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  1. Dayal

    [Guide] An in-depth guide on how to create mvm missions

    So a couple of months ago, before I decided to take a break from TF2 and the Discord server. I asked in the Discord server if I should make a guide going over all of the knowledge I gained over the years of playing and creating custom mvm missions. Now, there were a few answers saying that I...
  2. Mikroscopic

    Quick Tip: EZ Crops for War Paint previews

    Here's a neat trick I learned for getting transparent-background shots of weapon models for custom war paints using the ingame weapon preview. What we need to do is use layer blending modes in an image editor such as Photoshop or GIMP to create an alpha mask that can cancel out the background...
  3. Veijar

    Promotional and Limited Items Guide 1

    This guide is meant to help players unlock promotional items and learn about items that are only available for a limited time through special offers. Instructions on how to obtain them are listed for each item. Images are provided for most items. I apologize in advance if the format is a bit messy.
  4. Carterius

    HOW TO CASUAL TF2: A guide on how to get good 2017-08-06

    This is useful for the people that want to know (in a more shitposting manner) about how to get better in Casual TF2 matchmaking. It has tips about: Maps Classes Strategies And many more...
  5. 14bit

    Setting Up the 72 Hour Stream Countdown Clock

    How to Use the 72 Clock in Your OBS Studio Stream Have you ever wanted to use that fancy countdown clock made by @Geit that All The Cool Streamers™ are using these days? Of course you do! This handy guide will help you set up and customize your very own stream countdown in OBS Studio. THE 2023...
  6. McBro

    Past 72hr Jam Entry Unusual Unbox Guide

    Me and my friend BigB teamed up for entry this year. We created a Unusual Unbox guide. In this guide we cover: effects from cases, how to sell your unusual, and our personal opinions. Links - Google Doc (Original) - PDF Version (Reduced quality) Our steam links are at the bottom of the Google...
  7. Blinx

    Controlling animated textures in Hammer

    In this guide, I'm going to show you how you can manipulate animated textures in Hammer itself, such as making them start and stop, making them jump to a specific frame, and altering their frame rate. 1 - Preparing the VMT file VMT files need to have a specific Proxy attached to them so that...
  8. Asd417

    Asd417's 'Seamless' Skybox Tutorial

    Here is a guide for people who want their skybox to be mathematically PERFECT. I might just be making a redundant guide but it seemed to me like there aren't any specific guide dedicated for this. Please tell me if there is already. Step 1: Create a basic cube map. This first step involves...
  9. BigfootBeto

    [Tutorial] How to Make a Brick/Rubble Pile

    After searching for a tutorial such as this one to no avail, and after finally figuring it out, I have to decided to make the tutorial myself to help anyone that wants to make a pile of bricks/rubble. The following tutorial will go over how to make rubble piles with bricks such as the ones...
  10. Corvatile

    [GUIDE] How To Make Dirt Roads

    Hiya. This is a pretty simple technique but it wasn't obvious to me at all when I was starting out mapping and I couldn't find tutorials on it anywhere else so I thought I might as well make one. You know those neat wiggly roads you see on a lot of official maps? Roads like this: Here's how...
  11. Grizzly Berry

    Tips for Streaming Mapping

    Streaming TF2 Mapping In this guide we won't be going over much technical information, as there are plenty of resources available for that sort of thing. What we'll be talking about is how to retain an audience. Remember, there is no right or wrong way to stream, but these are some suggestions...
  12. Tumby

    Need Help making Guide

    Since November 2015 I've been trying to write a guide on the proper creation of VTF and VMT files. My slight language barrier and especially the fact that I'm terrible at writing things means that I have no idea how to do this properly. I have made 4 textfiles filled with random information so...
  13. hunterskills

    Past 72hr Jam Entry MyM: A medic's úbercharge guide (Re-load/UpdatedOne) 2016-07-26

    This is my most up to date recent one v2, With updated pictures & content And a brief summary at the end. If you have any suggestions or tips please feel free to give feedback! :)
  14. hunterskills

    Past 72hr Jam Entry MyM; A Medics úbercharge guide 2016-07-23

    Hi all, This is my own personal guide for MyM(Meet your Match), A Medics guide to úbercharge's As i main a medic in the competitive scene, If you're struggling to decide what úber to pick on what lineup this guide is for you! *Edit no1* Updated and implemented some of the pictures to help...