If you have dreams of digging into the modding world it can be a bit overwhelming to get started. I know I've tried a few times, only to be met head-on with some obtuse interface. Hell, even opening a file can be a 9 step process. Here's a link that can help you get started with the basics of Half-Life 2 modding. Yeah, there are better guides out there, flashier guides, but I like this one. It holds my hands and says I have potential. Let us know what you're favorite "Getting Started" guides are for Half-Life 2 modding.
