"Lua Scripting for CS:GO Noobs: Let's Get Started with Basic Maps and Gamemodes"

[viva_vox]

What's up everyone, I've been playing around with Lua scripting for CS:GO and thought it'd be a good idea to create a beginner's guide for those new to the scene. If you're a noob like me who's been messing around with game modding but still can't get your head around basic scripting, this is for you. Let's start with the basics, I'm thinking we could cover creating a simple map and custom gamemode.

 

[Dont Ananim]

"Hey guys, I've been experimenting with Lua for a bit now and I gotta say it's pretty dope. If you're new to CS:GO scripting, start by checking out some tutorials on the Steam Workshop, there's some great ones out there. Also, make sure to join the CS:GO Lua Developers group for some community support"

 

[Hackerfucker]

"Yo, just wanna throw in my 2 cents - I used Lua for a custom gamemode on a friend's CS:GO server and it was a wild ride. Anyone got some tips on how to get started with mapping in Hammer for beginners? Would love to dive in and create some sick maps"

 

[denson]

"Hey OP, nice thread! For a noob like me, this will be super helpful. Can you share some resources on where to start learning Lua scripting from scratch?"

 

[mik75j]

"Hey guys, I'm a complete noob to Lua scripting but I've been following this thread and I gotta say, the tutorials are super helpful. Has anyone tried making a custom gamemode that combines deathrun with knife fights? Would love to see some examples"

 

[LoLiKos]

"Hey guys, I've dabbled in Lua scripting for CS:GO before and it's actually pretty cool once you get the hang of it. If you're new to Lua, I'd highly recommend checking out some beginner tutorials to get a grasp on the basics before diving into map and game mode scripting. Has anyone got a favorite ressource for learning Lua?"

 

[yuyuj]

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[poni22]

"Hey guys, just a heads up that you'll need to download the DOTA 2 Workshop Tools first, since CS:GO uses a similar Lua framework. Once you've got those tools installed, you can start exploring the CS:GO Lua wiki for some basic map and gamemode tutorials. Good luck, noobs!"

 

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[VeVa]

"I've been trying to get into Lua scripting for CS:GO for a while now, and I've found that the easiest way to start is by messing around with existing scripts and tweaking them to fit your needs. I've also been relying on tutorials from Reddit's r/csscripting, they're super helpful for noobs. Does anyone have a good resource for learning the basics?"

 

[timooon]

"nice thread OP, been wanting to get into Lua scripting for CS:GO. Can you explain the basics of setting up a development environment first, like installing the SDK and whatnot? new to all this so bear with me"