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Introduction
Hey just thought I would help get rid of all those stickies! This is all the stickies put together plus my own added stuff (some info here and there making it better). I hope this helps and I would like to thank all the people that started stickies and Stryker for making them stickies!
Frequently Asked Questions
1.) Where can I get a mapping program?
You can get WorldCraft\Valve-Hammer at www.valve-erc.com. This is the program I am giving the information about so this is maditory if you want to follow this thread.
2.) Where can I find a tutorial on how to begin mapping?
There is a help file that comes with the map editor or go to these sites:
http://members.fortunecity.com/1wayout/
http://www.s2k-clan.de.vu/tutorial/tutorial.html
[url]http://members.rogers.com/daclaninfo/worldcraft.htm[/URL]
[url]http://www.esf-world.de/S2k/tutorials.html[/URL]
3.) So ESF mappers, can u please tell me which compiler you used because the WorldCraft compiler sucks. With zhlt i need a hullfile with the ending *.hul and the hullfile is a txt. Where can I find it?
Go download the HLCC.. compile tool its at www.valve-erc.com. They have redone their site so check in their collictive here: http://collective.valve-erc.com/
4.) Other resource sites?
www.planethalflife.com
http://www.planethalflife.com/commu...ed/editing.shtm
http://www.karljones.com/halflife/almanac.asp
or the forums at http://www.chatbear.com/cgi-bin/board.pl?boardid=390
5.) Where do I get the ESF Beta .fgd? And the Hull file?
http://www.esforces.com/team/esfmapper.zip
6.) Can ESF Alpha 2.0 maps be used on Beta?
They can but they are going to be way bigger than normal. The maps need to be scaled down by the creator. They can be decompiled but I do not suggest it because it screws up the map. If you do decompile it (even though the map will look bad) make sure you ask the creator first.
7.) Are Zoners Half Life Tools needed?
They are not needed but highly recommended. You can get them at http://dev.valve-erc.com/index.php?go=zhlt
8.) How do I make a skybox?
Here is a basic tutorial http://www.geocities.com/fftuts/Sky_box.html
9.) How do I host my maps?
RedSaiyan is a DBZ mod site and you can get an account there. Just email SpiN or Skyrider or get one at www.redsaiyan.net.
Quote by SpiN, Owner of RedSaiyan
I decided to give account to mappers and modelers on redsaiyan.net, this way you will be able to add your files, without asking my permission or have a delay to get your file hosted.
What you will have:
- Power to add your files in any sections of the file db
- Edit other files and your files you uploaded
- Add a categorie or section on the file db
- Upload screenshots for it.
I'll only give access to poeple ill be able to trust, i dont want poeple going around editing other poeple files because they think its crap, so if i see anyone modify another author files , ill stop giving poeple access.
How to get access:
- Email at [email protected] with a little list of the files you made for ESF or other games. or contact me on:
- aim at : SPiNrsmdotnet
- on Msn at : [email protected]
(not all 3 hehe)
Restriction:
- Dont upload any file that has anything to do with RS
- Dont click twice when you click on the button to add a file, it will add the files twice. (someone always do mistakes like that)
- Ask me before uploading a file bigger than 10 megs (cuz browser upload are slow and i might give you access on ftp)
I think this will give a major boost in the esf community for hosting files, many poeple already submit their files to RS, and more is always welcome Hope you guys will enjoy this little features, ill be waiting for the emails, if you got any questions regarding access, ask me here.
Troubleshooting
1.) How do I make spheres?
Here is a complete tutorial and an example map of a good sphere here: http://www.gamedesign.net/?file=rust/content/half-life/tutorials/sphere
2.) How do I make waterfalls?
Well B0BMaster40000 made a tutorial and posted it on The Handy Vandal's Almaniac but because there is no direct link to hit you will have to follow the links from here: http://www.karljones.com/halflife/almanac.asp. It is under the Feb 2003 section.
3.) How do I make great terrain?
Use vertex manipulation. Here is a small tutorial for Counter-Strike but it works with all mods: http://countermap.counter-strike.net/Tutorials/tutorial.php?id=11#
Favourites
My favourite website for intermediate mappers and up is The Handy Vandal's Almaniac. It has great tutorials and interviews to help you with your mapping needs.
My favourite site for beginners is DJ-Ready's site for starting off but it is not working at the moment. Try mine and wait for DJ-Ready's to come back.
Additional Comments
There is also a warning about cracks etc
Quote by Vassago
ANYONE who asks for any form of warez, crack or hack of ANY KIND will be banned from the forums, and possibly get their submask hard-coded into ESF as a BAN. In other words, you'd NEVER be able to play ESF again.
Allowing ppl to ask for/exchange warez in our forums makes ALL of us reliable for the consequences.
If you have anything to add, add it here. I will try to put it up on this message. If I am missing anything post it here as well. I hope this helps a lot of people. I was bored so what can I say. Have fun mapping!
Hey just thought I would help get rid of all those stickies! This is all the stickies put together plus my own added stuff (some info here and there making it better). I hope this helps and I would like to thank all the people that started stickies and Stryker for making them stickies!
Frequently Asked Questions
1.) Where can I get a mapping program?
You can get WorldCraft\Valve-Hammer at www.valve-erc.com. This is the program I am giving the information about so this is maditory if you want to follow this thread.
2.) Where can I find a tutorial on how to begin mapping?
There is a help file that comes with the map editor or go to these sites:
http://members.fortunecity.com/1wayout/
http://www.s2k-clan.de.vu/tutorial/tutorial.html
[url]http://members.rogers.com/daclaninfo/worldcraft.htm[/URL]
[url]http://www.esf-world.de/S2k/tutorials.html[/URL]
3.) So ESF mappers, can u please tell me which compiler you used because the WorldCraft compiler sucks. With zhlt i need a hullfile with the ending *.hul and the hullfile is a txt. Where can I find it?
Go download the HLCC.. compile tool its at www.valve-erc.com. They have redone their site so check in their collictive here: http://collective.valve-erc.com/
4.) Other resource sites?
www.planethalflife.com
http://www.planethalflife.com/commu...ed/editing.shtm
http://www.karljones.com/halflife/almanac.asp
or the forums at http://www.chatbear.com/cgi-bin/board.pl?boardid=390
5.) Where do I get the ESF Beta .fgd? And the Hull file?
http://www.esforces.com/team/esfmapper.zip
6.) Can ESF Alpha 2.0 maps be used on Beta?
They can but they are going to be way bigger than normal. The maps need to be scaled down by the creator. They can be decompiled but I do not suggest it because it screws up the map. If you do decompile it (even though the map will look bad) make sure you ask the creator first.
7.) Are Zoners Half Life Tools needed?
They are not needed but highly recommended. You can get them at http://dev.valve-erc.com/index.php?go=zhlt
8.) How do I make a skybox?
Here is a basic tutorial http://www.geocities.com/fftuts/Sky_box.html
9.) How do I host my maps?
RedSaiyan is a DBZ mod site and you can get an account there. Just email SpiN or Skyrider or get one at www.redsaiyan.net.
Quote by SpiN, Owner of RedSaiyan
I decided to give account to mappers and modelers on redsaiyan.net, this way you will be able to add your files, without asking my permission or have a delay to get your file hosted.
What you will have:
- Power to add your files in any sections of the file db
- Edit other files and your files you uploaded
- Add a categorie or section on the file db
- Upload screenshots for it.
I'll only give access to poeple ill be able to trust, i dont want poeple going around editing other poeple files because they think its crap, so if i see anyone modify another author files , ill stop giving poeple access.
How to get access:
- Email at [email protected] with a little list of the files you made for ESF or other games. or contact me on:
- aim at : SPiNrsmdotnet
- on Msn at : [email protected]
(not all 3 hehe)
Restriction:
- Dont upload any file that has anything to do with RS
- Dont click twice when you click on the button to add a file, it will add the files twice. (someone always do mistakes like that)
- Ask me before uploading a file bigger than 10 megs (cuz browser upload are slow and i might give you access on ftp)
I think this will give a major boost in the esf community for hosting files, many poeple already submit their files to RS, and more is always welcome Hope you guys will enjoy this little features, ill be waiting for the emails, if you got any questions regarding access, ask me here.
Troubleshooting
1.) How do I make spheres?
Here is a complete tutorial and an example map of a good sphere here: http://www.gamedesign.net/?file=rust/content/half-life/tutorials/sphere
2.) How do I make waterfalls?
Well B0BMaster40000 made a tutorial and posted it on The Handy Vandal's Almaniac but because there is no direct link to hit you will have to follow the links from here: http://www.karljones.com/halflife/almanac.asp. It is under the Feb 2003 section.
3.) How do I make great terrain?
Use vertex manipulation. Here is a small tutorial for Counter-Strike but it works with all mods: http://countermap.counter-strike.net/Tutorials/tutorial.php?id=11#
Favourites
My favourite website for intermediate mappers and up is The Handy Vandal's Almaniac. It has great tutorials and interviews to help you with your mapping needs.
My favourite site for beginners is DJ-Ready's site for starting off but it is not working at the moment. Try mine and wait for DJ-Ready's to come back.
Additional Comments
There is also a warning about cracks etc
Quote by Vassago
ANYONE who asks for any form of warez, crack or hack of ANY KIND will be banned from the forums, and possibly get their submask hard-coded into ESF as a BAN. In other words, you'd NEVER be able to play ESF again.
Allowing ppl to ask for/exchange warez in our forums makes ALL of us reliable for the consequences.
If you have anything to add, add it here. I will try to put it up on this message. If I am missing anything post it here as well. I hope this helps a lot of people. I was bored so what can I say. Have fun mapping!
