Welcome! First of all, what sort of mapper are you?

COMPLETELY NEW!
I suggest watching all of them. The first will get it all setup and will show you how to play your first map in-game. This stage is always boring, because you will be wanting to make the next Dust2 (Wouldn't that be Dust3?!). After all 3 videos, you'll be on your way.

VETERAN MAPPER BUT NEW TO CSGO!
Watch the first video for a no-frills guide to getting your map up and running in the game, as it is a bit different to previous source-based games.

EXPERIENCED CSGO MAPPER LOOKING TO IMPROVE THE GAMEPLAY / LOOKS OF CSGO MAPS!!!
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