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Compiling a volumetric texture for Source Engine

Feb 19 2019 Lost Squad Textures 8 comments

The reason of writing this article is that there is little to none information about compiling 3D textures for Source on Valve Developer Wiki. The only...

Need Mappers For My Mod

Jan 8 2019 Left 4 Dead: Metal 1 comment

Hello Everyone MaskWraith Here, I need Mappers For My Mod

Announcement of Silent Escape: Induction

Jan 3 2019 Silent Escape: Induction 16 comments

So, after more than a year of silence, we’re coming out from the darkness and not empty handed. Now, when the project is at the stage of a ready “skeleton”...

How to Create and Compile models from XSI Softimage to Source

Jun 30 2018 Props Modelling Tutorial

Basic and Detailed tutorial that explains and shows how to create your costum model From XSI > Texture > SMD > VTF Edit > CQ > Compiling > Source ENJOY!

Looking for a C++ Programmer/Character Modeller to join the Team!

Dec 30 2017 News

Welcome to Team NightTime! My name is Benjamin, i'm from Chile!

Cover Art Contest

Mar 22 2017 The Trap 2: Mindlock

You have a unique opportunity to receive soundtrack of the mod in FLAC format absolutely FREE! I suggest you take part in the contest for the best cover...

The Source Modding Community Discord Server

Mar 21 2017 News 26 comments

An article showcasing the Source Modding Community, a community where we all come together to mod various Valve games and discuss other things!

Kreedz Climbing is now on IndieDB and Steam Greenlight!

Mar 12 2017 Kreedz Climbing

Kreedz Climbing, a unique jumping game with an emphasis on speedrunning, is now on IndieDB and Steam Greenlight!

Tenebra Released!

Nov 16 2016 Tenebra 3 comments

Tenebra is a psychological horror game that takes you on a journey through a beautifully moody and often dreadful world that reveals itself as you progress...

Consuming Developers

Mar 17 2016 Feature 2 comments

Here I explore the disparity between the developer and consumer.

Devblog #54

Oct 2 2015 INFRA

It's been a long time since the last blog entry. You may have guessed that we've been very busy with finishing the first part of INFRA. Exterminating...

Fellow developers - We are looking for you!

Sep 1 2014 Divinia Chronicles: Relics of Gan-Ti

As we all working hard to meet our development goals for the Early Access version, we are again reaching out for all individuals on Moddb: This year we...

Act I Full Source Code Now Available

Apr 19 2014 Estranged 15 comments

The source code for Estranged: Act I is now available in its entirety on GitHub.

Setting up a mod with the Source SDK 2013

Jun 29 2013 Starting a mod Tutorial 15 comments

Just 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...

The Ark teaser!

Jan 31 2013 The Ark 4 comments

Hi guys! Finally finished a teaser for the mod. Hope you like it! Make sure to watch in HD!

Source SDK now free to all

Jun 28 2011 News 8 comments

Following the relaunch of TF2 as a free-to-play game, the Source SDK and SDK Base 2006 game have been made available to everyone on Steam.

Blender SMD Tools 1.0 released

Jun 24 2011 News 19 comments

After more than 50 releases, the Blender SMD Tools have left beta. Import and export all types of SMD, compile QCs automatically and import DMX with 100...

"We’re spending a tremendous amount of time on tools"

Apr 8 2011 News 14 comments

Gabe Newell: "We’re spending more time on tools development now than anything else."

Portal 2 mods will be cross-platform

Feb 15 2011 Portal 2 9 comments

"The mod tools have to stay on PC, but the content that comes out is agnostic."

Blender 2.5 SMD Tools

Aug 8 2010 News 5 comments

Blender is getting one hell of an upgrade, and the new version will have support for Source's SMD format from day one.

Alien Swarm SDK is free to all

Jul 19 2010 Alien Swarm 44 comments

A new UDK! Valve have launched their new SDK without access restrictions, allowing TC Source mods to become totally free – no purchase necessary.

Valve announce Alien Swarm

Jul 16 2010 Alien Swarm 147 comments

A new TFC! Black Cat Games were hired by Valve two years ago and have been quietly developing AS for Monday's free release, which includes source code.

Has your mod broken?

May 28 2010 News 19 comments

If your mod mounts a game instead of SDK Base, it is likely to have been broken in the recent Steam updates that brought in the Mac-supporting "Source...

Visual Studio 2010 released

Apr 12 2010 News 1 comment

New UI, new IntelliSense, and lots more. Yes, there's an Express edition!

Source mods can compile for Mac

Mar 10 2010 News 7 comments

Code will be available for building Source SDK mods on Mac OS X "shortly after release", Alfred Reynolds has confirmed on hlcoders.

The Source SDK Windows gadget

Jan 27 2010 News 9 comments

A replacement for most functions of the Source SDK and Left 4 Dead 1 & 2 Authoring Tools, for Windows Vista or later.

TF2 Contribute: submit your hats and weapons to Valve

Jan 14 2010 Team Fortress 2 6 comments

The TF2 team have opened a new web page, where you can upload your hat and weapon models for inclusion in the game as unlockables.

Hammer - Add Rain/Snow to your maps! [HD Vid. Tutorial]

Jan 3 2010 Mapping/Technical Tutorial 7 comments

A tutorial on how to add rain, snow, snowfall, or ash to your map. Works for any source game!

Hammer Editor tutorial advanced Elevator

Dec 21 2009 Mapping/Technical Tutorial 1 comment

Learn how to create an elevator in Valve's Hammer editor. Cabine with moving doors and buttons.

Detailing Your Maps Pt.1

Dec 19 2009 Mapping/Technical Tutorial 14 comments

This is a tutorial helping people to understand how to better detail their maps. Primarily for Source mappers but most things can probably be applied...