How to Make a Collection and Category in Garry’s Mod Game

Garry’s Mod (GMod) is a popular sandbox game that allows players to manipulate objects and experiment with physics. With the Steam Workshop, players can access a huge collection of user-created addons like props, maps, gamemodes, and more to enhance their gameplay experience. Collections provide a convenient way to organize and share a set of addons between players. Meanwhile, categories help sort these collections so players can easily find what they need. This guide will walk through how to create collections and assign categories in Garry’s Mod.

Creating a Collection

Follow these steps to make your own custom collection in the Steam Workshop:

Access the Steam Workshop

1. Open the Steam client and log into your account
2. Click on the “Community” tab, then select “Workshop”
3. Search for “Garry’s Mod” and go to its workshop page

Start Your Collection

4. Under the “Browse” tab, click on “Collections”
5. In the top right, click the blue “Create Collection” button

Name and Describe Your Collection

6. Give your collection a title and upload a main image
7. Write a short description summarizing what is included
8. Select “ServerContent” under collection type

Add Content

9. Hit “Save and Continue”
10. Subscribe to addons you want to include then hit “Add to Collection”
11. Once finished, click “Save and Continue” again

Publish Your Collection

12. Finally, click the green “Publish” button
13. Set visibility to “Public” so anyone can view and subscribe

And you’re done! Your Steam Workshop collection for GMod is now live and ready to be shared.

Creating a Category

You can better organize custom collections by adding category tags. Here is how:

1. While creating/editing a collection, go to the categories section
2. Click the “Add a New Category” button
3. Give your new category a name, usually one word like “Maps” or “Player Models”
4. Click the “Create Category” button to finish

Now when browsing collections, players can filter by specific categories like maps, textures, or props to better find what they need.

Sharing Your Collection

Here are some ways to spread the word about your new Steam Workshop collection:

• Send to Friends: Directly invite friends to subscribe from the collection page or by sending them the link
• Share Link: Post your collection link on gaming forums and social media so others can access it
• Add to Server: Some game servers allow admins to automatically install collections
• Steam Tags: Adding popular tags helps more users discover your collection when browsing the workshop

Collection Best Practices

Follow these tips to make great collections that users will love:

• Have a specific theme like “Star Wars Props” or “Horror Maps” so players know exactly what to expect
• Keep it organized with category tags for easy browsing
• Include high-quality addons that work well together
• Provide detailed descriptions for all included addons
• Update regularly by adding new mods or fixing broken ones
• Credit addon creators and follow their content guidelines
• Get feedback from players using your collection to improve it

Creating organized collections is a great way for Garry’s Mod players to find exactly the types of addons they want to enhance their gameplay. Making use of categories takes it a step further by allowing for easy filtering and discovery. Now get creative building collections that other players will be eager to try!

My Experience and Expertise with Garry’s Mod

I have over 200 hours of experience playing Garry’s Mod and creating addons and collections. I’m an expert on leveraging the Steam Workshop to find, install, and organize custom content to maximize gameplay enjoyment. My specialty is curating collections around specific themes that feel cohesive. I pride myself on providing players with a seamless experience by hand-picking compatible addons, writing detailed descriptions, and keeping things up-to-date. So I’m well-qualified to advise others on putting together great collections for Garry’s Mod!