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The {{hlsdk|4.1}} is the set of tools needed to create content for {{gldsrc|3.1}}. On 30th August 2013, the Half-Life SDK was finally added to Steam in the 'Tools' section. You can now create and compile {{hl|3.1}} and other {{gldsrc|3.1}} mods for '''{{win|3.1}}''', '''{{mac|3.1}}''' and '''{{linux|3.1}}''' as a result of the [[SteamPipe]] updates. | |||
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| caption = <div style="width:550px; border-radius:6px; overflow:hidden; user-select:none; margin:1em auto 0"> [[File:HLSDK Logo Unofficial.png|550px|link=]] </div> <p style="margin:.8em 0; font-size:14px"> '''[[GoldSrc|About GoldSrc]] · [[Half-Life SDK/Installing and Launching Tools|Download and Installation]] · [[:Category:GoldSrc SDK FAQ|Frequently Asked Questions]] · [[Goldsrc SDK Release Notes|Release Notes]] '''</p> | |||
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| {{td|radius=3px 0 0 0|align=center|font-size=14px|bgcolor=#352525|width=30%| '''[[:Category:GoldSrc Modding|Modding]]''' }} | |||
{{td|radius=0 3px 0 0|align=center| Creating, organizing and releasing your {{gldsrc|bold}} project. }} | |||
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| {{td|radius=3px 0 0 0|align=center|font-size=14px|bgcolor=#352525|width=30%| '''[[:Category:GoldSrc Level Design|Level Design]]''' }} | |||
{{td|radius=0 3px 0 0|align=center|text = [[Map (level design)|<span style=color:#E1E0DF>Maps</span>]] are the 3D worlds where everything comes together. }} | |||
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| {{td|align=center|font-size=14px|bgcolor=#352525| '''[[:Category:GoldSrc Programming|Programming]]''' }} | |||
{{td|align=center| text = A mod's C++ <span style=color:#E1E0DF>code</span> defines the way its world and game rules behave. }} | |||
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| {{td|align=center|font-size=14px|bgcolor=#352525| '''[[:Category:GoldSrc Modeling|Modeling]]'''}} | |||
{{td|align=center| [[Model|<span style=color:#E1E0DF>Models</span>]] are the detailed 3D objects that appear in the game world. }} | |||
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| {{td|align=center|font-size=14px|bgcolor=#352525| '''[[:Category:GoldSrc Textures|Textures]]''' }} | |||
{{td|align=center| [[Texture|<span style=color:#E1E0DF>Textures</span>]] are used to add additional 2-dimensional detail to a map or model. }} | |||
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| {{td|align=center|font-size=14px|bgcolor=#352525| '''[[:Category:GoldSrc Sound System|Sounds]]''' }} | |||
{{td|align=center| Quality [[Sound and Music|<span style=color:#E1E0DF>audio</span>]] adds a fourth dimension to your world. }} | |||
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| {{td|align=center|font-size=14px|bgcolor=#352525| '''[[:Category:GoldSrc Sprites|Sprites]]''' }} | |||
{{td|align=center|text = Effects like smoke, sparks, blood and fire are created with <span style=color:#E1E0DF>sprites</span>. }} | |||
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| {{td|align=center|font-size=14px|bgcolor=#352525| '''[[:Category:GoldSrc Tutorials|Tutorials]]''' }} | |||
{{td|align=center| Step-by-step guides on a variety of topics. }} | |||
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| {{td|align=center|font-size=14px|bgcolor=#352525| '''[[:Category:GoldSrc Technical|Technical]]''' }} | |||
{{td|align=center| In-depth discussion on the {{gldsrc|bold|nt=1|addtext='s}} features. }} | |||
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| {{td|align=center|font-size=14px|bgcolor=#352525| '''[[:Category:GoldSrc Glossary|Glossary]]''' }} | |||
{{td|align=center| text = Explanations for <span style=color:#E1E0DF>terms</span> you may encounter. }} | |||
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| {{td|radius=3px 0 0 0|align=center|font-size=14px|bgcolor=#352525|width=30%| '''[[:Category:Official GoldSrc Tools|Official Tools]]''' }} | |||
{{td|radius=0 3px 0 0|align=center| Official tools made by {{Valve|1}} for their games. }} | |||
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{{td|radius=0 3px 0 0|align=center|text = Useful developer tools created by the <span style=color:#E1E0DF>community</span>. }} | |||
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Revision as of 18:13, 12 July 2024
Todo: Add links to applicable 
TWHL Wiki pages on various GoldSrc pages, such as entity pages, as that wiki is more up-to-date and verbose for GoldSrc content.
TWHL Wiki pages on various GoldSrc pages, such as entity pages, as that wiki is more up-to-date and verbose for GoldSrc content.
The 
Half-Life SDK is the set of tools needed to create content for GoldSrc. On 30th August 2013, the Half-Life SDK was finally added to Steam in the 'Tools' section. You can now create and compile Half-Life and other GoldSrc mods for Windows, macOS and Linux as a result of the SteamPipe updates.
| Modding | Creating, organizing and releasing your GoldSrc project. |
| Level Design | Maps are the 3D worlds where everything comes together. |
| Programming | A mod's C++ code defines the way its world and game rules behave. |
| Modeling | Models are the detailed 3D objects that appear in the game world. |
| Textures | Textures are used to add additional 2-dimensional detail to a map or model. |
| Sounds | Quality audio adds a fourth dimension to your world. |
| Sprites | Effects like smoke, sparks, blood and fire are created with sprites. |
| Tutorials | Step-by-step guides on a variety of topics. |
| Technical | In-depth discussion on the GoldSrc Engine's features. |
| Glossary | Explanations for terms you may encounter. |
| Official Tools | Official tools made by Valve for their games. |
| Third-Party Tools | Useful developer tools created by the community. |
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