Creating a Custom Scoreboard on a Garry's Mod Server

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to create a custom scoreboard for your Garry's Mod server using the VolticHost Game Panel. Customize your server's interface by displaying player stats, names, and ping in a personalized way. 🚀

📌 Prerequisites

• A Garry's Mod server purchased at VolticHost.com

• Access to the VolticHost Game Panel

• Basic knowledge of Lua scripting and VGUI elements

• Familiarity with client-side script editing

1️⃣ First Step - Uploading the Custom Scoreboard Script

1. Log in to VolticHost Game Panel.

2. Navigate to the File Manager from the main dashboard.

3. Go to the /garrysmod/lua/autorun/client/ directory.

4. Create a new file named custom_scoreboard.lua.

5. Open custom_scoreboard.lua for editing and paste the following script:

   if CLIENT then
       hook.Add("ScoreboardShow", "CustomScoreboard", function()
           local frame = vgui.Create("DFrame")
           frame:SetTitle("Server Scoreboard")
           frame:SetSize(600, 400)
           frame:Center()
           frame:MakePopup()
   
           local playerList = vgui.Create("DListView", frame)
           playerList:Dock(FILL)
           playerList:AddColumn("Player")
           playerList:AddColumn("Score")
           playerList:AddColumn("Ping")
   
           for _, ply in ipairs(player.GetAll()) do
               playerList:AddLine(ply:Nick(), ply:Frags(), ply:Ping())
           end
   
           return false
       end)
   end
   

6. Save the file after editing.

7. Restart your server from the VolticHost Game Panel to load the new client-side script.

✅ Custom scoreboard script uploaded and loaded successfully!

2️⃣ Next Step - Testing and Refining Your Custom Scoreboard

1. Join your server and open the in-game scoreboard (usually by holding the Tab key).

2. Verify that the custom scoreboard appears with a list of players, their scores, and ping values.

3. If adjustments are needed (such as modifying the frame size, font, or columns), re-open custom_scoreboard.lua in the File Manager, edit the script accordingly, and restart your server again to apply the changes.

4. Test multiple times to ensure the scoreboard updates correctly as player stats change.

✅ Custom scoreboard tested and refined successfully!

🎉 Conclusion

You have now successfully created a custom scoreboard on your Garry's Mod server using the VolticHost Game Panel! Enhance your players' experience with a personalized interface that displays real-time server statistics. 🚀

For more assistance, contact VolticHost Support.