loading maps....

[nemecj05]

well, i when i open esf and my map isnt there i make a game, type map esf_blalalalalalal or whatever the map is called and the game says host_error:bad string......what does this mean...i cant load my map i need help please help me thanx

 

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Host_Error: Bad String
This rare error only happens in game/server mode when sprites, models, sounds, or text strings (but not all strings!) are initialized and precached. If the string/name for the sprite, model, sound, or miscellaneous text string either starts with a non-printable ASCII character, or is 0 length (ie: starts with a non-printable null ASCII character), then the error will occur.
Solution: search thru entities like env_glow, env_sprite, ambient_generic, env_shooter, etc. - anything the engine has to precache a file for the bad name.

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