[VORP] Crowe Newspaper v2 - new features and MLO support

Crowe Newspaper is the most advanced and performance-optimized newspaper system for RedM. Designed for immersive roleplay, it blends beautiful period-authentic visuals with responsive UI, realistic NPC behavior, and full VORP integration.

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:fire: New in Update v2.3.0

We have just released a major overhaul with 2.0 features:

  • added MLO Support: Interactive offices for Saint Denis (YourMaps) and Blackwater (OSG)

  • added Immersive NPCs: Animated reporters and newsboys bring the offices to life (Fully Customizable & Open Source)

  • added Investigation Board: Manage assignments, track leads, and organize your news room

  • added Archive System: Searchable history of all past editions

  • added Web Localization: Full translation support for all web interfaces

  • added Resource Requests: New system for reporters to request funding and equipment

Supported MLOs:


:sparkles: Key Features

  • Immersive Newspaper UI: Custom fonts, textured pages, and animated page turns. Includes responsive layouts and live previews.
  • Multi-City Publishing: Unique editions for towns like Saint Denis and Blackwater. Configurable stand placement per town.
  • Editorial Workflow: Role-based permissions for writers/editors. Includes a full editor panel for article management and ad creation.
  • Dynamic Articles & Ads: Supports images, GIFs, quotes, and custom fonts.
  • Interactive Stands: Place customizable stands in any town with realistic NPC behavior.
  • Immersive NPCs: NPCs appear based on configured hours with walk-in/walk-out animations.
  • Smart Publishing: Server-validated publishing flow prevents duplicate or backdated editions.
  • VORP Integration: Usable inventory items with metadata.
  • Optimized: Proximity-based entity management to ensure zero performance impact.

:wrench: Installation & Requirements

Dependencies:

  • vorp_core
  • vorp_inventory
  • oxmysql
  • crowe_libs

Setup:

  1. Ensure all dependencies are installed.
  2. Place crowe_newspaper in your resources folder.
  3. Add ensure crowe_newspaper to your server.cfg.
  4. Configure config.lua to your preferences.
  5. Import the provided SQL file to your database.
  6. Add the item folder_newspaper_scraps to your database items.

:bar_chart: Resource Information

Feature Details
Code Access No (Escrow)
Subscription No
Lines of Code 5000+
Requirements vorp_core, oxmysql
Support Yes