• Author:
  • Guilfoyle, Erik
• Subject:
  Business Applications
• Published by:
  John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
• Published:
  29/12/2006
• Price:
  $44.99
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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.

Part I: The ABCs of Modding.

Chapter 1: Modifying the Game.

Chapter 2: Getting Familiar with Modding Tools and Techniques.

Chapter 3: Breaking Down the Game.

Part II: Making Your Own Maps.

Chapter 4: Getting Set Up for Mapping.

Chapter 5: Creating Your First Game Map.

Chapter 6: Decorating the Scene.

Chapter 7: Adding Lights and a Player.

Chapter 8: Putting the Pieces Together.

Part III: Expanding on Your Creation.

Chapter 9: Expanding Your Map with Additions.

Chapter 10: Building with Optimization in Mind.

Chapter 11: Heading to the Great Outdoors.

Chapter 12: Adding a Few Details.

Part IV: Going Beyond the Basics.

Chapter 13: Creating Custom Textures.

Chapter 14: Finishing Up Your Map.

Chapter 15: Showing the World.

Part V: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 16: Ten Great Tips and Tricks.

Chapter 17: Ten Great Mods to Learn From.

Appendix: CD Installation Instructions.

Index.