Valve releases Team Fortress 2 master maps for modding

by Griffin McElroy { Jun 16th 2009 at 7:40PM }

Whether you're a multitalented master of map modification or an acutely amateurish architect, perk up your ears -- Valve just uploaded 10 original Team Fortress 2 maps into the Source developer kit for your modding pleasure. Said maps include Lumberyard, Ravine, Badlands, Dustbowl, Granary, Gravelpit, 2Fort, Badwater, Goldrush, and Hydro.

If your modding experience is limited, you can use these pre-made maps as a canvas for subtle weapon placement and blockade changes, easing you into the finer points of environmental creation. For more advanced world-shapers, you can study the intricate design of these levels to learn how the mapmaking professionals at Valve do they business.

Tags: maps, mod, source, team-fortress-2, valve

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Psycho300x @ Jun 16th 2009 7:44PM

The results of this should be interesting...

To The Max @ Jun 16th 2009 8:07PM

2Fort4Dead where we come!

Justin Baillargeon @ Jun 16th 2009 8:02PM

Really? Joystiq actually took time out of their day to italicize their grammar mistakes....

simblor @ Jun 16th 2009 8:10PM

Just like you took time out of your day to complain about it?

Justin Baillargeon @ Jun 16th 2009 8:35PM

Was my sarcastic way of pointing out a common mistake and hopefully they can/will fix it

Arkle @ Jun 16th 2009 8:55PM

I doubt it took them long. But more importantly, I think it was intentional.

Y'know, to make them sound hip and happening.

Billy @ Jun 17th 2009 3:35AM

It was intentional you fucking moron.

rudylongoria2 @ Jun 16th 2009 8:09PM

@Justin Baillargeon

No it wasn't joystiq that made the mistake. It was a monkey dressed up as a spy who uploaded his banana virus to make them talk like zombie pirates. But other than that, nothing else is new here just a minor technical difficulty.

blu3poptart @ Jun 16th 2009 8:18PM

@ randompersonwhoreadsthis

cheese can now be used as an adjective but you have to slap yourself with a piece of salami 36 times before you can become the scout with an endless energy supply!! MUHAHAHAHA!!! And his energy drink!! Think of the possibilities!!! Oh crap, I can feel the crash coming!! *collapse*

Gibbeynater @ Jun 16th 2009 8:16PM

But is the drop rate fixed?

Einhanderkiller @ Jun 16th 2009 8:59PM

Has been fixed for awhile now.

Matt @ Jun 16th 2009 8:20PM

"Obligatory comment regarding the 360 Orangebox"

While this is all new stuff is great how about some news regarding the 360 updates? Wouldn't just releasing TF2 on its own game disc solve a lot of problems? Nearly two years I've waited for something new. I hope they don't patch the recent case of glitchers/hackers (whichever it is) Low gravity is fun and new, and while the team kill thing can be really abused its 'fresh'. How hard is it to write a short paragraph every month or two saying how far along they are?

"End Obligatory comment regarding the 360 Orangebox"

jsut @ Jun 16th 2009 8:53PM

As I understand it, you should be blaming Microsoft, not Valve.

THE WICKER MAN (BWF) (GT: Dalek Prime) @ Jun 16th 2009 8:41PM

I love team fort 2 and finally got my hardcore kill last night! I've noticed a lot of mods and hacks on it recently though. Super high and slow jumps that turn it into wirefighting matches, antlions, and green spies with dumpsters for heads. We played on the half life 2 map with the crane on Sunday and it was pretty awesome. Im happy to keep waiting as the base game is still fun to me. My guess is you will see the new content in a new orange box instead of a download.