Have you ever wanted to make your own maps for this game but don't know where to start ?.

Now you can all you need is the mapping program called GTKradiant.

You can download it from www.qeradiant.com.

Once at the site select download selector on the right hand side of the page, On the next page select....windows Soldier of Fortune 2 and finally check for files.

The next page will give you the download link for GTK 1.4.0 the latest stable version of GTK, Click the download button for a list of mirror sites to download the file from.

Installing GTK ( Since most people play gold I will base this on sof2 gold and the directory c://programme Files )

Double click the GTK.exe and install to the default locations as you would any other file. It's simple you wont get stuck. After GTK has installed you'll now have 2nd directory for sof2 Original -- C://Program FilesSoldier of Fortune II - Double Helix-GOLD Other -- c://programme filessoldier or fortune double helix Extracting files.

Extract the textures supplied with the game by opening the textures0.pk3 using WinZip. The pk3 file can be found in the c://Program FilesSoldier of Fortune II - Double Helix-GOLDbase folder. Be sure that when you unzip it, You USE FOLDER NAMES and that WinZip is in CLASSIC MODE. Choosing Actions > Extract. Enter the path to your base directory, My path would be c://programme filessoldier or fortune double helixbase. Now go ahead and check the box to USE FOLDER NAMES. Click the extract button Extract the shaders that are used by the textures the same as you did the textures above.

The shaders are located in the therest.pk3. This will create a large number of folders in your base folder which is normal. Also you should extract the models located in the models.pk3 again the same way as you did above. You are now all set to start making some SP/MP maps for sof2 once you have watched the tutorial videos.

Tutorial videos in GTK are confusing the first time you open the program so to learn the basics you'll need to watch these two videos, ROOM101 & ROOM102 do a search on this site for those files download them and watch them. If you don't you'll be confused for a long time and that's not good.

After you've watched those videos your now all set to go and let your imagination take the stage and make some maps . For some more great tutorials and a more in-depth explanation please visit the sites & forums listed below. www.modsonline.com www.pleasemyob.com www.uksnipers.co.uk www.map-center.com www.gamingforums.com

Well ladies / gents I hope that's helped you out. Thanks for taking the time to read this info, The community hope you will go on to make some great maps for this legendary game.

PS.... Don't hesitate to ask questions at any of the site's forums above about things you want to learn because they will be more than willing to help you out. Thanks for reading........(I.C.E) AcE