Need some advice Created 20 years ago2004-04-21 21:53:25 UTC by Joe_Cool

I am just new to hl mapping, What would be the best Advice any of you expert guys can give me..

Sorry, not an expert can't reply.

Only kidding

Some advice:
*Have a plan
*Do a rough sketch on grid paper
*Split the map up into 'parts'. This way you can compile small areas. This makes it easier to target errors and will prevent you from going insane when you compile a massive map thats has leaks and errors all over it.
*Carve is a no-no most of the time. Use Vertex Manipulation, you will love it!
*Be realistic. Half-Life is over 5 years old, so don't try to make a 'super duper, ultra fantastic, mega gigantic death map' because there's no chance that it will work. Work to Half-Life's limits.
*Having said that, theres a lot of things you can do in Half-Life. Be creative. No one wants to see a grey box with a gun and a few million enemies
*Have fun!

Don't give up half-way in the middle of making a map. Keep on going like that stupid little blue train. Even if you run out of ideas.

Carve tool is fine but don't carve complicated shapes like arches, cylenders, or spikes.

I think i can, i think i can, i think i can......

It's 'The Little Mapper That Could!'

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