Lua isn't that hard to pick up at all, and it's a great starting language if you want to get into advanced programming(C/C++, C#, etc).

Read Programming in Lua here. It's made by the creators of Lua and though it is 2 editions old, it's still a great way to get started.

Take a look at Learn Lua in 15 Minutes here. You're not going to actually learn Lua in 15 minutes, however it's basically a tutorial written in code. The explanation is written in comments and explain what you're looking at.

When you get to coding for Garry's Mod, take a glance at the wiki here. If you find an undocumented page, take a look at the old wiki(Garry's Mod 12) here.

Lastly, just take a look at other people's work. See how other people write and try to figure out what their code does. You can even try to recreate their code, make it more efficient and whatnot.

As for text editors, I personally use Sublime Text 3 with the GMod Lua syntax highlighter. IF you do decide to use Sublime Text, install Package Control. It basically installs any plugin, theme, and syntax highlighter you want straight from Sublime Text. No need to Google anything, you just search for it in the text editor and it installs everything for you. If you don't want to buy Sublime Text, use Notepad++ with the GMod Lua syntax highlighter.

Also, note that you will not remember everything. For every project you work on, you will have to reference something or Google something. Every programmer does this and don't let it make you feel like you're a bad coder.

As with any programming language, there are ways to do things and then there are better, more efficient ways to do things. You'll learn these as you progress. When coding for GMod, take note of efficiency. Be careful of your server-client networking, make sure you're checking, setting, or sending things only when you need to(As in, don't be sending a player's amount of money to the client every tick, only send it when it's updated).

It's not a secret that CG is at a low point right now. I know that there hasn't been a HRP update in a long time, and believe me when I say that I work on the next one when I can, but these past few months life has been hitting me hard. Expect the next update soon since school is out.

We've been through this many times. We're not going anywhere.

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Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for remembering the men and women who died while serving in the country's armed forces. The holiday, which is celebrated every year on the last Monday of May, was formerly known as Decoration Day and originated after the American Civil War to commemorate the Union and Confederate soldiers who died in the war. By the 20th century, Memorial Day had been extended to honor all Americans who have died while in the military service. It typically marks the start of the summer vacation season, while Labor Day marks its end.


While you are out BBQ'ing and partying today, remember the real reason why you have today off of school/work. Take a moment and thank those who risk their lives to protect us, or those who have but were killed doing so.

To those who have lost their lives while serving in the armed forces: Thank you. You have made the ultimate sacrifice and I will forever thank you. Rest in peace.

To those currently serving, have served, or are in training to server: Thank you. You are the heroes I have always looked up to as a kid.

MSE, MBAM, and common sense. Should keep your PC clean.

How bad are they? Possible to post a pic? Do you have to recoat them?

Siblings came over and we had our traditional pannukakku breakfast. Got called into work around 11am and worked til 10pm.

I'm all for new gamemodes, however they always end up the same. They're popular for a few weeks, and then they're dead. Just like Nicknero's thread to put up Underdone. I love Underdone, it's one of my favorite gamemodes, but they usually don't last here.

Removed myself from Super Admin.