Mapping Resources

Below are resources related to mapping in Source 2. With the transition from Source 1 to Source 2 come many misunderstandings and uncertainties. To help to avoid this and get everybody into a proper Source 2 mapping workflow, it is vital not to get stuck on old bsp habits.

Tutorials and Introductions to Source 2 mapping

Video Tutorials

• Eagle One Source 2 Hammer Crash Course - A series of videos designed to show you good workflow habits, and dive into essentially every features of Source 2 Hammer. Each episode averages 10 minutes and is designed to show you something new every time.
• HammerHead Source 2 Hammer Tutorials - A series of videos similar to the Crash Course videos but more up to date and using the s&box tools.
• Hosomi tutorials - No-nonsense, quick videos on how to do miscellaneous stuff in Source 2 (approved by garry himself)
• Gvarados tutorials

Documented Guides

• Source 2 Hammer Introduction - Detailed document listing differences between Source 1 and Source 2.

General Documentation

• VDC Page - VDC page for Half-Life: Alyx mapping.