Community Events and Server Hosting

Learn how to host your own Garry's Mod community events and servers. Discover popular gamemodes like Prop Hunt and TTT, and understand the tags to find the right experience for your players.

Hey there! So you're looking to step up your Garry's Mod game and maybe even host your own community events or servers? That's awesome! It's a fantastic way to share your passion for GMod with others. This guide is going to walk you through some of the cool stuff you can do, especially when it comes to setting up and understanding different game modes.

We'll be diving into a bunch of different gamemodes you can find on the Steam Workshop. Think of this as your go-to reference for what's out there and how to categorize them. The creator of this guide has put together a massive catalog, and while they can't test every single one themselves (who could?!), they've done a great job of listing them out. We'll cover what the tags mean so you can get a better feel for what each mode is all about.

Understanding Gamemode Tags

Before we jump into specific modes, let's break down the tags. These are super helpful for quickly figuring out what kind of experience a gamemode offers:

• PVP - Player versus Player: You'll be fighting against other players.
• PVE - Players vs. AI: You'll be fighting against computer-controlled enemies.
• TEAMS - Division into teams: Players are split into different groups, often competing against each other.
• COMPETITION - Goal-oriented: There's a specific objective to win, like capturing a flag or surviving for a set time.
• COOP - Cooperative play: You and other players work together towards a common goal.
• SINGLEPLAYER - Solo play: Designed for one player.
• ZOMBIE - Zombie theme: Survival or combat against zombies.
• SPORTS - Sports-based games: Think GMod versions of real-world sports.
• MINIGAMES - Collection of mini-games: A variety of short, distinct game modes.
• OTHER - Miscellaneous: If it doesn't fit any other category.
• TOOL - Base for other content: Often used as a foundation for things like horror maps.

Popular Gamemodes to Explore

Now, let's look at some of the modes you'll find. This is just a small taste, but it gives you an idea of the variety:

1. Prop Hunt - This is a classic hide-and-seek game. One team disguises themselves as props (like chairs, boxes, etc.) and hides, while the other team hunts them down. It's a blast for both sides! (Tags: PVP, OTHER)
2. TTT (Trouble in Terrorist Town) - In this mode, you're on a team, but there are hidden traitors among you. The innocent players have to figure out who the traitors are and eliminate them before they get taken out themselves. Lots of deception and deduction here! (Tags: PVP, TEAMS)
3. Murder - Similar to TTT in its deception, but with a twist. One player is secretly the murderer with a knife, and they need to pick off the other players one by one without being caught. The rest of the players have to identify and stop the murderer. (Tags: PVP, TEAMS)

This is just the tip of the iceberg! Hosting your own server or organizing community events around these kinds of games can be incredibly rewarding. You get to set the rules, invite your friends, and create a unique GMod experience. Have fun exploring and happy hosting!