..::Update::.. Below each picture are the ideal light settings for each skybox texture. If you don't know how to add an light_enviroment entity to your map then you should check out this tutorial: How to Add Sunlight There are also ideal angles for env_sun entities. If you don't know what an env_sun entity is, then refer to this tutorial: by All of the below sun and light settings were all obtained from the Valve Developer Community. All credit for the settings goes to the VDC. However the screenshots were taken by me and credit for the screenshots goes to me.

This tutorial was made to simply help everyone that wishes to map for TF2. I have compiled all the skybox textures for you guys so you can pick which ones you like or dislike. Check them out.

To change the texture of your map's skybox, simply load your map, then go to Map-->Properties (Screenshots #2). Then look for the part in your map properties that says Skybox Texture Name. Just type in the texture name that is on the skybox picture below, and you are set.

As of now, the only skybox that supports a full HDR sky is skygravel01. All other skyboxes will still work with HDR lighting, but will not have an HDR skybox.

To view each skybox texture, just click on the picture to enlarge it full size. Each picture has the texture name that you put in your map properties. Enjoy :D

skybadlands01

Sun Angle: 0 210 0 Sun Pitch: -30 Brightness: 251 201 155 250 Ambience: 153 159 187 170 HDR Brightness: -1 -1 -1 1 HDR Ambience: -1 -1 -1 1

skydustbowl01

Sun Angle: 0 30 0 Sun Pitch: -25 Brightness: 254 210 152 800 Ambience: 151 135 180 420 HDR Brightness: -1 -1 -1 1 HDR Ambience: -1 -1 -1 1

skygoldrush01

Sun Angle: 0 108 0 Sun Pitch: -35 Brightness: 254 226 186 600 Ambience: 118 114 139 350 HDR Brightness: -1 -1 -1 1 HDR Ambience: -1 -1 -1 1

skygranary01

Sun Angle: 0 130 0 Sun Pitch: -15 Brightness: 255 226 196 500 Ambience: 116 113 149 300 HDR Brightness: -1 -1 -1 1 HDR Ambience: -1 -1 -1 1

skygravel01

Sun Angle: 0 167 0 Sun Pitch: -32 Brightness: 250 216 146 850 Ambience: 106 134 174 500
HDR Brightness: 250 216 149 650 HDR Ambience: 106 134 174 380

skyhydro01

Sun Angle: 0 51 0 Sun Pitch: -37 Brightness: 244 215 193 750 Ambience: 156 178 255 250 HDR Brightness: -1 -1 -1 1 HDR Ambience: -1 -1 -1 1

skynight01

Sun Angle: 0 108 0 Sun Pitch: -35 Brightness: 66 73 100 175 Ambience: 66 73 100 175 HDR Brightness: -1 -1 -1 1 HDR Ambience: -1 -1 -1 1

skytf204

Sun Angle: 0 145 0 Sun Pitch: -45 Brightness: 216 207 194 700 Ambience: 200 202 230 60 HDR Brightness: -1 -1 -1 1 HDR Ambience: -1 -1 -1 1

skytrainyard01

Sun Angle: 0 300 0 Sun Pitch: -65 Brightness: 253 243 208 600 Ambience: 124 138 203 500 HDR Brightness: -1 -1 -1 1 HDR Ambience: -1 -1 -1 1

skywell01

Sun Angle: 0 300 0 Sun Pitch: -35 Brightness: 248 197 139 400 Ambience: 142 154 182 200
HDR Brightness: -1 -1 -1 1 HDR Ambience: -1 -1 -1 1

I do not believe that I am missing any of the sky textures that pertain to Team Fortress 2. However, if I am missing any, just PM me with the texture name of the sky and I will add it.

Please Access this tutorial. I like favorites. :D

Also check out the Valve Developer Community for a complete list of all skyboxes for the Source engine. Thanks to Jazz and Void-S for giving me some settings for the skynight01 skybox.

Last Updated: With skynight01 Settings 11/12/08