Sdk?

[PuSs]

Hi its "Puscifer" here, a few of you may remember me (411 member #4 :))

I had to make a new acount because when the forum got updated i couldnt log in with my old details. :confused:

Anyway...

Does anyone know when the SDK will be released, or if theres been any news on it recently?

[UKMD Elmo]

You CAN log in on your old details, just submit for a password reset.

And no news yet as far as I'm aware.

[Doctor Whom]

Please forgive my newbishness, but what exactly is the SDK? I gather it's a way to make maps and campaigns and stuff - but isn't it possible to do that already anyway? So is it an easier way to make custom maps?

[Frito]

Do what Elmo said.

Also, no news on the SDK, expect it in at least 3 months.

[PuSs]

Please forgive my newbishness, but what exactly is the SDK? I gather it's a way to make maps and campaigns and stuff - but isn't it possible to do that already anyway? So is it an easier way to make custom maps?

The SDK (Source Developer Kit) basically gives you all the content from the game, for you to make your own content, like maps etc.

Yes you can map for L4D now, but its not official and is rather buggy. So i'm waiting on the SDK :D

[Doctor Whom]

Aha, that clears things up - thank you. Does it come with its own editor, or will modders be using the same software they were before, but with better objects?

[PuSs]

Mappers will be using "Hammer", which is a free program you can download via Steam. Also i believe Valve are releasing some tutorial documents with the L4D SDK wich will help out beginners and even Pr0's :)

[Dead Fish]

Mappers will be using "Hammer", which is a free program you can download via Steam. Also i believe Valve are releasing some tutorial documents with the L4D SDK wich will help out beginners and even Pr0's :)

They released those already. Very useful, indeed!

http://www.left4dead411.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10083

[Stuffinator]

The SDK (Source Developer Kit)
Software Development Kit

[Doctor Whom]

That's great, thanks for the info everyone. :D

[Hon3r]

Here (http://www.l4dmods.com/LevelDesignDocs/pages/L4D_Level_Design_Basics_Tutorial.html) is a useful beginning tutorial on how the SDK will work - to give you an idea what Hammer and level design is like.

[Shrubberyjsc]

Hi its "Puscifer" here, a few of you may remember me (411 member #4 :))

I had to make a new acount because when the forum got updated i couldnt log in with my old details. :confused:




Here you go, old bean.

A nice little link (http://www.left4dead411.com/forums/login.php?do=lostpw) for you.

[PuSs]

Thanks for that shrubb, but i think im gonna go stealth mode and just use this new acount hehe :)

[Darkness]

Hi its "Puscifer" here, a few of you may remember me (411 member #4 :))

I had to make a new acount because when the forum got updated i couldnt log in with my old details. :confused:

Anyway...

Does anyone know when the SDK will be released, or if theres been any news on it recently?

No one responded to the last question, so I thought I might as well do it.

The last news we got from valve about the SDK is that it will be released "shortly" after the survival DLC.

So.
Shortly -> In the coming weeks (see below [on chart])
In the coming weeks -> In the upcoming months
In the upcoming months -> Never


I do not believe the last line of the wiki in this case, but I most certainly believe the 2nd line.

[darkmessiah]

I believe the last line. Never even heard them say it, so it's probably true.

Now, years is about 3 years... I dunno.