Where do I start?

[Unit N8]

Yeh, this is my first post because I just started to get in to making a map. I have Halo 2 Vista and installed H2EK and GMAX (guessing thats all I need). What do I do before I get to modeling a map?

[et_cg]

You need 3ds max 8.

[Unit N8]

You need 3ds max 8.

The map I am modeling will take me a bit longer than thirty days, and im not ready to pay, either. :eyesroll:

Any other free programs that do the same thing?

[Syuusuke]

Well, can you use Gmax to export some file format compatible with 3ds Max 8 (or any other Max's for that matter, like in .max file =S) and have that person do it for you, or have that person send it back to you so you can do it yourself.

[Leiukemia]

Hit up gmax. You can make good stuff in any modelling program though, it's really just up to you understanding what your doing. I've seen models made better then mine in milkshape, so don't give excuses.