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|publisher = [[Wikipedia:Valve Corporation|Valve Corporation]] | |publisher = [[Wikipedia:Valve Corporation|Valve Corporation]] | ||
|engine = Source | |engine = Source | ||
| − | |release dates = <sup>Original Mod</sup>December 24, 2004 <br/><sup>Steam, Windows</sup>November 29, 2006 <br/><sup>Mac</sup>September 23, 2010<ref>http://garrysmod.com/history</ref> | + | |release dates = <sup>Original Mod</sup> December 24, 2004 <br/><sup>Steam, Windows</sup> November 29, 2006 <br/><sup>Mac</sup> September 23, 2010<ref>http://garrysmod.com/history</ref> |
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| + | {{mm}} [http://www.garrysmod.com/ Official Garry's Mod Blog] | ||
| + | {{mm}} [http://wiki.garrysmod.com/page/Main_Page Official Garry's Mod Wiki] | ||
{{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=132 Steam Users' Forums] | {{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=132 Steam Users' Forums] | ||
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/4000/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/4000/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
| + | {{mm}} [http://www.garrysmod.org/ Official Garry's Mod Add-on Website] - This has since been replaced by the implementation of the Steam Workshop into Garry's Mod. | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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==Video settings== | ==Video settings== | ||
{{Video Settings | {{Video Settings | ||
| − | |widescreen_resolution = | + | |widescreen_resolution =true |
|widescreen_resolution_notes= | |widescreen_resolution_notes= | ||
|multimonitor =unknown | |multimonitor =unknown | ||
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| − | == | + | == Issues, Fixes, and Tweaks == |
===Textures Not Loading=== | ===Textures Not Loading=== | ||
| − | Textures that are checkered purple and black are textures that were unable to be loaded. Garry's Mod doesn't have the texture files itself, you need other games on your computer for the game to work properly. If you don't have Team Fortress 2 downloaded, for example, textures from Team Fortress 2 (characters, items, etc.) will not load. Garry's Mod takes textures from various Source games including, but not limited to, Half Life 2 and its episodes, Portal, Counter-Strike: Source, and Team Fortress 2. If you do not have any of these games, among various others, there may be errors in the game. | + | Textures that are checkered purple and black are textures that were unable to be loaded. Garry's Mod doesn't have the texture files itself, you need other games on your computer for the game to work properly. If you don't have Team Fortress 2 downloaded, for example, textures from Team Fortress 2 (characters, items, etc.) will not load. Garry's Mod takes textures from various Source games including, but not limited to, [[Half-Life 2]] (and its episodes), [[Portal]], [[Counter-Strike: Source]], and [[Team Fortress 2]]. If you do not have any of these games, among various others, there may be errors in the game. |
| − | The only fix for this is purchasing and downloading the games. | + | The only fix for this is purchasing and downloading the various Source games you believe are causing the issues. |
=== Crashing during "Sending Client info..." === | === Crashing during "Sending Client info..." === | ||
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If it does, open those folders where the files are located and delete hl2.exe and the client.dll. Then open Steam, right-click on Garry's Mod and then click Properties. Then click on the Local Files tab and click "Verify Integrity Of Game Cache...", wait for it to finish, then try reconnecting to the server you had trouble with. You should not crash this time. This does not work the first try every time. If you still crash, then follow the procedure again and keep trying. | If it does, open those folders where the files are located and delete hl2.exe and the client.dll. Then open Steam, right-click on Garry's Mod and then click Properties. Then click on the Local Files tab and click "Verify Integrity Of Game Cache...", wait for it to finish, then try reconnecting to the server you had trouble with. You should not crash this time. This does not work the first try every time. If you still crash, then follow the procedure again and keep trying. | ||
| + | As of September 7 2012 this bug is probably because of an engine update (This has apparently been patched on September 19, 2012) | ||
| + | For more information go to this thread on the official Garry's Mod forums: [http://www.facepunch.com/showthread.php?t=1210448 link] | ||
| − | + | An apparent fix for this is going into the Garry's Mod console and typing: | |
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| − | An apparent fix for this is | ||
<code>vgui_allowhtml 0</code> | <code>vgui_allowhtml 0</code> | ||
| − | (This has apparently been patched on 19 | + | (This has apparently been patched on September 19, 2012) |
Found here: [http://www.bybservers.co.uk/gmod/index.php?topic=11025 link] | Found here: [http://www.bybservers.co.uk/gmod/index.php?topic=11025 link] | ||
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Players with non-US keyboards often encounter problems opening the Developer Console because the set opening key (~) is positioned in a different location. Binding the key via the config.cfg file will not work because the game resets to the default key automatically. Most of the time the console can be opened by pressing the button to the left of the '1' key/under the 'Esc' key. In UK and similar keyboards, this button is the '`' key. | Players with non-US keyboards often encounter problems opening the Developer Console because the set opening key (~) is positioned in a different location. Binding the key via the config.cfg file will not work because the game resets to the default key automatically. Most of the time the console can be opened by pressing the button to the left of the '1' key/under the 'Esc' key. In UK and similar keyboards, this button is the '`' key. | ||
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=== Borderless windowed mode === | === Borderless windowed mode === | ||
| − | It is possible to play the game in borderless windowed mode to simulate a fullscreen environment by right-clicking on ' | + | It is possible to play the game in borderless windowed mode to simulate a fullscreen environment by right-clicking on 'Properties' in your Steam Library, clicking on 'Set Launch Options...' and adding the following: |
<code>-window -noborder</code> | <code>-window -noborder</code> | ||
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=== Console Commands === | === Console Commands === | ||
| − | Games running on the | + | Games running on the Source Engine can utilize [https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Console_Command_List Source Engine Console Commands] for various tasks. |
=== Hosting a listen server === | === Hosting a listen server === | ||
| − | To host a server while playing, one must be able to forward ports and enter a console command. The ports 27015 and 27005, both TCP and UDP, need to be forwarded. Then type in console | + | To host a server while playing, one must be able to forward ports and enter a console command. The ports 27015 and 27005, both TCP and UDP, need to be forwarded. Then type in console <code>sv_lan 0</code> without the quotes. Now click "Play Multiplayer", select the map of your choice, and others should be able to join. |
| − | In order for your server to show up on the server list, you must change | + | In order for your server to show up on the server list, you must change <code>sv_region</code> to a value corresponding to your region. |
| − | == Installing Mods == | + | === Installing Mods === |
To install most mods, simply extract the file downloaded to: | To install most mods, simply extract the file downloaded to: | ||
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Some mods, e.g. Wiremod may require some more complex installation. ALWAYS check the readme for the mod before installing. | Some mods, e.g. Wiremod may require some more complex installation. ALWAYS check the readme for the mod before installing. | ||
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| + | === Low FPS Fix === | ||
| + | ==== Command Line Parameters ==== | ||
| + | On a low end PC (Tested on 2GB RAM, 2.4GHz Dual Core Celeron Processor, GeForce 7100) you can modify the command line parameters for Garry's Mod. | ||
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| + | # Go into your Steam Library. | ||
| + | # Right click Garry's Mod. | ||
| + | # Click Properties. | ||
| + | # Click "Set Launch Options". | ||
| + | # Add the following:<br/> <code>-dev -console -novid -dxlevel 70 +cl_showfps -w -nomemrestrict -norestrictions -percentvidmem 100 +mat_antialias 0 -refresh 60 -heapsize 1048576</code><br/> The <code>-heapsize</code> 104876 parameter assumes you have 2GB RAM. | ||
| + | # Each time you boot Garry's Mod, you will need to go into your options and turn all settings to low, with anti-aliasing and filtering off. | ||
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| + | '''Note''': This works for all Source games pre-Left 4 Dead 2. | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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Revision as of 06:30, 2 March 2013
General information
- Official Garry's Mod Blog
- Official Garry's Mod Wiki
- Steam Users' Forums
- Steam Community Discussions
- Official Garry's Mod Add-on Website - This has since been replaced by the implementation of the Steam Workshop into Garry's Mod.
Availability
- All versions require Steam, including retail.
Game data
Save game cloud syncing
Template:Save Game Cloud Syncing
Video settings
Input settings
Issues, Fixes, and Tweaks
Textures Not Loading
Textures that are checkered purple and black are textures that were unable to be loaded. Garry's Mod doesn't have the texture files itself, you need other games on your computer for the game to work properly. If you don't have Team Fortress 2 downloaded, for example, textures from Team Fortress 2 (characters, items, etc.) will not load. Garry's Mod takes textures from various Source games including, but not limited to, Half-Life 2 (and its episodes), Portal, Counter-Strike: Source, and Team Fortress 2. If you do not have any of these games, among various others, there may be errors in the game.
The only fix for this is purchasing and downloading the various Source games you believe are causing the issues.
Crashing during "Sending Client info..."
When trying to connect to a server, you may crash somewhere during "Sending Client info..." If this occurs, open the Event Viewer, click "Windows Logs", then "Application" under it. Look through the folder and find the log that is an error and the source is "Application Error." Then click details and check to see if it says something like this under "EventData":
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\<steamID>\garrysmod\hl2.exe C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\<steamID>\garrysmod\bin\client.dll Note: folder for client.dll can also be C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\<steamID>\garrysmod\garrysmod\bin\client.dll
If it does, open those folders where the files are located and delete hl2.exe and the client.dll. Then open Steam, right-click on Garry's Mod and then click Properties. Then click on the Local Files tab and click "Verify Integrity Of Game Cache...", wait for it to finish, then try reconnecting to the server you had trouble with. You should not crash this time. This does not work the first try every time. If you still crash, then follow the procedure again and keep trying.
As of September 7 2012 this bug is probably because of an engine update (This has apparently been patched on September 19, 2012) For more information go to this thread on the official Garry's Mod forums: link
An apparent fix for this is going into the Garry's Mod console and typing:
vgui_allowhtml 0
(This has apparently been patched on September 19, 2012) Found here: link
Unable to open Developer Console
Players with non-US keyboards often encounter problems opening the Developer Console because the set opening key (~) is positioned in a different location. Binding the key via the config.cfg file will not work because the game resets to the default key automatically. Most of the time the console can be opened by pressing the button to the left of the '1' key/under the 'Esc' key. In UK and similar keyboards, this button is the '`' key.
Borderless windowed mode
It is possible to play the game in borderless windowed mode to simulate a fullscreen environment by right-clicking on 'Properties' in your Steam Library, clicking on 'Set Launch Options...' and adding the following:
-window -noborder
This allows for easier alt-tabbing, but will likely cause a decrease in performance.
Console Commands
Games running on the Source Engine can utilize Source Engine Console Commands for various tasks.
Hosting a listen server
To host a server while playing, one must be able to forward ports and enter a console command. The ports 27015 and 27005, both TCP and UDP, need to be forwarded. Then type in console sv_lan 0 without the quotes. Now click "Play Multiplayer", select the map of your choice, and others should be able to join.
In order for your server to show up on the server list, you must change sv_region to a value corresponding to your region.
Installing Mods
To install most mods, simply extract the file downloaded to:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\<steamID>\garrysmod\addons.
Some mods, e.g. Wiremod may require some more complex installation. ALWAYS check the readme for the mod before installing.
Low FPS Fix
Command Line Parameters
On a low end PC (Tested on 2GB RAM, 2.4GHz Dual Core Celeron Processor, GeForce 7100) you can modify the command line parameters for Garry's Mod.
- Go into your Steam Library.
- Right click Garry's Mod.
- Click Properties.
- Click "Set Launch Options".
- Add the following:
-dev -console -novid -dxlevel 70 +cl_showfps -w -nomemrestrict -norestrictions -percentvidmem 100 +mat_antialias 0 -refresh 60 -heapsize 1048576
The-heapsize104876 parameter assumes you have 2GB RAM. - Each time you boot Garry's Mod, you will need to go into your options and turn all settings to low, with anti-aliasing and filtering off.
Note: This works for all Source games pre-Left 4 Dead 2.