What does F8 do in GMOD?

Answered by Douglas Hiatt

In GMOD (Garry’s Mod), the F8 key is used to access the damage logs. These logs provide players with information about the damage dealt and received by players and entities in the game. It can be a useful tool for understanding and analyzing the events that occurred during gameplay.

When you press F8, the damage logs will be displayed on your screen. These logs show various details such as the player or entity that dealt the damage, the player or entity that received the damage, the type of damage dealt (e.g., bullet, explosion), and the amount of damage inflicted. This information can be valuable in determining who inflicted damage upon you or your teammates, as well as assessing the effectiveness of your own attacks.

It is important to note that regular players can only access the damage logs for the current round they are playing. Once the round is over, the logs are no longer accessible. This limitation ensures that the logs are not used to gain an unfair advantage or to disrupt the gameplay experience for others.

In addition to the F8 key, another key that is commonly used in GMOD is the Tab key. When you press Tab, the scoreboard will be displayed. The scoreboard provides an overview of the players in the game, their names, scores, and other relevant information. This can be helpful in keeping track of the progress of the game and identifying potential threats or allies.

Furthermore, by clicking on a player’s name in the scoreboard, you can select various options such as “friend, suspect, avoid, kill, missing.” These options allow you to tag players and make notes about them, helping you remember who to trust and who to watch out for in future rounds. This feature can be particularly useful in multiplayer games where you encounter the same players repeatedly.

To summarize:

– F8 is used to access the damage logs in GMOD.
– The damage logs provide information about the damage dealt and received by players and entities.
– Regular players can only access the damage logs for the current round they are playing.
– The Tab key shows the scoreboard, which displays information about the players in the game.
– Clicking on a player’s name in the scoreboard allows you to tag them and make notes about them for future reference.

These features in GMOD can enhance the gameplay experience by providing valuable information and helping players make strategic decisions.