Common TF2 Mapping Problems

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Overview

This page is dedicated to helping new tf2 mappers with their maps. I know I've been stuck at one problem with no help, and I want to make sure it doesn't happen to anybody else. If you're an experience mapper, you're free to add to the list of problems. All contributions are welcome. Thanks, and have fun. Happy mapping.

Geometry & Props Common Problems with geometry and props. Examples problem: My water isn't rendering. It has a transparent void texture. solution: your map has leaks. it doesn't matter where they are, if your map has any leaks at all, your water won't render.  Question: How do I find Leaks? Note: Leaks happen when inside geometry is exposed to the void. make sure to seal all your rooms and use a skybox for outdoor scenes. "They call it a leak because when you have one, your water doesn't render." — CRS problem: I tried decompiling a map, but there's a bunch of missing reflection textures everywhere! solution: use the console and type "mat_specular 0" Important: Deleting every cubemap will not solve the problem Note: Developer Console can be enabled in game by going to Options > Keyboard > Advanced. problem: I tried decompiling a map, but the water has missing reflection textures! solution: Open console and... disable reflections by typing "mat_specular 0" clear cache by switching to a different map and typing "map cp_badlands" type "mat_hdr_level 0" reload your map by typing "map [mapname]" type "buildcubemaps" Note: "mat_specular 0" alone will not fix this problem. Note: Developer Console can be enabled in game by going to Options > Keyboard > Advanced. Wiki Links Water prop_static prop_dynamic Clipping Tool Displacement Leaks console

Game Logic How to work with game logic. Examples Wiki Links trigger_multiple func_door Spawnroom logic_auto logic_compare

Design Flow Level design tips for tf2 mappers. Examples Wiki Links

Technical Errors Things that go wrong and you don't know why. Examples Problem: TF2 isn't launching when I press f9 Solution: Go to Tools > Options > Build Programs and make sure Game Executable is set to "tf_win64.exe" Wiki Links

Helpful Links

1. SirTopHattWaffle Hammer Tutorials
2. SirTopHattWaffle Water Tutorial
3. tf2maps.net
4. Decompiled TF2 maps

 Source  Team Fortress 2  Hammer