CS2 MAPPING BASICS TUTORIAL

[@CSJxlp]

I forgot to mention, but a grid size of 16 or is a good size to build your map on. You can see the grid size number in the bottom right corner.

[@the_scrompy]

i really like this tutorial. the new mapping ways confuse me, and this tutorial helped me understand whilst still staying true to old mapping techniques. thank you very much man

[@CSJxlp]

Np brodie

[@olliereyd1150]

Ayyoo bussing tutorial to get back to mapping after 5+years, really straight forward and easy to get along, will definitely watch the rest of the videos! hope the algorithm serves you the best!

[@Wagnerismss]

I appreciate the concise nature of this video, some other cs2 mapping tutorials are way too complicated for no good reason. Just subbed, keep it up

[@CSJxlp]

Cheers

[@talonmccauley5445]

I've never mapped on cs before, this saves me a lot of time, headaches, and anxiety from starting something new.

[@M4G_123]

This is the beginning of a MAJOR KZbin carrer. #KZbinGold

[@CSJxlp]

Thanks m8

[@impulzer5850]

Was looking for these kind of tutortials, thanks for sharing!

[@CSJxlp]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Zenith-nc3om]

I wanna comment but ima be honest im loving this video (and the playlist its in) for the exact same reason everyone else does, it makes things simple as heck and its exactly what I needed. Seriously, thank you!

[@Moz1yk]

very straight forward very easy to understand. loved this video dude

[@ethanstewart1011]

Blazingly fast tutorial, love it. We have pause and rewind buttons built-in to KZbin for a reason!

[@CSJxlp]

😎

[@sonre3330]

Great tutorial! Would love a series in this format!!

[@sonre3330]

(((ps: as a total noobie blockouts are confusing, struggle with cutting and i accidentally exited and lost a window that let me get chose entity types and dont know the shortkeys to get it back haha)))

[@CSJxlp]

@@sonre3330 next tutorial coming soon, it's gonna be about geometry, which will include cutting and stuff like that

[@therealsinsane]

This video is amazing! i already have 400 hours in the csgo map editor and i'd say i've gotten pretty good with it. I can't wait to use these tutorials to get even better with the cs2 tools!

[@Schmandgrab]

400 ? Waow ! Where can I see your work ?

[@brucebuypower]

Bro underrated video, this man is goated. Thank you so much

[@bilalentilka]

that was faster than i expected. appreciate it

[@AspireEverywhere]

Nice tutorial man!!

[@ComfortsSpecter]

Incredible Vibe Great simple tutorial Thanks for this Good Work Man

[@cheese22]

subbed! best channel here for mappers! thank you so much bro!

[@CSJxlp]

Ty bro

[@Batmanbinsuparman199]

Short and easy, just the way i like it. You deserve a sub!

[@StringDeposit]

thanks for these videos - there still aren't a lot of simple clear tutes out there. (and there are some annoyingly dense and long ones where he just goes to fast in show-off mode) Ive used hammer since around 2001 - and plently of 3d tools generally. Getting on to CS2 tools is exciting. Getting rid of multiple janky third party tools. Integrated Workshop support. And multiple QOL improvements. Since 3kliks isnt putting out his brand of sharp, bite-sized lessons, there is definitely a set of shoes to fill, keep up the good work.

[@ChimeraX8]

Just what I needed, never delved into map building before, but thought I'd try. Great tutorial to get started!

[@mythx.degenerate]

thank fuck bro, literally only video i could find that just gave me the damn basic, thanks so much. & appreciate the short form formate, fucking godsend

[@adamz9884]

short and to the point. you got my sub

[@Zuk22Zed]

Thanks bro!! It's helps me a lot

[@cooperhouchin6280]

most helpful tutorial there is

[@TheKing29102]

you are the absolute GOAT. Looking forward to more tutorials my sreggin

[@CSJxlp]

Cheers

[@LOWERINCE]

Спасибо, очень информативно. Идеальный гайд для новичка

[@adamb2987]

this is excellent, thank you

[@fpselite-h4q]

how do u delete stuff

[@CSJxlp]

The actual Delete key, or right click I guess

[@fpselite-h4q]

@@CSJxlp ok ty

[@AllinOne-dg3dk]

i love you bro you helped me alot!

[@fnasserebar]

Great tutorial!

[@CSJxlp]

Thanks!

[@ndexer]

best fucking video man, straight to the point

[@launders]

kz_lau incoming

[@carl-classic]

Forgot to mention that you need a ray-tracing graphics card in order to compile the map. There is a workaround by compiling with CPU, but it's not ideal.

[@CSJxlp]

Yeah there is a workaround and I’m sure there are many people working on making it easier

[@Amerias_]

​@@CSJxlpShould have mentioned this lad 😅

[@TheBoomamatic]

"I hate tutorials that are super long and drawn out" AMEN

[@CSJxlp]

🙏

[@Archurro501]

Great tutorial!

[@CSJxlp]

Thanks!

[@LokeJaehnke]

what do you do if you only have 2 windows insed of 3

[@CSJxlp]

Jump out of all 3

[@CSJxlp]

But fr, I think in the top left or right of each window theres an option to select window options, or in the top bar of hammer in either “window” or “view”, you might be able to add more there, no need to jump out of any

[@dafocus7450]

That was awesome! :D

[@skume5956]

W need more acknowledgement

[@aireon1882]

how would i add other things like ladders and things to interact with? thanks

[@CSJxlp]

I have a video on ladders, also it depends what you mean by interacting with

[@symb0licttv921]

extremely based ty

[@invictvs-sol]

thanks bro

[@WoodStepp]

for some reason I cant just right click in the camera window to navigate in 3d it just opens a dropdown menu

[@CSJxlp]

Not sure how to fix that, you should ask in the source engine discord, someone will probably know there

[@dann454]

when i press F9 and build but i can't see ground it black too dark but i can see sky

[@CSJxlp]

Try changing some lighting settings or make sure lighting is enabled in the first place

[@luizzeroxis]

The problem I have is that it says I need GPU ray tracing to compile the map, I wasn't able to get around that

[@CSJxlp]

I’ll try to find if theres a way bypass that

[@luanqpa8457]

i think i found a way to bypass this, you have to run the map with fast compile and it has worked for me. Tell me if it's work and if you have a problem with your mesh who turn black, i know how to fix that problem

[@kristianloken8787]

I had the same issue. Is this a long-term solution or will fast compiling be limiting and will hurt us in the future?@@luanqpa8457

[@MOONLGHT25565]

​@@CSJxlp Hi did you find a bypass ? I have the same problem with my GPU..

[@odiplol]

hjow do you fix that problem?@@luanqpa8457

[@Bukabicki2012]

goodie

[@CaptainKevo]

finnaly got the motivation to build my first map but cs2 states that it misses the map on my client how do i fix this

[@CSJxlp]

Might be an issue with the file location of the addon folder or the map file.,

[@underseaowl3006]

brother ive got a problem when i build the map it says all teams are full and i cant join any or play the map

[@CSJxlp]

The means the player spawn entities are invalid maybe they are touching a brush

[@underseaowl3006]

@CSJxlp thank you i made the entities above the floor for a bit and it works now

[@chicanachicanos]

The camera window has also a grid and is set to 3d fullbright, kinda annoying cause i cant see the things im placing clearly, how do i get rid of the grid to just see 3d?

[@CSJxlp]

Try looking through the “view” settings drop down list at the very top of hammer

[@chinesepanda3781]

Great video! I have a problem, my map is 355 MB now, and when I try to do a final compile, it takes 10 minutes till a message appears in the script console '20 elements left in memory!!!' after the map builds forever and never finishing. How to solve this? I really want to upload my map.

[@CSJxlp]

There might be some issues with your map then. I’d really suggest joining the source engine discord and asking in there

[@ch0l3]

i only have 3 tabs fullbright , side and front how to add a top view.....HELP.....

[@CSJxlp]

Change the asset tab to top view

[@BahpuAgain]

Is doing your layout like this still efficient? I used hammer 1 a LOT and I wasn’t sure whether to learn the new workspace layout as it may be more efficient

[@CSJxlp]

Yeah whatever makes your process faster is what you should use, hence why the traditional layout is more efficient for most.

[@BahpuAgain]

@@CSJxlp the more I’m looking into this, arent using inverted meshes a lot better for optimisation?

[@CSJxlp]

@@BahpuAgain yeah, I’m going to make a video on optimized geometry

[@DARKpptwitch]

Bro u need to get a contract from valve for new maps ! Gaben would loves you

[@Nyllsor]

Hi! Love your style of tutorials quick, concise and well explained. Although I'm getting a problem with my compiler where it goes through the process saying "OK: 11 compiled, 0 failed, 0 skipped, 0m:04s" after being "Done" and writing the files to [...]AppData\[...]\csgo_addons\mapname\maps\ but the compiler is stuck "building..." forever, never finishing. I made the same tiny map, also tested adding a boundary and other essential enteties but no progress on the issue. Still never acually finishing the compile and loading map. I used to be able to compile maps just like this but not anymore. Have anyone had this issue?

[@CSJxlp]

Hmm, I’m not sure. The map file might be glitched, but I’d ask in the source engine discord if anyone knows how to solve this

[@Nyllsor]

@@CSJxlp thanks for the tip! Any map has the same problem so its probably my game somehow, gonna try re-install cs2.

[@Demono_logy]

Bro when I load into my map I can't see the ground it's black! Help!

[@CSJxlp]

You need to add lighting

[@Demono_logy]

@@CSJxlp how i did i think can you send timestamp it in the comments like other people do.

[@Demono_logy]

​@@CSJxlpbro i refollowed the tutorial and its still black help!

[@CSJxlp]

1:47 is everything black or just the ground, cause if it's only the ground you might just need to change the texture of the ground.@@Demono_logy

[@Demono_logy]

@@CSJxlp the ground and i can't full compile it I can only do fast ones

[@DeDaniel_ka]

how to make a warm-up like yours. freeztime 25 sec to default

[@CSJxlp]

I’ll make a video on console commands

[@neontaste5360]

when i hit launch tools it opens normal cs..

[@CSJxlp]

Try re-installing

[@AceofDiamonds666]

what do i do if i run the map and try to play it but some parts of the maps are not loading far in the distance even tho it aint that far

[@CSJxlp]

Thats a visibility issue, when you compile your map “vis” might be turned off

[@AceofDiamonds666]

thanks for the fast answer my friend told me it could be also an render option problem how do i fix this?@@CSJxlp

[@extrahustyveci4708]

I need help when im trying to run the game it doesn't show launch workshop tools or something

[@CSJxlp]

You have to activate it in settings of cs2

[@bluehorizon9547]

love it

[@Benquad3000]

Hey Im having a problem with the lights baking and idk if i have raytracing

[@CSJxlp]

What graphics card do you have? It could also be a compiler error, check out my new video on that it could be the issue

[@krystiangodzwon7526]

What do u think? Is it harder than source sdk from CsGo? Looks pretty similar

[@CSJxlp]

I think its the same difficulty, probably a bit easier, its all about getting used to it

[@krystiangodzwon7526]

@@CSJxlp that’s cool

[@badjuiceOffical]

So i did step by step like you did. When loading map "Failed - Exit code - 1" ty for the tutorial

[@CSJxlp]

Not quite sure, I’d ask on the source enginr discord or on reddit

[@richko]

how to play the created map? what's the console cmd?

[@CSJxlp]

Not sure how to load the map other than running it from hammer

[@Cottagecheesevr]

@@CSJxlpI think it’s in game dev console type “map (yourmapname)” and it should run

[@Andrewlol]

hey brother, don't know if you'll see this, but i'm having trouble getting the map to load once i hit build. the first time (probably 4-5 months ago) i just hit build and i had the map working perfectly, but now once i hit build, the map compiles through and nothing loads. i followed ur tutorial step by step, i even tried loading one of the template files to see if maybe something i was doing was just wrong unfortunately nothing. i can't seem to get the map to open onto the cs2 application that opens with the workshop tools, nor can i find it attempting to search through both the in-game, and the workshop console. i might just not know the command tbh i was 100% just keyword searching and attempting to let the console autofill do the rest lmao. any info u can drop me would be a lifesaver. +1 👍

[@CSJxlp]

Yeah I’m currently having the same issue

[@CSJxlp]

Which graphics cards do you use? I have an amd card so I’m wondering if the new update broke the support for amd cards.

[@Andrewlol]

​@@CSJxlp i've got a nvidia geforce rtx 3050 ti laptop gpu and a 12th gen intel i7-12650h

[@Andrewlol]

not entirely sure dude, it could just be as simple as little setting adjustment thing in the workshop tools idk. seeing as how its across 2 different gpus leaves me even more confused. reddit was empty of answers and the s2 discord server was stumped as well with their programs seeming to work for running maps and compiling. i'm also marginally new to the cs2 map editor with like around 1000ish hours in the original global offensive editor, and all of the tutorials i've followed have made complete sense until the final step of compiling. not entirely sure.

[@CSJxlp]

@Andrewlol try compiling with no lighting to see if that works, uncheck the lighting box in the compile window

[@camlon23]

it only shows 2 windows for me instead of 3

[@camlon23]

aleady found it

[@theNicesify]

rest in piece i have no rtx :)

[@CSJxlp]

I think there are still ways around that, don’t give up!

[@alekslaymincr4348]

sadly it asks me for somekind of raytracing support i dont have to build the map. but nice tutorial

[@CSJxlp]

I think there are ways around this

[@klimann.pierwszy]

just by the beginning you got my sub

[@lesharkterr0r183]

Hello, very good video but I have a "GPU Ligthmqp baking" message, do you know what is the problem ? Thank you

[@CSJxlp]

Something with the lighting probably, you can try disabling the lighting in the compile window and see if it runs with no lighting

[@themadrabbit2447]

I only have 3 tabs fullbright , side and front . I change the assets to be front so now I dont know how to add the Top view. Please help

[@CSJxlp]

Change the other tab to be the top view

[@themadrabbit2447]

@@CSJxlp I found it , you can just add more tabs.

[@rasmusweensgaard7365]

whenever i edit entity properties it simply doesnt show any available properties, such as env_sky and other. is there a fix for this?

[@CSJxlp]

Id suggest reinstalling, maybe there was an error with how it installed but idk for sure

[@anacarmo7295]

hey man im having issues running my maps when i click on run the game starts loading the map but then it just comes back to the main menu, saying the map doesnt exist in my client. any idea on how to fix???

[@CSJxlp]

First try verifying the integrity of your game files, if that doesn’t work try uninstalling and reinstalling

[@thijmenvanderkolk9033]

when I try to set up a file to make a map it wont give me the option. anyone have a solution? first time trying since csgo sdk

[@CSJxlp]

You should ask in the source engine discord, they’ll be able to help

[@meneerFVDB]

if i put workshop tool in game to yes, it doesn't save. any idea?

[@CSJxlp]

I would try reinstalling

[@HarrisonWalker-vk1qw]

Disconnected Required map is missing on your client error?

[@CSJxlp]

Either an error with the download, or if you are trying to join with friends they need to all have the map downloaded and the map creator cannot be the host

[@markbogdan2]

To run it outside without hammer do I need to do something special? The generated map ends up in csgo_addons that doesnt seem to be mapped by the game. I've tried moving the vpk file (as well as a .los file that gets created at the same time) into the csgo/maps folder but if I run it, it immediately closes. And all this with a simple map with a skybox 2 spawns and a platform. (running it from the F9 build sequence with play in engine works relatively well).

[@CSJxlp]

I would suggest just completely deleting and uninstalling csgo and cs2 then reinstalling it

[@Verbalaesthet]

Nice. I was really wondering how to start the editor. P.S. I did all that but the game does not ask me for game or editor when I start it. It launches directly into CS2.

[@CSJxlp]

Go in CS2's steam properties and change the launch option

[@olehukorm]

do i need rtx 2080ti to create maps or 1060 is enough?

[@CSJxlp]

I think you still can, as long as you change some lighting settings in the build window it should work

[@CIGeriNJO]

I have downloaded separatist mod from mod banana and I need to somehow put it in add-on I think and change the names of skins I wont to replace so how do I put a download in addon

[@CSJxlp]

You will probably need to pack it into the map file, join the source engine discord they should be able to help you with that

[@dumitruciobanu6863]

This application failed to start because no Qt platform plugin could be initialized. I did verify the files as well as reinstall cs as a whole and it still won't launch. Anyone know a fix ?

[@CSJxlp]

Not sure, try asking in the source engine discord. There should be a link to it in the description

[@cabo_pardal]

Nice tutorial, i hate 90min tutorials to do the exact same thing you explained here.

[@josephc.miller1395]

Ty

[@ziplocksadventures2321]

i am getting a error that says: GPU Lightmap Baking edit: nvm i fixed it

[@Sofasit1806]

I have a gtx gpu so i cant use full compile, i need to use fast

[@CSJxlp]

There are ways around this

[@MOINYUSUF_]

Hey, thanks for the tutorial, do you know, how i can use my map on own server? Need i upload it as a workshop, or is it enough, if i am uploading it on my ftp. I was creating a a workshop, but i cant upload a map there. it is very confused

[@CSJxlp]

You would need to upload it to the workshop, but I dont know much about servers so you should join the source engine discord and ask in there

[@RESPECT8_fps]

Can I change the weapon stat in custom map?

[@CSJxlp]

Weapon stats? If you mean how much damage they deal, their ammo and such, no you can’t change the weapon stats

[@RESPECT8_fps]

@@CSJxlp OK. Thank you.

[@CSJxlp]

You are welcome. Sincerely, CS J

[@s_gaming718]

Bro i cant run the maps im building bc i dont have a good enough graphic card it doesnt have ray tracer.

[@CSJxlp]

I think there are ways around this, you might be able to find a video on how to do that

[@razmann4k]

Thanks for the tutorial, I just have one problem, when I try to build, I get this error: File verification failure. Could not calculate signature. F:\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Counter-Strike Global Offensive\game\bin\win64 esourcecompiler.exe.Config I tried posting it on the hammer subreddit and source discord but all anyone mentioned so far was that my folder is called Counter-Stike Global Offensive, but after reinstalling the game, it's still called that instead of CS2.

[@CSJxlp]

Try right clicking cs2 on steam and going to browse local files, other than that I’m not too sure whats going on there

[@notmyname743]

Is it possible to import maps into cs2 hammer tool?

[@CSJxlp]

Yeah, I think tophattwaffle has a video on it

[@qryngle8874]

do i need ray tracing for this ?

[@CSJxlp]

Yes but I’m pretty sure there are ways to make it work without raytracing

[@fpselite-h4q]

when i spawn in the ground is black

[@CSJxlp]

Do you have lighting? And do you have a good texture?

[@fpselite-h4q]

@@CSJxlp im not sure but ima have to check

[@gui18bif]

"Map does not exist in your client" error

[@CSJxlp]

Is this error message from the build window?

[@ShrimpsSteele]

I got the same message. It's popping up in the game and takes you back to the main menu@@CSJxlp

[@duckenjoyer3663]

bro hammer isnt in the tools list

[@CSJxlp]

Try redownloading

[@duckenjoyer3663]

@@CSJxlp yeah did that a few days ago and it worked

[@prodbysalam]

8/8

[@digunight]

Need a Raytracing

[@lmperatoreREALREALREAL]

everything is black even though i have a skybox and light entity

[@CSJxlp]

It could be a problem with the lighting settings in the compile window

[@veracc]

bro really think he 3klicksphillip

[@Nyllsor]

The spiritual successor. :)

[@Jaakkoeiole]

MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A RTX CARD!!!! dont spend 4h on a map just to find out you need a rtx card for compiling the map :D

[@CSJxlp]

I think there are ways around this

[@user-zk5td6px6d]

I'm sure other raytracing capable cards, such as the higher-end AMD shit works as well.

[@Jaakkoeiole]

@@user-zk5td6px6d yea but gtx cards dont work

[@Ynez_515]

not 2:28, it's 2:27.

[@CSJxlp]

Thumbnail time

[@catzario1495]

why would you not adress the fact that most of us dont have RTX cards???????????