General Mapping

[The Russian]

I have tried scripting and modeling (and learned a bit of each) etc but I've never tried mapping. I've had the feeling that mapping programs cost money, and wanna find out. I was just wondering if you guys can just explain the general procedures, what programs are used and if they cost money. That would be very helpful.

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[1997man]

no just get the mission editor to work and tada

[Isjix]

How to make maps:
Use the Mission Editor for working on the terrain for your map, Or install the mission editor the old fashioned way. When you have installed this, Go in-game in your own server and press F11 to open the mission editor, Fool around with it and you'll understand it.
Interiors:
Use Torque Constructor to make interiors for your map. Finish your interior, Then export as legacy dif when you're done with your interior. Then place them in a location like, Example: C:/Program Files/Blockland/Add-Ons/Map_Yourmapname, Start up Blockland, Press F4 and then search for your interiors. Click your interior and it should spawn, If your interior is black when you spawn it, Press ALT+L to fix that. It resets the lighting.
Note: You have to signup for a garagegames account to get Torque Constructor. It's free and all.

Things to help you get started:

Torque Constructor Box Making Tutorial
Mapping tips.
Texture Resources

List of modder's tools and tutorials

Do not release your first map until you get better.

[LoserHero]

http://forum.blockland.us/index.php?topic=77343.0

As for tutorials just look around on google.