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Technical Deception & Survival

Trouble in Terrorist Town (TTT) is a specialized social deduction gamemode that focuses on psychological interaction and tactical awareness rather than complex UI management. Unlike roleplay-heavy modes, a successful TTT environment depends on precise map selection, high-performance synchronization of custom weaponry, and strict automated moderation of “Random Deathmatch” (RDM) behaviors. This guide walk you through the correct initialization of the TTT framework on your FREAKHOSTING instance.

Difficulty

Beginner

Time

5 Minutes

Step 1: Gamemode Activation

Follow these steps to instruct the Source engine to load the TTT logic during the boot sequence.
1

Access Startup Parameters

Log in to the Game Panel and navigate to the Startup tab.
2

Define the Gamemode

Locate the Gamemode environment variable and enter terrortown (all lowercase).
3

Initialize Engine Hook

Critical: TTT uses a vast majority of assets from the Counter-Strike: Source binaries. Ensure the Mount CSS toggle is set to Enabled in the same tab. Without this, the world physics will fail to initialize.
4

Initialize the World

Restart your server via the Console tab.

Step 2: Strategic Round Configuration

To maintain a professional gameplay flow and minimize downtime between matches, apply these optimized variables to your server.cfg.
VariableRecommended ValueImpact on Gameplay
ttt_preptime_seconds30Grants Traitors sufficient time to plan before the round initializes.
ttt_posttime_seconds15Provides a brief window to review the results and scoreboard.
ttt_firstpreptime60Allows for a longer initial warmup following a map change.
ttt_karma_strict1Automatically punishes players who engage in disruptive RDM behavior.


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Last Updated: January 2026 | GMod: TTT initialized.