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When distributing a map or mod, care must be taken to ensure that any custom content (sounds, materials, textures, models, etc.) is also distributed, or else players will have an unintended experience. | |||
* Missing materials/textures show up as a black-and-magenta checkerboard. | |||
* Missing models show up as red 3D text saying "Error" | |||
* Missing sounds are absent | |||
If the missing contents shipped with the Source SDK, and not your own custom models, it is likely a problem with your game configuration. See [[Incorrect Hammer configuration]] for more information. | |||
==Common problems== | |||
One very common problem is when users see a black-and-magenta checkerboard "sheen" or reflection on surfaces. This is caused by a missing texture, generally due to missing [[cubemaps]], which must be "built" prior to distributing the map. | |||
Revision as of 14:32, 9 August 2010
When distributing a map or mod, care must be taken to ensure that any custom content (sounds, materials, textures, models, etc.) is also distributed, or else players will have an unintended experience.
- Missing materials/textures show up as a black-and-magenta checkerboard.
- Missing models show up as red 3D text saying "Error"
- Missing sounds are absent
If the missing contents shipped with the Source SDK, and not your own custom models, it is likely a problem with your game configuration. See Incorrect Hammer configuration for more information.
Common problems
One very common problem is when users see a black-and-magenta checkerboard "sheen" or reflection on surfaces. This is caused by a missing texture, generally due to missing cubemaps, which must be "built" prior to distributing the map.