Left 4 Dead 2 Mapping Tutorial Part 1 - First Room

[Lolzinmypantsalotz]

i made a test map the exact same as what you did, and when i try to run it it either doesent run and when it does the characters are below the map. how would i solve this?

[MrGhostO1O]

when i want to replace the text. of a wall it replaces evreything :( need help

[fads90]

Excuse me, when i run map there is a quick couple of lines of text that pass by in that one window, one of them appears red and i cant read it and the window closes. after that the map doesnt run. So i think that the system is telling me its broken but I cant figure out why because it goes by so quickly. Is there a way I can read the error message or have you had a similar experience and can help me? thanks.

[sunNbass]

cant even open/load Hammer World Editor

[Fug118TheGreat]

I have another glitch. No matter what I will always spawn in the same place. And even my fellow survivors spawn inside of me. It's really scary.

[Fug118TheGreat]

When I first start up the editor I go to the Authoring tools and click "Hammer World Editor". Then a pop-up comes up and says it can't find any game configurations and that I must "Set them up in the Game Configurations tab of Options dialog box before loading a map."

Now, I'm tech savy and all but, I seriously have tried everything here and can't figure this out. If you could help me that would be epic! And great video, by the way. Hopefully, one day I could actually put it to use... /cryface

[Taruxas]

@Fug118TheGreat

forums(.)steampowered(.)com/fo­rums/showthread.php?t=2412003&­page=1

This solved it for me.

[Fug118TheGreat]

@Taruxas

Thank you. ;~;

[GaragyVladAlternativ]

what program do i need to make this? its isnt source SDK? i started the SDK but i cant find the L4D2

[KiLerZolika]

@GaragyVladAlternativ "Hammer" you fucking Moron.

[TheSisisspore]

@KiLerZolika no, moron, he means he can't pick L4D2...

[TheSisisspore]

@GaragyVladAlternativ you need to install L4D2 authoring tools and play that

[GaragyVladAlternativ]

@TheSisisspore i just figured it out but i have windows 7 64 bit and the authoring tools dont really like that so i just had to configure it to work.

[thebuffalojoe99]

also, you may be in the wrong view scheme to see the right block color. make sure you click 'textured' in the view tab up the top of the hammer editor.

[thebuffalojoe99]

No one seems to understand that the easiest way to move the camera is to press the 'z' key and then use the mouse to look, and wasd to move.

[GaragyVladAlternativ]

@thebuffalojoe99 wow i didnt know that before i always used space

[TheoryZero]

Hey man, I've been looking around for tutorials for a long time, and I really like this.

But can you think of any reason why I can't see the textures on the objects I create?! :(

[GaMeR49eR]

Dude I love you.

[mt2oo8secondary]

Good tutorial, but now every time i use hammer editor. When i drag a box all the cameras go all weird and its hard to build. Any solutions ?

[Sanfrinsico]

i wish i could make a map but i copied and pasted and it let me run ounce... it went perfectly fine then i tried to run it again and it didnt work... so any advice for that... Oh i forgot to mention, It says i have a leak in the survivor spawn does that affect anything? and if so please tell how to fix it... Please and thank you

[jrwinekone]

Hey, my door doesn't move when i start the game , also when i run the game , the spawn point gets fucked up and all the weapons does not spawn , Any help?

[guest2424]

@fletcher140 I always make spawns in my game, 1 (sometimes 2) block above the floor, this prevents you from spawning inside the floor, if you drop down when you start, the fall is so tiny that you probably won't notice and even if you do, its not enough to matter. Also be sure that "Snap To Grid" is on.

[jake51515]

to make my own levels pretty bad, also one more questions if i put in a request can you make the level for me if i keep running into problems like this? i'd appreciate it thanks.

[jake51515]

Hay i got a few questions, i'm new to this map making thing and i've got the making the rooms down part, however i run into a few problems. The 1st one is it doesn't put the texture i apply it as, meaning if i put the brick as the wall all it does is make it a solid light blue and i can't figure out what could be the problem, also another problem i'm currently having is it will not run the map, so i'm wondering, what could be the problem? Could you please help me out, i'm wanting

[TheBtrolled]

@jake51515 i have the same problem, when ever i apply the texture, nothing happens. :(

[KLT1M]

I personalty dont care for making maps that is not what i want to do. I want to mod the survivors, How do i do that

[TheUltraluke]

You sound like someone from South Park.....

[MrToxicgames]

when i try to use hammer it says unable to load bin/Steam_org.dll.

please edit or commen out steamDLL value in rev.ini

[TeenRaider75]

what program you use?

[PH5221]

@TeenRaider75 Hammer Editor

[RatatoeskrPK]

@PerplexityStudios

You just have a leak somewhere in your map

[Klyner007]

@iBackoff Im sure it will ^^

[snappy151]

And it is so... valve realses a hard ass map maker instead of a simple one like far cry 2's :(

[XxNinjaPr0zxX]

how do u make the camrea veiw like 3d and show the texture i made it 3d but it has lines and the room is red...... i used a gray texture wdf

[McCully1894]

@XxNinjaPr0zxX same prob

[ps3bmfclancommunity]

@XxNinjaPr0zxX go to view - click on shaded textured polygons. voila 

[XxNinjaPr0zxX]

@ps3bmfclancommunity thanks :) but now when i try runnnig teh map it openes up that little screen but it closed down agian i have to code thing that i copied pasted

[knoobidade]

I do everything right, i click run the map, it loads the map but then nothing happens

[Unrealscaper]

I try hitting the 3D textured box on my camera page, but nothing happens...and I still can't run the game.

[strikekeep2]

it was good it did help me more

[pitba1]

can i have a link to hammer

[HDpAnIC]

@pitba1 steam

[ps3bmfclancommunity]

@pitba1 go to steam, press display then tools. search l4d authoring tools. download and instal

[Gh3masterofrock]

If you hit Z while in the 3D view, you will go into free look where you can use your mouse to look around.

[SirPaladinov1]

i keep spawning outside the map, my player_start is 1 grid above the ground and i need to use noclip to get in my map, plz help

[dandroid98]

wait where do u make the map? like wut software do u use?

[Corn1120]

@dandroid98 Left 4 Dead 2 Authoring Tools. Should be listed under the 'Tools' bar in your games list on Steam.

[dandroid98]

@Corn1120 well i have a mac and when i try to install it it says im not able to use it on my current platform

[Corn1120]

@dandroid98 Oh. Valve hasn't ported it over to Mac yet I guess. All I can say is that you're shit outta luck :/

[waszzzzz]

some reason i have have 2 camrea instead of 1

[piercedmarine14]

is it normal to get a bunch of errors?

[therealGLaDOS]

you are a very slow mapper, just use the make hollow tool

[DreamThreadClips]

@therealGLaDOS yes, that works faster but it can also be sloppy, doing it this way makes it perfectly how you want it.

[piercedmarine14]

@therealGLaDOS

dude he's doing a tutorial he wants to make sure people understand everything (his way apparently)

[EGClanProductions]

Hey I cant get my 4 views to work like I click on it and it does not go to 4 views? what do I do?

[XxBultacfirexX]

when i spawned out of the room i just turned on Noclip and went in my map thing.

[franatieu]

alright! I did everything here and I get the same error "map in unplayable". But I dont spawn at the "info_player_start" but I spawn outside the room I made in nothing... Its all white. Plus, I opened the tutorial map that valve's give and when I look at the log, my screen gets lots of purple dot and freeze... What is that?

[wowaccpass]

Why don't i have any entities D:

EDIT: Nevermind, the problem was my GameSettings @ Bin folder

[wowaccpass]

Why don't i have any entities D:

[PreemptiveVids]

When I try to run itt just shows all these codes after it's done loading

[GRstefanakis]

where can i find this program?

[piercedmarine14]

my skybox doesn't work can someone help me?

[dman730]

My textures won't show up! D:

[Ykiish]

where i can download this Program ? 

[ScandinavianEmokid]

@Ykiish steam

[unIimited360x]

i cant actually see the box texture all i see is the box outline ?

[dannyland1]

@unIimited360x you need to go to view and then select 3D textured polygons, this will show your blocks textured



[kingkonman4]

dude when i go on test map in doas the console but the game dont work any help?

[kingkonman4]

dude my one looks like i house :(

[gyikszaj]

When I tried to run my map it said this map is unplayable, and I didn't see anything, except a black screen, and my gun. What do you think, what is the problem?

[thehogmaster69]

the texture thing on 2:37 never works i only get a transparent box what do i do

[tarrizzzzzzzzz]

uhm, can i do the modeling in google sketchup and/or modeling/texturing in maya, for then to import it to whatever this program is called?

[FlaZhQ]

Hi can you help?. I have some problems with it. When you make such a long way with block tool you can see the road itself but I only get the lines so please help

[MasterWithPortal]

Whenever I try to create a brick on the view it's just a yellow hollow box.

[james22567]

thak u so much dude, your the best lol

[tarrizzzzzzzzz]

what's the software called again? :/

[SuperDumoKun]

Where do you go to

[james22567]

@SuperDumoKun steam tools left 4 dead 2 click on it and wait till it says instald that should work

[cody2o0]

Woah! thanks dude your tutorial worked Thanks :3

[seansean98]

i can open a map file that i did not make right?

[Sora657]

@seansean98 if wanna mess it up i guess

[seansean98]

no thats what i usally do in other games and i just like adding more details that are from my idea and then play it myself for fun

[Sora657]

@seansean98 ok well i was guessing anyways .

[seansean98]

all right its cool man :)

[Sora657]

@seansean98 cool

[IFreakSlide]

damn the npc coop players woont move at all DAAAMN -.-

[redwing104]

@IFreakSlide Thats because you need to make the nav mesh :3

[IFreakSlide]

@redwing104 aahhhh :3 i am going back to counter strike mapping :3

[IFreakSlide]

wow you doin it the hard way O.O

[AussieRaver1996]

Alright im ready to start =).....wait where do u get the damn program?

[VeinRPA]

@AussieRaver1996 You've gotta download it through Steam...

[AussieRaver1996]

@VeinRPA its not there, i know what u mean but it doesn't show anything about authoring tools. for l4d2, its like not there at all

[damian4511]

plz anwer: My skybox is f**ked. everytime i load a map it is squares black and purple. how to fix??? ;_;

[MrAlexeddie]

i am going off of the getting started guide

and it is telling me that i have to save it under .BPS but it only saves under as VMF can you help me out here

[deathnotedo]

@MrAlexeddie click file>run>ok then it makes a .bps or .bsp.. whatever its called xD

[Reinforcement602]

help me I browse map color but its only looks transparent.

[469emanuel]

wat program is this i couldnt find it on google

[HDpAnIC]

@469emanuel l4d2 authoring tools, its in the tools section of steam

[xXLeftx2xDieXx]

what program is this?

[ElDoomTaco]

never mind i figured it out.

[ElDoomTaco]

every time i place survivor spawn. player start. light. or door. it will say its leaked!

what to do?

[ellonothome]

When starting a series like this you should put in ether links to, or text somewhere stating what programs you are using.

If you are like me and are completly new to "Hammer" it is located in the steam client under "tools," you must then install "Left for dead 2 Authoring Tools". then run and select hammer.

[commanderpwnage338]

how the fuck did u make the roof you did it WAY to fast???

[PerplexityStudios]

i tried running my map and it didnt do anything

[ElDoomTaco]

@PerplexityStudios It means that your map probly has a leak and wont run. a leak is like a hole in the map somewhere.

[L4Dmap]

@PerplexityStudios check the 2 boxes when compling and look in the window and see if it says "leaked" then it will tell you what is leaked so you need to make sure everything is closed and if you have a player start make sure its off the ground priv message me if its still not working:)

[Hlkassu]

@PerplexityStudios Ur map can have holes, or u didnt put spawns on it

[stealth1139]

@PerplexityStudios Doesyour map name have spaces in it?



[PerplexityStudios]

@stealth1139 yeah, but it works now

[isoscelessandwich]

@PerplexityStudios To anyone who has this problem, you MUST close your room, it won't work if you're able to get to the "nothingness" of your map.

[REFL0X]

@PerplexityStudios There is probably a leak in your level, read the command prompt when it shows up, if there is any red text, that means there is an error of some sort (most commonly a leak). If it is a data leak, locate the hole and cover it, that should fix it.

[GustavoMdeOliveira]

@PerplexityStudios be sure you've made a skybox all around your brushes...

[YoshiKeeper]

When I do this i dont see the actual texture I see like a wire version?

[toolpeth]

pokemasta, the first thing you need is the Left4dead2 Authoring tools, free to download via steam the same as you probably downloaded the game via steam.

[pokemasta09]

yo dude i cant figure this shit out

[TheSimzen]

@SuperRockstar1122 Seriously, learn to spell....

[puren0ob123]

@SuperRockstar1122 he doesnt hack you idiot, u just dont listen. if you dont get it replay the part you dont get, dont cry about it like a five year old

[KeithDameo]

@puren0ob123 A little harsh man.

[brighteyesteoth]

Dude you suck, you need to slow down and at least Explain To theses people every step

[puren0ob123]

@brighteyesteoth no u suck you need to listen and watch carefully

[RIVERSIDE3147]

Awesome vid, i tottaly get it now, but some maybe you need to show how to make the boxes in 3d (click on camera and choose 3d textures) and if the lvls dont start(make sure there arent any gabs, or extra places). But realy a nice vid! keep going on

[1maimage]

i followed all ur steps but my walls and floor r just outlines the textures arent there any help?

[Dysfunctional126]

@1maimage View > 3D Textured Polygons

[bjbondjones]

when i create an object it doesnt appear, it just appears as yellow outlines and not an actual texture

[rx3gundam]

@bjbondjones

Be sure to press ENTER after you made the brush.

Be sure to use the BLOCK TOOL not the SELECTION TOOL.

[zack45495]

when i run the map the console comes up but the map tester were you play it dosnt, whats wrong?

[SuperCrazyKillah]

I hate little problem with my l4d2 hammer, I did compile my map and it wont go to l4d2, but In my l4d1 hammer it goes straight to l4d. If you can help me.

[Terminator123The]

how long does it take to make the map? lie 3 or 4 hours?

[rx3gundam]

@Terminator123The

depends on how big and good the mapper wants it to be. A good map takes 40+ hours to make

[RabaShibaRabaSha]

@Terminator123The depneds on the detail, effort, how skilled you are at making ect

[MoskowFreak1111]

to create a room u can simply use "make hollow" tool in the menu :)

[DavnyB]

thank you you helped me so mush

[treyvarne1]

i got the new steam were is sdk sorces its not there on tools how do i get it

[roope663]

ur doing everything too fast! slow down!! anyways... when i use create object thing i only get blue frames! help?

[Blacktronics]

@roope663 u mean in the 3d view? well, if u mean, look in the top left corner of 43d view and click on that word "camera" and click on 3D Textured

[Blacktronics]

@roope663 @roope663 u mean in the 3d view? well, if u mean, look in the top left corner of 3d view and click on that word "camera"a drop down menu will apear, select 3D Textured

[zorcanic04]

nevermind. it's working now. but when i make the weapons on the map, they dont spawn. do you no y?

[makavelismith]

@zorcanic04 in 'entity' mode don't use the Props.. type in "weapons" and go from there. they should spawn this time.

[zorcanic04]

when i try to run the map it loads the map and everything, than my screen go black like l4d2 is starting up, than it goes back to the screen b4 it went black. the map folder uploader thingy is still there and it's rly wierd and confusing. does any1 no why it does that?

[abooguh]

I just get an outline on the camera of the map, not solid walls, floors, etc. Everything else works, and it won't start up for me. I selected the textures, but it doesn't work. Please help, thank you in advance!!!

[MascoNL]

@abooguh You have to click camera in the top left corner of the 3D wireframe and choose "3D Textured" :)

[abooguh]

@MascoNL thank you

[DKGH124]

ur laging horribly yay

[Left4DeadMods]

how did you make the game pop up in small screen mode?

[Zambaku]

Ugh, camera controls sucks >_<

[ROBOTDECUZZY]

@Zambaku atleast it's better than unreal editor

[Richard600606]

make a room by making a block hollow and then shrinking the side

[Richard600606]

just make a block and hollow it to 4

[FlashZdK]

How can I spown zombies? Add: Razz098 (Skype)

[Left4DeadMods]

@FlashZdK I know how to make zombies!! lol basicly when your map is finnished you need to create nav meshes which tell zombies where they can and cant spawn. i dont want to go into much detail so just search left 4 dead nav mesh tutorial! Hope i helped :D

[SarethUbi]

raven67854 i love your vids...but do you know why me and my team spawns outside the map when i run my it? or anyone else could help me with this problem.

[Schlifga]

can anyone tell em , why my blocks are not grey?

They're just lines, thats freaking me out .__.

[SniperSoldirt]

@Schlifga Click on the camera (if you mean camera) and click 3D Textured

Hope that helps

[808Anaconda]

how do u get it to have a non-invisable box in the editor?

[madesttjack]

@808Anaconda drag the box and press enter.

[MrSlinkey]

I made a map but when I start it all the survivors spawns under the map?! I have to use noclip to get to the map -.- you know how to fix this?

[ausimus1]

@MrSlinkey make sure the info_player_start and survivor possition(s) are placed atleast 1 grid above the ground brush.

[MrSlinkey]

@ausimus1 thank you :D now it's working :D

[SniperSoldirt]

@MrSlinkey If you dont have a spawn you will be put under/outside your map all you need to do is go to Entity Tool the Spawn one get out your selection tool double click the Entity then put in the "Class" Box this (info_player_start) and then when you hit apply it should show a green man. Oh and another thing, You also need this entity too (info_survivor_position) 3 of them

[Gamingpants]

I have the exact same problem as TheBlockeh.

[P01S0N09]

Will this work for L4D1 too ?

[TheBlockeh]

I did everything you did, and when I press run the box comes up but l4d2 doesnt run and I can't play the game. Like the black box comes up (the one with the random stuff) then it disappears, after that nothing happens!

[themilfshake]

@TheBlockeh same thing happend to me, then i discovered i had a "leak". The room gotta be completely sealed, hope this helps

[Backlash0923]

I'm making blocks but they're see through...i can't see any textures...?