N00b map maker needs help :D

[DarKnightKilla13]

I'm kinda a n00b at map-making.. Can anyone give me a small guide to how to get started (like I know how to create a surface to start on, but then to add the texture to it, add trees/guns, buildings/stairs, get some hills and stuff in it, etc...) I've tried reading guides, but seriously they don't explain the parts I wanna know...Also... if you can build stairs and the other things using the buttons on the side that comes with UnrealEd, how can you move them about so they fit together and things (cause once I try to make them, I make them then cannot move them anywhere ).. Sorry if I sound like a HUGE n00b... BTW... I have some good ideas for maps (or I hope )... Any help would be GREATLY appreciated...

[Alistair]

You asked nicely , im sure one of the [A]lpha mappers will get round to helping j00

[Dae]

Well, since your first language is English, you're lucky because there are loads of brilliant tutorials with screenshots about mapping on Unreal engine (it's the engine Deus Ex is based on). All you need is a wish.

I've tried reading guides, but seriously they don't explain the parts I wanna know...

Hmm, i doubt you've read right tutorials

Written for Deus Ex
http://www.planetdeusex.com/tack/ < check the first links in it, especially "Navigating UnrealEd", "Keyboard Shortcuts" and etc.
http://www.planetdeusex.com/constructor/tutorials.htm < a few tutorials for beginners
http://www.dxediting.com < to say truth, the only good thing about their site is a design.

Written for UnrealEd2:
http://wiki.beyondunreal.com/ < the largest site about Unreal moding
http://unreal.gamedesign.net/ < Wolf's Unreal

[~ô¿ô~Nobody~]

weired... the english speaking ppl often seem have the most problems with tutorials O_o

[DarKnightKilla13]

Wow thanks alot I'll get to 'em today and tomorrow on checkin 'em out !!! Thanks a ton!... Any other help is greatly appreciated again

[DarKnightKilla13]

AMEN I GRACIOUSLY THANK YOU GUYS SOOO MUCH!!!! I FINALLY GOT IT DOWN!!! (Not perfect, but some basic halls, stairs, dark rooms with loads of hidden guns that peeps LOVE!!)... y'all are invited ANYTIME to my server!!! The [242] Clan Server - www.242clan.net.tc is the name of it

[Tsukasa Nishino]

your map wont open on my sdk

[DarKnightKilla13]

Huh????? I'm on my newest map .. thanks a ton guys.. just another question that I may have overlooked... when placing items like guns and other items (including stairs/cubes/etc.) how do you rotate it like 90 degrees or at least rotate it? I have some nice objects in my map, but I need some to rotate in a few places

[DarKnightKilla13]

OH ANGEL ITS YOU (~Yuri~)!!! LOL it just clicked ! hmm.. not sure why :-/... I am on a new map though that I'll send you to look at

[DarKnightKilla13]

When placing items like guns and other items (including stairs/cubes/etc.) how do you rotate it like 90 degrees or at least rotate it? I have some nice objects in my map, but I need some to rotate in a few places

lol.. sorry.. Was not sure if anyone saw that in the middle of my blibber blabber

[DarKnightKilla13]

OH got it Nevermind! THANKS A LOT STILL!!! lol