So we had one ancient topic about this game and it sucked ass, so I'm making the new one.
GARRY'S MOD
Let's do the FAQ.
Q: The ♥♥♥♥ is Garry's Mod and why should I care.
A: ♥♥♥♥ you. Also use a question mark next time. Garry's Mod, or Gmod, is a source engine modification turned retail product on Steam that allows you to construct anything your feeble mind can conjure up.
Anything from the amazing (and if building a 100% automatic robot shot to another planet and collecting a probe there with no player interaction isn't amazing to you, you can blow me):
To the whimsical:
To the downright mortal terror inspiring:
Gmod does it all. Including online multiplayer where you
Q: What if I don't want to build/interfere with those attempting to build ♥♥♥♥?
A: Gmod is ENDLESSLY moddable. Aside from coming with a generous list of default gametypes built in, such as the devious Trouble in Terrorist Town, you can download a near unlimited list of gametypes from the toy box, the built in mod content delivery system that works like an Xbox Live DLC menu, except everything is free. Browse your favourite category, download something that tickles your fancy, and within seconds that content is available for you to use without even having to restart the game.
Gmod is basically the only game you ever really need, since with a little coding it can be anything you want it to be.
Q: I suffer from a distinct and all too common mental disorder that prevents me from enjoying anything that isn't Minecraft. Will Gmod cure me?
A: Only if you let it.
Q: This is all sounding pretty neat, I should get my friends together and play.
A: Yes.
Q: And we can finally build a My Little Pony them-
A: No.
Q: How might one acquire this game?
A: 10 dollars on Steam.
Q: I still kind of want to build a My Little P-
A:
EDIT SINCE I FORGOT SOME ♥♥♥♥:
Q: Why should I have a lot of Source engine games in conjunction with Gmod?
A: Gmod uses content from a great deal of source engine games, such as props and ragdolls, and many mods rely on some of the content from Valve games to function. Gmod by default WILL RUN STANDALONE, but it will be pretty common for you to find the big red Error sign if you download something that calls for content you don't have.
Q: If I want a fairly seamless Gmod experience, what Source games should I consider getting?
A: Counterstrike: Source, Half Life 2, Half Life 2: Episodes 1 and 2, Half Life 2: Lost Coast, and TF2 are all safe bets. Additional content can be taken from pretty much every Valve game so if you have Left for Dead, Day of Defeat: Source, and so on, you will have more content to play around with. None of these games are required, but they will make your experience in Gmod a more complete one.
DOUBLE EDIT:
Here is a picture of me flipping off Alduin from Skyrim.
