newbie

2008 May 25 • 144

when i compile my map it takes ages. I have a pretty detailed prefab and some spikes and cyliders but thats it and it isnt even finished yet. I have waited now for like a half hour and it has only come to 20% leaf thread.

how long should it take to compile a map like de_dust2 or de_inferno?
plz help. if u got any advise that could reduce the compile time i would be very happy

eDan Co.
Mighty Typist



2007 Sep 24 • 2921
252 ₧

I've made maps that took 10 minutes to compile and I made a map that took 6 hours to compile. It really depends... Either way, there isn't anything you can do about it, really.

If this is just a test and not the final version of the map, there is no need to include the textures.

newbie

2008 May 25 • 144

how do i not include the texture. im using zhlt and i dont know any oyher ways

eDan Co.
Mighty Typist



2007 Sep 24 • 2921
252 ₧

Oh, so you're fine. If you don't know how to include textures, then you aren't.

Just let it compile...

Killer-Duck
Homicidal Anatidae

2008 Mar 5 • 1169
633 ₧

Complex geometry(like cylinders) should be turned into func_wall. Faces that can never be seen by players should be covered with the NULL-texture.

newbie

2008 May 25 • 144

u mean this ?
hlcsg -wadinclude zhlt -wadinclude halflife -wadinclude de_vegas -wadinclude cs_assault -wadinclude cs_bdog -wadinclude itsitaly hns_falldown



ok thank u

EDIT: should I have null texture between the 2 blocks that touching eathother. cause u cant see it in the bsp file so does that matter?

Down Rodeo
Cap'n Moth of the Firehouse


2007 Oct 19 • 5486
57,583 ₧

Like KD said, if there is a face that will NEVER be seen then NULL it. If it can be seen, bad things will happen.

eDan Co.
Mighty Typist



2007 Sep 24 • 2921
252 ₧

Yes. Do not add that part until it's the final compiling.

newbie

2008 May 25 • 144

okey thank u guys

newbie

2008 May 25 • 144

but if I have a side with aaatrigger texture should i replace only the sides u can see or shouldnt I replace it att all cause I thought aatrigger have an other funcion too

Killer-Duck
Homicidal Anatidae

2008 Mar 5 • 1169
633 ₧

Brushes with AAATRIGGER should be completly covered with AAATRIGGER, don't put any NULL on those.

newbie

2008 May 25 • 144

Thank u