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'''BSP2MAP''' is a decompiler for [[GoldSrc]] maps written by Skyler 'Zipster' York. It converts the [[BSP]] files into .[[map (file format)|MAP]] format, which can then be loaded into [[Hammer Editor]]. Unfortunately, Goldsource maps do not store enough information for brushwork, so the geometry has to be recreated using the polygons. BSP2MAP hollows out all brush-based entities with a thickness of one unit as a preventive measure to stealing/copying maps.
'''BSP2MAP''' is a decompiler for [[GoldSrc]] maps written by Skyler 'Zipster' York. It converts the [[.bsp]] files into [[.map]] files, which can then be loaded into [[Hammer Editor]].{{clarify}}
 
== Limitations ==
* Unfortunately, Goldsource maps do not store enough information for brushwork, so the geometry has to be recreated using the polygons.
* BSP2MAP hollows out all brush-based entities with a thickness of one unit as a preventive measure to stealing/copying maps.


{{Warning|This decompiler should not be used, it does not do a great job compared to [[WinBSPC]], a more accurate GoldSrc decompiler. A comparison can be seen below.}}
{{Warning|This decompiler should not be used, it does not do a great job compared to [[WinBSPC]], a more accurate GoldSrc decompiler. A comparison can be seen below.}}
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Revision as of 23:04, 7 April 2023

BSP2MAP is a decompiler for GoldSrc maps written by Skyler 'Zipster' York. It converts the .bsp files into .map files, which can then be loaded into Hammer Editor.[Clarify]

Limitations

  • Unfortunately, Goldsource maps do not store enough information for brushwork, so the geometry has to be recreated using the polygons.
  • BSP2MAP hollows out all brush-based entities with a thickness of one unit as a preventive measure to stealing/copying maps.
Warning.pngWarning:This decompiler should not be used, it does not do a great job compared to WinBSPC, a more accurate GoldSrc decompiler. A comparison can be seen below.


Top: BSP2MAP's attempt to decompile HL crossfire.

Bottom: WinBSPC's attempt to decompile HL crossfire.

Crossfire bsp2map.PNG Crossfire winbspc.PNG

External links

  • BSP2MAP Download start after click. @ Yabkoy
  • BSPTwoMap vs. WinBSPC Comparison of the 2 decompilers (also where the above 2 images were taken from)
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