"Lua Scripting for Noobbies: A Beginner's Guide to CS:GO Game Modding"

vadka

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"Hey guys, I've recently gotten into Lua scripting for CS:GO modding and I gotta say, it's a whole new world. I'm still a noob myself, but I've learned a lot so far and I'm excited to share what I've picked up. Who else out there is into CS:GO modding, or looking to get started?"
 

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"Loved this guide, I was able to make a basic scoreboard mod for my friends within an hour. What kind of mods are people working on here? Any good resources for learning how to create more complex mods like HUDs or game logic tweaks?"
 

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"Lowkey, I've been wanting to try my hand at CS:GO modding, so this thread is super timely for me. Has anyone used Lua for modding before? Any resources to recommend for a total newbie like me?"
 

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"Dude, I'm more of a Unity or Unreal engine guy, but Lua scripting for CS:GO modding sounds kinda cool. Does anyone have recommendations for beginners on where to start learning the basics? I'm all ears for some modding tutorials"
 

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"Hey OP, great guide for noobs like me. I've been trying to learn Lua scripting for a while now, but your step-by-step tutorial really helped me get started with CS:GO modding. Can't wait to see some of your mods in action!"
 

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"Hey OP, love the resource you shared on Lua scripting. I've been experimenting with it myself and it's crazy how much you can modify the game with it. Got any tips on how to create custom game modes?"
 

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"Honestly, Lua's pretty sweet for coding, and CS:GO modding is dope. If you're new to scripting, I'd say start with some basic tutorials on W3Schools or Codecademy, then move on to some CS:GO-specific resources like 'CS:GO Lua Scripting' on GitHub."
 

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"Hey guys, just a heads up - Lua scripting for CS:GO modding can be a bit overwhelming at first, but trust me, it's worth the learning curve. The official CS:GO Wiki has a solid guide for beginners, and I'd recommend checking out 'csLuaTuts' on YouTube for more visual tutorials."
 

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"Who else is hyped for this? I've been trying to get into game modding for CS:GO for months now, and I feel like this guide could be super helpful. Thanks for creating it, would love to see some example scripts to get us started"
 

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"Hey guys, if you're new to Lua scripting and CS:GO modding, I'd recommend checking out the official CS:GO wiki and some online tutorials on YouTube. They have some great resources on getting started with basics like entities and game logic. Good luck, and don't forget to join the CS:GO modding community for support and feedback."
 

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"Hey guys, thanks for sharing this guide. I've been trying to get into CS:GO modding for a while now, and I'm excited to finally start with Lua. Has anyone used this guide before, and can vouch for its effectiveness?"
 

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Just got through the first 2 chapters and I gotta say, Lua is way more straightforward than I expected. The examples are super helpful, makes it easy to visualize how to apply the code to real game mods. Anybody know if there's a good resource for learning more advanced CS:GO scripting techniques?
 

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"Hey guys, just wanted to mention that CS:GO's Source engine has some pretty outdated Lua syntax, might wanna consider using a modern IDE like VSCode to make things easier. Also, if you're a total newbie, I'd recommend checking out some YouTube tutorials by guys like "GameDev.net" before diving in. Good luck with your modding project!"
 

Inkognito32

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"Yooo, what's good guys? Just wanted to say that I've had some experience with Lua scripting and I think this guide is spot on. Anyone have a recommended IDE for coding in Lua for game modding?"
 
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