the maps. Also ... HL2 will be able o run on my laptop... heyyy wait aminute.. why dont i ...yeahh could map on laptop intead of pc... but laptop dont have connection ... and you need steam for everything these days...which requires connection.
and hunjter.. ive mapped for hl2 before on my comp worked fine... just could never play the maps. Also ... HL2 will be able o run on my laptop... heyyy wait aminute.. why dont i ...yeahh could map on laptop intead of pc... but laptop dont have connection ... and you need steam for everything these days...which requires connection.
Posted 18 years ago2006-04-05 20:38:08 UTC
Post #172589
i like including all the letters in words
Posted 18 years ago2006-04-06 03:49:24 UTC
Post #172617
Buy a graphics card.
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