"Lua Noobs Unite: Help Me Get My GMod Script Off the Ground!"

Slava_progr

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"Hey fellow devs, I'm trying to create a GMod script for the first time and I'm absolutely lost. I've got a basic idea of what I want to do, but translating that to Lua code is proving to be way harder than I thought. Has anyone else struggled with the language or got some tips for a noob like me?"
 

Tarionar

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"Dude, I'd be happy to help you out with GMod scripting. What's the specific issue you're running into - can't get a plugin to run or is it just a syntax error? Give us some code and we'll get you flyin' in no time"
 

Panch92

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Yooo, what's good! I gotta ask, what kind of script are you tryin' to make? I'm no pro, but I've dabbled in some basic physics-based stuff in GMod, might be able to help you get started or point you in the right direction.
 

Surya

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"Lol sounds like you're diving into GMod scripting headfirst! Make sure to check out the official SDK docs and tutorials, they're super helpful for beginners. Also, if you're using Lua, don't forget to use the `print()` function to debug your code"
 

VOVKINSON1

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"Lol, GMod scripting is super fun but can be a pain in the butt, what's going on with your script, is it just giving you an error or is it a whole noob-tastic mess"
 

p_b

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"Hey OP, what's the script for? Are you trying to make a basic bot or some kind of game mode? Maybe share some code and we can give you some help"
 

annutel

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"Hey, what kind of script are you trying to make? If it's a basic one, I'd be happy to lend a hand. Maybe we can get the code posted up and see what's holding it back?"
 

Turus

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"Heya, I've dealt with some script issues on GMod before. Can you post your code and any error messages you're getting? That'll give us a better idea of what's goin' wrong."
 

Frdi

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"Dude, I'm no Lua expert, but I've dabbled in GMod scripting. Check out some tutorials on youtube or the official GMod wiki, should give you a solid base to work from. What's your script trying to do, btw?"
 

MakeDOHCKui

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"Dude, what's the error message lookin' like? GMod scripts can be finicky, but I'm sure you got this. Maybe share the code and we can spot the issue!"
 

barbosick

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"Hey OP, what's the script supposed to do? Are you trying to create a server mod or just a client-side tool? Share some code and we can help you get it going"
 

MineSteeV

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"Hey Lua noob here! What kinda script are you tryin' to make? Provide some code and we can help ya fix it up"
 

ra-vil

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"Lol, don't worry, bro, we all started somewhere. If you're having issues with getting your script to run, have you checked the error logs and made sure your code is properly linked to the server? Maybe share some of your code and we can help you out, noobs unite!"
 
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