what do i need Created 20 years ago2004-07-23 01:39:13 UTC by hiccups

Hiyya to all...just a quite question: im gathering all my resources before i start modding my first (hopefully of many )and i was just wondering what file/tools/apps would be required. I got HL (duh), the SDk (without a compiler), Milkshape, the MDL viewer, hammer. is there anything else i would need. many thanks from a first time modder....

Yeah, you should wait for HL2 to make a mod. There's not much time left if you're going to make one for HL.

Zoners.

You'll need something to code in, or a C++ compiler.

If you plan on making/editing models you'll want a MDLDecompiler. I think milkshape has a built in one, but you might want a standalone tool. It decompiles DOLs too.

Check VERC.

if you want to make a mod dont do it when youve been a member for 5 days. really. we all passed that stage where we dreamt of making our own mod. it takes a long time to fully understand limitations of the engine, full understanding of entities, scripting and many other skills. as for coding it will definetly take a long time to learn. as in a few years. modelling is another trickyone where you need alot of practise. i wouldnt try making a mod yet. ive been here almost a year and i still wouldnt be albe to make a full mod. mods on this scale would also need a full team, and not just 1 man doing everything.

Hey hiccups, why don't you submit some maps to the map vault so we can see what level you're at.

if you havent submitted any maps then your definetly not at a stage to make a mod.

Don't start with a mod.
Try to build one single map with a lot of cool features and a story.
Play around with engine.
Then let people judge on it. Players and mappers.

took me 3 months to know most modeling techniques. excluded are unwrapping and animating.

geez....well...ahhh..i feel like a real dick now. I've moddeled and coded before, for Q2, but that was a while ago. i guess you guys a right.....i'll stick with the levels, but about submitting maps, i got a 56ker.. i aint gonna be submitting anything on this piece of @@@@. oh Btw ministeve perhaps you should try to be abit more constructive with your comments. i realise it would take me a long time, im not a complete moron. i was askin about wat tools to use so i could get a feel for 'em. Gaugeing someones skill by the amount of time someone is a member on a Forum is pretty low..great way to make someone feel like they have the skill....

hiccups is right. There are many people who have been mapping a long time and have only just discovered this site. You can't judge people by how long they have been here.

56k? So what? You can still submit. Maps are really small in size anyway.

Yep, Anthony is on 33k. He still submits maps.

if you saw some of the other threads you would see why im getting so noob-paraniod. sorry if you are more experienced.

Q2 modeling and coding, cool.
Did you use QuArk or are you a Hammer user?

Ignore all the lame stuff above, We have had a spate of questions like "Help fix my box, it doesn't work" and the 'old members' are getting a bit frustrated. So please don't take offence, they mean well

For a really general idea of what you need to get mapping (and ultimately produce your own Mod) have a look at Where to start.
And for app's try Links

Don't listen to SilentGunz...
Quake celibrated it's 8th Birthday last month as I am sure you are aware, while everyone rushes off to be part of HL2 (or DooM3 even) there will still be people Modding and Mapping for HL1.....

wise words. a more sensical version of what i said, with some nice links on.

thanks guys. Steve im sorry if i sounded rude, but i'm a member of a number of forums, some not even having anything to do with HL or mapping and people NEVER want to answer questions to people who have only been there for a few days. I was using an Old Quake modeler, but i forget what it was, very basic, hard to animate, then i discovered Quark but i didnt have Quake anymore. ahwell. Im relativly new to HL modeling though. As far as maps go...i get good ideas, work them, then i have another idea and that map sits on my HD until i delete it. i have trouble staying focused. BTW i dont think the database for the general mapping questions is working properly.