How to Mod.

[Flashlight]

Hi. I'm positive this has been asked before, but i'll ask anyway.

I've got a few ideas for a hl2 mod, but i have no idea where to start, what programs to use, or how to use them. I'm doing a course this year in multimedia so ill learn how to use programs like photoshop and studio max at an industry standard. I was wondering what exactly i need to be able to:

a) create maps
b) create skins
c) edit source code

And whatever else goes along with modding.

Thanks.

 

[GonzoBabbleshit]

This is the wrong forum..there's an editing section further down.

You're asking quite a vague question about something that will get incredibly complicated so you might wanna think more specifically about what you want to do

 

[Flashlight]

Ok, thanks. Ill ask again in again in the editing section.