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What changed in Garry's Mod in 2024

105 updates · 15 main milestones · Jan 4, 2024 to Dec 9, 2024

  1. 30 events
    Do not set 'commentary' to 0 on map startother
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    Removed unused gamemenucommand commandsother
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    Removed some debug related save/load console commandsother
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    Fixed crashes related to entity render groups in Luabug fix
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    Potential fix for family sharing owner SteamID being wrongbug fix
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    Fixed .gma whitelist being different between game/gmadbug fix
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    Potential fix for server reconnect spam by malicious actorsbug fix
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    Fixed GM:PlayerAuthed returning empty SteamID in singleplayerbug fix
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    Stop shipping Commentary Editor for -toolsother
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    Fixed BRANCH being set to 'prerelease' on NONE beta clientsbug fix
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    Removed unused systems including Source's bug reporter and benchmarking stuffother
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    Fixed degraded loading times for certain servers/addons due to spawnmenu changesbug fix
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    Fixed GM:PlayerAuthed being called twicebug fix
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    Disallowed players from using voice chat unless fully connectedgameplay
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    Fixed crashes with CTriggerWind when loading a savebug fix
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    Fixed character blinking by making flex controller names case insensitivebug fix
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    Added sv_quota_stringcmd_kick convar to kick players exceeding sv_quota_stringcmdspersecondgameplay
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    Fixed 'material __error is missing' warning on map loadbug fix
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    Fixed dying outside of the map displaying 'Dropping weapon in solid' console messagesbug fix
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    Merged Episode 1, Episode 2 and Lost Coast mounting options into Half-Life 2other
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    Fixed crashes with missing physics objects in bone followers and info_radial_link_controllerbug fix
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    Fixed Lua error with DTree node on rebuild when all its child nodes are deletedbug fix
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    Added more known backdoor URLs to HTTP blacklistother
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    Fixed r_lightcache_zbuffercache 1 crashing the game if set after map loadbug fix
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    Fixed crashes with particles getting insane particle countbug fix
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    Fixed crashes related to NPC:TaskFail & debug overlaybug fix
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    Blocked 'load' console command for Luagameplay
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    Fixed 2 exploits reported via HackerOnebug fixMilestone
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    Removed __screenshot_internal as it was never usedother
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    Removed cl_soundfile as it was unusedother
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  2. 6 events
    New Particle Editor Layoutmodding

    The new Particle Editor layout is now available, similar to newer Source Engine games, with new particle operators and initializers.

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    General Fixes and Optimizationsperformance

    Includes various smaller fixes, optimizations, and stability improvements for modders and players.

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    Animation Fixes for Half-Life 2 Campaignsbug fix

    Numerous animation fixes for the Half-Life 2 campaigns playable through Garry's Mod.

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    Server Update Requirementnetwork

    Servers must update before players can join, leading to potential temporary access issues.

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    Addon Presets Search Bar Addedquality of life

    A search bar has been added for addon presets and spawnicon editor menus.

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    Last Visit Date in Server Browserquality of life

    A date of last visit for each server is now displayed in the server browser.

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  3. 6 events
    Fixed crashes when trying to draw invalid sprite texturesbug fixMilestone
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    Fixed changelevel crash to do with ragdollsbug fixMilestone
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    Fixed Lua errors when spawnlists contain invalid databug fixMilestone
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    Fixed crash with threaded addon file accessbug fixMilestone
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    Fixed performance degradation with lots of static propsperformance
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    Fixed spawning Sky editor not loading in Star Scale settingbug fix
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  4. 5 events
    Crash Fixes and Improvementsbug fix

    Numerous smaller changes and crash fixes included in the update.

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    Custom Spawnlist Creationquality of life

    Easier creation of custom spawnlists for addons by right-clicking in the Spawnmenu.

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    Faceposer Tool Upgradesui ux

    Model flexes can now be grouped into collapsible groups for easier navigation.

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    Reworked Default Spawnlistsnew content

    Default spawnlists now expose every model from the base game with pre-generated spawnicons.

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    Spawnmenu Improvementsui ux

    Added more information about weapons and entities, and visual indicators for disabled tools.

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  5. 7 events
    Fixed 'cc_lang: invalid language' warning appearing with empty cc_langbug fix
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    'Remember my choice for this server' is actually remembered when pressing 'no' for the current sessionquality of life
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    Error checking in spawnicon context menu when spawnicons are removed while the player has the context menu openbug fix
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    Fixed a crash with NWVarsbug fixMilestone
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    Fixed random crashes to do with ClientsideModel & ents.CreateClientPropbug fixMilestone
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    Fixed 'Tried to Read into NULL memory!' warning appearing when mounting L4D2bug fix
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    Increased some mapping limitsbalance change

    MAX_MAP_OVERLAYS 1024 -> 8192, MAX_MAP_TEXDATA 2048 -> 8192, MAX_MAP_TEXINFO 12288 -> 16384

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  6. 20 events
    Fixed 'bad sequence' warnings so they display correct max numberbug fix
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    Fixed net.WriteData warning not displaying correct databug fix
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    Fixed DModelPanel having issues with depth buffer when 2 panels are overlaidbug fix
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    Fixed 'Unable to initialize DirectSoundCapture' disabling voice chatbug fixMilestone
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    Allowed physgun_wheelspeed to go negative againbalance change
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    CPropDoorRotatingBreakable does not try to precache NULL model breakablesbug fix
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    Fixed RecipientFilter global having its argument have a flipped meaningbug fix
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    More potential crash fixes to do with texture loadingbug fixMilestone
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    Removed some useless concommands - Test_CreateEntity, Test_RandomPlayerPositionbug fix
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    video library restores fps_max if it sets itquality of life
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    Fixed 'flush' concommand crashing on windows dedicated serverbug fixMilestone
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    Fixed autorefresh not working on symlinked folders and subfoldersbug fix
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    Fixed some presets being erroneously treated as collection IDbug fix
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    Fixed lua_refresh_file not working with gamemode or addon filesbug fix
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    Fixed a crash with the mesh librarybug fixMilestone
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    Fixed a crash due to sounds failing to be loadedbug fixMilestone
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    Moved 'render to video' temp file to videos/ folderquality of life
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    Fixed quitting while demo is being recorded writing invalid tick count to the demo countbug fix
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    Fixed 'render to video' not rendering while main menu is openbug fix
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    Fixed async model loading system trying to load already loaded modelsbug fix
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  7. 7 events
    Addon Preset Sharingquality of life

    Players can now share addon presets with friends or import them from collections.

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    Sandbox Bodygroup & Skin Changer Improvementsquality of life

    Quality of life change allowing players to switch skins and bodygroups without closing the menu in Sandbox mode.

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    New Lua API Features for Mod Makersmodding

    A large amount of new Lua API features have been added for mod makers.

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    New Default Crosshair and Customization Optionsnew content

    Introduced a new default crosshair that is visible on bright backgrounds, along with customization options in the Options menu.

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    Duplicator Support Improvementsgameplay

    Improvements made to duplicator support, including saving NPC health and max health, and a 'Make Persistent' option.

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    Crash Issues Fixedbug fixMilestone

    A large number of crash issues have been addressed and fixed.

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    Portal 1 Entities Availablenew content

    Portal 1 entities are now available in the base game for owners of Portal 1 on Steam.

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  8. 1 event
    Fixed Crashes with NPC Nodes After Map Cleanupbug fix

    Fixed crashes with NPC nodes after cleaning up the map

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  9. 8 events
    Fixed Crash Creating Child Entities for Point Spotlightbug fix

    Fixed a crash when failing to create child ents for point_spotlight

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    Fixed Crash with NULL ITexturebug fix

    Fixed crash when try to push a NULL ITexture

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    Bumped Insane Reference Count Thresholdbug fix

    Bumped 'insane reference count' threshold 10x

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    Fixed Gravity Gun Material Reference Count Leakbug fix

    Fixed Gravity Gun leaking material reference count

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    Fixed Crashes with Deleting ai_network Entitybug fix
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    Fixed Crash with npc_satchelbug fix
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    Fixed Crash Creating Fish Entitybug fix

    Fixed a crash when failing to create a fish entity

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    Fixed Crashes Creating Fire Entitiesbug fix

    Fixed crashes when failing to create entities for fire entity

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  10. 10 events
    GM:OnLuaError Availabilitybug fix

    Made GM:OnLuaError available on client and server

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    Removed Unused DLLsbug fix

    Removed unused DLLs from game's folder - bugreporter.dll, sixense.dll, headtrack_oculus.dll

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    Safeguards Against Malformed .gma Filesbug fix

    Added safeguards against malformed .gma files

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    Blocked Access to .db Filesbug fix

    Blocked access to .db files via the file library

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    Overflow/Underflow Safeguardsbug fix

    Added overflow/underflow safeguards to render.Push/PopRenderTarget functions

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    BSP Whitelist Case Insensitivitybug fix

    Made the BSP whitelist case insensitive

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    Fixed Security Issues from HackerOnebug fixMilestone

    Fixed several security issues reported on HackerOne

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    Entity.PhysicsInitMultiConvex Type Error Handlingbug fix

    Made Entity.PhysicsInitMultiConvex throw type errors when given invalid input

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    LuaMesh.BuildFromTriangles Modification Fixbug fix

    Made LuaMesh.BuildFromTriangles correctly modify the mesh when used on an already generated mesh

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    Shutdown HTML After VGUIbug fix

    Shutdown HTML after VGUI - hopefully fixes a rare crash on game exit

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  11. 5 events
    Fix for saves not working on maps with spaces in namesbug fix
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    Allowed color correction files and vehicle scripts in map filesgameplay
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    Fixed security issues reported over the holidaysbug fixMilestone
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    Modified physics warning display settingsquality of life

    Made 'Entity thinking for X ms!!!' warning appear only when 'developer' is set to '1' or above

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    Fixed addon file paths being lowercased for Linux usersbug fix
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