When developing a Half-Life: Alyx mod, experiencing significant slowdowns during testing—despite the mod running smoothly when loaded as an add-on—can be frustrating. Here are some steps to help diagnose and resolve this issue:

1. Verify System Performance: Ensure your Dell Alienware Aurora is operating optimally. Monitor CPU, GPU, and memory usage during testing to identify any bottlenecks. Close unnecessary background applications that might consume resources.


2. Check Compilation Settings: Review the Hammer editor's compile settings. Using a 'Quick Compile' may omit certain optimizations, leading to performance issues. Consider performing a 'Full Compile' to ensure all optimizations are applied.


3. Update Graphics Drivers: Outdated or faulty graphics drivers can cause lag and stuttering. Ensure your GPU drivers are up to date by visiting the manufacturer's website or using a reliable driver update tool.


4. Adjust In-Game Settings: Lowering graphics settings can alleviate performance issues. Focus on reducing texture quality, shadow details, and particle effects. Disabling features like ambient occlusion may also help.


5. Disable Overlays: Overlays from applications like Steam or Discord can interfere with performance. Disable these overlays to see if there's an improvement.


6. Test on Different Systems: If possible, test your mod on another system to determine if the issue is specific to your current setup.


7. Consult the Community: Engage with the Half-Life: Alyx modding community on forums and discussion boards. Others may have faced similar issues and can offer solutions.



By systematically addressing these areas, you can identify and resolve the performance issues during your mod's testing phase.

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Thank you for that detailed reply. If I find a definitive problem (Solution) I’ll post the result. Thanks again.