Get players on your Garry's Mod server

GMod depends on gamemode: DarkRP without a living economy, TTT without a full lobby or sandbox without others' builds feels dead. You need real players at the right time slot.

Campaigns by gamemode

• DarkRP: 30 min presence + basic roleplay at opening event.
• TTT: minimum rounds played at peak hour.
• Sandbox: playtest new content with feedback.

Describe the campaign well

Attract the right audience: mode, rules and mods in the description. Fewer drop-offs, better retention.

Checklist

• Clear gamemode and workshop collection.
• Discord with pinned rules.
• Campaign aligned with EU/NA peak hour.

Publish your Garry's Mod campaign on BoostLobby and start with real players.

A 30-day plan to fill your server

• Week 1: get the gamemode (DarkRP, TTT, Sandbox) ready with a clear description, rules and an active Discord before chasing traffic.
• Week 2: list the server in the directory and ask your community to vote every day; in GMod, 8 to 16 concurrent players already looks alive.
• Week 3: run a fixed event (TTT night, DarkRP event) and announce it on your Discord and your listing.
• Week 4: repeat what brought the most connections; if a time slot stays empty, a short presence campaign helps kick it off.

What is free and what is optional

• Free: list your server in the BoostLobby directory (1 listing per account), receive daily votes and show live players when possible.
• Optional: Push to top to appear at the top of the ranking for 1 to 30 days, and real-player campaigns with the payment held in escrow.
• Measure before you pay: check your listing's views and Connect clicks and repeat only what works.