CementGB
A general-purpose modding API for Gang Beasts.
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CementGB
CementGB, or simply Cement, is a general-purpose modding API for Gang Beasts. It enables mod creators to get their mods
done quicker and better, as well as adding a ton of capability for easy user-generated content, such as custom maps and
costumes when used in conjunction with the GBMDK Unity project (WIP), among
some other nifty features.
CementGB is powered by MelonLoader and its dependencies. It can be downloaded on
the Gang Beasts page,
the official website, or
the Releases section of the GitHub repository.
Installation
There are two main ways to install CementGB:
Automated
- Install and set up Gale or r2modman, whichever you prefer.
- Switch your mod manager's managed game to Gang Beasts, and make a new profile if needed. You can look to the respective managers' pages for how to do this.
- Click the blue Install with Mod Manager button just under the top info section of the CementGB page. This should install both CementGB and all listed requirements.
- Start the modded game through your mod manager. You should be good. In order for anything to actually happen, however, you must install some content mods or provide some launch options. Most mods can be found and documentation on launch options can be found here (page pending).
Manual
- Install MelonLoader as per the instructions on their wiki. Run the game to the menu screen at least once afterwards.
- Download the latest release of CementGB from GitHub. In most cases choose the ZIP file, since it contains all the modules separate from the core DLL.
- Move the Mods folder and UserLibs folder inside the ZIP to your game folder. If you play Gang Beasts on Steam, this will typically be at C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Gang Beasts.
- Start the game again. You should be good. In order for anything to actually happen, however, you must install some content mods or provide some launch options. Most mods can be found and documentation on launch options can be found here (page pending).
[!NOTE]
CementGB's source code can now also be found (mirrored) on Codeberg, for
people who are unable to access GitHub. Keep in mind that this is a mirror from GitHub and may be significantly
delayed
in updates.
Install & use Install: follow the bundled instructions
- Unzip the archive from playbuff and read the bundled readme / instructions first.
- Most mods rely on the game's mod loader — the usual route is a community mod manager (such as r2modman): pick this game, install, and it handles the loader and dependencies.
- For a manual install, put the mod files into the matching Mod / plugins folder inside the game directory.
- Launch the game to confirm it loaded; mods with listed dependencies need those installed as well.
Install locations vary a lot between mods — the bundled readme is the most reliable guide.
Install these first, or the mod will not work: