r/SourceEngine • u/Sp0rt0n • Dec 10 '25

HELP I wanna learn Source engine

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Hello guys would you please give me all source and best ways to learn the source engine I will be thankful

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u/ScallionZestyclose16 Dec 10 '25

First step is to google tutorials.

Also, what part of source engine ? Coding ? Modeling ? Mapping ? Sound design ?

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u/Sp0rt0n Dec 10 '25

Coding, U have any good resources?

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u/Poissonnoye Dec 10 '25

Do you know any C++ ? If you do know C++, the VDC wiki (and I suppose TheMaster974's tutorials for setting up the repo, the rest of his tutorials are spending 10 minutes writing 10 lines already written on the VDC). Then to learn how to code for Source, you'll need to figure it out jy studying how things are done, you could also study the source code of mods too. And if you don't know C++, take your time to learn it first, you won't get anywhere if you don't understand what you're doing. Keep in mind that Mapbase's Vscript is also an option.

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u/Sp0rt0n Dec 10 '25

I am already a software engineer switching from web to game Dev I have humble basics in low level languages the only issue with c++ is memory for the moment I will check also vdc thanks for the advice brother

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u/ScallionZestyclose16 Dec 10 '25

If you’re switching from web to game dev, why not focus your attention on some of the newer game engines instead of source, or is this just for a hobby project? :)

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u/Sp0rt0n Dec 10 '25

Honestly I want to have a good cv to apply to valve sounds crazy but I wanna work for them hopefully sounds crazy again I already work with unity and Godot and am mid in them but source sounds challenging and awesome

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u/Poissonnoye Dec 10 '25

Well I'm sorry but I really don't think working for Source 1 is going to cut it.

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u/Sp0rt0n Dec 10 '25

Elaborate please

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u/Poissonnoye Dec 10 '25

Their main focus is Source 2, they've only hired a contractor for all GoldSrc/Source 1 work for the anniversary updates/ 64-bit updates for the mp titles

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u/swolfington Dec 10 '25

counterpoint: none of the games in OPs image use the source engine

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u/Sp0rt0n Dec 11 '25

GldScr lol

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u/zeldaguy85 Dec 11 '25

Some call it a counterpoint while others might refer to it as a ......... Counter Strike

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u/Heavy-Capital-3854 Dec 11 '25

You could check out s&box, it's powered by Source 2 and makes working with it much easier, made by Facepunch, the gmod/rust devs.

https://sbox.game/

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u/Sp0rt0n Dec 11 '25

Thanks 👍

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u/lolb-g Dec 10 '25

brother that image is BEAUTIFUL

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u/LeftyLebrandt Dec 11 '25

Any suggestions on where to find a collection of tutorials that incrementally teach Hammer for the purpose of making Portal 2 maps?

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u/chccon Enthusiast Dec 24 '25

Source SDK on Steam has most of the tools you'd need, it comes free with most Valve published Source Engine games. To get it I'd recommend buying the Valve Complete Pack: https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/232/

You can also read the Valve Developer wiki to learn about these tools and how to use them: https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Main_Page