Valve Encourages TF2 Fans To Tinker With Maps

Valve has released an update to the Source SDK for Team Fortress 2.The update includes .vmf files for many of the game’s official maps allowing budding map creators to tinker with existing maps before building their own.“For the beginner map makers out there, we hope this gives you an easier entry point by allowing you to alter or edit an existing map, as opposed to being forced to start from scratch,” says the official site.“For example, you could start by fine-tuning cover in Goldrush, alter the layout of Granary, or tweak the amount of health and ammo in Gravelpit. Or maybe you just have a ton of ideas on how you think you could improve Hydro or 2Fort. We’d love to see what you come up with.”The maps included in the update are:LumberyardRavineBadlandsDustbowlGranaryGravelpit2FortBadwaterGoldrushHydroMore maps and model sources can be expected in future updates.