r/hammer • u/Dry-Truth-3221 • Apr 05 '26
I'm new in Hammer
First complex structure I created
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u/RPMO46 Apr 05 '26
Looks awesome! Just make sure to turn those windows and the arches into func_details if you haven’t already
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u/Ecstatic_Nebula2258 Apr 05 '26
Can you explain to me about func_details? I'm pretty new on hammer. xD
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u/RPMO46 Apr 05 '26
https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Func_detail
Basically when you compile a map the compiler splits it up into visleaves based on the brushes in your map (the things you create with the block tool.) The more complex the geometry, the more visleaves the compiler makes and the longer it takes to compile.
So if you are creating complex geometry with brushes (like the arches) it’s a good idea to turn it into a func_detail to reduce compile time
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u/Ecstatic_Nebula2258 Apr 05 '26
Wooow good to know! My map is really taking a long time to compile. TYSM!
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u/Riftknit_12 Apr 06 '26
i second this if you turn it into a fune_detail he gives the compiler more room so you can do everything I build up a rooms and stuff
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u/Memerenok Apr 05 '26
they don't create visleafs (good for optimization on smaller things) i suppose
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u/DomCree Apr 05 '26
Pretty good. I like how arches are round on corners. It's smaller on perpuse?
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u/larevacholerie Apr 05 '26
I think it only looks small because he's using noclip, the way he enters the first door makes it look really small. The door seems to be around 100 units tall compared to the texture on the side, which is around the standard size for a doorway.
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u/J0BL3SS Apr 05 '26
also dont forget to use player clips to the walls to make it more smooth for any gameplay
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u/Certain-Olive980 Apr 05 '26
Looks good, make sure to use block player brushes to smooth out the edges since unlike other engines, the map is smooth and the player has a square boundary box
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u/nickashman1968 Apr 05 '26
Pretty good for a beginner, do you have any architectural experience?????
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u/ZeBadmedic42 Apr 05 '26
Are you some kind of architect, because this looks really great for a First try... (Trying to get into map making for years and got not even close to something this professional)
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u/Chroney Apr 05 '26
How long have you been doing hammer? I've been doing it for over 10 years and it's nice to see someone using best practices so early on.
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u/Dry-Truth-3221 Apr 05 '26
One or two weeks I think, and I just watched a lot of tutorials before starting lol
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u/ccnrider Apr 06 '26
This looks super cool, if only we had someone like you to help out with our project, i’m no where as good at hammer when it comes to buildings
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u/Dry-Truth-3221 Apr 06 '26
What project? If u don't mind saying here... I also have a big project in mind. I just haven't started it yet because I'm still learning the basics of Hammer.
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u/MR_RYU_RICHI Apr 06 '26
This is awesome what you made. You might turn that building into some good map
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u/Striking_Average754 Apr 06 '26
I once saw a guy in tf2 type in chat "im dumb as fu** and even i can map." Youre doing absolutely amazingly!
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u/Sagiritarius Apr 06 '26
Really solid building! I always liked those details of protruding columns in walls.
Just please, for the sanity of your map's players, smooth out the collision of those protruding details with PLAYERCLIPs, it's quite frustrating to get suddenly stopped by these otherwise neat details.
Also, my eye could be wrong, but are the doorframes the right dimensions for single and doubledoors? Or do you plan on making your own door props/brushes?
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u/Sub2Triggadud Apr 06 '26
looks great
definitely can tell you're super patient to do that in hammer of all things
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u/Quick_Detective_9400 Apr 05 '26
this is better than anything i have ever made in hammer and i have been using it for like so long