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The '''Dota 2 Workshop Tools''' is a set of software utilities available as a free download for Dota 2 that allow you to create your own custom game modes (called [[Dota_2_Workshop_Tools/Addon_Overview|addons]]). The tools package must be installed to create or play any custom game mode addons.
The '''Dota 2 Workshop Tools''' is a set of software utilities available as a free download for Dota 2 that allow you to create your own custom game modes (called [[Dota_2_Workshop_Tools/Addon_Overview|addons]]). The tools package must be installed to create or play any custom game mode addons.


<div class="noindent" style="padding:.5em; margin:1em; background: #ECECEC none repeat scroll 0pt; max-height:none; overflow:visible;">{{warning|At this time, the Dota 2 Workshop Tools are considered an '''alpha testing release''' and only suitable for custom game mode content authoring. Developers creating cosmetic content for inclusion in the Dota 2 store will need to utilize the existing tool path. More information on that path can be found on the [http://www.dota2.com/workshop/ Dota 2 Workshop] website.}}</div>
<div class="noindent" style="padding:.5em; margin:1em; background: #404040 none repeat scroll 0pt; max-height:none; overflow:visible;">{{warning|At this time, the Dota 2 Workshop Tools are considered an '''alpha testing release''' and only suitable for custom game mode content authoring. Developers creating cosmetic content for inclusion in the Dota 2 store will need to utilize the existing tool path. More information on that path can be found on the [http://www.dota2.com/workshop/ Dota 2 Workshop] website.}}</div>


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Revision as of 18:08, 6 August 2014

The Dota 2 Workshop Tools is a set of software utilities available as a free download for Dota 2 that allow you to create your own custom game modes (called addons). The tools package must be installed to create or play any custom game mode addons.

Warning.pngWarning:At this time, the Dota 2 Workshop Tools are considered an alpha testing release and only suitable for custom game mode content authoring. Developers creating cosmetic content for inclusion in the Dota 2 store will need to utilize the existing tool path. More information on that path can be found on the Dota 2 Workshop website.

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Download and Installation | Frequently Asked Questions

Addons Overview Creating, organizing and releasing your Dota 2 addon
Level Design Level design and Hammer information
Scripting An addon's script code defines the game rules for an addon
Modeling Models are the detailed objects or characters that appear in the game world
Materials Images and shader controls are combined to create materials
Sounds Audio production for addons
Particles Effects like smoke, sparks, blood and fire are created using particles
Custom UI Adding custom user interface elements for your game mode