Post by Revan on Mar 7, 2009 0:41:03 GMT -5
I will add to the list through the advice of the forum, but here is a compilation of the mods that I think are either very useful or interesting...
Alright, been meaning to do this for a long time, so here it is:
I'm making a list of mods that I deem to be 'common' or 'needed' to play the game to it's maximum potential. For now, I'm only making a list and placing download links, but eventually I will have a video explaining how to determine what folders each mod goes into...etc etc etc.
Necessities - Items in this category I wouldn't be caught dead without
PHX3 - The most common addon in the game! This will add a great deal of models to your came, they are precisely scaled, allowing for better building capabilities.
phoenix-storms.svn.sourceforge.net/svnroot/phoenix-storms
How to use SVN:
1: If you do not already have an SVN client, get one. I recommend TortoiseSVN.
2: Create a folder in your addons directory called "phx3".
3: Right click on your newly created phx3 folder and hit "SVN Checkout".
4: Enter the SVN URL found above.
5: You're done, let it download everything.
6: Profit!
Weight Stool - Allows modification of weights (for props)
garrysmod.org/downloads/?a=view&id=19331
TIP: Thrusters have a maximum force of '10000' units, but you can achieve greater power by increasing the weight of the thrusters!
Smartsnap - Puts a grid over your props and enables you to lock onto points by pressing (and holding E), allowing for precise and accurate tooling
www.garrysmod.org/downloads/?a=view&id=35405
TIP: For precise welds, freeze two props into place at the angles (to each other) that you want them to be (but freeze them at least 4 ft apart), then easy weld one of them and then finish the weld by quickly double clicking on the other. Use smartsnap to lock onto similar points so that they line up nicely!
Stacker Stool - Allows you to stack props in a great deal of manipulation to the objects spawned. Essentially, if you have any contraption that follows a pattern in it's design and uses the same prop over and over again, this will definitely help you!
garrysmod.org/downloads/?a=view&id=45634
Wiremod - Allows you to do some very basic (and don't be afraid when I use the word) programming in garrysmod so that your contraptions can be automated. I have a whole set of tutorials on it *right here* on this website! It also comes with another popular tool, the advanced duplicator, allowing you to save devices and move them from server to server!
See here for installation - www.wiremod.com/forum/wiremod-general-chat/4-wiremod-svn-guide.html
Highly Recommended - Not quite as common as the above, but still VERY useful
Easy Precision - While I don't think this has as many uses as it does options, but it does help for making really precise welds, give it a shot!
garrysmod.org/downloads/?a=view&id=35124
Unbreakable - Allows you to make wooden props unbreakable (and other similar props too) so that you can use them in designs without fear of n00bs destroying them!
garrysmod.org/downloads/?a=view&id=4484
Measuring Stick - Allows you to measure the distance between two places very easily. Can be very handy.
garrysmod.org/downloads/?a=view&id=37778
Tool Finder - Allows you to search your tools quickly to find the tool you need... could be useful for finding some of the less used wire tools.
www.garrysmod.org/downloads/?a=view&id=33562
Huge Vehicle Pack - Adds lots and lots of different vehicles to your vehicles tab... useful for all sorts of things..
NEEDS REUPLOADING -- If you have a link, please post it.
GCombat - Adds a whole bunch of weapons to gmod that are compatible with wiremod (listed above). A very nice addon that is quite common, beware however (for server hosts only), this can lead to a string tables error.
garrysmod.org/downloads/?a=view&id=35442
GCX - Gcombat Extended - Adds more weapons to GCombat (gcombat required.... duh) - PLEASE NOTE: This is an SVN link, follow the above instructions (under wire or PHX3) for how to download this properly!)
gcombat-extended.googlecode.com/svn/trunk/GCX
Stargate Mod - Adds all sorts of things from the popular tv show stargate, including the famous jump gates! This is a very popular addon, so I highly recomend downloading it! PLEASE NOTE: All of the following links are ALL part of stargate, and each of them is an SVN link, meaning follow the instructions given above (for wire or PHX3)
svn.wiremod.com/svn/stargate/trunk/addons/catdaemon_stargate
svn.wiremod.com/svn/stargate/trunk/addons/gmdm_resources
svn.wiremod.com/svn/stargate/trunk/addons/stargate
svn.wiremod.com/svn/stargate/trunk/addons/stargate_resources
Another Stargate Mod - Somebody else released a separate stargate mod, while nowhere near as popular, it stil has some interesting things to offer. PLEASE NOTE: This is an SVN link, meaning follow the instructions given above (for wire or PHX3)
sg-mod.svn.sourceforge.net/svnroot/sg-mod
PCMod 2 - An interesting mod that is popular with the RP crowd that allows you to create virtual computers. PLEASE NOTE: This is an SVN link, meaning follow the instructions given above (for wire or PHX3)
pcmod.googlecode.com/svn/pcmod2
Prop Packs - The less popular, but still useful prop packs I'm going to list here. You probably won't find these on a server (except mine), but they're good for singleplayer!
Rails - A rather complete pack of models for railways that pinball like balls can travel on, good for transporting all sorts of things.
garrysmod.org/downloads/?a=view&id=16889
Military Models - They used to be very popular, but are now uncommon, very detailed and well designed props for military vehicles, you can find a whole bunch of people who uploaded flyable planes to garrysmod.org using these models.
garrysmod.org/downloads/?a=view&id=5578
Hammy's Model Pack - Includes a wide variety of props, one of the earlier mods for gmod, a good starter pack.
garrysmod.org/downloads/?a=view&id=11629
BHM Weapons - Technically sweps, this pack comes with incredibly details weapon models!
NEEDS REUPLOADING -- Tell me if you have a link
Fun - Things that arn't necessarily common, but are a great deal of fun
GBombs 3 - Includes a great variety of bomb types, from C4 to bunker busters to nukes of all sizes... if you like explosives, this is the mod for you!
Hoverboard Final - Somewhat common mod. This features special vehicles that you can fly around on, complete with trick handling scripts so you can do jumps, spins, flips, etc.
garrysmod.org/downloads/?a=view&id=44991
VIP Sweps - A bunch of "ninja" sweps, neat stuff, fun too, try out the ninja rope and see if you can swing!
NEEDS REUPLOADING -- Contact me if you have a link
Gamemodes - Gamemode specific mods or the gamemodes themselves
Spacebuild 3 - A great addon that is quite popular. It allows you to build contraptions for space travel. Maps for it have planets, each with it's own atmosphere, space of course has no gravity, and it comes with a whole slew of life support entities which you can use to make space life possible!
www.snakesvx.net/index.php/module_Wiki/title_Help_Info_SVN
AND the model pack - spacebuildmodelpack.googlecode.com/svn/trunk/SpacebuildModelPackAlpha2
TIP: All of the ones it says are optional, I highly advise you download anyway, they're all good! Also, each of the links within the link listed are SVNs, just follow the instructions and you'll do fine. READ IT ALL CAREFULLY (One and only one of the folders goes in your garrysmod/gamemodes folder)
DarkRP - My favorite RP type gamemode, good fun. PLEASE NOTE: This is an SVN link, meaning follow the instructions given above (for wire or PHX3)
darkrp.googlecode.com/svn/trunk
Common Maps
Freespace06_v2-1 - One of the more popular independent maps, there are other versions of the map, but they're made by other people and this one is also the most popular.
garrysmod.org/downloads/?a=view&id=43777
gm_wireconstruct - While it was made by a wire developer, it is not specific to wiremod. This map has a little taste of everything in it! A large ocean, a giant skybox, a massive and extensive railway system and a rocket facility are just some of the unique features of this map.
garrysmod.org/downloads/?a=view&id=34432
Spacebuild Maps - Each of these is specific to the spacebuild gamemode, so I only advise downloading them if you have it - Oh and I don't know which ones work with LS3 and which work with LS2, so figure that out for yourself (I tried to put the more recent ones towards the top):
garrysmod.org/downloads/?a=view&id=60467
garrysmod.org/downloads/?a=view&id=58569
garrysmod.org/downloads/?a=view&id=59494
garrysmod.org/downloads/?a=view&id=62099
garrysmod.org/downloads/?a=view&id=14058
garrysmod.org/downloads/?a=view&id=60564
garrysmod.org/downloads/?a=view&id=53224
garrysmod.org/downloads/?a=view&id=44206
garrysmod.org/downloads/?a=view&id=8193
Roleplay Maps - Each of these maps are specific to roleplay gamemodes
rp_cscdesert_v2-1 - my favorite RP map (because of all the possiblities) - garrysmod.org/downloads/?a=view&id=3952
rp_milenium_tower_b2 - Another favorite (but not common map) - garrysmod.org/downloads/?a=view&id=6564
garrysmod.org/downloads/?a=view&id=42006
garrysmod.org/downloads/?a=view&id=15698
garrysmod.org/downloads/?a=view&id=58584
garrysmod.org/downloads/?a=view&id=59150
garrysmod.org/downloads/?a=view&id=58086
garrysmod.org/downloads/?a=view&id=63416
Admin mods
ULib/ULX - This is probably the most common admin mod, but is awkwardly written internally. PLEASE NOTE: The two links on the page below are an SVN links, meaning follow the instructions given above (for wire or PHX3)
forums.ulyssesmod.net/index.php/topic,3092.0.html
ASSMod - This features an easy to use GUI, great plugins, and the ability to limit what groups have access to what tools/entities/weapons, something ulx mod does not have! Better then ULX if you ask me, but MOOCOW beats both.
www.brownlittlehandfootman.com/files/gmod/10/ASSmod/2.20/assmod-2.20-full.zip
MOOCOW - My personal admin mod - features tons of configurablility and other features that the above two just dont have! Read on at the link.
MOOCOW Admin Mod - Facepunch
Experienced Users - not for the newbies!
Resource Browser (2.0) - Allows you to easily view all of the files/folders in your garrysmod and more... good for content developers.
www.garrysmod.org/downloads/?a=view&id=42846
Enjoy!!!
Alright, been meaning to do this for a long time, so here it is:
I'm making a list of mods that I deem to be 'common' or 'needed' to play the game to it's maximum potential. For now, I'm only making a list and placing download links, but eventually I will have a video explaining how to determine what folders each mod goes into...etc etc etc.
Necessities - Items in this category I wouldn't be caught dead without
PHX3 - The most common addon in the game! This will add a great deal of models to your came, they are precisely scaled, allowing for better building capabilities.
phoenix-storms.svn.sourceforge.net/svnroot/phoenix-storms
How to use SVN:
1: If you do not already have an SVN client, get one. I recommend TortoiseSVN.
2: Create a folder in your addons directory called "phx3".
3: Right click on your newly created phx3 folder and hit "SVN Checkout".
4: Enter the SVN URL found above.
5: You're done, let it download everything.
6: Profit!
garrysmod.org/downloads/?a=view&id=19331
TIP: Thrusters have a maximum force of '10000' units, but you can achieve greater power by increasing the weight of the thrusters!
Smartsnap - Puts a grid over your props and enables you to lock onto points by pressing (and holding E), allowing for precise and accurate tooling
www.garrysmod.org/downloads/?a=view&id=35405
TIP: For precise welds, freeze two props into place at the angles (to each other) that you want them to be (but freeze them at least 4 ft apart), then easy weld one of them and then finish the weld by quickly double clicking on the other. Use smartsnap to lock onto similar points so that they line up nicely!
Stacker Stool - Allows you to stack props in a great deal of manipulation to the objects spawned. Essentially, if you have any contraption that follows a pattern in it's design and uses the same prop over and over again, this will definitely help you!
garrysmod.org/downloads/?a=view&id=45634
Wiremod - Allows you to do some very basic (and don't be afraid when I use the word) programming in garrysmod so that your contraptions can be automated. I have a whole set of tutorials on it *right here* on this website! It also comes with another popular tool, the advanced duplicator, allowing you to save devices and move them from server to server!
See here for installation - www.wiremod.com/forum/wiremod-general-chat/4-wiremod-svn-guide.html
Highly Recommended - Not quite as common as the above, but still VERY useful
Easy Precision - While I don't think this has as many uses as it does options, but it does help for making really precise welds, give it a shot!
garrysmod.org/downloads/?a=view&id=35124
Unbreakable - Allows you to make wooden props unbreakable (and other similar props too) so that you can use them in designs without fear of n00bs destroying them!
garrysmod.org/downloads/?a=view&id=4484
Measuring Stick - Allows you to measure the distance between two places very easily. Can be very handy.
garrysmod.org/downloads/?a=view&id=37778
Tool Finder - Allows you to search your tools quickly to find the tool you need... could be useful for finding some of the less used wire tools.
www.garrysmod.org/downloads/?a=view&id=33562
Huge Vehicle Pack - Adds lots and lots of different vehicles to your vehicles tab... useful for all sorts of things..
NEEDS REUPLOADING -- If you have a link, please post it.
GCombat - Adds a whole bunch of weapons to gmod that are compatible with wiremod (listed above). A very nice addon that is quite common, beware however (for server hosts only), this can lead to a string tables error.
garrysmod.org/downloads/?a=view&id=35442
GCX - Gcombat Extended - Adds more weapons to GCombat (gcombat required.... duh) - PLEASE NOTE: This is an SVN link, follow the above instructions (under wire or PHX3) for how to download this properly!)
gcombat-extended.googlecode.com/svn/trunk/GCX
Stargate Mod - Adds all sorts of things from the popular tv show stargate, including the famous jump gates! This is a very popular addon, so I highly recomend downloading it! PLEASE NOTE: All of the following links are ALL part of stargate, and each of them is an SVN link, meaning follow the instructions given above (for wire or PHX3)
svn.wiremod.com/svn/stargate/trunk/addons/catdaemon_stargate
svn.wiremod.com/svn/stargate/trunk/addons/gmdm_resources
svn.wiremod.com/svn/stargate/trunk/addons/stargate
svn.wiremod.com/svn/stargate/trunk/addons/stargate_resources
Another Stargate Mod - Somebody else released a separate stargate mod, while nowhere near as popular, it stil has some interesting things to offer. PLEASE NOTE: This is an SVN link, meaning follow the instructions given above (for wire or PHX3)
sg-mod.svn.sourceforge.net/svnroot/sg-mod
PCMod 2 - An interesting mod that is popular with the RP crowd that allows you to create virtual computers. PLEASE NOTE: This is an SVN link, meaning follow the instructions given above (for wire or PHX3)
pcmod.googlecode.com/svn/pcmod2
Prop Packs - The less popular, but still useful prop packs I'm going to list here. You probably won't find these on a server (except mine), but they're good for singleplayer!
Rails - A rather complete pack of models for railways that pinball like balls can travel on, good for transporting all sorts of things.
garrysmod.org/downloads/?a=view&id=16889
Military Models - They used to be very popular, but are now uncommon, very detailed and well designed props for military vehicles, you can find a whole bunch of people who uploaded flyable planes to garrysmod.org using these models.
garrysmod.org/downloads/?a=view&id=5578
Hammy's Model Pack - Includes a wide variety of props, one of the earlier mods for gmod, a good starter pack.
garrysmod.org/downloads/?a=view&id=11629
BHM Weapons - Technically sweps, this pack comes with incredibly details weapon models!
NEEDS REUPLOADING -- Tell me if you have a link
Fun - Things that arn't necessarily common, but are a great deal of fun
GBombs 3 - Includes a great variety of bomb types, from C4 to bunker busters to nukes of all sizes... if you like explosives, this is the mod for you!
Hoverboard Final - Somewhat common mod. This features special vehicles that you can fly around on, complete with trick handling scripts so you can do jumps, spins, flips, etc.
garrysmod.org/downloads/?a=view&id=44991
VIP Sweps - A bunch of "ninja" sweps, neat stuff, fun too, try out the ninja rope and see if you can swing!
NEEDS REUPLOADING -- Contact me if you have a link
Gamemodes - Gamemode specific mods or the gamemodes themselves
Spacebuild 3 - A great addon that is quite popular. It allows you to build contraptions for space travel. Maps for it have planets, each with it's own atmosphere, space of course has no gravity, and it comes with a whole slew of life support entities which you can use to make space life possible!
www.snakesvx.net/index.php/module_Wiki/title_Help_Info_SVN
AND the model pack - spacebuildmodelpack.googlecode.com/svn/trunk/SpacebuildModelPackAlpha2
TIP: All of the ones it says are optional, I highly advise you download anyway, they're all good! Also, each of the links within the link listed are SVNs, just follow the instructions and you'll do fine. READ IT ALL CAREFULLY (One and only one of the folders goes in your garrysmod/gamemodes folder)
DarkRP - My favorite RP type gamemode, good fun. PLEASE NOTE: This is an SVN link, meaning follow the instructions given above (for wire or PHX3)
darkrp.googlecode.com/svn/trunk
Common Maps
Freespace06_v2-1 - One of the more popular independent maps, there are other versions of the map, but they're made by other people and this one is also the most popular.
garrysmod.org/downloads/?a=view&id=43777
gm_wireconstruct - While it was made by a wire developer, it is not specific to wiremod. This map has a little taste of everything in it! A large ocean, a giant skybox, a massive and extensive railway system and a rocket facility are just some of the unique features of this map.
garrysmod.org/downloads/?a=view&id=34432
Spacebuild Maps - Each of these is specific to the spacebuild gamemode, so I only advise downloading them if you have it - Oh and I don't know which ones work with LS3 and which work with LS2, so figure that out for yourself (I tried to put the more recent ones towards the top):
garrysmod.org/downloads/?a=view&id=60467
garrysmod.org/downloads/?a=view&id=58569
garrysmod.org/downloads/?a=view&id=59494
garrysmod.org/downloads/?a=view&id=62099
garrysmod.org/downloads/?a=view&id=14058
garrysmod.org/downloads/?a=view&id=60564
garrysmod.org/downloads/?a=view&id=53224
garrysmod.org/downloads/?a=view&id=44206
garrysmod.org/downloads/?a=view&id=8193
Roleplay Maps - Each of these maps are specific to roleplay gamemodes
rp_cscdesert_v2-1 - my favorite RP map (because of all the possiblities) - garrysmod.org/downloads/?a=view&id=3952
rp_milenium_tower_b2 - Another favorite (but not common map) - garrysmod.org/downloads/?a=view&id=6564
garrysmod.org/downloads/?a=view&id=42006
garrysmod.org/downloads/?a=view&id=15698
garrysmod.org/downloads/?a=view&id=58584
garrysmod.org/downloads/?a=view&id=59150
garrysmod.org/downloads/?a=view&id=58086
garrysmod.org/downloads/?a=view&id=63416
Admin mods
ULib/ULX - This is probably the most common admin mod, but is awkwardly written internally. PLEASE NOTE: The two links on the page below are an SVN links, meaning follow the instructions given above (for wire or PHX3)
forums.ulyssesmod.net/index.php/topic,3092.0.html
ASSMod - This features an easy to use GUI, great plugins, and the ability to limit what groups have access to what tools/entities/weapons, something ulx mod does not have! Better then ULX if you ask me, but MOOCOW beats both.
www.brownlittlehandfootman.com/files/gmod/10/ASSmod/2.20/assmod-2.20-full.zip
MOOCOW - My personal admin mod - features tons of configurablility and other features that the above two just dont have! Read on at the link.
MOOCOW Admin Mod - Facepunch
Experienced Users - not for the newbies!
Resource Browser (2.0) - Allows you to easily view all of the files/folders in your garrysmod and more... good for content developers.
www.garrysmod.org/downloads/?a=view&id=42846
Enjoy!!!