GMod Tower
http://www.gmodtower.org/
Useful links: GMT Forums; GMT FAQs; More Detailed Floors Page.


Due to a recent massive load on our web host, we can no longer host the client pack. Here are so user-created mirrors for you to use:

http://blackopslounge.com/files/GModTower_7-25-09.zip
http://deadcode.info/files/GModTower_7-25-09.zip
http://facemeta.com/mirror/GModTower_7-25-09.zip



In order to keep up with news concerning the tower, we advise you check up on our website. This thread will be used as another way to spread the word about the project and get your opinions.



7/25/09 - Client Pack Released
7/25/09 - Let's Talk About Client Content
7/03/09 - Polishing Loose Ends
6/16/09 - YouTube, Movies, and Flash Games
5/31/09 - Pano-rama!




GMod Tower is a project comprised of many different unique gamemodes hoping to build a diverse community.

Essentially, the server (or tower) acts as a base for all the gamemodes it contains. You are not limited to one type of gameplay. The community forms what makes the tower interesting and the community controls how it's ran.

In the tower, you will have access to personal suites, stores (for upgrading), a whole batch of unique gamemodes, and more.
There are plenty of well-thoughtout features/systems for your connivence. Trading (including currency exchange), grouping, private chatting, queuing, upgrades, awards (similar to achievements), and hand-picked administrators, just to name a few.



GMod Tower's design and idea was first created late March 2006. Originally, the project's goal was to create a large building for celebrating GMod 10's release. This was later canceled due to the push back of GMod 10's release date. After rethinking and expanding on the idea, GMod Tower was born. GMod Tower was first posted here late December 2006. Since then, we have had a total of 178,575 views and 5,514 replies (this is a combined amount with the old thread).

We've come a long way since then. Numerous design and staff changes led to a choppy work flow, thus delaying our first estimated release date. We finally decided on the last design and staff members. Because of this fact, we're able to work faster. We're also able set deadlines within the team. However, we had to redesign most of GMod Tower, which makes anyone who followed this project before January 15th, 2008, lost and confused a little.



We now no longer have sections for different member types. Everyone in our staff contributes in many ways.

• MacDGuy - Project leader and visionary. Deals with mapping, graphics, sound, and website.
• Nican - Coding leader and director. Handles most of the code for the tower..
• AzuiSleet - Badass coder. Creates amazing gamemodes all while staying cool.
• Sunabouzu - Mapping and modeling genius. Helps out with nearly everything except coding.
• Spacetech - Helps out with a lot of different Lua coding efforts.
• Nuggets - GMod Tower server hoster and overall awesome person.
• Bigboy897 (Thomas) - Our resident furry. Beta tester who helps with ideas.
• Dragon90101 - Beta tester who lives down under, mate.
• Syphen - Beta tester who gives lots of moral support.
• Margerine - Pays for and manages the forums. No longer active, so don't bother him!

The basic idea behind floors is to offer different genres for the community to enjoy. Put simply, each floor is its own genre of gamemodes.
To read more about each floor, click on its name to be forwarded to our website which includes media and Wiki-style linking.

• Floor 1 - GENERAL
  The basic idea behind floors is to offer different genres for the community to enjoy. Put simply, each floor is its own genre of gamemodes.
  To read more about each floor, click on its name to be forwarded to our website which includes media and Wiki-style linking.
  • Lobby (Completed) - A place where you can talk and sit around, all while admiring the entrance to the tower.
  • Entertainment Plaza (Completed) - Contains stores for upgrading your fashion and suites, an arcade with plenty of games for your enjoyment, a fully featured bar, and a food court to hang out with friends.
  • Pool (Inside & Outside) (On Hold) - A relaxing indoor and outdoor pool for you to bask in the glorious env_sun. Comes with diving boards, lazy river (with tubes), volleyball, snack shack, and jacoozies topped with delicious reggae music.
  
  
• Floor 2 - SUITES
  On this floor, you'll have the ability to rent out a suite from our hotel. Your suite is always with your account, even if you check-out or disconnect. To check-in, talk to the NPC lady under the big "Registration" sign in the center of the floor.
  • Suites (Completed) - Your suite is essentially your home in the tower. You'll have the ability to upgrade furniture, gain new features (such as a Shoutcast enabled radio), and use it for storing items when you run out of inventory slots.
  
  
• Floor 3 - ACTION GENRE
  This floor contains every gamemode we've created that we feel fits the action genre well.
  • PVP Battle (Completed) - A wacky, Jaykin' Bacon: Source inspired deathmatch gamemode. Tons of insane weapons are at your disposal. With six explosive minute matches and creative maps, you're sure to enjoy this fast-paced FPS deathmatch geared towards the most badass of FPS players.
  • GMT Adventure (On Hold) - Travel with Sunabouzu and MacDGuy through an epic side-scrolling adventure that comedically retells the events of GMod Tower's development. We're almost as insane as you think.
  • Stealth (name TBA) (To Be Announced) - Cleverness and wits have never had so many babies before this Metal Gear Solid inspired espionage gamemode arrived. Out smart your foes using the environment and your squad. It's a soldier versus sly world out there, you know.
  
  
• Floor 4 - PUZZLE GENRE
  A little thinking never hurt anyone. The gamemodes on this floor, as mentioned, are puzzle based.
  • Puzzle: Impossible (On Hold) - Investigate a rampant AI and discover the truth behind Project Anna. Enter the AI's playground and think, dodge, and blast your way into the memory core.
  • Ball Race (ICompleted) - Eat bananas and roll your way around this Super Monkey Ball inspired gamemode. With five worlds each with ten levels (50 levels), you'll have tons of fun for a good while.
  
  
• Floor 5 - SURVIVAL GENRE GENRE
  This floor is truly dedicated to the players who dare test the horrific unknown. These gamemodes are for players who want a little spook in their adventures.
  • Twists of the Mind (On Hold) - Travel through a thick forest and unveil the mystery behind the recent killings. Survive your way through challenging puzzles and enemies.
  • The Gallery (To Be Announced) - Gamemode is under construction. More information coming at a later date.
  
  
• Floor 6 - CASUAL GENRE GENRE
  These gamemodes are fun, light-hearted games that can be played by nearly anyone. They have as much point as you make them to.
  • Harvest (name TBA) (To Be Announced) - Based on, you've guessed it, Harvest Moon. Grow crops and build up your farm through even the harshest seasons of the year. Compete with other farms in attempt to collect the most cash from crops or livestock. Oh, there's cowlions.
  • Mini-Golf (To Be Announced) - This gamemode is under reconstruction. More information coming at a later date.

Wait, where's the rest of the gamemodes/floors you've mentioned in the past?
Sadly, they have either been dropped or have merged with another gamemode. After careful planning and long discussions, we feel this is the most complete list to date. That doesn't mean we won't be updating the tower with new content including gamemodes, of course.

Also, isn't this a tower? I mean 6 floors is just a small building...
You think too much, stop it.

• Administration Management
  Players abusing or annoying other players will be handled by online administrators.
  
  
• Player and Prop Protection
  The tool gun and prop spawning will be completely disabled throughout the entire tower. Players will never be able to shoot other players, so murders cannot be committed. However, if a player is desperate enough to damage a player another way, they will get kicked off the server. The second offense will lead to a 3 month ban and the third offense will lead to a permanent ban. Killing in non-combat areas (i.e. suite, entertainment plaza, etc.) is the only way you "win" yourself a ban.
  
  
• Support for 30 Players
  The server will hold 30 players max. We feel that 30 GModers is enough to enjoy the tower. If the server ends up becoming full 24/7, a server upgrade will be made and the player limit will be raised (however, our budget increases).
  
  
• Save/Load Database Management
  Everything will be saved to a MySQL server and backed up daily.
  
  
• Room For More Floors
  GMod Tower was designed to add floors and gamemodes easily.
  
  
• Lua Connected Servers
  The tower is the base server. Each gamemode will be on its own server. You have to join the base server in order to access the gamemode servers.

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Thank garry for the new thread. Anyways, Round Two, FIGHT!

Hmm This looks really nice. Would be very fun to play on and I like your idea.

Wasn't this gonna have like, 15 floors or something? Or am i just remembering something else

Floors were merged and cut.

Ah, anyway I remember this from ages ago, couldn't wait for this to come out

Looks awesome.
What about Sandbox servers? :P I guess not.

I remember it used to have a build floor. Could we possibly see this in later revisions?

A build section would be nice, but servers can lag just as Sandbox servers, dedicated. You'll have to have some restrictions or something because it WILL lag server...

What I wanna see back is principally the Zombie game, and Of course, THE HOLIDAY FLOOR!! :D
But thanks for re-doing the thread mac =3

I think they gotta have to change the "Hopefully, it will have been worth the six month wait." in the GMod Tower post on garrysmod.com to "Hopefully, it will have been worth the 1 hour wait."

the ?

I think the most interresting part of this gamemode is the Suites, Having the ability to own one and buy upgrades for it.

Second are the minigames and Theater those are also very interresting.

Man I cant wait to try it out!

Last post on the old thread, was by T3H raps13r.

"Too bad I've been a tester and donated a lot. I do know."

The person you were quoting, WAS NOT TALKING ABOUT YOU, DUMBASS.

Any-way, what can people buy with - their in-game cash?

What happened to the GMT forums?

Wow! This looks amazing I can't wait till release.

Want.

Sexy new thread with plenty of sexy, how many threads have we went through now? 3? 4?

People can purchase items such as furniture and hats. Also there will be items for specific gamemodes such as PvP battle in which you can use the cash to buy new weapons.

awesome new thread, cant wait for this to finally go live!

Furniture, Hats, Beer, PvP Guns, Different Balls for BallRace aka the ballion ball, The list will consistently grow.

Can't wait!

Hey guys, I'm a beta tester. Just thought I'd mention it on the forum page ;)
Been one for the past week. It's coming out extremely soon.

I know you know, I just had nothing to post in the new thread.

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We know.

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It's coming out soon? Awesome! Can't wait, looks fantastic. Is there going to be an RP aspect though?

None.

Aw, I was kinda hoping for some. Oh well, still gonna be a fantastic gamemode :D

Why the hell would a gamemode of mini-gamemodes include RP...

I love gmodtower.

3/4s of the gmod community is already filled with RP servers. go join one of them

if i were a women, i would throw my body upon all of you.

This is gonna be epic.

This is AWESOME

Looks great!,
Great progress so far.

To the guy on the other thread "There is going to be 64 slots"

I meant a beta tester slot, would love to test it :)

And we all love Garry for deleting large threads... Threads are large for a reason, it's old, unused ones he should delete -_-

This is still essentially a bunch of gamemodes and servers inteconnected. But with a lot of cool features too, and by the looks of things, some insanely cool maps which look to be pushing source to the max :D

Yea all connected my MySQL or whatever

Well I'll be damned, are those actual beta servers I can see online?

Back when I left the team things weren't in great shape, I didn't exactly have high hopes for its future - good to know it didn't die. :)

Indeed they are beta servers. I tried to guess the password numerous times but failed ^-^

Well if you did manage to get in there would be too many files to download and you would give up...