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[thundertiger]

Does anyone know how to make maps for Counter Strike: Source ? i need a n()()b guide and some software. anyone know how to or made their own ? any help would be gr8... thx

[Viz0r]

have you checked www.google.com?

[thundertiger]

yer, ive been searching google for ages to fins some mapping software but its mostly for CS 1.6 or HL2. so... any recommendations for mapping software ?

[Ratax]

http://www.forumplanet.com/counterstrike/f...um.asp?fid=4965 theres cs and css there so be sure your reading up on the right one, ive looked into doing this b4 and the app is totally retarded.

[SellersUK]

maybe u should learn how to play css first tiger

[DeViL_DoG]

the best person to ask is slayer he has made a few maps and 1 is on the server

[Daev]

its free with ur steam.

Click tools and download sdk.....the hammer editor.

Think thats it

There also a noobs guide in it.

[[-=63rd=-]chester]

yeah, thats what i was gonna say vodka.
bu umm word of warning tiger its very very hardand complicated!
i used to be able to do it on 1.6 but its changed quite abit in my opinion, so yeah, but good luck i spose!

[thundertiger]

the SDK tools in steam ? didnt know was a map editor. anyone else here used it ? ias it easy ? and what map did slayer make ?

[Pez]

Read whats been said, it isnt easy. Not something to be doing off a whim really, it takes time to learn. If your looking for a hobby then it might be a decent idea but if your expecting to open it up and throw out great maps just like that you will be disapointed

[thundertiger]

lol, i didnt wanna get serious with making maps, i just wanted to mess about and make a few things lol

[[-=63rd=-]chester]

well like i lerant how to make objects for maps, and that took a while its very hard, and alot of time needs to be spent on it, to do anything worth while...

[wedge]

like sex then really.

[DeViL_DoG]

Not much hope for u then Wedge

[Rob]

Mapping is quite easy once you get the hang on it mate. The source SDK is the place you want to be mate. The hardest part about mapping is making an original map that is even for both sides.

Best place to find your tutorials is www.hl2world.com got some good tutorials to get you started. First thing you want to do is get familiar with the functions of hammer, setting up textures, making glass, water etc. then start your first map. I starting mapping a week after I got HL2, and im still learning things that I didn't know before. If you need any help then just ask and il probably be able to make some simple tutorials for you.