Difference between revisions of "Garry's Mod"
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
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===Garry's Mod V1-V9=== | ===Garry's Mod V1-V9=== | ||
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===Hosting a listen server=== | ===Hosting a listen server=== | ||
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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)=== | ||
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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). | ||
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===Game changes microphone gain at launch=== | ===Game changes microphone gain at launch=== | ||
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
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# Right click on the speaker icon located at the tray bar. | # Right click on the speaker icon located at the tray bar. | ||
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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. | ||
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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> |
Revision as of 22:53, 22 November 2017
Developers | |
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Facepunch Studios | |
Publishers | |
Valve Corporation | |
Engines | |
Source | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 29, 2006 |
macOS (OS X) | September 23, 2010 |
Linux | June 5, 2013 |
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.
- Receives frequent updates.
- Many online servers require resources from other Valve games.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Steam |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Use the -novid command line argument[citation needed]
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Garry's Mod V1-V9
All of the older mod versions of Garry's Mod are available at the Facepunch forums, modified to work with Steam.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
- It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.
Save game data location
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Bulgarian | ||||
Czech | ||||
Danish | ||||
Dutch | ||||
Finnish | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Greek | ||||
Hungarian | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Korean | ||||
Norwegian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Swedish | ||||
Thai | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
Turkish | ||||
Ukrainian |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 128 | |||
Online play | 128 |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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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) |
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TCP | 27014-27050 |
UDP | 3478, 4379-4380, 27000-27030 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
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).
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[1] |
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Notes
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Disable exclusive control of microphone (Windows)[2] |
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Notes
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 6, 7, 8, 8.1, 9 | |
OpenGL | 2.1 | OS X and Linux only. |
Shader Model support | 2, 3 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | |||
Linux |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | Havok | Heavily modified variant. |
Audio | Miles Sound System | |
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
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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) | 2000, XP, Vista | 7, 8, 8.1, 10 |
Processor (CPU) | 1.8 GHz | 2.5 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1 GB | 10 GB |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 9 level Graphics Card (Requires support for SSE) DirectX 8.1 compatible | 1 GB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Snow Leopard 10.6.3 | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.8 GHz | 2.5 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1 GB | 10 GB |
Video card (GPU) | ATI X1600 Nvidia GeForce 8 Intel HD 3000 | 1 GB of VRAM |
Linux | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | SteamOS, Ubuntu 12.04 | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.8 GHz | 2.5 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 5 GB | 10 GB |
Video card (GPU) | 512 MB of VRAM | 1 GB of VRAM |