Source Shader Settings
Posted on Jun 9, 2013 | Last Updated May 16, 2017
Control many Source VMT parameters directly inside 3ds Max.
vmt, parameters, source shader
Blend Materials and WorldVertexTransition
Posted on Dec 21, 2013 | Last Updated Feb 2, 2019
Instructions on creating a WorldVertexTransition material inside 3ds Max using Blend Materials.
blend, worldvertextransition, material, displacement
Importing Models
Posted on Mar 12, 2017 | Last Updated Mar 12, 2017
Articles and documents related to importing model assets into 3ds Max.
Studiomdl.exe - SteamStartup() failed
Posted on Feb 13, 2012 | Last Updated Feb 13, 2012
You'll get this studiomdl error if you try to compile a model and Steam isn't running.
Wall Worm Year in Review: 2013
Posted on Dec 17, 2013 | Last Updated Dec 17, 2013
Review of Wall Worm development in 2013.
blog, 2013, briscoe, dear esther, source
Brush Materials and Decals
A beginning to end example of making and exporting brush materials and decals.
Posted on Jul 26, 2012 | Last Updated Apr 19, 2016
A video and sample file to show you how to export textures, brush materials, decals and a simple level from 3ds Max into the Source Game Engine.
decals, decal, material, brush, vmt, vtf, export
The Age of Free Game Engines is Here
Posted on Mar 30, 2015 | Last Updated Mar 30, 2015
The game engines are all going free and Wall Worm Pro is now available.
Phong Materials
Posted on Dec 1, 2013 | Last Updated Dec 1, 2013
Setting up a Phong material for Source using Wall Worm.
phong, material, vmt, phongboost, reflections
