Half-Life 2 Mods for Dummies [With CDROM]

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-te

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-ROMSamples from the bookA video walk-through of your first modAdobe(r) Photoshop(r) CS2 tryout versionNormalMapGenerator and Compressonator by ATI Technologies, Inc.Packrat version 0.95 for Half-Life 2 and Adobe Photoshop Normal Map and DDS Authoring PluginsFor details and complete system requirements, see the CD-ROM appendix.

Discover how toDesign maps and playing levelsLoad your creation into the gameExpand your map with additionsInclude armor and weaponsDistribute levels on the Web

Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.