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Noob3gr

23 Jul @ 11:15am

Garry's Mod Is Acting Up (A Lot)

So, I had just started up my computer, and I booted up Garry's Mod.

But, instead of getting the menu, I got this weird tab that said this:

Looks like the main menu failed to load.

This could be due to missing game files (run verification of game file integrity through Steam), or the HTML engine failed to load.

Below are some simple options to exit the game.

Then there were 3 option: "Find Multiplayer Game," "Options," and "Quit."

When I clicked the "Find Multiplayer game," it lead me to the Legacy Browser (as you might have seen before).

I decided to boot up my favorite Sandbox server, Zbox.

I did successfully connect, but I could barely do anything (Type in text chat, load dupes or saves, etc.).

And then, when I clicked "Options," it opened the regular settings menu, and you can guess what "Quit" did.

I tried all I could, I restarted my computer, check the integrity of the files twice, I even un- and reinstalled Garry's Mod. Nothing worked.

I'm not sure if this has to do with the new update or something, or maybe my corrupted GWarheads (which I unsubscribed to), but I just don't know what to do.

So, if you have ANY advice, please provide it. Thank you

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Daxen

24 Jul @ 11:11am

i have the same issue reinstalled Garrys mod 4 or 3 times, verified files multiple time, cleared out all addons, cleared cache, messed with HTML file a little bit, nothing. Reddit and youtube also hardly have any answers. but like you my suspensions were also at the update because it was worked just fine the night before and I have a lot of mods. hopfully more people have this problem as well so they could fix it or tech support might be needed and i currently have no access due to an internet filter installed. ):

Last edited by Daxen; 24 Jul @ 11:14am

Noob3gr

24 Jul @ 11:19am

Originally posted by Daxen:
i have the same issue reinstalled Garrys mod 4 or 3 times, verified files multiple time, cleared out all addons, cleared cache, messed with HTML file a little bit, nothing. Reddit and youtube also hardly have any answers. but like you my suspensions were also at the update because it was worked just fine the night before and I have a lot of mods. hopfully more people have this problem as well so they could fix it or tech support might be needed and i currently have no access due to an internet filter installed. ):

Darn... My situation is almost exactly the same. I've been working on this issue for like 2 days and I'm afraid I might have to permanently delete Garry's Mod :(

Daxen

24 Jul @ 11:22am

i have given a friend a request to log onto Garry's mod as well to see if he has the same issue, he hasnt played recently. Maybe he can comment on here and get this discussion some traction for attension so a solution of some form arrives. (Not even the the factory reset function works.)

Last edited by Daxen; 25 Jul @ 1:36pm

Cyber Unit-5 has Garry's Mod

26 Jul @ 6:46am

Here's why this is happening after updates, since I have to repeat this.
Addon Conflicts/Outdated Addons: Updates can break compatibility with existing addons, leading to crashes. Having too many addons can also cause issues due to the Source engine's limitations.

Memory Issues: Gmod's default 32-bit build has a memory limit, which can be exceeded with many addons or complex scenarios, causing crashes.

Corrupted Game Files: Updates can sometimes corrupt game files, leading to instability.

Outdated Graphics Drivers/System: Your system's graphics drivers or operating system might not be up-to-date, causing compatibility problems with the new update.

Engine Limitations: The underlying Source engine, while versatile, is old and has inherent limitations that can be pushed by modern content and user creations, especially with large numbers of mods.

Noob3gr

26 Jul @ 10:04am

Originally posted by RiftHunter:
Here's why this is happening after updates, since I have to repeat this.
Addon Conflicts/Outdated Addons: Updates can break compatibility with existing addons, leading to crashes. Having too many addons can also cause issues due to the Source engine's limitations.

Memory Issues: Gmod's default 32-bit build has a memory limit, which can be exceeded with many addons or complex scenarios, causing crashes.

Corrupted Game Files: Updates can sometimes corrupt game files, leading to instability.

Outdated Graphics Drivers/System: Your system's graphics drivers or operating system might not be up-to-date, causing compatibility problems with the new update.

Engine Limitations: The underlying Source engine, while versatile, is old and has inherent limitations that can be pushed by modern content and user creations, especially with large numbers of mods.

Thank you for the advice, but all of the things I've tried should have fixed it. :\

Cyber Unit-5 has Garry's Mod

26 Jul @ 1:51pm

Originally posted by Noob3gr:
Originally posted by RiftHunter:
Here's why this is happening after updates, since I have to repeat this.
Addon Conflicts/Outdated Addons: Updates can break compatibility with existing addons, leading to crashes. Having too many addons can also cause issues due to the Source engine's limitations.

Memory Issues: Gmod's default 32-bit build has a memory limit, which can be exceeded with many addons or complex scenarios, causing crashes.

Corrupted Game Files: Updates can sometimes corrupt game files, leading to instability.

Outdated Graphics Drivers/System: Your system's graphics drivers or operating system might not be up-to-date, causing compatibility problems with the new update.

Engine Limitations: The underlying Source engine, while versatile, is old and has inherent limitations that can be pushed by modern content and user creations, especially with large numbers of mods.

Thank you for the advice, but all of the things I've tried should have fixed it. :\

Usually the game will fix itself, I just uninstall it for a few weeks. Idk why face punch haven't looked deeper into the problem people are experiencing.

Daxen

26 Jul @ 7:32pm

Originally posted by RiftHunter:
Originally posted by Noob3gr:

Thank you for the advice, but all of the things I've tried should have fixed it. :\
Usually the game will fix itself, I just uninstall it for a few weeks. Idk why face punch haven't looked deeper into the problem people are experiencing.

Thank you for your response, RiftHunter. I haven't update my graphics driver in a while and that could be the or a problem tbh. If that doesnt work it seems that a big chunk of us might have to wait till Facepunch fixes this but i have found other discussions that players are gather towards that have this exact issue. Hopfully Facepunch notices this error and finds a way to fix it.

Last edited by Daxen; 26 Jul @ 7:32pm

Noob3gr

27 Jul @ 12:37pm

Originally posted by RiftHunter:
Originally posted by Noob3gr:

Thank you for the advice, but all of the things I've tried should have fixed it. :\
Usually the game will fix itself, I just uninstall it for a few weeks. Idk why face punch haven't looked deeper into the problem people are experiencing.

Hmmm... Okay, I'll try it. Thanks for the advice.

Noob3gr

4 Aug @ 10:56am

I'm starting to get mad

Daxen

5 Aug @ 10:05am

Some of us might have to put up a review on the store page to grab attension for this.

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lewismarcanthony has Garry's Mod

6 Aug @ 6:59am

the same happened to me but it only downloads to 32% then gets stuck it has wiped out everything i have done

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Daxen

7 Aug @ 7:23am

Originally posted by lewismarcanthony:
the same happened to me but it only downloads to 32% then gets stuck it has wiped out everything i have done

Thats strange. Never heard of that before either. Do some of you think this is a system issue as in our computers?

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Dr. Hax

3 hours ago

Dunno, maybe it's type of computer, I have a laptop, do you guys have a laptop?

Just to give some more info here; I Have restarted my laptop, uninstalled all my mods, verified files, uninstalled and reinstalled the game like twice, and I have waited a couple of minutes, nothing seems to work.

Originally posted by Daxen:
Originally posted by lewismarcanthony:
the same happened to me but it only downloads to 32% then gets stuck it has wiped out everything i have done
Thats strange. Never heard of that before either. Do some of you think this is a system issue as in our computers?

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