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+ | {{State|state=postdev}} | ||
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Garry's_Mod_Logo.jpg | |cover = Garry's_Mod_Logo.jpg | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|Source}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Source}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 29, 2006}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 24, 2004|ref={{note|note=Original [[Half-Life 2]] mod release.}}}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 29, 2006|ref={{note|note=Standalone release.}}}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|September 23, 2010}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|September 23, 2010}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|June 5, 2013}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|June 5, 2013}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|garrys-mod|}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic||}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|garry-s-mod|}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Cross-game bonus}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | No microtransactions}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person, Third-person}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Sandbox, FPS}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic, Cartoon}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = 4000 | |steam appid = 4000 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
+ | |official site= https://gmod.facepunch.com/ | ||
+ | |igdb = garry-s-mod | ||
+ | |hltb = 3847 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = 36258 | ||
|wikipedia = Garry's Mod | |wikipedia = Garry's Mod | ||
|winehq = 5217 | |winehq = 5217 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
− | {{++}} Extensive | + | {{++}} Extensive modding community, including Steam Workshop integration. |
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{{ii}} Many online servers require [[#Black and purple textures and giant red models|resources]] from other Valve games. | {{ii}} Many online servers require [[#Black and purple textures and giant red models|resources]] from other Valve games. | ||
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{{mm}} [https://github.com/Facepunch/garrysmod-issues/issues GitHub Issue Tracker for Garry's Mod] | {{mm}} [https://github.com/Facepunch/garrysmod-issues/issues GitHub Issue Tracker for Garry's Mod] | ||
{{mm}} [http://wiki.garrysmod.com/page/Main_Page Official wiki] | {{mm}} [http://wiki.garrysmod.com/page/Main_Page Official wiki] | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/4000/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 4000 | Steam | The developer's custom {{term|DRM}} added in an update, may cause error messages stating "Unable to shade polygon normals" and dumping the user's Steam ID to the error log. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
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}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}. | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |cross-game bonus = Compatible with various selected Source engine games. | ||
+ | |dlc = | ||
+ | |expansion pack = | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
+ | |subscription gaming service = | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use the <code>-novid</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
− | + | ||
+ | ===Improve performance=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} It's recommended to use both fixes listed at the bottom. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use 64 bit branch and multicore support.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/4000/view/1709612955335487160|title=Next update, x64, Chromium and upcoming changes to Steam Workshop support|date=2021-05-11}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | #Right click on Garry's Mod in your Steam library and click <code>Properties</code>. | ||
+ | #Go to the <code>Beta</code> section and change it from <code>None</code> to <code>x86-64 - Chromium + 64-bit binaries</code>. | ||
+ | #Wait for Steam to download the new binaries (~190MB of data). | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use autoexec.cfg commands|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to the <code>{{P|game}}\garrysmod\cfg</code> and open <code>autoexec.cfg</code> | ||
+ | # Paste those lines and save the file: | ||
+ | <pre> | ||
+ | gmod_mcore_test 1 | ||
+ | mat_queue_mode 2 | ||
+ | cl_threaded_bone_setup 1 | ||
+ | cl_threaded_client_leaf_system 1 | ||
+ | r_threaded_client_shadow_manager 1 | ||
+ | r_threaded_particles 1 | ||
+ | r_threaded_renderables 1 | ||
+ | r_queued_ropes 1 | ||
+ | r_queued_decals 1 | ||
+ | r_rootlod 0 | ||
+ | mat_picmip -10 | ||
+ | r_lod 0 | ||
+ | cl_new_impact_effects 1 | ||
+ | cl_burninggibs 1 | ||
+ | mp_usehwmmodels 1 | ||
+ | mp_usehwmvcds 1 | ||
+ | fps_max 0 | ||
+ | </pre> | ||
+ | {{ii}} This method will not only improve performance, but may also improve the graphics a bit. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\garrysmod\cfg}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Linux|{{p|game}}/garrysmod/cfg}} |
}} | }} | ||
{{XDG|unknown}} | {{XDG|unknown}} | ||
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===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\garrysmod\saves}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Linux|}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |origin | + | |discord = |
− | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |steam cloud notes = | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = true | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Garrysmod-video.png|Video settings}} | {{Image|Garrysmod-video.png|Video settings}} | ||
{{Image|Garrysmod-advancedvideo.png|Advanced video settings}} | {{Image|Garrysmod-advancedvideo.png|Advanced video settings}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/garrys-mod/en |
|widescreen wsgf award = gold | |widescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = silver | |multimonitor wsgf award = silver | ||
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|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = HUD size does not scale with resolution. |
|fov = true | |fov = true | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = true |
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = Borderless windowed support has been added in the [https://gmod.facepunch.com/blog/february-2019-update February 2019 update]. |
|anisotropic = true | |anisotropic = true | ||
|anisotropic notes = Up to 16 samples. | |anisotropic notes = Up to 16 samples. | ||
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = Up to 8x [[MSAA]] and 16xQ [[CSAA]]. | |antialiasing notes = Up to 8x [[MSAA]] and 16xQ [[CSAA]]. | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
− | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = Double buffered <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qShOm6pwUbA|title=Black mesa vsync is double buffered|date=2024}}</ref> |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = 150 FPS cap by default. With console, can change <code>fps_max</code> up to <code>1000</code>; use <code>0</code> for uncapped framerate. |
+ | |hdr = false | ||
+ | |hdr notes = Rendered image uses {{term|SDR}} color space. In-game {{term|HDR}} option refers only to {{term|HDR Rendering}}. | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|Garrysmod-controls.png|Input settings}} | {{Image|Garrysmod-controls.png|Input settings}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
+ | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = false | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= hackable | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = Use [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1678408548 VRMod - Experimental Virtual Reality] | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
|button prompts = false | |button prompts = false | ||
|button prompts notes = | |button prompts notes = | ||
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|haptic feedback = unknown | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | | | + | |simultaneous input = true |
− | | | + | |simultaneous input notes = |
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Garrysmod-sound.png|Audio settings}} | {{Image|Garrysmod-sound.png|Audio settings}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Over-all game volume and separate music slider. | |separate volume notes = Over-all game volume and separate music slider. | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = "Silence the audio while the game window is in the background" check box. | |mute on focus lost notes = "Silence the audio while the game window is in the background" check box. | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Bulgarian |
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Simplified Chinese | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = unknown | |audio = unknown | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Traditional Chinese |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = unknown | |audio = unknown | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Brazilian Portuguese |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = unknown | |audio = unknown | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Russian |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = unknown | |audio = unknown | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Network== | ==Network== | ||
{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
− | |local play = | + | |local play = hackable |
− | |local play players = | + | |local play players = 16 |
|local play modes = | |local play modes = | ||
− | |local play notes = | + | |local play notes = Use [https://github.com/SplitScreen-Me/splitscreenme-nucleus/releases Nucleus Co-op]. |
|lan play = true | |lan play = true | ||
− | |lan play players = | + | |lan play players = 128 |
|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
|online play = true | |online play = true | ||
− | |online play players = | + | |online play players = 128 |
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
|online play notes = | |online play notes = | ||
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|tcp = 27014-27050 | |tcp = 27014-27050 | ||
|udp = 3478, 4379-4380, 27000-27030 | |udp = 3478, 4379-4380, 27000-27030 | ||
− | |upnp = | + | |upnp = unknown |
}} | }} | ||
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|iz3d = | |iz3d = | ||
|iz3d notes = | |iz3d notes = | ||
− | |htc vive = | + | |vr only = false |
− | |htc vive notes = | + | |htc vive = hackable |
− | |oculus rift = | + | |htc vive notes = Use [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1678408548 VRMod - Experimental Virtual Reality] |
− | |oculus rift notes = | + | |oculus rift = hackable |
− | | | + | |oculus rift notes = Use [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1678408548 VRMod - Experimental Virtual Reality] |
− | | | + | |osvr = unknown |
− | |keyboard-mouse = | + | |osvr notes = |
+ | |windows mixed reality = hackable | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality notes = Use [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1678408548 VRMod - Experimental Virtual Reality] | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse = true | ||
|keyboard-mouse notes = | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
|3rd space gaming vest = | |3rd space gaming vest = | ||
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|novint falcon notes = | |novint falcon notes = | ||
|trackir = hackable | |trackir = hackable | ||
− | |trackir notes = Available [http:// | + | |trackir notes = Available [https://github.com/ExtReMLapin/TrackIR_GMod here] |
− | |play area seated = | + | |tobii eye tracking = hackable |
+ | |tobii eye tracking notes = Works with [http://facetracknoir.sourceforge.net/Trackers/Tobii.htm Tobii EyeX tracker] or [http://facetracknoir.sourceforge.net/Trackers/Tobii4C.htm Tobii EyeX 4C and 5 headtracker] plugins for [http://facetracknoir.sourceforge.net/ FaceTrackNoIR]. | ||
+ | |play area seated = true | ||
|play area seated notes = | |play area seated notes = | ||
− | |play area standing = | + | |play area standing = true |
|play area standing notes = | |play area standing notes = | ||
− | |play area room-scale = | + | |play area room-scale = true |
|play area room-scale notes = | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{ii}} See [[Engine:Source#Missing models or textures|Missing models or textures]]. | {{ii}} See [[Engine:Source#Missing models or textures|Missing models or textures]]. | ||
{{ii}} Frequently featured contents come from just a bunch of other Source engine based games ([[Counter-Strike: Source]], [[Half-Life 2]], [[Half-Life 2: Episode One]], [[Half-Life 2: Episode Two]]). | {{ii}} Frequently featured contents come from just a bunch of other Source engine based games ([[Counter-Strike: Source]], [[Half-Life 2]], [[Half-Life 2: Episode One]], [[Half-Life 2: Episode Two]]). | ||
+ | {{ii}} You can download the Garry's Mod content specified above as an addon. However, you'll have to find the download site on your own since it contains copyrighted content. | ||
===Game crashes at title screen=== | ===Game crashes at title screen=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|1 | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use the <code>+connect 1:1</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref={{cn|note=Is this still a bug?|date=October 2016}}|fix= |
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+ | '''Notes''' | ||
{{ii}} When the game opens, it will take you to a <code>Connecting to Server</code> screen. After a few seconds it should dissappear and take you to the title screen. It will then freeze for a few seconds, then function normally. | {{ii}} When the game opens, it will take you to a <code>Connecting to Server</code> screen. After a few seconds it should dissappear and take you to the title screen. It will then freeze for a few seconds, then function normally. | ||
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{{ii}} Sometimes you may need to press {{key|Alt|Tab}} then go back into the game for this to work. | {{ii}} Sometimes you may need to press {{key|Alt|Tab}} then go back into the game for this to work. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Hosting a listen server=== | ===Hosting a listen server=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Start listen server|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix= |
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{{ii}} To host a server while playing, one must be able to forward ports and enter a console command. | {{ii}} To host a server while playing, one must be able to forward ports and enter a console command. | ||
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===Could not load library client (Linux)=== | ===Could not load library client (Linux)=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Additional Libraries|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
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* Install the appropiate lib32 gconf package (libgconf-2-4:i386 for debian-based systems, libgconf-2.i386 for rpm-based distros, and lib32-gconf on the AUR for arch users). | * Install the appropiate lib32 gconf package (libgconf-2-4:i386 for debian-based systems, libgconf-2.i386 for rpm-based distros, and lib32-gconf on the AUR for arch users). | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Game changes microphone gain at launch=== | ===Game changes microphone gain at launch=== | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{Fixbox|description=Modify configuration file|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/GlobalOffensive/comments/2vftby/csgo_changing_your_windows_mic_boost_level_heres/|title=CSGO changing your windows mic boost level? here's a fix: GlobalOffensive|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
− | {{ | + | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. |
+ | # Open <code>config.cfg</code>. | ||
+ | # Find the line <code>voice_mixer_volume</code>, it should be near the bottom of the file. If the line doesn't exist you may create it. | ||
+ | # Set the value to whatever you prefer your mic volume to be, I set mine to <code>.5</code> which translates to 50% gain. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Removing the line does not work. | ||
+ | {{--}} This will set a fixed value, and might not be a solution for people who are using dynamic gain which Windows (or other applications) automatically adjusts. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Disable exclusive control of microphone (Windows)|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/GlobalOffensive/comments/3t6gdm/why_does_csgo_automatically_change_my_mic_volume/cx3ix79|title=kyoukidotexe commented on Why does CS:GO automatically change my mic volume when I start the game?: GlobalOffensive|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Right click on the speaker icon located at the tray bar. | ||
+ | # Select '''Recording devices'''. | ||
+ | # Double click on your microphone in the newly opened window. | ||
+ | # Go to '''Advanced''' and untick '''Allow applications to take exclusive control of this device'''. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{--}} Most applications ignores this, and many users are reporting that it isn't working. | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 9 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|mantle support = | |mantle support = | ||
|mantle support notes = | |mantle support notes = | ||
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan versions = |
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan notes = |
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
|shader model versions = 2, 3 | |shader model versions = 2, 3 | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit | + | |windows 64-bit exe = hackable |
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = For 64 bit, see [[#Improve performance|Improve performance]]. | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = false | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = hackable | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = For 64 bit, see [[#Improve performance|Improve performance]]. | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= true | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= hackable | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = For 64 bit, see [[#Improve performance|Improve performance]]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = | |interface = | ||
|interface notes = | |interface notes = | ||
− | |input = | + | |input = SDL |
|input notes = | |input notes = | ||
|cutscenes = Bink Video | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
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{{ii}} Games running on the Source engine can utilize [https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Console_Command_List Source Engine Console Commands] for various tasks. | {{ii}} Games running on the Source engine can utilize [https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Console_Command_List Source Engine Console Commands] for various tasks. | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Enabling the console in Source games|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
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# Launch the game | # Launch the game | ||
# From the main menu select <code>Options</code> | # From the main menu select <code>Options</code> | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===[[Glossary:Command line arguments|Command line arguments]]=== |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} See [https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=1040-JWMT-2947 this Steam Support Article regarding launch options] as well as [https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Launch_options#Source_Games the relevant Valve Developer wiki page] for further information and a list of useful Source engine launch options. |
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==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = | + | |minOS = Vista, XP |
− | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = 2 GHz (SSE required) |
− | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 4 GB |
− | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 5 GB |
− | |minGPU = DirectX 9 level Graphics Card | + | |minGPU = DirectX 9 level Graphics Card |
− | |minDX = | + | |minDX = 9.0c |
+ | |minVRAM = 512 MB | ||
+ | |minaudio = DirectX 9 compatible | ||
+ | |minother = Mouse, Keyboard, Monitor | ||
|recOS = 7, 8, 8.1, 10 | |recOS = 7, 8, 8.1, 10 | ||
− | |recCPU = 2.5 GHz | + | |recCPU = 2.5 GHz |
|recRAM = 8 GB | |recRAM = 8 GB | ||
− | |recHD = | + | |recHD = 20 GB |
− | |recGPU = | + | |recVRAM = 1 GB |
+ | |recGPU = | ||
|recDX = 9.0c | |recDX = 9.0c | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minOS = Snow Leopard 10.6.3 | |minOS = Snow Leopard 10.6.3 | ||
− | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = 2 GHz |
− | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 4 GB |
− | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 5 GB |
− | |minGPU = ATI X1600 | + | |minGPU = ATI Radeon X1600 |
− | |minGPU2 = | + | |minGPU2 = Nvidia GeForce 8 |
|minGPU3 = Intel HD 3000 | |minGPU3 = Intel HD 3000 | ||
+ | |minVRAM = 512 MB | ||
+ | |minother = Mouse, Keyboard, Monitor | ||
− | |recCPU = 2.5 GHz | + | |recCPU = 2.5 GHz |
|recRAM = 8 GB | |recRAM = 8 GB | ||
− | | | + | |recVRAM = 1 GB |
− | | | + | |recHD = 20 GB |
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Linux | |OSfamily = Linux | ||
− | |minOS = | + | |minOS = Ubuntu 12.04 |
− | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = 2 GHz |
− | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 4 GB |
|minHD = 5 GB | |minHD = 5 GB | ||
|minVRAM = 512 MB | |minVRAM = 512 MB | ||
+ | |minother = Mouse, Keyboard, Monitor | ||
− | |recCPU = 2.5 GHz | + | |recCPU = 2.5 GHz |
|recRAM = 8 GB | |recRAM = 8 GB | ||
− | |recHD = | + | |recHD = 20 GB |
|recVRAM = 1 GB | |recVRAM = 1 GB | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 00:21, 12 April 2024
Although this product has been released, it remains under active development - information may change frequently and could be outdated or irrelevant.
Developers | |
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Facepunch Studios | |
Publishers | |
Valve Corporation | |
Engines | |
Source | |
Release dates | |
Windows | December 24, 2004[Note 1] |
Windows | November 29, 2006[Note 2] |
macOS (OS X) | September 23, 2010 |
Linux | June 5, 2013 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Cross-game bonus |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Sandbox, FPS |
Art styles | Realistic, Cartoon |
Themes | Contemporary |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game needs a fix to work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later (see API for details).
Key points
- Extensive modding community, including Steam Workshop integration.
- Many online servers require resources from other Valve games.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Steam | The developer's custom DRM added in an update, may cause error messages stating "Unable to shade polygon normals" and dumping the user's Steam ID to the error log. |
Monetization
Type | Notes |
---|---|
Cross-game bonus | Compatible with various selected Source engine games. |
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Use the -novid command line argument[citation needed]
|
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Improve performance
- It's recommended to use both fixes listed at the bottom.
Use 64 bit branch and multicore support.[1] |
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Use autoexec.cfg commands |
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gmod_mcore_test 1 mat_queue_mode 2 cl_threaded_bone_setup 1 cl_threaded_client_leaf_system 1 r_threaded_client_shadow_manager 1 r_threaded_particles 1 r_threaded_renderables 1 r_queued_ropes 1 r_queued_decals 1 r_rootlod 0 mat_picmip -10 r_lod 0 cl_new_impact_effects 1 cl_burninggibs 1 mp_usehwmmodels 1 mp_usehwmvcds 1 fps_max 0
|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\garrysmod\cfg[Note 3] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux | <path-to-game>/garrysmod/cfg |
- It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\garrysmod\saves[Note 3] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | HUD size does not scale with resolution. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Borderless windowed support has been added in the February 2019 update. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Up to 16 samples. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Up to 8x MSAA and 16xQ CSAA. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Double buffered [2] | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | 150 FPS cap by default. With console, can change fps_max up to 1000 ; use 0 for uncapped framerate. |
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High dynamic range display (HDR) | Rendered image uses SDR color space. In-game HDR option refers only to HDR Rendering. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | Many gamemodes are designed with a KB/M in mind; you can't navigate certain menus like Sandbox's spawn menu. | |
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Tracked motion controllers | Use VRMod - Experimental Virtual Reality | |
---|---|---|
Button/gesture prompts |
Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Button prompts | ||
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Over-all game volume and separate music slider. | |
Surround sound | 7.1, 5.1 surround sound, 4 speaker surround. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | "Silence the audio while the game window is in the background" check box. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Bulgarian | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
Czech | ||||
Danish | ||||
Dutch | ||||
Finnish | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Greek | ||||
Hungarian | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Korean | ||||
Norwegian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Portuguese | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Swedish | ||||
Thai | ||||
Turkish | ||||
Ukrainian |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | 16 | Use Nucleus Co-op. | ||
LAN play | 128 | |||
Online play | 128 |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | Dedicated Server software is available under Tools in the Steam client. | |
Direct IP | Open the console (~) and enter connect followed by the IP and port. |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
---|---|
TCP | 27014-27050 |
UDP | 3478, 4379-4380, 27000-27030 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
Headsets | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
SteamVR | Use VRMod - Experimental Virtual Reality | ||
Oculus VR (LibOVR) | Use VRMod - Experimental Virtual Reality | ||
Windows Mixed Reality | Use VRMod - Experimental Virtual Reality |
Devices | |||
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Tracked motion controllers | Use VRMod - Experimental Virtual Reality See Input for details. |
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Traditional controller | See Input for details. | ||
Keyboard/Mouse | |||
Tobii Eye Tracking | Works with Tobii EyeX tracker or Tobii EyeX 4C and 5 headtracker plugins for FaceTrackNoIR. | ||
TrackIR | Available here |
Play area | |||
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Seated | |||
Standing | |||
Room-scale |
Issues fixed
Black and purple textures and giant red models
- See Missing models or textures.
- Frequently featured contents come from just a bunch of other Source engine based games (Counter-Strike: Source, Half-Life 2, Half-Life 2: Episode One, Half-Life 2: Episode Two).
- You can download the Garry's Mod content specified above as an addon. However, you'll have to find the download site on your own since it contains copyrighted content.
Game crashes at title screen
Use the +connect 1:1 command line argument[citation needed]
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Notes
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Hosting a listen server
Start listen server[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Could not load library client (Linux)
Additional Libraries[citation needed] |
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Game changes microphone gain at launch
Modify configuration file[3] |
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Notes
|
Disable exclusive control of microphone (Windows)[4] |
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Notes
|
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9 | |
OpenGL | 2.1 | OS X and Linux only. |
Shader Model support | 2, 3 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows | For 64 bit, see Improve performance. | ||
macOS (OS X) | For 64 bit, see Improve performance. | ||
Linux | For 64 bit, see Improve performance. |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Physics | Havok | Heavily modified variant. |
Audio | Miles Sound System | |
Input | SDL | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | Steamworks |
Console commands
- Games running on the Source engine can utilize Source Engine Console Commands for various tasks.
Enabling the console in Source games[citation needed] |
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Notes
|
Command line arguments
- See this Steam Support Article regarding launch options as well as the relevant Valve Developer wiki page for further information and a list of useful Source engine launch options.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Vista, XP | 7, 8, 8.1, 10 |
Processor (CPU) | 2 GHz (SSE required) | 2.5 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 5 GB | 20 GB |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 9 level Graphics Card 512 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | 1 GB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9 compatible | |
Other | Mouse, Keyboard, Monitor |
macOS (OS X) | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Snow Leopard 10.6.3 | |
Processor (CPU) | 2 GHz | 2.5 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 5 GB | 20 GB |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon X1600 Nvidia GeForce 8 Intel HD 3000 512 MB of VRAM | 1 GB of VRAM |
Other | Mouse, Keyboard, Monitor |
Linux | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Ubuntu 12.04 | |
Processor (CPU) | 2 GHz | 2.5 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 5 GB | 20 GB |
Video card (GPU) | 512 MB of VRAM | 1 GB of VRAM |
Other | Mouse, Keyboard, Monitor |
Notes
- ↑ Original Half-Life 2 mod release.
- ↑ Standalone release.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ Next update, x64, Chromium and upcoming changes to Steam Workshop support - last accessed on 2021-05-11
- ↑ Black mesa vsync is double buffered - last accessed on 2024
- ↑ CSGO changing your windows mic boost level? here's a fix: GlobalOffensive - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ kyoukidotexe commented on Why does CS:GO automatically change my mic volume when I start the game?: GlobalOffensive - last accessed on May 2023
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