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I have recently decided to try and follow the tutorials on how to make your own map by Kirk, but I always wind up having the same problem in 3ds max at a certain step.
After Kirk imports his TIF that he drew and closes his material editor, his ground is grey. My problem is I can see my ground that I drew already.
Is this really a big deal, or should I not worry about it and continue?

I would continue and see what happens. The worst that can happen is something goes wrong and you know where the problem originated.

i had the same and i thought wtf?no its alright.Its cause you got 3ds max 6 or 7.