Garry's Mod
Garry's Mod

Vehicle Addons

Pilot new machines in Garry's Mod with vehicle addons. Spawn cars, planes, mechs, and more for exploration and vehicular combat from the Workshop.

Vehicle Addons

Vehicle addons in Garry's Mod allow players to spawn and control a wide variety of vehicles, from realistic cars and planes to fantastical flying machines and mechs. These addons bring a new dimension to gameplay, enabling players to explore maps, engage in vehicular combat, or simply cruise around in style. The Steam Workshop is brimming with diverse vehicle options to suit any taste.

Vehicle addons can range in complexity. Some might be simple props that can be driven with basic controls, while others are highly detailed and feature realistic physics, engine management, and interactive cockpits. The type of vehicle you choose will often depend on the game mode you're playing or the kind of experience you're looking to create.

When looking for vehicle addons, consider these factors:

  • Type of Vehicle: Cars, trucks, motorcycles, boats, planes, helicopters, tanks, mechs, etc.
  • Realism vs. Fun: Do you want a realistic driving experience or something more arcade-like and over-the-top?
  • Controls: How are the vehicles controlled? Do they use standard GMod controls, or do they have custom keybinds?
  • Dependencies: Some vehicles may require specific game content (e.g., Half-Life 2 assets) or other addons to function correctly.
  • Performance: Complex vehicles with detailed physics can sometimes impact performance, especially on servers with many players.

Many popular vehicle addons are desed to integrate with Garry's Mod's existing systems, such as the Wiremod, allowing for advanced customization and control. For example, you might be able to hook up a Wiremod display to show speed or fuel levels, or use logic gates to control weapon systems on a tank.

For creators, developing vehicle addons involves a deep understanding of Lua scripting, physics manipulation, and often 3D modeling. Creating a functional and well-performing vehicle requires careful attention to detail in both the code and the asset des. The Steam Workshop provides a platform for sharing these creations with the wider Garry's Mod community.