Map editor

Beasty · Post by **Beasty** » Tue Jun 21, 2005 4:02 am

The Irrlicht engine is great, but I can't find any map editing tool that supports it's formats. I don't want to create my own, because it will take ages to make. So if anyone knows of a free map editing tool that can compile bsp maps (or another format that Irrlicht supports) please tell me. I know there is Valve's Hammer Editor and QuARK that can compile bsp files, but I'm not sure if you're allowed to use them for creation of your own game.

afecelis · Post by **afecelis** » Tue Jun 21, 2005 4:25 am

the problem is not the level editor as much as the bsp compiler. Hammer creates half-life bsps which are not compatible with Irrlicht, and Quark depends on Q3map2 (as also does Gtkradiant) to compile Quake3 bsps (Irr compatible) but then there's the legal issues stuff.

Besides having a free level editor like Quark, what we really need is a free bsp compiler; which I guess will only be available when Carmack finally releases Quake3's source.

There are some attemptss of free compilers but non of them work properly, so you might try using the existing options (quark-radiant+q3map2) or give other editors-formats supported by Irr a shot like deled (http://www.delgine.com) or My3d (3dsmax and Giles versions available) (http://my3dproject.nm.ru/)

or cshop (http://www.leadwerks.com)

after-life · Post by **after-life** » Tue Jun 21, 2005 5:54 am

I think they are going to release the source soon, cuz quake 4 is coming out, probably in the fall or winter this year :p

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Jun 21, 2005 8:58 am

has anyone looked into openbsp?

http://www.osmanturan.com/

area51 · Post by **area51** » Tue Jun 21, 2005 9:58 am

QERadiant, Q3Radiant and GtkRadiant are Id software products:

The editors are free for non commercial use
GtkRadiant is open sourced under a proprietary License from Id software.
Commercial use requires a License from Id Software, which can be obtained independently from any engine License.

So you can use any of the above for the creation of your own game.
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Beasty · Post by **Beasty** » Tue Jun 21, 2005 10:16 am

Thanks everyone! GtkRadiant seems perfect, but before I download it are you sure it comes with a bsp compiler and works with the Irrlicht engine, area51?

area51 · Post by **area51** » Tue Jun 21, 2005 10:23 am

It comes with a compiler (q3map2).
And Irrlicht loads it with no problems as long as you use it in Quake3 mode. You get a drop down each time you start the editor.
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Beasty · Post by **Beasty** » Tue Jun 21, 2005 11:37 pm

Ok, thanks!