Hello, I'm interested in learning how the Source Engine works so I can modify it on my own eventually. My problem is I like to know how the majority of things work, however the Source Documentation seems to be lacking a fair bit, and all the sites I have come across so far have been very scattered.

I'm just looking for a starting point, or a good site that will help me get to that point.

I'm already an experienced C++ programmer, so that's not a concern. I've already dived into the engine, and looked at a lot of things (changed/added to the HUD, messed around with textures and models, weapon settings, that kind of thing), but I don't have a whole lot of time to figure out everything on my own every week, thus the request for help.

Thanks a lot

What exactly do you want to do?

Mabye you could try make a new weapon or something. There is no set place where to start, it really just depends on what you need.

For SourceForts, I started with forcing teamplay and getting the game timer set up. Those are the two most import things, really.

Source is written entirely in C++, which means first you'll need to learn and understand C++. Here is a good place to learn it.

You will need Visual Studio .NET to work on it. There is currently a free beta version of it (2005).

Also be sure to read the examples in the Source Documentation for building new entites.

The best place to get started with modding is to change little bits at a time and see their effects. Weapons are a good place to start here.

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how would you set up the free compile up above? Anything sepecial you need to do?

I know C++ I'm just not sure how to get it to compile correctly and then lanch it.

Start another topic, don't drag up old ones.

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