TF2Maps.net http://forums.tf2maps.net/ TF2 mapping tutorials. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:17:06 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forums.tf2maps.net/enlighten/misc/rss.jpg TF2Maps.net http://forums.tf2maps.net/ Ultimate Mapping Resource Pack http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=4674&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:15:10 GMT ---Quote (Originally by r3dw3r3w0lf)--- can you like zip the files up and hand them out? ---End Quote--- You can use 7-Zip to open the exe and...
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Originally Posted by r3dw3r3w0lf (Post 123512)
can you like zip the files up and hand them out?
You can use 7-Zip to open the exe and extract the files. ]]> Pseudo http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=4674 <![CDATA[[Tutorial] Areaportals - All you need to know]]> http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=10426&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:00:57 GMT Each areaportal would need a unique name if it is to be linked and controlled by a func_door. You don't need every areaportal in an area to be linked and so they can just remain open. ]]> Psy http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=10426 <![CDATA[[Tutorial] The complete guide to decompiling and recompiling models!]]> http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=8971&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:46:21 GMT Not meaning to sound like an idiot, but how do I get the decompiled model into SoftImage?
It doesn't seem to want to swallow smd's via import or straight opening :S ]]> BoyLee http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=8971 <![CDATA[[Tutorial] Building angled roofs (the Valve way!)]]> http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=10446&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:47:07 GMT Use the vertex edit tool to combine two vertices (in a 2d view), thus removing one (technically 2, as it's 3D) ]]> Randdalf http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=10446 <![CDATA[[Tutorial] Creating your own Payload Explosions with Rayfire and 3ds Max]]> http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=7903&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:04:53 GMT what about adding props that get blown into the air? Just curious tho its not really urgent haha what about adding props that get blown into the air?
Just curious tho its not really urgent haha ]]> Bermuda Cake http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=7903 <![CDATA[[Tutorial] Badlands styled displacements]]> http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=10287&goto=newpost Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:38:35 GMT
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Originally Posted by senne teddy (Post 122215)
Is it possible to upload to youtube? Because I can't watch the vid.
In both short and long: no. Its half an hour of footage. I'd have to re-record it with a strict timeline if i were to up it to youtube. I'd also have to get some kind of video editing stuff and add sound etc. its just not something i can do. ]]> Youme http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=10287 <![CDATA[[GUIDE] Balance, layout and your A/D map.]]> http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=10518&goto=newpost Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:07:31 GMT
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Originally Posted by grazr (Post 121932)

Secondly i am aware that in the second image you mention the exit is visually "2 minor exits" how ever they exit at the same place and pointing out this seperation is rather pedantic, because: Choosing which of the two exits you exit from means little in the way of tactical choice. Both are vulnerable from the same sniper 'alley', the same sentry nests, the same ambushes and the same counter attacks, and exit on the same ground from the same wall (with the exception of a counter attack aimed at flanking the one way door). This is what constitutes a combined exit.
Just as an add on, while the 2 paths do exit in virtually the same place, I wouldn't call them the same due to them not immediately reconnecting on the other side. Like, you have a heavy standing in the right exit you could still conceivably use the left exit and entirely avoid the same heavy. ie there are positions where one exit would be more targeted then the other, rendering them different.

However if your goal in that pic was just to cover the area actually depicted, (as I thought in the first place) and the hallways are not included in that equation, then referring to it as one exit should be perfectly fine. ]]> MrAlBobo http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=10518 <![CDATA[[Resource] SDK Desktop Icon]]> http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=10567&goto=newpost Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:21:02 GMT
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Originally Posted by littleedge (Post 121727)
Cameron: You have a folder called Tower Defense. What's in it?
ByteAlity Tower Defense
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Originally Posted by Magical Potato (Post 121738)
Cameron: Gaaame maaaakerrrr 7
6 - more resource efficient
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Originally Posted by Westerhound (Post 121747)
Cameron, did you create your Autodemo icon yourself, cause I did, and mine looks same O_O
Came with autodemo
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Originally Posted by Nerdboy (Post 121888)
Roller Coaster Tycoon 3 of all things. Get the original or get bent.
I have 2, gave away 1
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Originally Posted by Nerdboy (Post 121888)
And get a better engine.
http://www.clickteam.com/website/usa/
Making my own... Will get there some day.
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Originally Posted by Nerdboy (Post 121888)
Tonka Firefighter
My brothers game ]]> Cameron:D http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=10567 <![CDATA[[Tutorial] Making a Poster Overlay]]> http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=3073&goto=newpost Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:33:55 GMT ---Quote (Originally by XFunc_CaRteR)--- The HammerWiki, in a different tutorial, says the TGA image for a custom texture needs to be saved as 32...
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Originally Posted by XFunc_CaRteR (Post 121135)
The HammerWiki, in a different tutorial, says the TGA image for a custom texture needs to be saved as 32 bit, uncompressed.

You'd think that would get mentioned in these custom texture tutorials more often.
I've never had a problem saving it as a compressed tga. ]]> Nineaxis http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=3073 <![CDATA[[Resource] Team Fortress 2 Map Release Checklist]]> http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=7786&goto=newpost Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:23:57 GMT Yeah I got a 404 as well. Yeah I got a 404 as well. ]]> strangemodule http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=7786 <![CDATA[[Tutorial]How to decompile maps]]> http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=10549&goto=newpost Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:39:12 GMT Yea, DJive's mapping resource thread that is stickied at the top of this forum links to the decompile tools and the comprehensive tutorial can be found on the host web page (Nem's site) where you download it.

I would say i guess it's handy just to have around, but the type of people who end up asking this question are the same people who failed to use Google and will inevitably fail to use the forum search feature here to find this tutorial. ]]> grazr http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=10549 <![CDATA[[Tutorial] TF2 Style Textures From Photos]]> http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=10422&goto=newpost Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:22:24 GMT Saw this a while back on interlopers, I use it, pretty good tutorial. Saw this a while back on interlopers, I use it, pretty good tutorial. ]]> Fearlezz http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=10422 Particle Editor Tutorial #2 - Installing your particle file http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=10514&goto=newpost Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:50:49 GMT Closed per request. *Head here*. Closed per request. http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=10506. ]]> zpqrei http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=10514 The Big Particle Editor Tutorial http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=10506&goto=newpost Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:30:40 GMT Image: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/826204/tut/2/tuttitle2.png Installing your .PCF file This one is shorter then the first tutorial. But I simply...

Installing your .PCF file

This one is shorter then the first tutorial. But I simply think that this needs to be out there for those who still don't know how to install particles so they can use it in their map.

Let's continue from where we left off. The fireball. Let's save the PCF file and name it whatever you want. I usually save my PCF files in this format; mapname_particles.PCF

But it doesn't matter what you name the PCF. For this fireball pcf, I'll just save it as, fireball_particle.PCF. Save your PCF file in your particles folder, if you don't have one, create it.

Just remember what you named it and let's move on.

Go to your map folder and create a .TXT file and name it what ever you map is named and add _particles.txt
A example would be, ctf_mymapname_a7_particles.txt. In it, you need this piece of text;

Code:
particles_manifest
{
                "file"                "!particles/fireball_particle.pcf"
}
You must replace fireball_particle with the name of your .PCF file.

Now go into hammer and load your map. Put a info_particle_system entity where you want your particle in the map.


In the properties, in the Particle System Name field, type in the name of the particle system you made, not the name of the .PCF file, but the name of the particle file you typed in when you pressed Create in the Particle Editor. In my case, its fireball_main.

Change "Start Active?" to Yes, if you want the particle to start emitting when the map starts.


If you've done everything right, you should have your custom particle ingame working like a charm.
Any questions? Ask away! ]]> Fearlezz http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=10506 <![CDATA[[GUIDE] Youme's guide to displacement cliffs]]> http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=798&goto=newpost Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:56:06 GMT ---Quote--- notisably ---End Quote--- Lol spelling error (in the main post) Also, I noticed pictures are missing in the main post as well ;)
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notisably
Lol spelling error (in the main post)

Also, I noticed pictures are missing in the main post as well ;) ]]> absurdistof http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=798