Copy your maps' cfg, art.cfg and your .ogz files They are located at packages\base folder simply copy them to the the same folder in 2.4 If you have added any new content like models/textures you will need to move those also to the appropriate folders too. Plus don't forget your map loading picture ...

I have compeleted the last two tutorials in the series. The top post has been updated and now contains the two new tutorial links.
A tutorial on making normal maps is needed for all who wish to give a greater sense of realism to their models. I hope to complete that one soon.

Edit: 11-20-2010 Since making these tutorials. I found that Misfit does a better job of making sure your normals are correct when converting to a md3 file. 1. Load your obj file into Misfit. ( http://forum.sandboxgamemaker.com/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=316) 2. create a new frame animation (it's under...

A few weeks maybe a month till finished if not much modeling,texturing etc... and the sun keeps shining.... :D Here is a mockup up the statue. I'm not ready to say this is the final look but it's a start.... I don't want to spoil the map so all under wraps till then. Though it will just be a walk th...

Hey i'm new to sandbox. I understand you need to use md2, md3 or md5 file types for models, but wings3d saves them as a .wings file. How do i convert it? -Thanks- Look at your export settings. That will get you started. I hope to make a tutorial flash video titled " From Wings3d to Sandbox &qu...

I listed these programs in another post but thought it would be good to have their own post. I added one more program to the list "CharactorFX." All the below programs are free: Wings3d, a great modeler with a outstanding uv mapper. http://www.wings3d.com/ Tattoo 3D, This was my first 3D t...

You have not calulated the lightmaps for your grass and light. In edit mode, press the escape key and go to editing GUI, Then go to light in the menu. On the left you will see calulate. Click on the button but if you want your added mapmodels to cast shadows grab the "0" with your mouse an...

Adding NPC to the game. I'm new to Sandbox so I havn't looked yet how Sandbox adds a NPC, I'm concertrating on learning the mapping part and adding static models. I have a list of free programs other than Blender you can use for Sandbox All the below programs are free: Wings3d, a great modeler with ...

This is more of a work in progress map as I learn the features of Sandbox. I added a low polygon statue model. I modeled the statue using Wings3d and Hexagon. It still needs tweaking, uv mapped and textured painted. It is alot faster getting models into sandbox than half-life 2. Less steps to go thr...

i know an easier way to increase or decrease edit mode speed. just press the = button on your keyboard to increase and press the - button beside it to decrease! Much much easier that going to the gui Thanks for the tip. Also I found out if you do not want to edit your map cfg file,when you are in e...