Skybox Backgrounds

[The MLGineer]

So I am a new mapper, and am working on my first map. While observing other maps (particularly Valve maps), I noticed that they have backgrounds in the skyboxes. I was wondering how to find and use these, and how to create a mountain range in the background that would follow the theme of Hoodoo or Badwater Basin. Note that I may not be able to reply until tomorrow.Thanks!

 

[MoonFox]

So I am a new mapper, and am working on my first map. While observing other maps (particularly Valve maps), I noticed that they have backgrounds in the skyboxes. I was wondering how to find and use these, and how to create a mountain range in the background that would follow the theme of Hoodoo or Badwater Basin. Note that I may not be able to reply until tomorrow.Thanks!

hey, well; first off: use a 3d skybox.
well that's basically it, initially, take a box you want to be used to store the objects, a lot of the objects are listed with skybox, everything is scaled down

 

[tyler]

Here's a great guide for 3D skyboxes.

The wiki is also useful: https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/3D_Skybox

 

[The MLGineer]

Thanks a ton guys! This should help me out a lot!