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Most common installation and editor problems are answered below.
Most common installation and editor problems are answered below.
Q: What is GMMAPGEN?
GMMAPGEN is a procedural map generator and visual editor for Source Engine games.
It allows users to generate, edit and play custom maps without manually creating
every brush inside Hammer.
Q: Is GMMAPGEN free?
Yes.
Version 1.0 is completely free for personal and non-commercial use.
Q: Which games are supported?
Current support includes:
- Garry's Mod Beta 11
- Garry's Mod Beta 12
Q: Does GMMAPGEN replace Hammer?
No.
The built-in editor is intended to simplify common mapping tasks.
Advanced users may still export projects for additional editing.
Q: Can I edit generated maps?
Yes.
Maps can be reopened inside the GMMAPGEN Editor or exported for additional work.
Q: Why can't I use weapons?
Weapon support was added in Version 1.0.
Older beta releases do not include combat functionality.
Q: How do I add NPCs?
Open the Entity Browser.
Select an NPC.
Place the NPC inside your level.
Generate Navigation Nodes before testing.
Q: My NPCs won't move.
NPCs require navigation nodes.
Open:
Tools → Generate Nodes
before launching the playable version of the map.
Q: Can NPCs use weapons?
Yes.
Most Half-Life 2 weapon entities are currently supported.
Q: Can NPCs interact with objects?
NPCs can currently interact with:
- Doors
- Buttons
- Movable props
- Ladders
- Simple physics objects
Q: Can NPCs talk?
Yes.
Context Dialogue allows NPCs to use existing game voice lines during patrols,
combat and idle activities.
Q: Is multiplayer supported?
Experimental only.
Multiplayer testing is still ongoing.
Q: What operating system is required?
Windows XP Service Pack 2 or newer.
Q: What are the minimum specifications?
Pentium 4 2.4GHz
512MB RAM
DirectX 9 Compatible Graphics Card
512MB RAM
DirectX 9 Compatible Graphics Card
Q: Where are generated maps saved?
Generated BSP files are saved inside the "maps" folder located in your
GMMAPGEN installation directory.
Q: How do I report bugs?
Please include:
- Seed Number
- Program Version
- Compile Log
- Screenshot (if possible)
Q: I found an inaccessible room.
Certain procedural layouts may occasionally generate disconnected sections.
If you encounter this issue, please include the map seed when submitting a bug report.
Q: Can I redistribute GMMAPGEN?
Please do not modify or redistribute program files without permission from the development team.
Q: Will there be future updates?
Yes.
Future releases are expected to include:
- Improved terrain generation
- Vehicle support
- Additional environment presets
- Improved multiplayer compatibility