Learn to Build Team Fortress 2 Maps! - Tutorial

[@StickMaster500]

This once again proves that TF2 is still a timeless masterpiece and probably will be for many years to come!

[@eirikreigstad3649]

Can you answer me so i feal speacial....PLZ?!?

[@probrobosnian]

Stickmaster is the type of person that stalks people to see when a video comes out just to comment the second when the video comes out

[@justawallnut5554]

I don’t know what Bonesaw joke to put here

[@heylookanabandonedchannel6084]

Yeah

[@wumpie5267]

I still don't get it how this guy always becomes one of the top comments.

[@lugui]

The background music, is a cover of Doom's soundtrack in tf2 style by "MrModez Pineapple" called "At Fortress' Gate"

[@cessposter]

The name Team Fortress is inspired by a 2v2 Doom map called Fortress

[@OxbloodXIX]

​@@cessposter and i'm pretty sure that team fortress was a originally quake mod. kinda like how Counter strike started as a Half-Life mod I think. It's basically an endless cycle of mods that become real games

[@cessposter]

@@OxbloodXIX the "name" was "inspired" by the map, tf WAS a quake mod

[@Average-vq2nt]

epic

[@markross2292]

sorry to hear about your job, keep your chin up, we love you!

[@Fightzpike]

Is that a Xavier Renegade Angel profile pic

[@markross2292]

Demopan F R I T T A T A

[@dvf1736]

wait what happened to him?

[@v41.3ry9]

@@dvf1736 got fired from his web development job :-(

[@dvf1736]

@@v41.3ry9 oh dang :(

[@UEAKCrash]

Good stuff! Happy mapping, everyone!

[@benjamimapancake6429]

Dude, this is one of my hobbies! UEAKCrash and 3kliksphilip are great resources. Hammer isn't packages with Linux Source games, so running Windows Steam on Wine is a must.

[@loctite417]

@מגיב בתגובות Yes and it's very different to the source hammer.

[@loctite417]

@מגיב בתגובות I have no experience with source 2

[@CustodialDaniel]

Where's that S L A P P I N ' bonesaw intro? Daddy needs his fix

[@Glubbable]

Correction, without a map you are sitting in the eternal void. Forever haunted by constant past reflections of your previous movements.

[@npc_blob1609]

Or the menu if you press Esc. Also hi Glubb!

[@Glubbable]

hi

[@electrobob992]

I didn't even realize that all Valve games came with the very tool they used to make maps for their game! Dang, wish other game companies did that.

[@Wrizzlordthe1st]

i know some of the cods had tools

[@bobbluered8984]

Hey man, I know you just got laid off, so thanks with still releasing videos. It really shows how dedicated you are to this community. Keep on Healing in the free world, Array.

[@alexandrpetrov6812]

You got this my dudeski

[@MacheTheFerret]

gee, that pl_operandi map looks familiar, wonder who made it

[@aidanjulian]

lol

[@akshadeepvaishnava]

You?

[@idontlikethis980]

@@akshadeepvaishnava yes

[@justawallnut5554]

Crash knows what he’s doing: Lazypurple: Yeah I don’t think so [GHOSTS]

[@tim14022000]

I'm not that great in mapping but the critics that I got of people liking that there is always a way for them to go anywhere, inspired me to put that design idea to every map that I make. I'm sure that I will one day perfect that idea

[@bigmoneyben08]

0:33 Someone straight up uploads Borneo to the steam Workshop.

[@shrub8644]

...That's the guy who made it. It was uploaded to the workshop before Valve added it.

[@bigmoneyben08]

@@shrub8644 oh cool.

[@ProfRenderer]

Already 1:10 in and I'm immediately blasted by nostalgia. Loved Hot Wheels Stunt Track Driver as a kid.

[@cinna9552]

I know right?!

[@MegapiemanPHD]

Nice vid covering the basics. Mapping can be rather frustrating at times but also very rewarding if someone can stick with it. Can't wait to see how Deathbagle develops.

[@JohnSWeekley]

Man, seeing that editor brings me back to mapping for Unreal with the UnrealEditor.

[@Lordshittalot]

It's always nice to see these type of videos encouraging more map makers

[@Kapin05]

Holy crap this is high quality. Can't wait for part 2!!

[@koryliu]

not a TF2 guy but if you want to get into mapping quickly then 3kliskphilip is the lad to go for Edit: typo

[@nPhlames]

3kliksphilp*

[@npc_blob1609]

3kliksphillip is great, but he teaches you to seal your map by building a giant hollow cube around your level. *Don't do this.* For quick compiles, use the Cordon tool, and for actual releases, seal it properly.

[@sirreginaldfishingtonxvii6149]

He's a good lad.

[@portablerefrigerator4902]

Demon tf2 is the best game ever

[@eggman3908]

Him topHATT and ueakcrash are ALL EXTREMELY helpful

[@whowee7935]

Hey man, I really appreciate you making this to introduce non-mappers into the community. Your video gave an excellent rundown of the basics. I can't wait to see some new faces! Also, don't be afraid to try new things. A really helpful tool you can download on tf2maps.net is the ABS Resource pack for hammer. It makes hammer a lot more focused around tf2 and makes it a lot more user friendly.

[@od4361]

"TF2 has a lot of really great maps!" *Shows* *Suijin*

[@od4361]

@@zager6670 Well, it's very choke-y and sniper friendly, I never have a good time playing it.

[@wojtekpolska1013]

@@meatloaf9716 BECAUSE YOU ARE A POTATO

[@npc_blob1609]

It's good in Arena, which it was built for. But Valve doesn't like Arena.

[@niggagaming249]

Suijin is good though.

[@Naleksuh]

how do i delete someone else's comment?

[@Flaminglump01]

As someone who has been making maps on and off for years, it's fun listening to other people's take on the hobby and their approaches to mapping. Cool video

[@overlordlettuce]

It's rare and very interesting to see a youtuber cover the workshop community (the mappers in particular) with such a level of technical insight. I am really stoked to see the part 2

[@insertnamehere6659]

"Lets get building, guys!" Array joins us in the superior engie class. ALL HAIL ENGIE. ALL HAIL ENGIE. Seriously though, for as little time I get to actually play TF2 anymore, this video makes me wanna get into mapmaking. Excellent vid, Array!

[@NiGhTCz1]

Few days ago i got an unsatiable urge to get into map making, and now you have uploaded this awesome video! Thanks!

[@kurimc.mystic5341]

I really want to thank you for this video. It gives me sources to check out to start off with for tutorials as maping has been something I have been interested and the way you present the video gave me the confidence to at least give it a shot.

[@ST3VI3RICHI3]

I already know how to make maps but watching this to get back in to mapping and to see if there are any new things I can pickup.

[@Goatisme]

HAMMER EDITOR ? Back in my days I made polygonal statues of humanoids with a triangle dick pissing into a pool in the 8th floor of a skyscrapper I made in GTK radiant and which was playable in quake 3. Yep, quake 3 was a good game, siiiiip.

[@mostlymewt]

it's been a while since I've booted up the piece of crap kown as hammer, kinda want to get back into the swing of things now. good vid my dude.

[@RedHotDinglingPepper]

Mercenary park it's well, is like gorge but with a third control point

[@SpeveBobs]

Dude, this is *so* cool of you to do.

[@djcham445]

Welp suddenly i want to make a map for TF2 now

[@Jas-iu3by]

Me too lol

[@whowee7935]

Good! Have fun. That's the most important step..

[@npc_blob1609]

Remember to join TF2maps.net!

[@demogaming8895]

Everyone wants, but after 5 mins of trying you will give up, I promise

[@thelamergamer1894]

Wow caught this 2 minutes after upload... soonest I have ever been.

[@classygentlemangaming8400]

shut the fuck up

[@no-kj8dr]

my uncle is in prison

[@Quartermistress]

Thanks for the advice. Time to create 3Fort.

[@corzair4333]

No, do 666fort 😤👌

[@El_Descarriado]

And the 3rd fort is just Turbine

[@Cincomma]

Good to see us mappers getting some exposure, btw play longboy it will save your soul

[@npc_blob1609]

I love longboy with all my heart

[@anders2484]

Low key looks like a lot of fun. Thanks Array!

[@arthursamuel301]

Hey ArraySeven! Great video as always! The DOOM and TMNT soundtracks absolutely made my day lmao Thank you for opening a whole new world and giving all the detailed info! I love your videos, the ideas and advice, the animations, your voiceover and everything!

[@PolarDog]

Seeing you creating brushes without starting with NODRAW hurts me both emotionally and physically.

[@jesternario]

Death Bagel. I like that title. Please keep it.

[@LL-yd8zz]

A guy that you forgot to mention is 3kliksphilip, he's an absolutely great content creator in general, not TF2 specifficaly but overall amazing dude with tutorials that are so good the mapping scene back in the day literally despised him for creating an "inflation of maps" because of how many new (and terrible) map makers he made.

[@npc_blob1609]

I think it was moreso because of the fact he taught bad habits, like sealing your map with a hollowed cube, when that's what the Cordon tool's for. But yeah, I have to recommend him for teaching about stuff like water and displacements in a quick, no-nonsense manner.

[@ilikepie21234]

I doubt you'll see this, but I'm a passive TF2 consumer. My computer stopped being good enough to run Steam a while ago. But watching this video and hearing the general "building tips" such as you saying I should work off of existing stuff but change what you don't like about it has actually really helped with me composing MIDIs and music. Thank you so much Array, I wished you uploaded more. Can't wait for part 2!

[@MofB95]

I don't know how small the chance of Array releasing this video as I'm getting into TF2 map building, but I'm thankful for someone with this much influence touching on something so significant for this game. Thanks for covering this, Array!

[@KOTAAOMEE]

Wish you good luck in your LD adventure, it took me 15 years to get one of my map in a valve update (brazil), but it's so much fun it doesn't even matter if you get rewarded for your work or not ;)

[@SturmTrpr]

Wow dude, You nailed this. Cheers!

[@alexlokanin3312]

i bet if you started a map making competition you'd end up with many motivated beginners

[@FizzyPhysics]

Thanks for reinvigorating my will to map Array. I thank you immensely.

[@Luigi7777]

I wanted to make a hospital map(like inside a TF2 hospital not just outside like most or one where it shows a surgery room with a person inside but you can't get in without noclip) so this helps thank you.(it'll probably be Payload, Payload Race or King of the Hill)

[@S0urbet_]

Tbh, this whole mapmaking concept sounds pretty interesting, and if I can shove my procrastination aside, I actually might start doing something like that! OwO (Btw, thank you so much for featuring me! It was a MASSIVE privilege! ^w^ 💞)

[@owli6348]

array: take your favorite map and put your own spin on it me: what if viaduct was rotational? tf2: cp_dustduct

[@thabettrabelsi2715]

wow i never knew all of this even existed thanks a lot array

[@mattsalafia9921]

“A total pain in the..: artichoke” this is perhaps the greatest quote from anything anywhere. This will be my new catchphrase.

[@lazybugbear8310]

Hell yea, actually working on a koth map, and now I know how to play test. Thx array

[@omgcandy16Kimicari0]

already tuned out when you held up suijin as an example of a "good" map while trashing turbine.

[@abeardedperson105]

turbine onelove mate-o

[@npc_blob1609]

It could just be stock footage of a map lmao, not necessarily one that fits what he's saying. Since it's considered a good-looking map it makes sense that he would use it to illustrate his point, however. Not a good reason to tune out imo

[@KnishG]

“you need to learn the rules before you break them.” love that .

[@tomweston939]

2 mins late and there’s already 82 likes and 1 dislike, who would dislike a video before even watching it?

[@accordimedes6967]

Haters

[@corzair4333]

Heavy mains who didnt get their update

[@daanstrik4293]

Some people (like myself) dislike a video at the start and then based on the video keep it, remove it, or change it to a like.

[@lukemoppy]

who would like a video before even watching it?

[@tomweston939]

Daan Strik Why not like it first instead, why you gotta dislike?

[@prysmane3053]

...you know... now I want to make a map. Thank you, ArraySeven.

[@Moeturr]

I actually started mapping a while back, but have level design experience in general so it was a lot easier for me to get into it than others. I'm currently working on a koth map because to be honest some of the koth maps suck in my opinion. I joined a game once as soldier and nuked the enemy team and went 35:1 in a single game, so I'll be sure to avoid that at all costs lol. and to all newbies out there, your first map will 100% suck. Mine did, and I have experience in the field so don't give up the moment you pick up hammer. EDIT: HOW PRETENTIOUS COULD A TEENAGE ME BE??

[@RobotRock50]

aah this video gave me what I needed to get back into game development! It's been on the backburner for waaaay too long now but seeing what I can do to better design and organize really helps!

[@alanmcadoo3547]

I was watching scout singing all star, thank you

[@MrPopDrunk]

Fellow TF2 mapper here. Thank you for saying so many nice things about the community!

[@noskap]

I was stuck procrastinating my map and this video helped me get out of that funk. Thanks!

[@Twilixtian]

I like it when KZbinrs from TF2 give a little attention to the mapping community, it's nice.

[@GravityGamingCo]

not my cup of BBQ Flavored BlueDiamond Almonds

[@tweechie_]

Oh thank god you mentioned the tf2maps servers, now I'll finally play on them with more than 2 people

[@Nitro005]

Ya know, I may try map building. I found out that playing medic is fun after watching your tutorials and now have claimed myself as a medic main. I think I’d have to give this a shot.

[@lofis07a]

My second map ruled and it's in use on nec gaming Ff2 x10

[@somedude3596]

L o f i s y o u m o t h e r f u c k e r

[@sneckie]

This is a REALLY good guide and a quality video. Great job Array!

[@That1Yoshii]

Snooping around in the TF2Maps Discord as usual I see.

[@RealLifeAlias]

Really liked this video! I can't wait for part 2 of this series and for my exams to end! Just need to solve my random ban on tf2...

[@Boomrainbownuke9608]

i didn't even know hammer editor came with the game. ive allways wanted to make a map for tf2 that was the world you walk around in the neverhood which is a point and click adventure game. this means i can not only make the map ive allways wanted. i can have it tested too!

[@dsanders25]

I dont have experience in hammer yet but eventually I want to go overboard with a map design here's the very long paragraph I wrote about it . I have an idea for a tf2 map. It's a push the cart or whatever you call it and it's called Bombsite. Plot: both teams have circle bases with a plate to push the cart onto in the middle. The cart is NOT a bomb it's rather a radar the radar is being tracked by bombers and if the radar reaches the plate it will stop and emit a red light. Following the red light three random people on both teams will be set into a plane with only one thing they can control, dropping the bomb(s) they can either drop it too early and miss or hit the enemies base, but if they hit their own base they will automatically lose, and the round restarts. If 2 of them hit the enemy's base, they will win automatically. While that is happening the two teams are given a chance to destroy the radars, if a radar is destroyed it can be rebuilt by your team finding 3 pieces around the map, if the radar is destroyed the people flying the planes will respawn back at their base.

[@AlexEatDonut]

11:29 Oh hey we can see my name. Yoohooboohoo.

[@LunaPhobos]

I've killed my map-maker self because of school... but school ain't here so... Welp, time to suffer with Hammer again. Woot woot!

[@Leon_Portier]

Mapmaking for TF2 sounds very interesting. Building time!

[@ScrubbaNubNub]

Ooh, haven’t watched the video yet, but I’ve always wanted to make maps for games without dedicated map editors Edit1(0:45): I don’t think Reach is the best example for how far halo forging has come, but then again, not that many people like Halo 5. Regardless, it’s always nice to see youtubers bring up little bits of trivia like that, I’m a *huge* fan of forge; it allows you to make maps that aren’t always meant for competitive play. Forge allows for the community to have fun the way they want.

[@trixter7219]

Can’t wait for part 2! I’ve only created a few CS:GO maps so it will be good for a new challenge.

[@npc_blob1609]

Thanks for talking about mapping, it feels like most of the community is concerned with mob mentality and putting others down instead of being a part of the many creative communities TF2 has resulted in.

[@btarg1]

THANK GOD. I thought we were in a dark ages where the only hammer tutorials were from 2008.

[@weedeater1511]

Perfect timing for mario maker 2 just around the corner

[@SamuelTrademarked]

as someone who makes maps for an entirely different game (Ultrakill) I can say that much of this guy's advice is true. map-making takes failed projects, patience and time to get good at.

[@springscale1811]

One of the greatest video you have ever made!

[@Saidriak]

Don't forget 3kliksphilip for simple fast tutorials on subjects like skyboxes and water etc...

[@djordjepopovic7568]

Even though I'm not really sure what I just watched , I enjoyed it. I'm gonna subscribe , so that I don't miss the next upload (which I probably will , considering this account is on my computer and not my phone).

[@shatteredsilentsoul3688]

Always love the vids! I'd love to get designing some maps, too, but time is not something I have much of lately. Maybe someday soon I can try my hand at it.

[@amanwithnohat3948]

If you are new to making maps always remember: mappin’ ain’t easy

[@Ommelanden]

The first map I made was a attack/defend map with a blu spawn with impossible to remove shipping containers (like turbine) and a room size bigger than the rest of the map combined. The two exits were located directly above eachother and the chokepoints, they were... tiny

[@akihito8247]

i have about 1k hrs in the unturned map editor i just wanted a breath of fresh air thank u friend

[@pwotoF]

me: *eating nachos* arrayseven: god thats cheesy

[@nolle]

Time for a map with 4 hightowers but in the middle it's just koth on the top of helltower

[@abeardedperson105]

koth_highertower x100

[@nolle]

@@abeardedperson105 oh, thanks

[@abeardedperson105]

@@nolle oh damn

[@aurel724]

I already knew how to build maps but this was a great refresher!

[@ShiroNyankotv]

How to always save : ctrl s every second

[@SUCHMISH]

I remember making my first map... KOTH_Hedgemaze... It was never released and I have never seen it again...

[@thefingerboy2614]

4:57 **tries to fix Hydro**

[@Delfite]

Me: Alright who let array name his map "deathbagel"? Array:

[@npc_blob1609]

Just another reason to become a mapper is that you have the power to give it any stupid name you want and people have to play it when you add it to the IMP (Impromptu Map Playtest) list.

[@ninjatriplexxx6109]

Was gonna click off and you played dooms e1m1 music and had to stay watching

[@nk11931]

2:34 Oooh, glitch mob, very nice ;)

[@Usual_User]

Good tutorial!

[@glacialchill]

Well. I eagerly await part 2. lets get me back into mapmaking, the hobby i forgot i missed

[@commencat9827]

Well your quotes do be cheesy and inspirational I feel you bro

[@mylo9116]

0:26 the expression goes Yesss! Looks cool at least Yea thats bad Oh gawd...