New Player Guide
New to Lambda Networks? Everything you need to get set up and playing on our servers.
Welcome to Lambda Networks! This guide walks you through getting set up, from your account and game content to finding a server and getting to know the community.
1. Your account
Your Lambda ID is your account on the Lambda Networks website. Signing in lets you see your inventory and stats online, and take part in the forums, events and more.
You do not need to sign up first. When you join one of our game servers, a Lambda ID is created for you automatically and linked to your Steam account. Use the button below to sign in to it on the website.
Once you are in game, type !accounts in chat to open the account linking window and connect your accounts.
2. Get the game content
Our servers use maps and models from other Source games. If you are missing them you will see purple and black checkered textures and big red ERROR signs, so set these up before you play:
- Counter-Strike: Source - Installing CS:Source
- Counter-Strike: Global Offensive - Installing CS:GO
- The 64-bit branch of Garry's Mod - Chromium & the 64-bit Branch, which helps with crashes on bigger maps
Type !content in chat on any of our servers to see which games you have mounted and which of our Workshop content you are subscribed to.
If something still looks wrong, see Missing Textures & ERROR Models.
3. Find a server
Browse our game modes and servers on the website and join one straight from there.
Already in game? Type !servers in chat to switch to another of our servers.
4. Learn the basics
A few chat commands worth knowing on your first day:
| Command | What it does |
|---|---|
!help |
Opens the help docs |
!menu |
Opens the Escape menu |
!settings |
Opens the Lambda Settings menu |
!rules |
Shows the server rules |
!report |
Reports a player who is breaking the rules |
!inventory |
Shows your inventory |
!stats |
Shows your personal stats |
We also have our own key binds, such as the Graffiti Menu on [T] and Weapon Inspect on [F]. See Key Binds for the full list and how to change them, and Chat Commands for every command.
5. Things to do
- Daily missions - complete them in game for rewards. See today's missions on the Daily Missions page.
- Events - game nights, competitions and Operations run throughout the year. Check the events calendar to see what is coming up.
- Lambda Radio - type
!radioin game to listen along, and request songs while a presenter is live.
6. Join the community
- Discord - chat with other players, hear about events first and get help: Join our Discord
- Steam group - join our Steam group to keep up with Lambda Networks on Steam.
- Forums - discuss, share and ask questions on the forums.
7. Read the rules
Every server has rules to keep the game fun for everyone. Please read them before you play, either on the rules page or by typing !rules in game.
If you ever need a hand, see Getting Help.