How to make your own map?

red2kic · Post by **red2kic** » Sun Dec 12, 2004 11:09 pm

Hey everybody, Im newbie here and I just signed up... I did alot of lookin' around in the forums and other websites. So far, I downloaded some custom-made maps, HHTv5, and HMKv2. Im trying to make my own map using those programs unless you got better one. I got few good maps in my mind right now. I did viewed the map in spark edit and are able to view around, rotate the weapons or making the copies. But one thing, I can't figure out how to make my own map out of HHTv5. Could anyone help me with that, maybe some tutorials or better programs? AIM/YIM me at "red2kic" and you can tutor me, lol. Ill be right back to check this post. Thanks.

GHL · Post by **GHL** » Mon Dec 13, 2004 9:31 am

you looked all over but not 4 posts up from here?
http://www.halomods.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=12305
get haloce (halopc custom content enabled edition)

red2kic · Post by **red2kic** » Mon Dec 13, 2004 11:36 am

Yah I did bump into that topic before, but I didn't know if it was for me. I don't want to put the maps on pc, but I want to put the halo on xbox. I don't even have halo for pc and also, HEK is killing me on dial-up, 24 hours to be exact, so is there any similiar program? Or are those programs the only way to mapping?

Pie · Post by **Pie** » Mon Dec 13, 2004 1:02 pm

well HEK is a few programs, and unless you can find them seperated like each one for seperate download...might make it easier..

if you annoy the crap outta someone either they will do it for you or report you (lol)

risk it?

red2kic · Post by **red2kic** » Mon Dec 13, 2004 4:31 pm

Eh, alright. Ill figure out how to get those programs one way or other. If I had any problems with using it, and ill try to find the information. I'm sure whatever I have problem is already posted anyway. If no luck, you will be finding me posted.

Thank for small information 'bout reporting, lol.

machopenguin001 · Post by **machopenguin001** » Mon Dec 13, 2004 4:41 pm

Why don't you have a friend who has DSl download it for you and mail it to you on a disc? Maybe? Yes? No? Maybe so?

red2kic · Post by **red2kic** » Mon Dec 13, 2004 4:50 pm

Lol, not really. Most of my friends have dial-up, just like me, but I don't get on computer often. But mail? That is silly, lol. I would just pick the disc up or something. I'm thinking 'bout download it while I'm at school but I don't know if they got cd burner tho. I already left some messages to some, tho. Sorry, but you all know, dial-up does blow big time.

Note: To those who got fast connection, you are friggin' lucky SOB!!

Pie · Post by **Pie** » Mon Dec 13, 2004 5:06 pm

see, the thing is, i COULD mail it to you...but it isn't often someone gives out their address over the internet, so that trashes that idea lol

red2kic · Post by **red2kic** » Mon Dec 13, 2004 5:24 pm

Lmao, true. I could give you my address if I really wanted it. And I do, lol. I'm not in rush but one thing, I'm newbie or you guys refer it as n00b, lol. I'm willing to learn how to map and try my best to my ability to make it look reality unlike some people just made plain dumb maps, but it is fun either way, lol. So basically I'm starting this from scratch and I'm still waiting for the chip to arrive so I thought why not learning while you are at it? Know wha I mean?? I'm sure everyone is way ahead of me, I mean, I just got my first xbox in aug 2004 so I'm not over PS2 entirely.

The_Hushed_Casket · Post by **The_Hushed_Casket** » Mon Dec 13, 2004 5:48 pm

red2kic wrote:I want to put the halo on xbox. I don't even have halo for pc

1. there are VERY few people who know the map format of halo xbox maps good enough to get maps on xbox
2.to play custom maps you will need HaloCE and to have HaloCE you will need HaloPC

red2kic · Post by **red2kic** » Mon Dec 13, 2004 6:40 pm

Okay, so basically in order for me to play on xbox, I would need to get someone to download this for me would be....

- HEK (Halo Editing Kit) so I could start my
mapping progress....
- HaloCE (Halo Custom Editons) or is it Cache Editors? Beside what is this for? Don't you PC users change the files in Halo map folder?
- HaloPc (Halo Game on PC?) Why the HaloCE?
- NMP (New Maps Pack?)
- .map (Any map I wanted to install to)
- 3Dmaxs (Mapping Tool) I think... I'm not entirely sure...
- PS (Photoshop) for texturing? I already got that one so don't worry.

- SparkEdit to view maps, got that.

Anything else to add or is it all good now?
I'm trying to get up with you modders/mappers. I think I'm doing good so far, lol. Hehe