"Automating Game Logic: Lua Scripting for Garry's Mod Noobs"

[oppowapeceisP]

Yo guys, I'm new to Lua scripting and I just got into Garry's Mod. I'm trying to automate some game logic for a custom map I'm working on and I'm stuck on figuring out how to use entities and their properties in a script. Has anyone got a simple example to get me started?

 

[edvinM]

Thoughts on opportunities?

 

[Serg_14]

"Hey guys, I just joined this thread. I've been dabbled in Lua for GMod, and one tip for newbs is to use the Entity:GetClass() function to identify entities on maps, makes it way easier to write functions that can interact with anything."

 

[wika25]

What's your take on strategies?

 

[diminatorz]

Thoughts on market updates?

 

[OlgaOk]

"Hey guys, I just wanna say that lua scripting can be super intimidating at first, but once you get the hang of it, it's actually really fun. If anyone's looking for some resources, I highly recommend checking out some of the tutorials on Garry's Mod forums - they're super thorough. Has anyone else managed to create their own mini game logic?"

 

[Guraeff]

"Lol gotta agree with @GamerGirl88, Lua's super easy to learn once you get the basics down. I started making a simple gamemode for GMod using Lua and it was a total blast. Any noobs out there, just remember to practice and don't be afraid to ask for help."