Mapbase is a LICENSE licensed [[Source Engine]] SDK modification written in [[C++]]. - [Website](https://www.moddb.com/mods/mapbase) (ModDB page) - [Source](https://github.com/mapbase-source/source-sdk-2013) - Documentation - [Valve Wiki](https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Mapbase) > Mapbase is a base mod for Source 2013 which expands and improves the toolset available to modders, augmenting other maps and mods for development purposes. It's designed to be used as a platform for mappers to build their maps on and for larger mods to draw code from. Mapbase is generally used as a large package of utility features and general-purpose fixes. > > Mapbase is NOT an improved version of [[Hammer Editor]] or an improved version of the engine itself. It is a fork of the Source 2013 SDK which acts as a regular sourcemod. Maps using it must be played in Mapbase or a mod running its code in order to function correctly. Mappers would create their maps based on this mod and larger mods with their own unique changes would draw from Mapbase's code and assets. > ... > Most of Mapbase's changes are quality-of-life improvements that could largely only be noticed in the editor. The original goal of this project is to improve the mapping experience without changing too much of the game itself. \- Valve Wiki article on Mapbase # Notability # Philosophy # Platform Support # Features # Tips # References