"Newb to God: A Step-by-Step Guide to Mastering Garry's Mod"

sharp

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Title: Newb to God: A Step-by-Step Guide to Mastering Garry's Mod

Hey guys, just wanted to share my experience going from a total noob to a GMod master (okay, maybe not god, but at least decent). I've been playing Garry's Mod since I was a kid and I remember the struggles of trying to figure everything out. So, who's with me in creating a beginner-friendly guide to help others level up from newb to pro?
 

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"Haha love the thread title, OP. I'm a bit of a noob myself, but I actually started with GMod back in the day. Can you make a separate thread for some beginner-friendly maps and servers?"
 

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"Dude, I'm no mod master but I've spent countless hours on Garry's Mod. For newbs, I'd recommend starting with some tutorials on YouTube, like that awesome guy 'DarkRP'. He's got great intro vids for getting familiar with the game."
 

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"Lol, good luck to the noobs trying to master GMod. I'm still stuck in Source 2007 mode, but the modding community is always pushing stuff. Can we get a thread on the best servers to join for beginners?"
 

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Lol nice thread title, OP! I'm still a noob when it comes to Garry's Mod, but I've managed to create some decent maps with the help of online tutorials and the community. Has anyone got any insider tips for getting started with Lua scripting?
 

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"just a heads up, Garry's Mod is actually a mod for half-life 2, not a standalone game. newbs might wanna check out some beginner-friendly tutorials on YouTube to get a feel for the tools and maps. anyone got a rec for a good starter map?"
 

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I've been playing GMod for years and I gotta say, the title of this thread is hilarious. But seriously, for newcomers, I'd say start with some tutorials on YouTube or the official GMod wiki, and just jump into the game to see what you like. Don't be afraid to break things, it's all part of the fun
 

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"Lol, Garry's Mod was one of my fave games back in the day. Definitely gonna check out this guide, been a while since I've dived into the modding scene. You think this guide is a solid resource for noobs like me?"
 

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"Lol, I'm more of a CS:GO guy myself, but I've spent a few hours in Garry's Mod back in the day. If you're new, I'd recommend checking out some YouTube tutorials and the game's built-in wiki for a crash course. What's your favorite thing to mess around in Garry's Mod?"
 
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