map edit

[.44 caliber]

So I've decided I want to learn how to use SDK and am currently studying tutorials on youtube.

However one thing I cant seem to figure out is how to edit existing css maps. I dont want to build a new one yet, but there are a number that I would like to try and modify (kinda like Prop did with Dust_td). Do I have to download the .vmf version in order to start tinkering with it?

 

[td|35mm]

Personally I would advise you NOT to edit existing maps. Unless you hate your life .

 

[68cal]

there are lots of headaches with editing already made maps, but you CAN take map files and decompile them into .vmf (the file you work with in hammer)

http://www.fpsbanana.com/tuts/7305

 

[.44 caliber]

thanks, yea i dont know if I'll be successful in this b/c ill just give up no doubt, but i wanna try anyway. I wanna edit chateau. Not big changes, just balance it for the terrorrist a little.

 

[Cock]

adding on to this can I import an CS 1.6map into source hammer?

 

[OG buckshot jr]

.44 the problem with editing existing maps is that there are 12 billion errors per map, and it will NOT compile for you. Trust me, it's retarded how most maps are made, I'm surprised they even WORK. No joke, you can spend months before the map will even compile, let alone editing...

Build your own, save LOTS of time and guess work.

 

[OG buckshot jr]

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adding on to this can I import an CS 1.6map into source hammer?
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I don't think so... Source uses the HL2 engine, and I don't think 1.6 has the same engine :/

Don't mark my words, but I thought I looked this up already...

Best thing I've started doing is using the layout in a secret project as I'm re-making a sick 1.6 map for source