Utilities & Scripts

Dive into Garry's Mod utilities and scripts! This guide breaks down gamemodes, explains tags like PVP and COOP, and lists popular options like Prop Hunt and TTT to help you find your next adventure.

Alright, so you've been messing around in Garry's Mod and you're starting to see all sorts of cool stuff people have made, right? This section is basically your cheat sheet for understanding all the different ways you can play the game, especially when it comes to custom gamemodes and scripts. Think of it as a catalog of all the awesome community creations out there. We'll break down what all those weird tags mean and give you a peek at some of the most popular modes so you can jump right into the fun.

A Quick Note: The original guide this is based on is a bit rough around the edges, translated from Russian. We've cleaned it up a bit, but the core info is still here. Also, some of the links might be broken because the original content was removed from Steam – bummer, I know!

Understanding the Tags

Before we dive into specific gamemodes, let's quickly go over the tags the author uses. These are super helpful for figuring out what kind of experience you're getting into:

• PVP - Player versus Player. Basically, you're fighting against other players.
• PVE - Players vs. AI. You and other players team up to fight against computer-controlled enemies.
• TEAMS - The mode splits players into different teams, usually for competitive play.
• COMPETITION - There's a clear goal to win, like capturing a flag or surviving for a set time.
• COOP - Cooperative play. You're working together with other players towards a common goal.
• SINGLEPLAYER - Yep, you guessed it – a mode designed for just one player.
• ZOMBIE - Any mode that involves fighting off hordes of zombies. Classic!
• SPORTS - Modes that are based on sports games, like soccer or basketball, but in GMod.
• MINIGAMES - A collection of smaller, often quick, games bundled together.
• OTHER - If a mode doesn't fit into any of the above categories, it lands here.
• TOOL - These aren't usually standalone games, but rather tools or bases for other creations, often used for things like horror maps.

Popular Gamemodes to Check Out

Now for the fun part! Here are a few of the gamemodes mentioned, with a little more detail on what makes them tick:

1. Prop Hunt (Hide'n'Seek)

This is a classic for a reason! Prop Hunt is pretty much exactly like it sounds: a game of hide-and-seek. One team gets disguised as random props around the map (think chairs, boxes, lamps – anything!) and has a short time to hide. The other team, the hunters, then have to find and eliminate the hidden props before time runs out. It's a blast of paranoia and quick thinking!

• Tags: PVP, OTHER

2. TTT (Trouble in Terrorist Town)

TTT is a super popular social deduction game. Imagine this: you're in a group, but a few of you are secretly traitors. The innocent players have to figure out who the traitors are and eliminate them, while the traitors are trying to pick off the innocents one by one without getting caught. It's all about suspicion, deception, and trying to stay alive.

• Tags: PVP, TEAMS

3. Murder

This one's a bit like TTT but with a more direct focus on a single killer. In Murder, one player is secretly designated as the murderer, armed with a knife. Their goal is to stealthily eliminate everyone else. The rest of the players are ordinary citizens who need to figure out who the murderer is and take them down before they become the next victim. It's a tense game of cat and mouse!

• Tags: PVP, TEAMS (The source description cuts off here, but this is the general idea)

This guide is just scratching the surface, but hopefully, it gives you a good starting point for exploring the wild world of Garry's Mod gamemodes. Keep an eye out for new stuff on the Workshop, and don't be afraid to try something new!