I'd Like to start mapping :)

[1gamer123]

I was woundering, what programme do you use to make your maps, and is it easy to pick up?

[BourBon]

http://www.1upclan.info/forum/index.php?board=76.0


There's some tutorials in that section.

[AuXAuV]

Start here:
http://www.1upclan.info/forum/index.php?topic=2116.0


Browse the mapping forum as you like, it's a good place to learn.

[1gamer123]

Im doing bubbas tutorial, i cant find Z axis window, not to sure what he means, any ideas??

[1gamer123]

How do i create a brush?

[Flame[1up]]

Make a Brush:Hold+Click on the grid, drag, and let go.
Deselect the Brush: Escape
Select the brush:Shift+Left Click

[1gamer123]

Ok, i got the box made, how do i add textures?? I am using 1.5

[SnKQuaKe]

The fastest way to learn to map is read tutorials. If you run out of stuff Google around for some more tutorials.. Check youtube.. Etc.. 

If you ask a question every time you find yourself stumped it will probably take years for you to complete a map.


Here is my experience though

1. Save constantly.. Even adding a number to the end of the name to have backups of previous updates in case things go terribly wrong.  (GTK will do it automatically at a time you specify  but I find it easier to find the backup I want when I save them myself)

2.  Don't get to attached to the first map you try to make, As you go you will probably learn better ways to do things and you will actually save time scrapping a map and starting over. Its a learning process and it takes time.

3. Open other peoples maps... if you can get hold of a .map file check it out.. Look at how they laid everything out.
A good map is not one large box but actually a series of rooms put together with sky box's to give the illusion of one large open area.  That was an eye opener for me back in the day.

[1gamer123]

yes, but it says in tutorials, open texture tab. I have no texture tab. And "T" wont open it either...

[Flame[1up]]

T wont open it :/
oh and btw you can add me to xfire: flamefire333
well if T wont open it you have to go to View<Texture Window (or something like that).

-Flame[1up]

[1gamer123]

Didnt work, nothing in view..... could it be a faulty Gtkradiant?
i have the latest off the website.

[1gamer123]

Ok, when i open gtk i open as quake 3 areana right? Just to make sure that aint the problem...

[Flame[1up]]

oh yeah..... you havent set yours up yet 
its a long proccess :/
It is in the spoiler

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Open GTK
Hit ok and go to Edit>Preferences
Go to Game select Quake 3 Arena/ Quake 3 Team Arena:
Uncheck the checkbox there
go to Layout and select the 3rd bubble option
Go to Paths and browse for your Urban Terror folder for most window users(C:/Program Files/Urban Terror)
Hit OK
Go To File>Project Settings
Set Select Mod to Custom Quake Modification
fs_game=q3ut4
Close GTK and reopen it
SET UP IS COMPLETE

P.S. Sent you an xfire friend request

[1gamer123]

Thanks for all the support. I have so many ideas. I'm working on one now. Its current name is prison break out. More details on the way so stay tuned!

[Flame[1up]]

Sorry dude, I fell asleep in the middle of talking to you
yes i meant to go to sleep but i thought i had said goodbye and turned off my computer

-Flame[1up]