Miscellaneous

Name / Description			Site/Author
Getting Started with the Half-Life SDK This tutorial should teach you how to set up a mod to code.
Change Languange Script Change Languange Script
Beginner Movie Tutorial Beginner Movie Tutorial
Commands @ Command Center Half-Life Console Commands
Files and folders required to make a Mod This setup is based on the basis of a simple working mod
Alias list nice list of aliases
QERadiant Misc Tips & Tricks Misc Tips & Tricks for QERadiant
First Steps in Game AI: Your Own Bot First Steps in Game AI: Your Own Bot
Demo Recording Demo recording is a game feature which allows the player to record in-game footage into lightweight .dem fi
Setting up a Mod: Part 3, Game Strings Modifying Game Strings
Correctly taking screenshots in cs 1.6 Screenshots are useful when publishing your map.
Counter-Strike 1.6 Movie Tutorial Counter-Strike 1.6 Movie Tutorial
Overview of Half-Life Entities on Half-Life Editing Resource Center Overview of Half-Life Entities on Half-Life Editing Resource Center
Terms and tips for more successful mapping - Part 3 Terms and tips for more successful mapping
Editing Glossary This pages lists commonly used editing terms and tells you what the heck they mean.
Solving Lag Problems in Half Life (and most Gold Source games) Solving Lag Problems in Half Life (and most Gold Source games)
Using RESGEN to make a .RES file for your map Res files are a very useful extra you can build for your map. They contain a list of all the 'extras' your map contains, like sounds, maps, wads, etc
Making a custom console background This tutorial will show you how to make your own console background and loading images for your mod.
Making your MOD name show up on Team Play games Making your MOD name show up on Team Play games
How to use GCFScape In this tutorial I will tell you how to extract the .wad file from the .gcf files used by Steam.
Definitions for common Mapping Terms definitions for some common terms used when mapping and modding
Change In-game FOV I'm gonna show you how you can change Field of View (FOV) in Half-Life.
the303.org GoldSrc Research Page The 303.org's GoldSrc Research page
Add Custom Bot Profiles Add Custom Bot Profiles
Mod editing Mod editing
Introduction to Notepad for mappers Have you ever seen l33t mappers say they only map with Notepad?
Basic rendering for GoldSrc using Free Programs Basic Rendering for GoldSrc Using Free Programs
How to make Windows installer for your mod automatically determines Steam folder How to make Windows installer for your mod automatically determines Steam folder
Half-Life Mouse & Joystick Variables Half-Life Mouse & Joystick Variables
paks, batch files, and liblists paks, batch files, and liblists
Launch Parameters with description Launch Parameters with description
Making and applying Icons and Grid Images to steam for Half-Life mods Making and applying Icons and Grid Images to steam for Half-Life mods
Basic Console Commands Basic Console Commands
Solutions to Resolution Bug and More Every GoldSrc game seems to have this bug-- change your resolution from native, and you're screwed
Building the SDK botmans article on Building the SDK
Splash Screens for Steam How to get your mod splash screens to work in Steam HL.
Making Half-Life Mods - Part 2 In this segment, he goes over every aspect of his five week plan from the build process to playtesting to actually finishing and releasing the mod
Lights.rad source Lights.rad source
Framerates And R_Speeds an indepth look at the issue of r_speeds and framerate, using two popular multiplayer maps as testing grounds. This is a must read for new level designers.
HL Movies Impress your fans with a video
Porting GoldSrc to Linux Collection of tutorials on getting your mod working on Linux
General Worldcraft/Hammer Tips General Worldcraft/Hammer Tips
Different versions of counter strike 1.6 Different versions of counter strike 1.6
Pak Files and the Directory Folders The .pak files are places that store sounds, models, maps, etc
In Game Scripted Movie - Placing and Viewing Simple Cameras Placing and Viewing Simple Cameras
How to change your crosshairs This will show you how to change your crosshairs
Make A Render Just Use HL Model Viewer Make A Render Just Use HL Model Viewer
How To Make A Mod How To Make A Mod
The Inner Workings of RAD The Inner Workings of RAD
Half-Life Movies Impressive movies made easy.
Tips on Mapping Scroll down to uncover a list of useful tips on Half-Life Mapping
Half-Life Console Help Index Half-Life Console Help Index
How to remove texture filtering in OpenGL Here's how to remove that cursed smoothening effect from your textures
General Half-Life Cmds & Cvars General Half-Life Cmds & Cvars
Terms and tips for more successful mapping - Part 1 Terms and tips for more successful mapping
Half-Life Console Commands and Variables Half-Life Console Commands and Variables
Half-Life Entity List Half-Life Entity List
Overviews How to make map overviews
Client Side Commands (Fun/Misc) My guide is simply a series of images and text that describe some of the client-side commands
Editing skill.cfg The skill.cfg file defines the amount of health, the weapon strength of a monster, and the player's weapon strengths.
Custom Menu Art for your MOD A complete tutorial on creating a custom menu for your MOD. This one covers every aspect of creating and integrating custom graphics into your own custom menu.
List of console commands The following is a list of commands that can be performed in your console or be added to your userconfig file
Creating a Overview Description File Creating a Overview Description File
How to Make Simple Render How to Make Simple Render
Personal VHE start splash Personal VHE start splash
Real-Time Photorealism Real-Time Photorealism
Long compile times and tips to improve them This tutorial is made to give a starting mapper some information about compile times and ideas how to improve them.
How to Green Screen How to Green Screen
Useful console commands This tutorial explains the use of some specific console commands mostly used for mapping and debugging.
Half-Life Movie Variables Half-Life Movie Variables
Mod FAQ (German) FAQ on the MOD SDK written in German
Setting up a Mod: Part 2, Splash Screens Adding splash screens to your custom Mod
Half-Life Audio & Video Variables Half-Life Audio & Video Variables
Exploiting the Custom Game menu This tutorial teaches how to add your MOD to the "Custom Game" menu in Half-Life. This is a must for releasing any serious package.
Common errors and problems in HL mapping Common errors and problems in HL mapping
All commands for half life All commands half life 1
Half-Life Editing Tips Read it! Whether you've been mapping 'forever' or just starting out, there's probably something for you here.
Server How-To @ Command Center Tips and Tricks for setting up a half-life server
How to Make a Half-Life Modification An extensive guide everyone will enjoy!
Making Half-Life Mods - Part 1 This article is designed to help you make
Error Guide Goldsrc Error Guide
Moviemaking Tutorial 1.0 I've created this guide for you who want to create a Counter Strike movie.
Hud Installation (EASY!) Hud Installation (EASY!)
List of Codes - Cheats This guide is a list for most of the important codes and cheats in Half Life
Frequently Asked Questions The majority of email received by Worldcraft support is from people experiencing many of the same problems. The most common problems are listed here.
How To Fix The Screen Zoom-In Problem This guide will help you fix the problem some people have when the screen gets zoomed in too much.
Advanced compile Advanced compile
Glossary of Editing Terms Confused by an editing term that you've seen? Check here for its meaning.
Scripting Basics Scripting Basics
FAQ from the old Snarkpit This page has a whole bunch of problems you probably will encounter at some time, and how to fix them.
Setting up your compilers Setting up your compilers
Half-Life Multiplayer Help and Tweaking Half-Life Multiplayer Help and Tweaking
How to add content without replace cstrike folder How to add content without replace cstrike folder
Accessing the Half-Life Console Accessing the Half-Life Console
Moving Camera, Stationary Focus / Moving Focus, Stationary Camera Tutorials Moving Camera, Stationary Focus / Moving Focus, Stationary Camera Tutorials
File Structure For Mods (PAK file) A typical .PAK file structure that shows you where your mod files should go within your mod's custom .PAK file.
Compiling Errors from the old Snarkpit Compiling Errors from the old Snarkpit
Half-Life Console Commands: In-Game Controls Half-Life Console Commands
The Valve Half-Life SDK botmans introduction to The Valve Half-Life SDK
Steam Console Commands Steam Console Commands
Terms and tips for more successful mapping - Part 4 Terms and tips for more successful mapping
WorldCraft v2.0 Compile-Setup FAQ This FAQ is designed to help you get WorldCraft setup so that it will compile correctly.
Rendering Properties Most brush-based and model-based (monsters, etc) point entities allow you to set their rendering properties.
How to set diffrent scope each weapon How to set diffrent scope each weapon
How to return to the Old Models How to return to the Old Models
Hotkeys For Worldcraft(VHE) Hotkeys For Worldcraft(VHE)
Detail versus Design 2 part theory explaining detail versus design in map making
Half-Life Cheats Half-Life Cheats
Entity list has some explanations
Steam Mapping with Steam
Changing the server start text Changing the server start text
How to increase FOV in any GoldSrc engine game How to increase FOV in any GoldSrc engine game
How to make your console transparent How to make your console transparent
Advanced Half-Life editing FAQ Advanced Half-Life editing FAQ
Realism for Half-Life This Guide will teach you how to make your Half-Life experience as realistic as possible
Getting Rid of Flash Frames Getting Rid of Flash Frames
CS 1.6 VGUI Editing Tutorial So i got some requests telling me how i do these custom GUIs for CS 1.6 and i decided to make a tutorial, enjoy!
Custom Hull Size Tutorial Custom Hull Size Tutorial (sven co-op only)
Setting up a Mod: Part 1, Custom Game feature Make use of the Custom Game Feature
Cinematography in GoldSrc Cinematography in GoldSrc
Half-Life Movies : An Introduction A Brief History of Machinima
Scripting vs. Entities Scripting vs. Entities
Worldcraft 3.3 MAP File Format a brief explanation of all the various parts of the Worldcraft 3.3 map format
How to create optimized overview [Detailed] How to create optimized overview [Detailed]
Playing HL in first-person with player model Playing HL in first-person with player model
Where is Poppy – Setting up a GoldSrc Mod In this, the first part in the 'Where is Poppy' modding tutorial series i highlight the steps required for setting up your GoldSrc Mod for its first run.
Steam/Tools/Half-Life Dedicated Server Steam/Tools/Half-Life Dedicated Server
How to make a GUI How to make a GUI
Installing Maps Installing Maps
Counter-Strike: Theories of Design Counter-Strike: Theories of Design
How to make Overview for your maps How to make Overview for your maps
Global Custom Sentences Sentence replacement has been possible for many long years through Global Sound Replacement
Writing a Custom Userconfig File Writing a custom userconfig file to change variables.
Half-Life FPS UNLOCK FPS UNLOCK
Binds and aliases Excellent, someone who knows how to use bind and alias.
Ideals of Design Ideals of Design
Half-Life Entitylist Half-Life Entitylist from QERadiant
The unofficial Half-Life MOD FAQ botmans unofficial Half-Life MOD FAQ
Recorded Freestyle Movies: Simple Recording and Editing Recorded Freestyle Movies: Simple Recording and Editing
Half-Life Aliases and Scripts Half-Life Aliases and Scripts
Accessing the Half-Life Console Accessing the Half-Life Console
Rust Entity Guide Rust Entity Guide
How To Install Maps How To Install Maps
Half-Life Physics Reference This is an unofficial documentation for the physics governing the Half-Life universe.
Useful console commands This tutorial explains the use of some specific console commands mostly used for mapping and debugging.
File Structure For Mods (no PAK file) An example file structure that shows you where your mod files should go within your mods folder.
HOW TO PREPARE A MAP FOR DISTRIBUTION This tutorial will explain how to prepare a .zip file for your map for distribution or testing.
Mapping and Compiling Error List For Half-Life and Counter-Strike Mapping and Compiling Error List For Half-Life and Counter-Strike
The Introductory Guide to Half-Life Modding Welcome to Wavelength's Introductory Guide to Half-Life editing!
Mapping Tips Mapping Tips from Eyeronik
Half-Life Cheats Half-Life Cheats
Half-Life directories What is in the Pak0.pak file?
Terms and tips for more successful mapping - Part 2 Terms and tips for more successful mapping
Setting up a Mod: Part 4, Customised HUD colour Change the colour of your HUD.
How to customize Counter-Strike MOTD You can set up an image MOTD (the picture that shows before connecting to a server) using one of the following methods:
Rust FAQ Half-Life Editing FAQ

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