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Hi CG,

I made this thread to help you guys out when making a gmod server. Feel free to post below if you think I should add something's.

1. So your first step is pretty obvious, Finding a host. WHen it comes to server hosting I really recomend http://www.NFOServers.com they offer the best hosting in my experiance and even provide you with free anti DDoS firewalls!

2. Gathering money is one of the most important steps in creatin your wet own server. Now I would recomemd Saving up enough money to run your server for 2-3 months, this gets you enough time to have members who can and or will donate join your server/community.

3. Coding for your server is defenatly crucial because no one wants to join a server with lua errors. I would recommend that you purchase a 1-2 slot server, text your codes etc. then purchase more slots when you wish to release it to the public. A good command to put in your server.cfg is "sv_kickerrornum 0" this will disable kicking people for the reason "Too many lua errors, sorry." If you can't code lua I would hire a lua coder that is well known so you don't end up with crapy codes and lost money. When you find your coder or if your coding it on your own some cool things to code would be as follows:
• Automatic donation system
• Chat tag system
• Anti Cheat
• Custom HUD/Menus
• Button linking the player to forums when in game

4. Spreading the word out to your friends that you will soon release an awesome server is also important because your friends will potentially spread the word to their friends so on and so forth. No one likes to join a server with no one to play with.

5. Selling admin is something I discourage but if your desperate for money it will help you. If you choose to sell staff positions I STRONGLY suggest you do not sell super admin acess.

6. Addons really depends which game mode your hosting. Although I prefer to have ulx as my admin mod as it offers many unique features like its own motd, etc.

Kind Regards,
Network