Garry's Mod

Garry's Mod

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Content Type: Addon
Addon Type: Map
Addon Tags: Build
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3 Mar, 2023 @ 5:10pm
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gm_blocksand

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Description
Map: gm_blocksand
Requires no other games or addons. Has AI nodes and nav mesh.

A chill build map at sunset. There's actual sand in this box!

"Blocksand" seeks to be a minimalist build map with everything you need to test creative builds. Most of the ground is flat and expansive with a tall skybox, a requirement for all good build maps. The sunset lighting provides a light level that doesn't require light to see, yet allows you to test things like headlights. Right around spawn are some ramps, empty buildings, and build platforms with north indicated. Fairly standard. The buildings aren't lit inside so its easy to tell which are occupied (when someone adds light) or not at a glance, with one exception being the building with the realtime mirror inside. If you want to build and test long vehicles, several PHX gauge rails are in the corner of the map along with a few lots. Off to the east is a huge pool for your water builds, and even ramps in case anyone wants to make an amphibious vehicle. Need an elevated location? There's tower frames off to the south. A simple racing path around the central area is marked by blocks, with the starting "line" facing north. On this map, all builders should be able to find their spot.

This map was created since I couldn't find the perfect balance of minimalism, water, and size from other typical build maps. Plus, I like the void desert look.

Feel free to suggest something, but keep in mind I'm trying to keep this map very simple.
10 Comments
Sayuri  [author] 5 Jun, 2024 @ 3:13pm 
if you're talking about the simple nodes then they don't have to- they're placed around difficult areas like fences, doors, corners, etc. but for the wide open areas there's no obstacles for a straight line planner to get caught on. if you're making AI agents for fun I recommend using nextbot/navmesh instead.
GDSK09 20 May, 2024 @ 11:56am 
the ai nodes do not cover the entire map
penguino 28 Jun, 2023 @ 10:42pm 
liked this one and maybe you should try making one with a a base in it
hideki 14 Jun, 2023 @ 6:11pm 
very nice :steamhappy:
AngelQuFirestar 10 Mar, 2023 @ 3:06pm 
the water area reminds me of my map, gm_addontestground lol
SlimeySan 4 Mar, 2023 @ 8:56am 
but cool map!
SlimeySan 4 Mar, 2023 @ 8:56am 
I would award this but im out of steam points:steamfacepalm:
Signed Boris Johnson 3 Mar, 2023 @ 6:56pm 
This looks nice, Sayuri. A fun sandbox map, for sure.
Sayuri  [author] 3 Mar, 2023 @ 6:12pm 
box
CyberDetroit 3 Mar, 2023 @ 6:01pm 
s a n d