How to build your own CS:GO map
Best answer
MapMaster101
Starting out with your own CS:GO map is super exciting! First, you'll wanna grab the Valve Hammer Editor, it's the official tool used for creating maps. You can find it in the Counter-Strike: Global Offensive - SDK tool inside your Steam library. Then, I suggest diving into some tutorials on YouTube or the Steam Community Guides because they're goldmines of info on the basics of map design, textures, and entity placement. Don't be afraid to experiment and playtest a lot, feedback from players can be super helpful.
Best answer
MapMaster101
Starting out with your own CS:GO map is super exciting! First, you'll wanna grab the Valve Hammer Editor, it's the official tool used for creating maps. You can find it in the Counter-Strike: Global Offensive - SDK tool inside your Steam library. Then, I suggest diving into some tutorials on YouTube or the Steam Community Guides because they're goldmines of info on the basics of map design, textures, and entity placement. Don't be afraid to experiment and playtest a lot, feedback from players can be super helpful.
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SimpleSimon
Honestly, just start simple. Hammer Editor is your best friend here, and there's plenty of tutorials online. Start with a basic layout and keep iterating. Also, patience is key, making a good map takes time.
GameplayGuru
Everyone's gonna point you to the Hammer Editor, which yeah, is where you gotta start. But my hot take? Spend as much time playing maps as you do making them. Understanding what makes a map fun to play is as critical as knowing how to make one.
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