Re: Map making 101
DankRider, Tue May 17 2011, 07:27AM

http://www.fsk405.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?23528

Re: Map making 101
LadyHellfire*, Tue May 17 2011, 04:00PM

if you are using Windows 7... actually, if you are using any OS other than Win XP, feel free to ask for help in TS3. There are several versions of Radiant to consider, pros and cons for all. The only currently active fork is NetRadiant (I use it with Win7x64), but there are mappers that prefer older versions.

If you have a spare 30-60 mins, I should be able to help you get your first working map going. I would suggest not doing anything until chatting though; there seem to be a boatload of "do this, do not do that" things when installing and setting it all up.

To start, create a new directory called "mapping" or "q3mapping" or similar type name. If you are using Windows, download 7zip if you do not have it already; other Zip utilities should be okay, but I know 7zip is fine. Install a second UrT there in it's own subdirectory (ie, ../mapping/urban terror/). Preparing this UrT install is key: you will need to unzip the zz*.pk3 files IN PLACE (retaining directory structure). Then install your choice of GTKRadiant.

Setting up Radiant can be interesting. There are also some cleaning tasks to do in the UrT install after unzipping. Also, adding the "bumpy client" stuff for UrT is a good idea IMO. Do not forget to grab the 4.1.1 UrT, drop in the mapping ut4 dir and unzip in place as well.

Re: Map making 101
LadyHellfire*, Tue May 17 2011, 04:03PM

IMO, organization is key. Understanding how things work is paramount. Keeping this "work area" clean and organized is mandatory. I will do a longer write up later...

Re: Map making 101
LadyHellfire*, Tue May 17 2011, 04:16PM

Ahhh... just saw in another thread that you using Linux. Little different, but still possible.

Re: Map making 101
Binge and Grab, Tue May 17 2011, 04:51PM

i still have windows 7 around just in case, one night if u have some time i would love to talk to you in Ts3 about :)

Re: Map making 101
LadyHellfire*, Tue May 17 2011, 06:40PM

i still have windows 7 around just in case, one night if u have some time i would love to talk to you in Ts3 about :)

Binge and Grab

Sho 'nuff! Seriously.. just ask, will help out. But, just a warning: I tend to get drawn out and pedantic at times, so please know I am not offended, and actually appreciate, when I am halted and informed of this. Seriously- just stop me and tell me I am overdoing it :)

Re: Map making 101
Binge and Grab, Tue May 17 2011, 06:43PM

awesome, ill definitely take you up on that when u have some time, nothing wrong with that teaching style its good to have attention to detail :)