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HL2 Mapping - Beginner Tutorial HD Video
I'm starting a set of tutorials for beginners. I will also do some tutorials that have to do with specific things in the editor, but for now I'm going to start with beginner tutorials.

HL2 Mapping - Beginner Tutorial 1
HL2 Mapping - Beginner Tutorial 2

Let me know what you think, and what I could do to improve future video tutorials.

These look like good videos upon a quick watch. I want to watch them completely but I don't have the time right now.
From what I saw... keep it going.

Great videos. A couple suggestions since you asked.

One suggestion is your use of textures when building. I would have started with the caulk texture and explained why I was using the caulk texture. I see that you didn't use the caulk probably because you wanted to avoid the explanation and still have a workable map at the end of the first video. What if their default texture was something odd like noclip or sky or something? This explanation was missed.

So, if you were to redo these vids, I would have them select a specific texture in your case to ensure they have one that will compile and play in the end.

You should explain the importance of the brushes meeting together to avoid leaks.

to make your hall opening you should use the clipper tool. This avoids a texture mis-match (not lining up) and is a great tool to learn as a beginner.

great video!!!

HL2 Mapping - Beginner Tutorial 1 (Making, Compiling, and Running a Basic Room)
HL2 Mapping - Beginner Tutorial 2 (Basic texturing, and adding a Hallway to another Room)
HL2 Mapping - Beginner Tutorial 3 (Adding a Door to your Hallway)

thanx..im downloading them...i jus check the website.. it said STAGE 6 is closing..?
im downloading first 2 videos of urs. :)