I'm new to map making and I'm trying to make a map. I have made one functioning map before, but it wasn't good like at all. I started with the basics on this map, and I am getting textures appearing through each other and don't know what the problem is. Here is an image:

Any help is appreciated!

Hi man,

good to hear that you started mapping   also nice to to have a picture about the problem.

so I can see you using blend textures there going through everything if they don't have a base texture under it or behind it.

I have few tips for you when you going to start mapping on a day:

* when you setting new texture on a brush or patch keep a eye on the texture names:
example:   texture_01 and texture_01_blend  the texture with the name:  _blend on the end are for blending stuff like exploded walls (with a good texture looks really good then for a exploded wall). there are also _wet and many more textures types.

* keep also a eye on the scaling of the texture to make it more realistic.

* make a extra brush between the door way to make a better door way look

* using more textures to improve your map.

* don't forget to use decals on floors, walls, celling, rooftop and many more.


I hope that this will help you out of the problem and many helpfull tips.


best regards,
Gamer9294

Thank you! This was really helpful, especially with all the extra tips. I will certainly keep them in mind moving forward!