Mapping question (really easy question)

[phantomdesign]

This may sound like a ridiculous question, but what software (link?) do people use to make maps for counterstrike (or other half-life MODs), and is there anything to port 3D data/models from 3DS Max 4 into that software? Do I need software to convert textures?

Also is there a really good site to explain various limitations, software needed, tricks, scripting, etc?


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I'm really good at 3D Graphics & programming, so I imagine it won't take me long to catch on.

 

[The Dark Elf]

Originally posted by phantomdesign
This may sound like a ridiculous question, but what software (link?) do people use to make maps for counterstrike (or other half-life MODs), and is there anything to port 3D data/models from 3DS Max 4 into that software? Do I need software to convert textures?

Also is there a really good site to explain various limitations, software needed, tricks, scripting, etc?


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I'm really good at 3D Graphics & programming, so I imagine it won't take me long to catch on.

http://collective.valve-erc.com/

thats probably the best place for info like that, has a lot of tutorials and lots of tips and tricks, its mostly geared towards actual mapping than the models/sound side of things but there is info for that too and plenty of details about the available entities, though IMO that could be a bit more detailed really.

 

[phantomdesign]

Thanks fenric