DarkRP is the most popular gamemode for Garry's Mod. The success of a DarkRP server stands or falls with the economy.
Jobs and salaries
Every job has a salary paid out every few minutes. Default values are usually too high. Start lower than you think.
Rule of thumb: a new character should work about 15 to 20 minutes before buying a basic weapon.
Money sinks
Without money sinks the money supply grows infinitely. Important sinks:
- Door costs: rent for homes and shops
- Weapon and ammo costs: one-time for the weapon, ongoing for ammunition
- Fines and confiscations: police confiscate illegal goods
- Repair and hospital costs
- Licences: weapon permits, vehicle licences
Printers and illegal money
Money printers are a core part of DarkRP. They produce money but are illegal, creating a dynamic between criminals and police. Balance them:
- A printer should earn less than a legal job but pay out more at once (risk-reward).
- Make printers vulnerable: they can explode, be confiscated or stolen.
- Limit the number per player.
Workshop content
DarkRP relies on Workshop addons. Create a collection and keep the total manageable. Hundreds of addons lead to long download times.
All HostValues game servers support GMod and DarkRP. See the options on game hosting.
