The Source engine is a 3D game engine developed by Valve Corporation. Its unique features include a large degree of modularity and flexibility, an artist-driven, shader-based renderer, accurate lip sync and facial expression technology, and a powerful, efficient and completely network-enabled physics system.
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Compiling a custom PC model with DDLullu's MDL Formatter
Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines Players Modelling 9 commentsYou may have seen some radically different player character models on MODDB and Nexus Mods. Let me show you how those are made.
How to change clans, part 1
Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines Starting a mod 4 commentsI've been asked several times how to do this, so here's a guide....
Left 4 Dead 2 Mapping Tutorials
Mapping/Technical TutorialLeft 4 Dead 2 Mapping Tutorial series. Also compatible with Left 4 Dead 1. In this series I will teach how to make maps for campaigns initially and later...
Dark Messiah SDK - Singleplayer & Multiplayer - Installation and Setup
Dark Messiah of Might and Magic Mapping/Technical 3 commentsThis guide will guide you through how to install and setup the Dark Messiah of Might and Magic SDK for both the singleplayer and multiplayer version of...
SiN Episodes SDK - Installation and Setup
SiN Episodes: Emergence Mapping/Technical 2 commentsThis guide will guide you through how to install and setup the SiN Episodes SDK.
How to install and fix ReShade SSAO (Ambient Occlusion) for Source Engine
Starting a mod TutorialIn this tutorial i will show you how to install ReShade and repair messed DepthBuffer in Source Engine for SSAO/DepthOfField and all depth related shaders...
TUTORIAL: How to make 'Propper' work for CSGO using CSS
Mapping/Technical TutorialI always had trouble with Propper and csgo, i never got around to getting it to work properly, but now i managed to find a workaround using Counter-strike...
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[Source Engine] Implementing Basic SSAO Shader | Part 2
Client Side Coding Tutorial 18 commentsIt is the second part of 'Implementing Basic SSAO Shader' tutorial. In this part I will show you how to make the shader work in game.
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[Source Engine] Implementing Basic SSAO Shader | Part 1
Client Side Coding Tutorial 19 commentsIn this tutorial I will show you (not teach) how to implement basic SSAO shader into Source Engine.
Fixing CS:S Worldmodel for HL2 NPCs/HL2MP Players
Weapons Modelling Tutorial 4 commentsFixing Counter-Strike: Source's weapon worldmodels for use with HL2 NPCs/HL2MP Players.
Running CUBE V2 Mod, Post Steampipe
Starting a mod Tutorial 4 commentsWith the advent of Steampipe, thousands of mods stopped working correctly. Often, they can be made to run with some edits to gameinfo.txt, but getting...
SteamPipe and Background Maps
Other Tutorial 1 commentAfter the SteamPipe update, many mods ceased function. Most of these mods could be fixed by changing the contents of GameInfo.txt, but some were resilient...
Setting up a mod with the Source SDK 2013
Starting a mod Tutorial 15 commentsJust follow through these two videos, and you will have a mod that you are able to add custom code into. Since The new 2013 version of the SDK just recently...
How to make a prop in XSI for HL2
Props Modelling Tutorial 2 commentsHow to construct a prop in XSI, texture it, export it & compile to .mdl format and put in-game!
UDK: Creating Modular Assets from a Texture Sheet
Props Modelling Tutorial 5 commentsTutorial that shows how to create modular assets very quickly using a texture sheet.
Creating a custom env_screenoverlay
Textures Tutorial 5 commentsThis tutorial will show you how to create a image in Photoshop that can be overlaid onto the player's vision in Half-Life 2 + Episodes
How to modify weapon models
Skinning Tutorial 1 commentHow to decompile a model, edit a QC file, instal xsi addon, use XSI Mod tool 7.5
Creating HD Eyelashes for Characters
Players Modelling Tutorial 5 commentsThis tutorial can be applied not only on eyelashes, but on any kind of organic or non-organic asset. Cables, hair, intestines, ribcages, clothes, ropes...
Hammer #005: Stairs and Ladders
Mapping/Technical TutorialA video tutorial explaining the best methods of creating stairs and ladders for your map.
Hammer #004: Applying Textures
Mapping/Technical TutorialA video tutorial on using the Face Edit dialog to add materials to brushes, plus a few related tips and tricks.
Hammer #003: 3D Skybox
Mapping/Technical Tutorial 1 commentA video tutorial explaining the application and method of creating a 3D skybox for your Source map.
Hammer #002: Lighting & Reflections
Mapping/Technical TutorialA video tutorial explaining the usefulness of each static light entity.
Hammer #001: Basic Everything
Mapping/Technical TutorialA concise video that teaches the basics of the Hammer user interface.
Making a Source mod, and setting it up for programming.
Starting a mod Tutorial 3 commentsJust follow through these three videos, and you will have a mod that you are able to add custom code into. Since I was tired of looking for video tut's...
Nuclear Dawn - Love Thy Troops Tutorial
Nuclear Dawn Other 2 commentsThe fifth of six tutorial videos to help players learn the ropes of Nuclear Dawn's gameplay and challenges. Get studying!
How to add a sourcemod to Source SDK
Mapping/Technical Tutorial 2 commentsThis is the tutorial that shows you how to properly add a sourcemod to your Source Sdk. This is a step-by-step tutorial, DONT RUSH YOURSELF!
Nuclear Dawn - Commander Power Tutorial
Nuclear Dawn Other 8 commentsThe third of six tutorial videos to help players learn the ropes of Nuclear Dawn's gameplay and challenges. Start studying!
Nuclear Dawn - Commander UI Tutorial
Nuclear Dawn Other 1 commentThe second of six tutorial videos to help players learn the ropes of Nuclear Dawn's gameplay and challenges. Start studying!
Hammer Tutorial - Phys_slideconstraint
Mapping/Technical Tutorial 2 commentsphys_slideconstraint is usefull for karts, traps or just puzzle in your'e map.
Getting setup for Portal 2 mapping
Portal 2 Mapping/Technical 47 commentsGet A head start before the offical sdk comes out. Shows you how to set up hammer to get cracking on those Portal 2 maps.
Mod SDK & Community
Built a game for Source and want to support mods? Try mod.io, a cross-platform mod SDK created by ModDB which makes it easy to get a mod community up and running in-game. Currently seeking games to integrate and promote
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