[TUTORIAL] Getting started with Doom Builder 2 (making maps)

[Rozark]

-facepalm-Once again, I'll have to clarify myself.
What version/setup of Doom Builder 2 did you download?

[RedMettaur16]

-facepalm-Once again, I'll have to clarify myself.
What version/setup of Doom Builder 2 did you download?

I got the one where the post linked; and I got the one with the big text. (AKA I got 2.1.1.1466)

[Rozark]

Finally:
The year your computer was made in, and have you updated your drivers.

[RedMettaur16]

Finally:
The year your computer was made in, and have you updated your drivers.

...I actually have no fcking idea... My computer was XP updated from windows 2000 or 2003 so...

I ACTUALLY DO NOT HAVE ANY THING CALLED A CLUE.

(I think i'll need to use our newer family computer (Windows 7) OR my near dead computer (Also Windows 7))

[Rozark]

well, for the time being, make sure you have the requirements listed to use DB2.

[RedMettaur16]

well, for the time being, make sure you have the requirements listed to use DB2.

I do, but...

...Wait a sec; on my more broken windows 7, my MM8BDM is V1. As in the one WITHOUT MM7. And THAT works fine, no issues. But on my XP gaming/internet PC, it is V2. As in the one WITH MM7. But THAT one does NOT work fine, because it crashes when I load it.

I think that this tutorial is NOT updated for the MM7 update, so that might be why this isn't working, and therefore, this tutorial needs to be updated.

Methinks. Anyone else think this?   :?

[Rozark]

I did this tutorial when V2 was out. It worked perfectly fine. Try reinstalling DB2, and be sure to have followed the directions VERY CAREFULLY. (including that smaller font)

[GameGuyAnon0mous]

Yay!
I made my first (crappy) DM map!
But the bots keep falling into the pits  

[Mendez]

Click each linedef that the bots keep falling off from, right-click, and check the box labeled "block monsters". Hit OK, and hopefully your bots don't die anymore.

[GameGuyAnon0mous]

Click each linedef that the bots keep falling off from, right-click, and check the box labeled "block monsters". Hit OK, and hopefully your bots don't die anymore.

Thanks.

Also, how do you make floating platforms (like the wire bridges in the "Edge of the Dam" stage)?

[fortegigasgospel]

Click each linedef that the bots keep falling off from, right-click, and check the box labeled "block monsters". Hit OK, and hopefully your bots don't die anymore.

Thanks.

Also, how do you make floating platforms (like the wire bridges in the "Edge of the Dam" stage)?

3 ways.
Bridge actors and offset textures (you will need to make linedefs)
3D textures on offsets (basically the same thing without the bridge actor)
3D floors by making a sector off the map at the elevation you want the floor and giving one of the linedefs a "3D floor" action, set the tag, and create a sector using the tag where you want it.

[SuperBass]

I need some help.Whenever I try to make a new map,it gives me an error message that says"Unable to initialize the Direct3D video device.Another application may have taken exclusive mode on this device or the device does not support Direct3D at all."It wont even let me start to make a new map.

[UltimateChimichanga]

There's 3 things, should I download them all or just one?

[Laggy Blazko]

Just Doom Builder 2.

[D25]

Awesome. Though I suck at everything, I was able to make a tiny room with a single weapon in it. Not that anyone cares...