Map making

[Crackers]

Seeing as we have a few threads going about people making/updating maps, I figured I would post this thread as well. I know there are a few people..including myself who are interested in making maps. Any of you guys who are currently making maps ...would you guys be willing to show us (the people who are wanting to learn) the basics or just help us get started?

 

[Simon]

Valve actually provides super good guides themselves for it as well: https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Your_First_Map

3kliksphilip on YouTube has some great in depth tutorials as well https://youtu.be/1VyoitE17Wc

Just some reference points to get started, I'm sure our veteran mapmakers will have some great tips as well

Let the creativity flow through you and do not be afraid to try things!

 

[Revenge_ag]

Im interested in learning aswell, but I always get discouraged and give up after a short period of time.


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[Mr. Boe Jangles]

Hey, can I just say, I'm super excited that so many people are interested in learning to put some maps together?

I don't know, it just makes me happy to hear it.

 

[Matz]

Hey, can I just say, I'm super excited that so many people are interested in learning to put some maps together?

I don't know, it just makes me happy to hear it.

It's a great thing and something I really wanted to see happening too. It's part of why I was so keen in getting everyone involved in the design of PM.

Happy to get together on TS3 to chat about mapping, I'm sure the more experienced mappers would join us too.

Basically, just try shit, find out it doesn't work, look up a tutorial on youtube/reddit, make it better. Repeat till you have a map. Literally nothing will work how you wanted the first time you test it, troubleshooting is 50% of the mapping experience bs SDK is buggy and weird.

SAVE REGULARLY. BACK UP EXTERNALLY TO YOUR COMPUTER. Trust me, you will lose enough hours of work through other stupid mistakes/bs valve bugs etc - don't lose your whole map. SAVE and backup every few hrs.

Mapping takes loads of time, for even things you previously thought insignificant. It's hard only because it takes time, effort and patience, but obv its also really fun.

Feel free to send me a message on steam if you have any questions, but a skilled googler is a skilled mapper.

 

[Crackers]

Hey, can I just say, I'm super excited that so many people are interested in learning to put some maps together?

I don't know, it just makes me happy to hear it.

People wanting to make unique maps for our servers is a great thing! I completely agree Mr Boe!

 

[RedDragonKnight]

https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Level_Design_Video_Tutorials

 

[oceanmann]

I'm a beginner map maker I know how to add props and everything make a map, but if you want me to start making a map for TTT I'd be willing to!