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Essential Downloads

HL - Check here for thr latest version of HL.

Zoner's Tools - ZHLT131 update.

Wally - WAD viewer.

mdlviewer - HL Model Viewer.

sprviewer - Sprite Viewer.

HLSDK - Needed to make HL add on's/mods.

pakexplorer - .pak browser.

Editing

Gamedesign - HL editing by Autolycus.

info_design - Navyfighters TF site.

planethalflife - Mod info site.

Rust - HL editing forum.

Radium - Single player, Deathmatch and TF map reviews.

WC - Leperous HL editing site.

Fileplanet - Download levels, mods, utilities.

Game Industry Sites

dperry.com - Want to get into the games industry, Dave Perry gives you some tips on how to.

Game On - Work in progress game info site.

Articles
3D graphics - Discusses viewing frustrums, cells(leafs), and portals.
 
News

Monday September 6 10.19pm - TJ
I have fixed up the tutorials page and added a new tutorial on how to turn ON/OFF textured lighting.
There is also a new section on your left which includes links to the most important HL downloads.

Friday September 3 11.12pm - TJ
Zoners has released another update of his compile tools which fix some bugs from the previous version.Click here to download.

Sunday August 26  8.17pm - TJ
The latest version of Zoner's HL tools(zhlt13) have been released.You can download them here

Friday August 27   10.05pm - TJ
This site has finally got a proper look(well just this page for now).On the left hand side, you'll notice 3 sections.Editing has links to HL/TF editing, forums, and review sites.Below this is the Game Industry Sites section.This section will contain links to sites with helpful info on how to get into the game industry.Finally the Article section will include some helpful links to wide range of topics.This page is still a little bare but i'll sort that out next week

Wednesday August 25   10.21pm
I have redone the leafs tutorial, it now goes into more detail and contains diagrams/illustrations.

Monday August 23   9.47pm
Having problems with your levels framerate? This tutorial discusses the main wpoly reduction concepts.

Saturday August 21  9.21pm
Want to learn some basics of game programming (finite state machines, AI, basic physics..etc) I recommend that you have a look at this site, Game On.

Friday August 20  6.59pm
Here's a link to a great article on 3D graphics.It describes in detail all about viewing frustrums, leafs(cells) and portals.

Wednesday August 18  9.44pm
The links section has been fixed and improved.
Today's tutorial,In the Beginning is for new mappers.It discusses where should you start and what needs to be in your SP map.

Tuesday August 17  10.23pm
Nothing today except for a review on a SP map set Freemans Revenge.

Monday August 16  10.30pm
One tutorial today, which discusses the advantages of using func_wall to improve the framerate.

Friday August 13  8.56 pm
Three new tutorials for you today on leafs, multi_managers and glass.
I have updated the coding page with some info and 2 more example programs one on JAVA and another program on OpenGL...My First Polygon.
I'll be gone for the weekend so there will be nothing new up until Tuesday.

Wednesday August 11  10.20 pm
Added another tutorial which is a Newbie's guide to Doors


Tuesday August 10  10.07pm
The last tutorial of the day has been added,have a look.Its about using the env_render entity


Tuesday August 10  5.05 pm
Another tutorial has been added, its a simple one on Locked Doors


Tuesday August 10  12.00 noon
Check out the tutorial and links section.
I have added a tutorial on basic multisource usage and the links section now contains ..er links.


Monday August 9  11.01pm
New HL editing site opens...HERE!!!!!
Not much to see yet is there?



 
My Maps

Storage SP Map Pic B


Storage SP Map Pic B

Above are 2 shots(90% complete) of my forthcoming SP map which should be finished by next weekend.The map will include puzzles, objectives and 3 modes of play.

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