super n00b question regarding Source SDK & Visual C++ .NET 2003

[Goethe]

I remember messing around with Worldcraft many years ago. I never made anything fancy, I think I made a house and then called it quits....

Now I downloaded the Source SDK and I noticed Visual C++ is required to compile some of the (mods) ?

Umm yeah I know I am completely lost here and I need to read more about this. Just wondering, how limited would I be without the use of this program? Could I still make a map?

 

[Computer5k]

You can make maps and models without visual studi, it is just needed for if you plan on making a complete mod for source such as CS and DOD

 

[Goethe]

oh I see. thanks