Step One

When opening Hammer for the first time, my reaction was pretty much bewilderment, confusion and a slight bit of revulsion. The thing just looked complicated, even double so when opening up an actual map for the first time. Not knowing the controls, nothing I usually did for other 3D programs was working for me. The drop down menus were also quite cryptic and mysterious. So, to anyone else opening Hammer for the first time. I know how you feel. So let’s begin from the top, with the very basic basics.