what is a hex?

[Trigger]

I see tf2 hexes all the time, what are they? what do they do?

[BordieCM]

I don't think they do anything at all.

[Shroom]

They are basically models that don't overwrite an existing model. So for example, if someone uploaded something to the TF2 workshop, the item could be added to gmod in the form of an addon that doesn't replace an existing model included in TF2. Ragdolls can also be hexed.

For example, I once had an addon installed that added the blood texture to the spy's shoulders and chest like in the Meet the Spy video where his head's blown up, but the addon actually replaced the default spy model itself, so all spy models I spawned were like that. This was annoying until I found the addon causing it and got rid of it. The better way to have made that would be to make a hex of the blood that could be bone merged to a regular spy model, or hex the whole blood-spy so that it was a separate ragdoll from the default one. A lot of tf2 cosmetics and weapons that aren't included in the official game are hexed so they can be used. I think there would also be a ton of addon conflicts if addons replaced models rather than hexed them.

However, sometimes someone might want to replace the default model, if for example they wanted NPCs or other items that are prespawned in a map to appear differently.

Anyway, it's called hexing because a hex editor is used to make hexes: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hex_editor

[Trigger]

Oh I see! thanks so much.

[Shroom]

Originally posted by Mobius:

Oh I see! thanks so much.

[BordieCM]

I clearly helped more with my comment

[Yakuza Merkitzi]

Originally posted by BordieBronze:

I clearly helped more with my comment

Very Funny buddy. Very Funny.

[BordieCM]

Oh god don't remind me of 2019 me. That guy needs to burn