Basic Classic Map - Revision history

Awpolt at 17:07, 6 April 2026

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	==Overview==
			'''Overview'''

	''Please ensure that you have [[Configuring Hammer for Empires\|properly configured Hammer for Empires]] before proceeding.''		''Please ensure that you have [[Configuring Hammer for Empires\|properly configured Hammer for Empires]] before proceeding.''

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	A script file that contains a few pieces of important information about your map. First off it translates movements in XY axes of the game world to movements on the map. If the numbers are off then spawn points, vehicles and buildings won't appear in the correct locations on the map.		A script file that contains a few pieces of important information about your map. First off it translates movements in XY axes of the game world to movements on the map. If the numbers are off then spawn points, vehicles and buildings won't appear in the correct locations on the map.

	If you want to create your own minimap now [http://forums.empiresmod.com/~~showthread~~.php?t=4200 there is a good guide] on the Empires forums.		If you want to create your own minimap now [http://forums.empiresmod.com/index.php?threads/4200 there is a good guide] on the Empires forums.

	{{Note\|All your files must be named the same as your map. So if your map is '''emp_testmap.bsp''', your resource files should be '''emp_testmap.vtf''', '''emp_testmap.vmt''' and '''emp_testmap.txt'''. The files must also be placed in the correct folders (see [[Setting Up Map Resources]]).}}		{{Note\|All your files must be named the same as your map. So if your map is '''emp_testmap.bsp''', your resource files should be '''emp_testmap.vtf''', '''emp_testmap.vmt''' and '''emp_testmap.txt'''. The files must also be placed in the correct folders (see [[Setting Up Map Resources]]).}}
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	* '''[[Setting Up Map Resources]]'''		* '''[[Setting Up Map Resources]]'''
	An in-depth guide to how to create and edit your resource files, by Kylegar et al.		An in-depth guide to how to create and edit your resource files, by Kylegar et al.
	* '''[http://forums.empiresmod.com/~~showthread~~.php?t=4200 Guide to Creating Minimaps]'''		* '''[http://forums.empiresmod.com/index.php?threads/4200 Guide to Creating Minimaps]'''
	Full guide to creating clean and accurate minimaps, by Jcw87.		Full guide to creating clean and accurate minimaps, by Jcw87.

Administrator at 03:13, 11 June 2009

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	''Please ensure that you have [[Configuring Hammer for Empires\|properly configured Hammer for Empires]] before proceeding.''		''Please ensure that you have [[Configuring Hammer for Empires\|properly configured Hammer for Empires]] before proceeding.''

	~~__TOC__~~

	~~== Introduction ==~~

	This guide is for showing you how to set up the Classic style map seen in most Empires maps. I made it because when I wanted to find out how to make one, I found all of the required information I needed was in several different Wiki documents, and it wasn't comprehensive or straightforward or well signposted. This tutorial is written with beginners in mind (including beginners to the Hammer editor), so if what is being talked about is too simple... skip it!		This guide is for showing you how to set up the Classic style map seen in most Empires maps. I made it because when I wanted to find out how to make one, I found all of the required information I needed was in several different Wiki documents, and it wasn't comprehensive or straightforward or well signposted. This tutorial is written with beginners in mind (including beginners to the Hammer editor), so if what is being talked about is too simple... skip it!

			__TOC__

	== Classic Map Checklist ==		== Classic Map Checklist ==

Administrator at 03:13, 11 June 2009

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	{{~~Sitenav\|[[Mapping]] > Basic Classic Map~~}}		{{MappingDocumentation}}


	~~(Please ensure that you have completed the [[Configuring Hammer for Empires]] guide before continuing).~~

			==Overview==
			''Please ensure that you have [[Configuring Hammer for Empires\|properly configured Hammer for Empires]] before proceeding.''

			__TOC__

	== Introduction ==		== Introduction ==

Administrator: /* Entities */

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Entities

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	* '''emp_info_map_overview'''		* '''emp_info_map_overview'''
	The fixed camera location that gives you your first view of the map when it finishes loading		The fixed camera location that gives you your first view of the map when it finishes loading
			* '''info_node'''
			Even if you leave it blank, this hardcodes the AI node graph into your map. Without one, there can be delays connecting to a server with your map.

	=== Resource Files ===		=== Resource Files ===

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	== Compile your Map ==		== Compile your Map ==

	You need to compile your map to turn it from a source file used for editing into a map file that can be played as a level in a game. Go to '''File -> Runmap''' and hit ok to compile! If you have any errors, ask in the [Empires Mapping Forums] (registration required).		You need to compile your map to turn it from a source file used for editing into a map file that can be played as a level in a game. Go to '''File -> Runmap''' and hit ok to compile! If you have any errors, ask in the [http://forums.empiresmod.com/ Empires Mapping Forums] (registration required).


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	A script file that contains a few pieces of important information about your map. First off it translates movements in XY axes of the game world to movements on the map. If the numbers are off then spawn points, vehicles and buildings won't appear in the correct locations on the map.		A script file that contains a few pieces of important information about your map. First off it translates movements in XY axes of the game world to movements on the map. If the numbers are off then spawn points, vehicles and buildings won't appear in the correct locations on the map.

	If you want to create your own minimap now ~~there is a good guide on the Empires forums:~~ http://forums.empiresmod.com/showthread.php?t=4200		If you want to create your own minimap now [http://forums.empiresmod.com/showthread.php?t=4200 there is a good guide] on the Empires forums.

	{{Note\|All your files must be named the same as your map. So if your map is '''emp_testmap.bsp''', your resource files should be '''emp_testmap.vtf''', '''emp_testmap.vmt''' and '''emp_testmap.txt'''. The files must also be placed in the correct folders (see [[Setting Up Map Resources]]).}}		{{Note\|All your files must be named the same as your map. So if your map is '''emp_testmap.bsp''', your resource files should be '''emp_testmap.vtf''', '''emp_testmap.vmt''' and '''emp_testmap.txt'''. The files must also be placed in the correct folders (see [[Setting Up Map Resources]]).}}
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	[[Category:Mapping\|Basic Conquest Map]]		[[Category:Mapping\|Basic Conquest Map]]

			== Links and References ==
			* '''[[Configuring Hammer for Empires]]'''
			How to setup the Hammer level editor so that you can make and compile maps ready to run them in Empires.
			* '''[http://forums.empiresmod.com/ Empires Mapping Forums]''' (registration required)
			Home of the Empires Mapping Community . Ask questions, share advice and present your work to your peers for constructive criticism.
			* '''[[Resource nodes]]'''
			Guide to creating res nodes, by Supaste.
			* '''[[Setting Up Map Resources]]'''
			An in-depth guide to how to create and edit your resource files, by Kylegar et al.
			* '''[http://forums.empiresmod.com/showthread.php?t=4200 Guide to Creating Minimaps]'''
			Full guide to creating clean and accurate minimaps, by Jcw87.

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2009-01-13T19:36:57Z

Conclusion and Credits

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	== Conclusion and Credits ==		== Conclusion and Credits ==

	That should be it! If you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask in the http://forums.empiresmod.com/[Empires Mapping Forums] (registration required)		That should be it!

			If you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask in the [http://forums.empiresmod.com/ Empires Mapping Forums] (registration required)

Administrator: /* Map Resources */

2009-01-13T19:31:21Z

Map Resources

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	{{Note\|All your files must be named the same as your map. So if your map is '''emp_testmap.bsp''', your resource files should be '''emp_testmap.vtf''', '''emp_testmap.vmt''' and '''emp_testmap.txt'''. The files must also be placed in the correct folders (see [[Setting Up Map Resources]]).}}		{{Note\|All your files must be named the same as your map. So if your map is '''emp_testmap.bsp''', your resource files should be '''emp_testmap.vtf''', '''emp_testmap.vmt''' and '''emp_testmap.txt'''. The files must also be placed in the correct folders (see [[Setting Up Map Resources]]).}}

	{{Tip\|I would recommend immediately saving each session's work as '''emp_<yourmapname>_<version number>''' each time you open up Hammer so you can fall back to previous versions if you need to. Then, whenever you compile a version, jump into the Empires/maps folder, delete '''emp_<yourmapname>''' and rename '''emp_<yourmapname>_<version number>''' to '''emp_<yourmapname>'''.}}		{{Tip\|I would recommend immediately saving each session's work as '''emp_<yourmapname>_<version number>''' each time you open up Hammer so you can fall back to previous versions if you need to. Then, whenever you compile a version, jump into the Empires/maps folder, delete '''emp_<yourmapname>''' and rename '''emp_<yourmapname>_<version number>''' to '''emp_<yourmapname>'''. Your newly compiled version will now match the resource files and you can boot the map in Empires to check it out!}}

Administrator: /* Adding a Skybox */

2009-01-12T20:21:12Z

Adding a Skybox

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	[[Image:Step 13.png\|medium\|step 13]]		[[Image:Step 13.png\|medium\|step 13]]

	{{Tip\|The player will ~~not~~ be able to see the sides ~~without~~ the skybox ~~texture~~, so don't forget to texture ~~them~~ in '''nodraw'''!}}		{{Tip\|The player will only be able to see the inner sides of the skybox brush, so don't forget to texture the outside faces in in '''nodraw''' and not '''skybox''' or any other texture.}}


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	[[Image:Step 18.png\|medium\|step 18]]		[[Image:Step 18.png\|medium\|step 18]]



	== Placing the required entities ==		== Placing the required entities ==

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2009-01-12T20:16:10Z

Map Resources

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	Here is a list of those files with a rundown of what they actually do:		Here is a list of those files with a rundown of what they actually do:
	* '''emp_<yourmapname>.vtf'''		* '''emp_<yourmapname>.vtf'''
	An image file of the map overview. If you don't want to make one of these yet because your map is in the preliminary stages, you should be able to copy one from another map to use temporarily.		An image file of the map overview. If you don't want to make one of these yet because your map is in the preliminary stages, you should be able to copy one from another map to use temporarily (just remember to rename it to match your map name!).
	* '''emp_<yourmapname>.vmt'''		* '''emp_<yourmapname>.vmt'''
	A text file that tells the game what kind of image type the above is (i.e. it tells the game that it's a map overview and not some other kind of special texture).		A text file that tells the game what kind of image type the above is (i.e. it tells the game that it's a map overview and not some other kind of special texture).