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{{ii}} All versions require [[Steam]].
 
{{ii}} All versions require [[Steam]].
  
== Improvements ==
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==Essential improvements==
=== Garry's Mod V3-V9 ===
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===Skip intro videos===
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|-novid}}
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# Find Garry's Mod in your Steam Library
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# Right-click the game name
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# Select <code>Properties</code>
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# Select <code>Set Launch Options...</code>
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# Input <code>-novid</code>
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# Press <code>OK</code> and launch the game
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}}
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===Garry's Mod V3-V9===
 
All of the older mod versions of Garry's Mod are available at the [http://www.facepunch.com/threads/1027255-Garry-s-Mod-V1-V9.0.4c-Fixed-and-Playable!-New-Thread!-Every-GMod-Version-Included Facepunch forums], modified to work with Steam.
 
All of the older mod versions of Garry's Mod are available at the [http://www.facepunch.com/threads/1027255-Garry-s-Mod-V1-V9.0.4c-Fixed-and-Playable!-New-Thread!-Every-GMod-Version-Included Facepunch forums], modified to work with Steam.
 
=== Console Commands ===
 
Games running on the Source Engine can utilize [https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Console_Command_List Source Engine Console Commands] for various tasks.
 
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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== Audio settings ==
 
== Audio settings ==
 
{{Audio settings
 
{{Audio settings
|separate volume            =true
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|separate volume            = true
|separate volume notes      =Has separate volume for Game and Music
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|separate volume notes      = Has separate volume for Game and Music
|surround sound              =true
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|surround sound              = true
|surround sound notes        =Has support up to 7.1
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|surround sound notes        = Has support up to 7.1
|subtitles                  =true
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|subtitles                  = true
|subtitles notes            =Dialog only
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|subtitles notes            = Dialog only
|closed captions            =true
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|closed captions            = true
 
|closed captions notes      =
 
|closed captions notes      =
|mute on focus lost          =true
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|mute on focus lost          = true
 
|mute on focus lost notes    =
 
|mute on focus lost notes    =
 
|eax support                =
 
|eax support                =
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}}
 
}}
  
== Issues, Fixes, and Tweaks ==
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==Other information==
=== Textures/Models Not Loading ===
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===Console commands===
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Games running on the Source engine can utilize [https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Console_Command_List Source Engine Console Commands] for various tasks.
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==Issues fixed==
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===Textures/Models Not Loading===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Textures/Models Not Loading}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Textures/Models Not Loading}}
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{{ii}} If you own the games above and experience texture/model issues, it is most likely a one-off issue and can generally be resolved by closing the game and restarting Steam.
 
{{ii}} If you own the games above and experience texture/model issues, it is most likely a one-off issue and can generally be resolved by closing the game and restarting Steam.
 
}}
 
}}
=== Unable to open Developer Console ===
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===Unable to open Developer Console===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Unable to open Developer Console}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Unable to open Developer Console}}
 
{{ii}} 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.
 
{{ii}} 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.
 
}}
 
}}
=== Hosting a listen server ===
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===Hosting a listen server===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Start listen server}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Start listen server}}
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}}
 
}}
  
=== Installing Mods ===
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===Installing Mods===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Extract mods to the addons folder}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Extract mods to the addons folder}}
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}}
 
}}
  
=== Low FPS Fix ===
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===Low FPS Fix===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Launch parameters}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Launch parameters}}
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}}
 
}}
  
=== Could not load library client (Unknown Error) - Linux ===
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===Could not load library client (Unknown Error) - Linux===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Install missing libraries}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Install missing libraries}}
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|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
|minOS    = Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
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|minOS    = 2000, XP, Vista, 7
 
|minproc  = 1.7 GHz
 
|minproc  = 1.7 GHz
 
|minmem  = 512 MB
 
|minmem  = 512 MB
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|OSfamily = OS X
 
|OSfamily = OS X
  
|minOS    = OS X 10.5.8 or 10.6.3
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|minOS    = 10.5.8, 10.6.3
 
|minmemm  = 1 GB
 
|minmemm  = 1 GB
 
|minHD    = 6 GB free
 
|minHD    = 6 GB free
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{{References}}
 
{{References}}
 
[[Category:Windows]]
 
[[Category:OS X]]
 
[[Category:Linux]]
 

Revision as of 19:20, 20 October 2013

Garry's Mod
Garry's Mod cover
Developers
Facepunch Studios
Publishers
Valve Corporation
Engines
Source
Garry's Mod on Wikipedia

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

Receives frequent updates
Supports the Steam Workshop[1]
Runs on low-end hardware[2]

General information

GitHub Issue Tracker for Garry's Mod
Official Garry's Mod Blog
Official Garry's Mod Wiki
Steam Users' Forums
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Template:Availability Table

All versions require Steam.

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Instructions

Garry's Mod V3-V9

All of the older mod versions of Garry's Mod are available at the Facepunch forums, modified to work with Steam.

Game data

Template:Game Location Table

Save game cloud syncing

Template:Save Game Cloud Syncing

Video settings

Template:Video settings

Borderless fullscreen windowed

Instructions

Input settings

Template:Input settings

Audio settings

Template:Audio settings

Other information

Console commands

Games running on the Source engine can utilize Source Engine Console Commands for various tasks.

Issues fixed

Textures/Models Not Loading

Instructions

Unable to open Developer Console

Instructions

Hosting a listen server

Instructions

Installing Mods

Instructions

Low FPS Fix

Instructions

Could not load library client (Unknown Error) - Linux

Instructions

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 2000, XP, Vista, 7
Processor (CPU)
System memory (RAM)
Hard disk drive (HDD) 6 GB free
Video card (GPU) DirectX 8.1 level Graphics Card (Requires support for SSE)
macOS (OS X)
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 10.5.8, 10.6.3
Processor (CPU)
System memory (RAM)
Hard disk drive (HDD) 6 GB free
Video card (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce 8 or higher, or ATI X1600 or higher

References