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What changed in Garry's Mod in 2019

37 updates · 4 main milestones · Feb 19, 2019 to Dec 20, 2019

  1. 2 events
    Fix for Demo Recording Black Iconbug fix

    Fixed recording Demos creating a black icon.

    Steam
    Improved Steam Workshop Download Handlingquality of life

    Improved handling of Steam Workshop downloads when joining servers, fixing addons not updating properly.

    Steam
  2. 3 events
    Performance improvements to clientside DTVar callbacksperformance
    Steam
    Fixed crash issue in VertexLitGeneric shaderbug fix

    Resolved a crash issue when using VertexLitGeneric shader with missing base texture.

    Steam
    Updated language fileslocalization
    Steam
  3. 7 events
    Visual Fixes for Lamp Tool and Sun Disappearancebug fix

    Fixed issues with Lamp tool glows in mirrors and sun disappearing randomly.

    Steam
    Dynamic Render To Texture Shadow Angles Featuregameplay

    Introduced a feature for dynamic shadow angles with several console variables for customization.

    Steam
    Map Loading Improvementsbug fix

    Improved loading of maps from other games like Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, reducing visual issues.

    Steam
    Decals Not Receiving Shadows Fixbug fix

    Resolved issues with decals not receiving shadows from projected textures on various maps.

    Steam
    Security Issue Fixbug fix

    Addressed a reported security issue with special thanks to Badger for the suggestion.

    Steam
    Hammer Editor Improvementsquality of life

    Fixed checkerboard reflections and added drag'n'drop functionality for .vmf files.

    Steam
    HEV Suit Functionality Addednew contentMilestone

    Brings back the HEV suit functionality from Half-Life 2, including limited flashlight, oxygen, and sprint energy.

    Steam
  4. 3 events
    Fixed small exploitbug fix
    Steam
    Fixed NW2vars issues on playersbug fix

    Hopefully fixed NW2vars being wonky on players after the September 2019 update

    Steam
    Fixed memory leak with engine tracesbug fix
    Steam
  5. 6 events
    Fixed Global NWVars syncing issuebug fix

    Fixed an issue with Global NWVars not syncing to client when set during server start up

    Steam
    Disabled spawnlist saving to Steam Cloudquality of life

    Disabled spawnlist saving to Steam Cloud due to problems for players on multiple computers with the same Steam account

    Steam
    Improvements to addon menu and .gma filesbug fix

    A few improvements and fixes to addon menu and custom .gma files

    Steam
    Fixed host_timescale reset issuebug fix

    Fixed host_timescale not resetting with sv_cheats 0 and causing all entities to appear laggy/stuttery

    Steam
    Fixed FPS issues after the updateperformance
    Steam
    Fixed NPC driven vehicles issuebug fix

    Fixed NPC driven vehicles not driving at all, such as the Combine APCs on Half-Life 2 maps

    Steam
  6. 5 events
    Steam Cloud Save for In-Game Contentquality of life

    In-game content such as Dupes, Saves, and Spawnlists now saves automatically on Steam Cloud with a limit of 10000 files.

    Steam
    Improved Half-Life 2 Weaponsbalance change

    Resolved most visual and audio problems with built-in Half-Life 2 weapons.

    Steam
    Half-Life Campaign Support Enhancementsgameplay

    Improvements include proper level transitions, restored Gauss Guns for Jeeps, and adjusted suit charger armor restoration.

    Steam
    NPC Support for Scripted Weaponsnew content

    Better NPC support added for scripted weapons, allowing NPCs to use modded weapons effectively.

    Steam
    CS:GO/Left 4 Dead Map Support Improvementsbug fix

    Fixed flickering models and unexpected water effects in certain CS:GO maps.

    Steam
  7. 8 events
    Half-Life Weapons Given Art Pass Treatmentvisuals

    Weapons received third person animations, models, and effects improvements.

    Steam
    Server Update Requirementnetwork

    Servers must update before players can join, preventing downgrades to previous versions.

    Steam
    General Fixes and Improvementsperformance

    Includes security, stability, and minor performance improvements.

    Steam
    Half-Life: Source Weapons Added to Spawnmenunew contentMilestone

    Half-Life: Source weapons and entities are now available directly in the Spawnmenu.

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    New Lua API Function: util.GetModelMeshesmodding

    Allows modders to modify existing models in new ways.

    Steam
    NPC Weapon Usage Improvementsbug fix

    NPCs can now use more built-in weapons effectively, including the .357 Magnum and Glock.

    Steam
    Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Map Support Improvedbalance change

    Static props now display proper colors, and issues with Physics Gun and bullets have been resolved.

    Steam
    Progression Stopping Bugs Resolvedbug fixMilestone

    Fixed several bugs that were stopping progression in Half-Life campaigns.

    Steam
  8. 3 events
    Developer tool improvementsother

    Improvements made to developer tools for better functionality.

    Steam
    Half-Life: Source entities addednew content

    New entities from Half-Life: Source have been integrated into the game.

    Steam
    Server update requirementsystemMilestone

    Servers must update to the latest version before players can join, preventing downgrades.

    Steam