Just an introductory question on mapping

[theharribokid]

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Originally Posted by The Political Gamer

You don't need to how how to code to use the SDK but I would recommend you clicking on the link in my sig.

Way ahead of you here, thanks.

well thanks for the advice,i DL'd the SDK, SDK Base and the TF2 Base and im guna give this Hammer a shot, i think il start with trying a CP or CTF map 1st as i hardly (read:never) play arena. wish me luck

[gamemaster1996]

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Originally Posted by theharribokid

Way ahead of you here, thanks.

well thanks for the advice,i DL'd the SDK, SDK Base and the TF2 Base and im guna give this Hammer a shot, i think il start with trying a CP or CTF map 1st as i hardly (read:never) play arena. wish me luck

Have you had luck?
Also cp and ctf are good but koth is a good starting point.

[The Political Gamer]

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Originally Posted by gamemaster1996

Have you had luck?
Also cp and ctf are good but koth is a good starting point.

Why did you find the need to necro-bump this thread? Its over 3 months old! :facepalm:

[gamemaster1996]

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Originally Posted by The Political Gamer

Why did you find the need to necro-bump this thread? Its over 3 months old! :facepalm:

As i was browsing and i just wanted to see how he was doing that's all.
Sorry.

[Tehrasha]

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Originally Posted by theharribokid

Can i ask you guys something?

You mean besides this, right?

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Ive never attempted anything in the source SDK. how hard is it to make maps with no knoledge of any of this stuff yet, i mean i intend to read up on TF2maps's tutorials and guides but is this still a very steep slope to climb? is prior knowledge of coding realistically needed?

I started mapping in November of last year. So in the last 4 months, I went from zero working knowledge to this... http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=12309

The level of difficulty entirely depends on how easily you give up. I've done a lot of tutorial digging, and google searching along the way. There is tons of information out there, in many community forums. When all other resources fail me, I ask here. It usually turns out that the answer to my problem is already out there, I was simply asking the question the wrong way.

Be warned, SourceSDK can become a serious time sink!
I have played very little TF2 since I picked up the editor.
And it may be the gateway drug to other things like 3D modeling and animation!

Edit:: Sure its a necro-bump. But I notice he got SO MANY useful responces way back then.

[Lockhart]

Your first map will have all sorts of problems and issues you don't understand, but you will probably enjoy blocking it out and seeing it in game.

Your second map will be more detailed and maybe become worthy of a little gameplay.

I'm on my third.... Good luck.

Mapping is a long-term hobby if you want to actually complete a map. Weeks, or longer. I'm still struggling with how time-consuming it is. It's difficult for me because I should be doing tutorials instead of attempting to finish a full map with limited knowledge of the tools. But hey, it's fun. (...sometimes)