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MESS (Macro Entity Scripting System): a Half-Life level compile tool.

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MESS - Macro Entity Scripting System

MESS (Macro Entity Scripting System) is a map compile tool that gives Half-Life level designers the following tools:

  • A template instancing system that can be used in a variety of ways, such as for decorating terrain or for generating repetitive entity setups.
  • Multiple template entities and template behaviors that can greatly simplify complicated entity setups, such as triggering random targets.
  • A scripting language that can be used for additional randomization and customization, or for creating custom template entities and behaviors.
  • Conversion between .map, .rmf and .jmf files, with support for Trenchbroom groups and layers, VIS group filtering and cordoning.

To get started, download MESS 1.2.3 and follow the J.A.C.K. & Hammer setup guide or the Trenchbroom setup guide. Then take a look at the tutorials to see how MESS can be used.


Bugs can be reported on github.com/pwitvoet/mess/issues.

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