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Hollow spheres

Vertex scaling

Overviews

How to make map overviews

HL Monsters

A brief overview of the HL enemies to give mappers an idea of how they should be used.

Func_weldable

Create a button that needs to be welded before being used

Configuring func_trains/func_tracktrains

Tutorial for all those newbies out there.

Making a destroyable active tank turret (realistic).

Making an active tank turret that can be destroyed with explosive weapons.

Mapping For TF

A general guide, with a number of points to consider when mapping for Team Fortress and its variants.

Rounded Corners

another possible method, using Hammer

Netvis

Tired of long compile times?

Trees, From Far Away....

How to make trees that line your landscape.

Waterfalls

Create your own Niagra falls, or die trying.

Complex cliff faces

... the easy way!