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What changed in Garry's Mod in 2021

86 updates · 7 main milestones · Jan 27, 2021 to Dec 15, 2021

  1. 5 events
    New Permissions Tab in Problems Sectionnew content

    Players can now see and manage permissions granted to servers, including temporary and permanent permissions.

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    Fixes for Crashes and Security Issuesbug fixMilestone

    The update addresses various crashes, security issues, and other bugs.

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    Server Update Requirementnetwork

    Players must wait for servers to update before joining post-update, as downgrading is not possible.

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    Map Saves Feature Updategameplay

    Map saves now include a feature to help install necessary maps for the saved game.

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    Duplicator Tool Enhancementsgameplay

    Duplicator tool can now store a list of Steam Workshop items used for duplications, allowing easy access to necessary content.

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  2. 21 events
    Disabled model/material/addon unloadingbug fix

    Disabled features as it caused severe stability issues for some users running multicore rendering

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    Fixed Lua error with DTree_Nodebug fix

    Fixed Lua error when self populating folders from filesystem end up with 0 files

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    Potential fix for crashes with util.Decompressbug fix

    Potential fix for crashes when reallocating huge chunks of memory

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    Fixed Out of Bounds $frame crashbug fix

    Fixed crashing the game due to Out of Bounds $frame on render targets

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    Fixed crosshair color issueui ux

    Stop the crosshair color going white if the player's FOV is < 90

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    Updated language files for TTTlocalization

    Community Contribution

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    Added sv_no_ain_filessystem

    Defaults to 0, disables forced download of .ain files from the server

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    Fixed material refcount issue in CMatQueuedRenderContextbug fix
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    Applied PROPINTER_FIRE_EXPLOSIVE_RESIST to propsbug fix

    Automatically apply to all props that can deal explosive damage to prevent crashes

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    Potential fix for crash in CMatQueuedRenderContext::Bindbug fix
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    Fixed crashes with npc_barnaclebug fix

    Fixed hopefully all possible crashes when something deletes its internal physics objects

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    Fixed crash with physgun's primary firebug fix

    Fixed a crash when a grabbed entity gets removed/dropped during OnPhysgunPickup

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    Fixed crash with particles on world entitybug fix

    Fixed a crash when particles are attached to the world entity and the map is reloaded

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    Completely disable unused HUD elementsui ux

    Disabled CHudDeathNotice, CHudHintDisplay and CHudHintKeyDisplay since they are not used in GMod

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    Fixed potential crash with func_clip_vphysicsbug fix
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    Fixed DComboBox's dropdown issuebug fix

    Fixed dropdown not being clickable on modal panels

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    Sandbox Camera SWEP zooming rate adjustmentgameplay

    Zooming rate is now server tickrate independent (Community Contribution)

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    Added keyvalues to func_lod in Hammerui ux

    Added 'Allow physgun' and 'toolgun whitelist' keyvalues

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    Fixed SWEP.AccurateCrosshair issuebug fix

    Fixed not taking into account worldclicker aim and sometimes hitting the player entity itself

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    Fixed FOV issue with prop_vehicle_prisoner_podbug fix

    Fixed forcing FOV to 90

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    Fixed bone manipulations breaking entity's render boundsbug fix

    Now render bounds will only be enlarged if a bone is manipulated outside of the original model bounds

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  3. 33 events
    Prevented 'Drive' property usage on already driven entitiesbug fix

    Avoids players getting stuck in an invalid state.

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    Added player mic volume slider to TTT scoreboardnew content

    Community Contribution.

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    Fixed server crash when npc_fastzombie attacks non-player entitybug fixMilestone
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    Added second argument to util.GetModelMeshesnew content

    A table of tables with IDs and matrices.

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    Limited util.JSONToTable depth to 5000bug fix

    Prevents stack overflows for legitimate uses.

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    Fixed table.Shuffle in TTTbug fix

    Community Contribution.

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    Reset entity FXBlend cache on view changebug fix

    Fixes point_camera messing up entity fade distances.

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    Fixed Lua errors with 0 width ropesbug fix
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    Updated Player.ConCommand's queue clientsidebug fix

    Now shows addon name when running blocked concommands.

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    Fixed server crash when NPC holsters weapon_fragbug fixMilestone
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    Fixed server crash with invalid ammo type in item_ammo_cratebug fixMilestone
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    Fixed 'DownloadingFile' function for Fast/ServerDLbug fix

    Resolved issues due to changes in the last update.

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    Applied stack overflow protection to util.TableToJSONbug fix
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    Added util.MD5/SHA1/SHA256 functionsnew content

    All take a single string and return a hex string.

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    Fixed propspec_allow_named setting in TTTbug fix

    Community Contribution.

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    Fixed func_movelinear regression with SetSpeed inputbug fix

    Resolved issues when called with speed of 0.

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    Fixed disappearing issue when entering a chairbug fix
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    Updated ent_remove_all to prevent player deletionbug fix
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    Experimental 'network to clients' option for Entity.ManipulateBoneAngles/Positionnew content

    Defaults to true.

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    Entity.PhysicsFromMesh now accepts a list of vectorsnew content
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    Updated ent_remove* to prevent world entity removalbug fix
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    Added IsConCommandBlocked functionnew content
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    Added debug info to 'Invalid HitboxSet' warningbug fix
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    Added console message for ServerDL download failuresbug fix
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    Duplicator library now copies Lua-set color and material overridebug fix

    Previously only copied Sandbox tool ones.

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    Added crash/infinite loop safeguards to Entity.SetMoveParentbug fix

    Includes unlinking from previous parent and cyclic parent checks.

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    Fixed improper color/material in dupe icon previewbug fix

    Addressed issues with Fog/Sky/Sun editors.

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    Fixes to crashes/missing textures/error modelsbug fix

    Resolved issues when changing maps/servers.

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    Fixed duplicated Motors, Winches and Hydraulics activation issuebug fix

    Prevented any player on the server from activating duplicated Motors, Winches and Hydraulics.

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    Fixed errors from GetInt() with non-numeric text entrybug fix

    Community Contribution.

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    Fixed net library not resetting internal variables on level changebug fix
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    Updated Entity.Set/GetColor for performancebug fix

    C++ returns/takes 4 numbers, Lua override takes/returns color objects.

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    Added xalign and yalign arguments to draw.WordBoxnew content

    Community Contribution.

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  4. 3 events
    Colorable Ropes for Constraint Tools in Sandboxnew content

    New feature allowing colorable ropes for all rope-based constraints in Sandbox, with support for certain materials.

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    Server Update Requirementsystem

    Servers must update before players can join, leading to temporary inability to connect to older version servers.

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    Per Player Voice Chat Scalingquality of life

    Players can now adjust voice chat volume for individual players on a client-side basis, implemented manually by gamemode and server developers.

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  5. 6 events
    Fixed Addon Sub Category Page Count Update Issuebug fix

    Fixed addon sub category page count not updating when switching tags

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    Fixed Lua Errors with voice_fadeouttime in Quick Fixbug fix

    Fixed voice_fadeouttime problem creating Lua errors when Quick fix is applied

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    Fixed Loading Issues with Floating .gma Addonsbug fix

    Fixed floating .gma addons in addons/whatever/ not loading properly

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    Fixed Gamemode List Refresh Issue in Main Menubug fix

    Fixed gamemode list not refreshing in main menu on Workshop addon (un)mount

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    Fixed Hammer Sprinkle Tool Model Errorsbug fix

    Fixed Hammer Sprinkle Tool models becoming errors after loading a .vmf with sprinkled models

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    Improved Default Derma Fonts for Non-English Characterslocalization

    Made the default Derma fonts work better for non English characters

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  6. 4 events
    Lua API Changeschanges

    Changes to Lua API that may break existing scripts, specifically affecting Vehicle.SetVehicleParams.

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    Hammer Editor Improvementsui ux

    Improvements to the Hammer Editor including crash fixes, a new Sprinkler tool, and UI updates.

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    Server Browser Improvementsui ux

    Major improvements to the server browser including gamemode categories, location flags, and new filtering/sorting options.

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    Problems Menu Introducedquality of life

    New Problems menu helps players resolve common issues and reports Lua errors categorized by addon.

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  7. 3 events
    Gamemode Categories Added to Server Browsernew content

    Server owners and gamemode developers must update their gamemodes to include categories for easier filtering.

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    Lua API Changes Affecting ScriptschangesMilestone

    Changes to Vehicle.SetVehicleParams will break existing scripts, particularly affecting vehicle speeds.

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    Server Location and Language Displayui ux

    The server browser now shows the location and spoken language of the server via a country flag icon.

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  8. 1 event
    Fixed certain security exploitsbug fixMilestone
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  9. 1 event
    Fixed Entity.Fire's default valuebug fix
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  10. 6 events
    Fixed NPCs dying unexpectedlybug fix

    Fixed NPCs dying where they previous didn't

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    Fixed invisible Half-Life Source weaponsbug fix

    Fixed Half-Life Source weapons that are spawned by maps being invisible

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    Corrected Crossbow weapon viewmodel skinbug fix

    Fixed the default Crossbow weapon viewmodel deploying with the wrong skin

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    Unmarked user configuration files in /cfg/bug fix

    Unmarked certain files in /cfg/ folder as 'user configuration' to fix them not restoring during file verification process due to a Steam bug

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    Potential crash fix for Workshop content on macOSbug fix

    Potentially fixes crash when joining servers with Workshop content on macOS

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    Resolved crashing issues with BASS.DLLbug fixMilestone

    Fixed crashing issues due to BASS.DLL 3rd party library

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  11. 3 events
    New separate volume slider for Sound Effectsquality of life

    Introduced a separate volume slider for sound effects to improve voice chat volume.

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    Added new mountable game 'G String'new content

    A new mountable game has been added to Garry's Mod.

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    New addon size readout featurequality of life

    A new addon size readout will help players manage their installations in-game.

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