Note: I'd highly recommend reading over the rules either in game or on the forums. Here's a link -https://garnetgaming.net/forums/index.php?/darkrp/rules
- Common Questions and general information -
How do I level up? - You gain a small amount of XP from idle. Currently you can printer farm, play as delivery man (while on coke I'd recommend) by typing /delivery as the job and looking for the location text, arrest players as PD members, complete hits for 2500xp per hit, once you hit level 25 you unlock meth, and weed is not particularly useful at the moment.
How do I make money? - Currently printer farming is the main way. You can also complete hits, do delivery jobs (type /delivery to begin the job) arrest players as PD members, Mug players, raid others for printers (I'll get more into this later), Sell guns, Sell drugs, Sell drinks, be a hobo and beg, make meth, bank raid when cops are on.
I wanna be staff, how do I become one? - First meet minimum requirements of 24 hours (do /playtime name in game for exact time), 13 years of age unless given permission, and following the format here (https://garnetgaming.net/forums/index.php?/topic/3431-format-staff-applications/) create an application here (https://garnetgaming.net/forums/index.php?/darkrp/applications). You could also buy VIP mod. You're still expected to staff/be trained if you do, and can be demoted.
How do I change jobs? - Press F4, click on a job you have unlocked you wanna play, and click
How do I contact staff? - We don't respond to @ chat like many servers. Type /report in chat to place a report. If you aren't sure who, choose your own name.
How do I buy doors? - Press F2 while looking at it. Press F2 again while owning it to access door settings.
Where do I buy ammo? - In the F4 menu.
What is STD medication for? - If you are raped you will slowly take damage. Buy and take one of these to stop the damage from killing you.
Why are some textures errors, pink/black squares, or otherwise missing? - You don't have CSS(Counter Strike Source) textures. You either need to mount CSS textures or download them separately. If you need help downloading them follow this guide -(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJc6Ty5bMis&t) you may also need to download some of these if for some reason you still have issues - (https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=547114066)
How do I donate? - Either do !donate to open the donation menu and click donate at the top or go to https://garnetgaming.net/donate/store.php?page=server
How do I open my normal menu? - Press Tilde(This button ~ the one under escape) which allows you to access console, and open the main menu.
How do I enable, or Disable third person? - Press middle mouse or insert on the keyboard.
Where do I sell meth or weed? - Find a meth addict or pothead around town. They are NPC’s with text above them.
Does the server offer refunds? - No. The only way to get a refund would be in special cases as Garnet (the owner) sees fit as all sales are final since you're receiving a good.
I haven't gotten my donation items - If you haven't received your donation items within 1 - 3 days of donating make a donation support thread here so it can be fixed - (https://garnetgaming.net/forums/index.php?/forum/25-donation-support/)
My textscreen tool isn't working right? - I Go into console to type spawnmenu_reset and press enter. This will reset it, and should fix any issue without having to rejoin.
I bought a blood change from the store, how do I use it? - Type donationblood in console. It will open a small menu.
We DO NOT have fearRP on this server. (FearRP is essentially as an example in most instances if you feel threatened, and acting against them in most cases killing them).
We also have changed mugging recently. The rule goes players under level 10 can't be mugged, and you may mug someone 100 times there level. Ex - level 63 = 6,300
I'd also highly recommend taking pictures in events when you think a rule is broken. Take a pic using f5 or f12. To access it in game press shift tab and open the steam overlay. Go to screenshots and find the ones you need, upload them, and view them to grab the link at the top.
- DarkRP Map W/locations and commonly used terms -
A top down view of the entire DarkRP map, and general terms people use for different locations.
- Commands you may need to use -
/playtime name - Displays your in game playtime
/quickwant - While looking at a player it quickwants them
/wanted playername reason - wants a specific player for a specific reason
/warrant playername reason - warrants a player for access to the base
/id playername - Gives the players steamID. You can also get it by just typing /id while looking at them
/delivery - When playing the delivery job to activate it. Look for the delivery text
/placehit - Opens the hit menu to place a hit
/hit - Opens the hit menu to accept or view current hits as a hitman
/dropmoney amount - Drops a desired amount of money
/drop - Drops a weapon or tool you are currently holding to be picked up
/give amount - Gives the player you are currently looking at a desired amount of money
/report - Opens up the report menu in the event someone is breaking a rule.
/warnmenu - Opens up the warn menu to check your current warnings
/unbox - Opens the unbox menu to buy unbox items
/donate - Opens the donation menu that displays active donation item and provides a link
- Console commands for the new -
You should be able to open console by pressing the tilde button (~ under escape). If not, go to the main menu settings in Gmod, click advanced settings, and enable developer console.
- Binding a key -
Need to bind an advert for mugging, or raid? Wanna add an act command or auto buy button? All you need to do is open console and type a command like some of the examples below.
Example -
bind key "say /advert mug drop 5k in 10 sec"
bind key "act laugh"
bind key "say /buy cocaine" etc...
unbind key (this unbinds the key if ya couldn't guess)
- Useful binds -
Some basic binds for GarnetGaming DarkRP.
Example -
bind key "say /advert raid"
bind key "say /delivery"
bind key "say /advert mug drop 5k in 10 secs or die.
bind key "say /advert steal"
bind key "say /advert Assist raid"
bind key "say /advert Over"
bind key "say /advert False"
bind key "say /drop" - Do this while holding a weapon or item to drop it with a press of a button
bind key "say /advert counter"
- Raiding/Basing on Garnet -
It's a risky affair, but the most worthwhile (at least in money and XP) one to go after. As a new player here's some tips/info.
- Raiding -
As much as it sucks, don't raid bases that look well defended. You don't stand a chance. Many fading doors, well built, etc... means they most likely belong to more veteran players. I guarantee that they will kill you as they do even heavily armed raiders.
Look for weaker defended bases. Bases not as well built, less fading doors, less guards, weaker weapons, less people around, etc.
Goal is to steal printers from bases. Anything else is mainly a bonus, unless you are going for something like weapons, or kill the mayor.
Raiding in groups is always a better option. You can break keypads with 2+ people, hold down large groups, ambush, pick/defend at the same time. All around a good option.
Pay hitmen, bots, or medics to assist and help take out targets/heal while you're raiding while assisting raids.
- Basing -
When done building, weld all the props together to prevent police from breaking apart your base, or getting in easier.
Double stack fading doors to prevent lock picking, and help slow down the police.
Block the top of your fading doors. Helps to prevent explosives from being thrown in/restricts movement of raider further.
Make sure printers can't be seen. This includes having them near fading doors. If the police see they are able to warrant you to destroy them.
Group together with other players to reinforce your base. You could try getting with a more veteran player to have better chances as well.
Reverse keypads. Say you have 2 doors right next to each other, and the keypads are right next to each other as well. Merely switch placement to slow them down. Still next to the door, but makes it harder to raid if you don't know.
You can have up to 4 fading doors, and 2 buttons to make some very well defended bases. Make sure to use them to the fullest. A decently built base can be defended with as little as a pistol. You can make the doors as tight as you want as long as they aren't stuck.
When you get more money you can try buying printers from other players, or selling yours for cash.
When basing as a meth dealer base close to a meth addict to sell it quickly.
If you want a less likely chance of being raided stray to the bases a bit farther out of the way. (Personal note: Insert video of basic base building here later/fix some things)
- Act commands -
Ever seen someone dance or laugh? They were doing act commands. To do these open console and type the following messages below into the window.
Example -
act agree - Your character does a simple thumbs up.
act becon - Your character does a beckoning hand gesture.
act bow - Your character does a simple 45° bow.
act cheer - Your character waves their hands around in the air.
act dance - Your character does a slow, circular dance.
act disagree - Your character does a hand gesture meaning, "no".
act forward - Your character points forward.
act group - Your character does a gesture telling everyone to get together.
act halt - Your character slightly raises their hand.
act laugh - Your character laughs. Quite self-explanatory by the title.
act muscle - Your character flexes their muscles.
act pers - Your character makes a pose which expresses shock.
act robot - Your character makes robotic, slow movement.
act salute - Your character, well, salutes.
act wave - Your character waves.
act zombie - Your characters arms swing up into the air and flop straight down.
I'll be adding more when I either find more that a new player needs to know, or I get suggested something to be added. If you have any ideas comment below.