1. New Host
After our experience with the previous hosting provider, we decided to switch back to a different server located in Texas, offering better computing power than the previous one.
2. Map Change
The map is called "Evoside." The original map was created by another Garry's Mod community, and they made it public at some point. We were impressed with their work, and over the past few weeks, we've been diligently working on a customized version of this map that we believe everyone will enjoy., and our new version offers a fresh experience for all players. We'll keep refining the map, so please keep sending in your suggestions and bug reports. We're excited to hear your feedback on the new map!Here's some images from the map along side some tips that you might not know.
The prison shower wall can be broken and will respawn after 5 minutes
The Bank Floor can be broken and will respawn after 5 minutes
3. CSS Content
For years now, interacting with certain parts of the gamemode, such as the premium locker, water bottles, workbenches, etc., required CSS content. However, with this patch, that is no longer necessary.4. Community Changes
A) Toxic Behavior & the 3-Strikes System.A message from @Sushi
B) The Mono Wiki ( https://wiki.monolithservers.com )
With this patch, we are introducing the mono wiki. While it's not fully complete, we already have dozens of articles written and will begin posting them one by one over the coming weeks. The main goal of this website is to serve as a comprehensive guide for all players, whether they are new to the game or seasoned veterans. It aims to provide valuable information, tips, and strategies to enhance the gaming experience for everyone.
3. Gunplay Updates
It's been a long time coming, but we've reduced the spread on several guns and made adjustments to some PvP mechanics as well.- Guns Affected
- Honey Badger
- ACR-E
- AUG
- IMI Galil
- LR-300
- M4 Carbine
- BT-MP9
- MP-40
- Thompson
- XM8
- Vector
- Gunplay/Gameplay Changes
- Disabled crouch jumping while holding a gun
- Draw primaries on back if they are in inventory
- Metal detectors ring on cosmetic weapons
- Add item pickup animation
4. Criminal Updates
Based on your suggestions and daily feedback from players, we've implemented several new changes. These updates aim to enhance the criminal life experience for everyone. We hope you find these improvements beneficial and enjoyable.
- Drug Changes
- Most drug-making items are now pickable by owner only
- All drug-making items will no longer drop on death
- Bring back original coca leaves and grow faster
- Lower drafting buckets waiting time by 50%
- Gas masks are no longer necessary to make cocaine or LSD
- Brought back old cocaine profits
- Buffed meth profits
- Cops are unable to seize certain drug-making items
- Basing Changes
- Add new NPC to hardware store for base defenses
- Add 40 cheap base building props to the new NPC
- Brought back fridges
5. Government Updates
While this change log may not be extensive, the updates included will have a significant impact on the Police Department. We've focused on key areas to enhance gameplay and address important feedback. We hope these modifications bring a better experience and that you enjoy the improvements!- Increased the PD Max level to 400
- Brought back captain, lieutenant, and sergeant ranks
- Reduced the maximum arrest time to 10 minutes
- All weapons in the PD locker are now free
- Police cadet job now require player level 50
- Disallow medical Interns from spawning vehicles
- Remove whitelists from Monoford PD
- Restrict beanbag gun to whitelisted ranks only
6. Miscellaneous
- Administrators can now issue refunds
- All Mining Nodes now grant 2 ores per hit
- Replace the Public Works vehicle with a better one
- Double the bank size for premium and non-premium players
- Limit physgun max distance
- Nerfed the Casino
- Update Ore Max Stack values to 100
- Brought back old lobster and bass profits
- Add a soul bound version of the sprinkler
- Increased scrap stack size to 50
- Add 2018 McLaren Speedtail
- Add 2003 Mini Cooper S
Finally, there will be another part of this patch that follows this one to fix any issues and it will come with more new stuff.
Also, we want to give a big shoutout to all our community members who’ve been chatting with us every day, helping make this patch the best it can be and bring Monolith back. A special thanks to @Dezi for all his help with the map and the patch , @Eazy-E, @Wolv, @Mak, @Skojen @DK. , @Berry Gunderson, @Jet and everyone else who’s gone above and beyond.
We really appreciate everything you’ve done for the community. Your feedback, suggestions, and support mean a lot to us and have been a huge help in shaping the patch. Thanks for being a crucial part of this journey; we can't wait to show you what's next for the community!
