Well, the simple truth is that in most cases it is shoddy craftsmanship. However, if someone else cannot find fault in your map, even after looking in your VMF then the only recourse it to look into your hardware. Maps simply do not bork out "because"

There is always a reason. I personally do not know what your problem may be but, it can only be one of those two reasons. I am not inclined to believe that HL2 sucks for the simple fact that there are literally 1,000's of maps created that are contrary to your claim.

My advice, look really hard at your PC and see if its up to the task. If, and only if you can discount it as the cause then look into your mapping practices. Thats simply the only two REAL reasons for your problem.

In my time, I have looked at several hundred maps created by people who claim to have built them properly, only to discover that they are sloppy. Usually they had poor teachers who knew little more than they themselves did.

You did not begin your career at a mapping site. If I recall, you began at a player site and are probably still to dependent on them for advice because you only come here on occasion and only then when you are totally stumped.

I am betting that if your machine is working properly, it is because you were never trained in a proper mapping technique.

Sorry to be so blunt, but your maps have not shown the improvement that most mappers do after making them for as long as you have. Your player buddies are most likely, your biggest downfall. Most players don't know their ass from a hole in the ground where mapping is concerned.

Good luck solving your troubles. You'll need it.

Frissi, I know that English is not your preferred language so I advise you to read each post slowly before you reply. You first instinct (being trained by players) will probably be a retaliatory response to an implied attack on your mapping.

You mapping is bad, but not so much that its beyond fixing. You need to find a mappers site that you are comfortable with and stick with them until you get past this.

The sad truth is, your player buddies didn't do you any favors by encouraging you to continue creating the maps you have released.

You need people who will point out where, and most especially WHEN you screw up.

Look at your PC really hard. If its OK, then your only recourse is to learn how to map.

Its that simple.

/2 cents.

No, that would be shifting the responsibility to people who have absolutely no interest in your problem. Since you haven't even bothered to make many, if ANY friends around here.

The best solution is to begin from square #1.

Start a work in progress thread in the mapping section. Post screens from Day #1. Show us how the map is advancing and HOPE that a few of us will comment upon them.

With some comments perhaps we can forestall your map going bad this time.

I personally, have given up riding white horses to the rescue of people who have really no interest in what I have been telling them for a few years.

Show Snarkpit that its more than just another site you sometimes visit. Be a member, not a nuisance.

Seriously Frissi. Its nobodies problem, except yours. This superdude has said all he can. The next step, is yours.

This coming from an admitted amature mapper?

I'm sorry. Did you confuse Snarkpit with a Players forum? What ever gave you the idea that we think like they do?

[EDIT] Post edited in favor of.... continued harmony.