Best prop protection addon/method? - Garry's Mod

I am trying to make a simple build server where anyone can generally do whatever. However people keep spamming the server with dupes and other random sh*t until it crashes. I have already installed a addon that works decently (DPP - DBot Prop Protection), however I was wondering if there is a better alternative. Not for any reason in particular, just wondering. I also disabled workshop dupes on my server, which does help, however up until now I havent been able to stress test the server, mainly due to a lack of players. Anyways what is your favourite way of keeping people from crashing your server? Anything I could improve? Please tell me!

Most servers nowadays use Falco's Prop Protection (FPP) would recommend trying that out.

[QUOTE=Magnusb1;52362742]Most servers nowadays use Falco's Prop Protection (FPP) would recommend trying that out.[/QUOTE] I found it in the steam workshop and almost all comments are negative. Why is that?

[QUOTE=MoustacheSpy;52362763]I found it in the steam workshop and almost all comments are negative. Why is that?[/QUOTE] Because while it is good at preventing other players from interacting with your props, it does little to stop people from griefing with their props. FPP can block individual tools, props, and even do group tool restrictions. It also has a plethora of hooks to allow other scripts to interact with it (wasn't it called CPPA or some shit?). Most addons support FPP due to the fact that FPP comes with DarkRP, and DarkRP is the most popular gamemode. If you wish to prevent prop griefing, you may also consider AP-Anti, which is available on the workshop. This would work well with FPP and would work to prevent prop pushing, prop killing, and other prop griefing. Keep in mind though, if you aren't careful with the settings, it can impact on legitimate building. TLDR fpp will do for build servers.

I'm fundamentally against such anti grieving tools. They either don't work, fuck over legitimate players or usually both. I ain't putting that in FPP.

Don't use APAnti, it's really broken.

[QUOTE=LuaTenshi;52365791]Don't use APAnti, it's really broken.[/QUOTE] It's only broken if you use it with default settings, you have to really get in there and fuck with the config

FPP is the best addon if you have active and competent admins. Anything with anti-minge shit is usually annoying for legitimate players.

[QUOTE=toastvendor;52369017]FPP is the best addon if you have active and competent admins. Anything with anti-minge shit is usually annoying for legitimate players.[/QUOTE] Not having a PP in general is the best if you've got active and competent admins, it doesn't restrict players at all.

[QUOTE=VeXan;52369561]Not having a PP in general is the best if you've got active and competent admins, it doesn't restrict players at all.[/QUOTE] I always hate accidentally picking up other people's and even world props as an admin. That's why I added private settings with which you can block yourself from touching things even if you're allowed to.

Not saying it's the best, but here's another choice for you [url]https://github.com/philxyz/cityscript/tree/master/cityscript/gamemode[/url] sv_upp.lua cl_upp.lua upp_default_allow_list.lua This is "Unobtrusive Prop Protection" which is used for both CityScript and SeriousRP. - It has a prop allow list, editable from the spawnmenu by superadmin - Frozen props belong to the player who froze them (well, it's not quite that straightforward, there are some rules) - Non-frozen props can be stolen - Basic (arguably flawed) anti-spam. Kicks the player if they start spamming. Stacker tool is safe. - Buddy lists for "who can touch my stuff" (not as granular as FPP) The version of UPP included in SeriousRP is still evolving however, but it won't be much different from this. The "best" prop protection is whichever one most-closely matches your specific needs. I designed this to be small so that it can be edited for whatever gamemode so that it doesn't become a "thing" itself, but rather stays out of the way, enforcing that gamemode's own prop rules.

I think FPP is about the best you will find, I use it on mine.