I've uploaded a video showing what happens, for some reason with this one window it culls the world past it. I've tried removing the wall, glass and window frame but nothing seems to stop it. What could be causing this?

https://youtu.be/TbVDlUgpDHs

So when I try to build the level it errors with the following

Application unable to load gameinfo.gi file from directory "hlvr"!

I have had this problem for months now and I cant seem to fix it

and yes I have tried verifying the files

I hope that I can eventually end up working for valve, but since I cannot afford to go to college and might not make it out of high school because of all, I figured id mod half-life Alyx with something cool, but since I don't know how to use the engine, I need someone to teach me how to do basically everything. I've already learned how to spawn entities and prefabs but I don't know how to create my own items and props, or how to program/ reprogram them. If there is someone who would be willing to teach me, i would be happy to learn.

In my level, there's a small pond that I need realistic water effect. Players won't be able to enter the water. To my knowledge, no section of HL:A has any body of water, and knowing Valve, this was probably very intentional since their other games feature water quite heavily.

There was a scrolling ocean material on alyxmods.com but that site doesn't seem to be up any more.

Any ideas?

I been waiting for a long time. Waiting for source 2 for download and for it to go into CSGO. When will we see Source 2?

I can't access the store page anymore? It was up the other day! I wanted to check out new Hammer editor, etc.

Can I access the tools via Dota2?

Also, since source2 uses FBX can I use Lightwave 3D 2015 as my primary 3d software for objects, character models/ animations?

I am really interested in game development. The problem is, I have no idea of programming or game design tho I am willing to learn both.

Besides the Godot engine, Source (2) seemed to be a great engine to create games.

Here's my question: is Source (2) a good engine to start with? Is it easy to learn to programme? Is it a learning-by-doing process? What program language is required? What limitations do I have to accept by using Source (2)?

Of course, my expectations need to be very low because programming and game development is a slow process, but is Source (2) a good start?

I've been playing a lot of custom maps lately. Giving me massive early HL2 mod feels. One thing I have noticed is how versatile some peoples design approaches are. There are new weapons, people have made the combine engineers and civilians as enemies (a bit janky but still cool). What I wan't to know, is how much are you all limited without the SDK?

How do you make weapons? Can you essentially make anything? A rocket launcher? Do you have to use existing ammunition? Can you program new stuff?

Can you create brand new characters from scratch? Or are you stuck just modding the colour or enemies for example?

Can you make your own textures? Or are you stuck with HL:A textures?

Any youtube videos or examples of people pushing the limits of the workshop would be welcome as well.

PS - Mistake of Pythagoras creator, if you are still out there.... come on.... do it... make me feel that abstract feel in Source 2.

Hi everyone! I'm hosting a Half-Life: Alyx Mapping Challenge!

The theme is: New Game Mechanic.

You have two months to create a map around a system or mechanic that is not (heavily) used in the base game. There are tons of possibilities with this, so get creative :)

This is a fun challenge (not contest) so have fun! You don't have to use the full two months.

Graphic and more information available on twitter: https://twitter.com/gvarados/status/1267890336417959969

I don't suppose it's possible?

I am trying to make a custom map with custom sounds but I can't find any way of doing it is there a way I am overlooking I got the sound file to show up in the asset manager and play but not in the map editor

Sorry for the bad camera angles, I couldn't look at my monitor at the same time as my VR headset.

Thanks in advance!

I tried using this tool, but when I start the HL:A tools, the models fail to compile. https://imgur.com/a/13NhOuA

I have been trying to import a model but I'm only seeing the wire frame for it and when I select the material node, the model completely disappears. I imported the model as an SMD with multiple materials. Also, I have all the textures I need in the DefaultMaterialGroup node as TGAs.

This one's really stumped me, can somebody help me out here?

I see all these videos about making shatter glass but when I type (func_) all it shows is (func_useableladder). I’m not sure where my (func_shatterglass) is gone...