Half Life^® 2 Mods For Dummies^®

by Erik Guilfoyle

• ISBN13: 9780470125663
• ISBN10: 0470125667
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2007-03-01
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

Modify gameplay, add textures, and integrate amazing effects Develop intense environments, then share your design with players online How cool would it be to build your own levels and customized weapons for Half-Life 2? This book will get you ready to mod so you can enjoy the ultimate gaming experience. You'll find out how to create your own maps, strategically place high-tech military equipment, and modify your levels for smoother play. All this on the bonus CD-ROM Samples from the book A video walk-through of your first mod Adobe(r) Photoshop(r) CS2 tryout version NormalMapGenerator and Compressonator by ATI Technologies, Inc. Packrat version 0.95 for Half-Life 2 and Adobe Photoshop Normal Map and DDS Authoring Plugins For details and complete system requirements, see the CD-ROM appendix. Discover how to Design maps and playing levels Load your creation into the game Expand your map with additions Include armor and weapons Distribute levels on the Web Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Table of Contents

Introduction

The ABCs of Modding

Modifying the Game

Getting Familiar with Modding Tools and Techniques

Breaking Down the Game

Making Your Own Maps

Getting Set Up for Mapping

Creating Your First Game Map

Decorating the Scene

Adding Lights and a Player

Putting the Pieces Together

Expanding on Your Creation

Expanding Your Map with Additions

Building with Optimization in Mind

Heading to the Great Outdoors

Adding a Few Details

Going Beyond the Basics

Creating Custom Textures

Finishing Up Your Map

Showing the World

The Part of Tens

Ten Great Tips and Tricks

Ten Great Mods to Learn From

Appendix: CD Installation Instructions

Index

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