A Strange Problem

PC's_Frank

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Aug 29, 2012
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A few hours ago, I uploaded a map to the site. A few minutes ago, I inspected the map and was shocked to find all of my custom models and textures either missing or replaced with "error" signs. I find this very odd because all of these custom assets were working fine a few hours ago, and I did nothing to alter them. I tried validating my cache, but it didn't work. I have no idea why this is happening.
 

Kraken

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Dec 21, 2014
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Did You remember to pack them?
It could be the reason.
 

mdpenguino

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Jan 4, 2015
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This is usually where you have custom assets (models, textures, overlays) and you haven't packed them into the .bsp.bz2

This means that you'll be able to see the textures, models etc. but no one else can as they probably don't have them. To fix this error use a program like VIDE, pakrat.
 

Vel0city

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Dec 6, 2014
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Yeah, you most likely forgot to pack the custom content. The reason you see it perfectly is because TF2 actually knows where your files are since you have them installed in the folders, however other people do not have them and the game tries to load a model/texture that isn't there. If Source can't find a model it'll place the default ERROR sign there, any missing textures will show up as a black and purple checkerboard.
 

PC's_Frank

L4: Comfortable Member
Aug 29, 2012
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No, I did pack them. Good news is I recompiled the map and everything started working again. I'm still not entirely sure why any of this happened in the first place, though.
 

Vel0city

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Dec 6, 2014
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Yeah, it worked for you since you have the models/textures. Always test your map on a clean install of TF2 which doesn't have the models/textures, then publish it. This way you avoid people not liking your map because of ERROR SIGNS and black and purple checkerboards.