L4D - Moddable? Mappable? Skinnable?

**azzkiker** · January 21st, 2008, 04:01 AM

Hello, just a quick question about L4D, do you have any idea if there will be an SDK kit and hence, whether or not L4D will be modded, skinned & mapped etc ... or if it'll be one of those standard games with rarely any files aside from possibly couple of patches?

MyNameDidntFit · January 21st, 2008, 05:07 AM

Being that L4D is built on the Source engine I think we will be able to use SDK to create enough mods and skins to last a lifetime.
The way it is going I would be incredibly dumbfounded if they didn't release an SDK kit with it.

Oh and by the way:
Welcome to the forums!

AzH · January 21st, 2008, 08:32 AM

I read that we won't expect the SDK kit for this until 2009, BUT it is possible to use existing SDK kits to build mpas and then convert them to the new one (with new features etc) when it is released.

Welcome, Azz, it's been too long.

CAW · January 21st, 2008, 01:04 PM

The GF 'Azzkiker'? Been a long time indeed. Welcome old friend.

**azzkiker** · January 21st, 2008, 01:55 PM

Originally Posted by MyNameDidntFit

Being that L4D is built on the Source engine I think we will be able to use SDK to create enough mods and skins to last a lifetime.
The way it is going I would be incredibly dumbfounded if they didn't release an SDK kit with it.

Oh and by the way:
Welcome to the forums!

Sounds logical enough, pretty much as I thought but was wondering of any official confirmation, thanks for that! I figured being MP only might be less attractive to modders etc.. We'll see!

Originally Posted by AzH

I read that we won't expect the SDK kit for this until 2009, BUT it is possible to use existing SDK kits to build mpas and then convert them to the new one (with new features etc) when it is released.

Welcome, Azz, it's been too long.

That's good news too, gonna see about incorporating a dedicated L4D section on HL2Files.com seeing as it's also on Source engine and VALVe produced.

Indeed it has been long mate! Finally back to the scene! I did want to have a quick talk with you on MSN but haven't seen you on lately (understandable - weekend etc..)..

Originally Posted by CAW

The GF 'Azzkiker'? Been a long time indeed. Welcome old friend.

Yea, it's me & thank you.

[More well known for FilesNetwork/FileFront admining tho']

AzH · January 21st, 2008, 03:53 PM

Originally Posted by azzkiker

I did want to have a quick talk with you on MSN but haven't seen you on lately (understandable - weekend etc..)..

Yeah, the weekend and everything else! You'd be surprised how much work goes into:

Being a parent
House hunting
Buying a new car
Running a house
Being a loving supportive boyfriend

I'm usually on for a couple of hours on an evening. Usually... was going to contact you, actually, regarding see if if you'll add us as an affiliate on HL2 files. Just never got around to it just yet. You beat me to it.

MyNameDidntFit · January 22nd, 2008, 03:22 PM

Originally Posted by azzkiker

I figured being MP only might be less attractive to modders etc..

CS(:S) is MP only (well unless you want to play with bots...) and its one of the most modded games there is...

Oh and just so I'm not left out; Hey old friend! :/

AzH · January 22nd, 2008, 08:45 PM

Indeed. I think this will attract a lot of mods. The source engine is good for modding (not that I've ever, ever, ever done any).

**Dasutin** · November 14th, 2008, 07:13 AM

I actually found a way to map for Left 4 Dead and posted it on another forum, Facepunch, I can post the instructions if you like.

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January 21st, 2008, 08:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
AzH fuck you Join Date: Jan 08 Location: Great Britain National Flag: Steam ID: AzH4Dead Posts: 2,395	I read that we won't expect the SDK kit for this until 2009, BUT it is possible to use existing SDK kits to build mpas and then convert them to the new one (with new features etc) when it is released. Welcome, Azz, it's been too long.

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CAW Hail to the king, baby. Join Date: Jan 08 National Flag: Steam ID: gizm0o Posts: 593	The GF 'Azzkiker'? Been a long time indeed. Welcome old friend.

January 22nd, 2008, 08:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
AzH fuck you Join Date: Jan 08 Location: Great Britain National Flag: Steam ID: AzH4Dead Posts: 2,395	Indeed. I think this will attract a lot of mods. The source engine is good for modding (not that I've ever, ever, ever done any).