How to Create a COD4 Map
- 1). Download and install Call of Duty Radiant. This program is available free online. A simple Google search should provide you with the necessary download. Follow the link provided in the References section for additional detailed information on installing Call of Duty Radiant.
- 2). Set up the editor to your liking. COD Radiant has a plethora of preferences that you might like to tweak before starting your first map. Things such as view distance, layout, camera behavior, textures and rendering can be adjusted. Additionally, you can create settings such as automatic file saving and decide where on your hard drive you'd like your maps to be saved.
- 3). Familiarize yourself with COD Radiant's interface. The interface may seem rather confusing at first, so work slowly and feel free to experiment. The interface is separated into five primary windows: height, 2D, 3D, texture and texture toolbar. The 2D window will display a two-dimensional representation of your map, and will probably be your primary workspace. The 3D window will give you a better idea of what your map will look like during game play. The texture window will display the textures available for your choosing, and the texture toolbar will allow you to edit textures.
- 4). Experiment with the camera. This is your perspective in COD Radiant, and learning to efficiently navigate your map during editing is crucial. Movement of the camera can be achieved with the arrow keys on your keyboard or with the mouse. To zoom in and out of the 2D window, simply use the scroll wheel on your mouse.
- 5). Try creating a basic building. Don't attempt to make it too complicated; a simple rectangular box will be enough for now. Add color to the surfaces of your building by using the texture windows mentioned previously. Call of Duty is intended to be a realistic game, but don't be afraid to try a variety of more abstract textures and spice up your map.
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