Testing Lua locally (multiple gmod instances?)

Garry's Mod coding
#1

I’ve been searching for an answer to this for a long time with no luck. Is there any way to test the multiplayer aspects of a script/mod locally with just one steam account? For instance, could I create a listen server and somehow join it as a second player with a second instance of gmod? Or, do you absolutely need at least two steam accounts and a second OS to run two instances simultaneously even when just testing locally?

How do developers test their multiplayer code locally by themselves? The bots are of very little help.

#2

Most people just use bots, they aren’t the smartest but they do help. You can also forward your ports so people can join, then just invite some friends or something. I don’t think it’s possible to run two clients at the same time.

#3

How do I create bots? I do “bot john” and it says “Failed to create bot”

#4

you cxant do bots in single player, you will get the “Failed to create bot”, try multiplayer “Create Multiplayer” always worked for me

#5

Yeah I got it.

#6

Use scrds and invite someone to join. Or use bots.