Looking to create a Dota 2 custom map?
First, you must download the Dota 2 Workshop Tools Alpha.
It is the map editor used to create Dota 2 maps and mods.
(The following steps are necessary for the Alpha / Beta version)
1. Inside your Steam Client, click Steam (Upper left side) and click Settings.
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2. On the Accounts tab, select STEAM BETA UPDATE under Beta participation.
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3. After your Steam client has been updated, go to your Steam Library.
4. Right click Dota 2, click Properties and select the DLC tab
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5. Check the Dota 2 Workshop Tools DLC check box to install the downloadable content.
6. After the Dota 2 Tools is installed, click LIBRARY and select TOOLS.
7. Select DOTA 2 Workshop Tools to run it.
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8. Congratulations! You can now launch the Dota Workshop Tools and start making maps!
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For questions, you can comment below or send a tweet @neutralcreeps.
We can't wait for map makers to port all the popular Warcraft 3 custom maps!
I did it, step by step!
ReplyDeletebut after running workshop tools seen this message:
Failed to Start Game (Missing Executable)
I did this error's help page! but can't fix it! plz help me about it
Me too :/
DeleteI also got the same problem, dude...
ReplyDeleteIn the Properties DLC tab for Dota2
the state of Dota 2 Worshop Tools DLC is still uninstalled..
How do we know if it's already installed?
How big is the file...
REply ASAP pls... Any1 who can help
File size is around 5 GB
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