ChronoTriggerFan
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- Feb 3, 2008
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I use it for anything that doesn't take 30 seconds to compile (like my testmaps do). But apparently thats not an option of this poll...
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Really the only reason I see to use VBCT is being able to monitor the status of the compile. Every other thing about it I don't like.
That's only because VBCT automatically runs the compilers at "Below Normal" priority, which you can do via the task manager regardless of how you started the compile. Not to mention all the compilers have -low and -high flags to specific their priority.
Really the only reason I see to use VBCT is being able to monitor the status of the compile. Every other thing about it I don't like.
To respond in order:Frankly VBCT's 'ugliness' is really a weird thing for people to take issue with
With Hammer, it's impossible ever to be _quite_ sure that the compile hasn't crashed and you're just watching your computer mindlessly crunch data.
Furthermore, because it simply batches Valve's included compile tools, it'll never go out of date; it's as trustworthy as the real thing; and you can be sure that you're not losing 'something special' that Hammer should be giving you.
Furthermore, it's listed on Valve's own wiki: http://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Batch_Compile_Tool
I suggest you use it!
No need to change a single light and then go see how it looks
No need to change a single light and then go see how it looks
-makedevshot what is that?