Garry's Mod Server

Garry's Mod Server is a multiplayer game server which facilitates the hosting and management of game instances for Garry's Mod, a popular sandbox game. It primarily uses the Source engine and communicates using protocols such as TCP and UDP to allow players to connect, interact, and modify game environments in real-time. ###

Garry's Mod (often abbreviated as GMod) was created by Garry Newman and released in 2004 as a mod for the Source engine. The game evolved from a simple sandbox environment into a platform for a wide range of user-generated game modes and content. A Garry's Mod Server enables multiple players to join and interact within the same environment, whether it be for collaborative building, role-playing, or various custom game modes. The primary communication for a Garry's Mod Server involves TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) for reliable communication and UDP (User Datagram Protocol) for speed, which is essential for real-time gameplay. These protocols ensure that data packets are either securely delivered or quickly sent, fitting different needs of game interactions. The servers utilize ports 27015 and 27016 by default, which are configurable based on server setups and specific requirements. Garry's Mod Servers can be hosted locally or through a variety of dedicated server providers, offering flexibility and customization to server administrators. Their settings can be adapted through configuration files which define various parameters like player limits, game mode settings, and enabled add-ons or modifications. Created almost two decades ago, Garry's Mod and its servers continue to be a cornerstone in the modding and sandbox game community, providing endless possibilities for creativity and gameplay.