Hello! So yeah, the fact that there are physical payphones in the DOC cell block but they don’t actually work feels like a missed opportunity. Making them functional, where inmates pay with stamps for a set amount of phone time, could add a lot of depth to prison roleplay.
I like your comparison to a parking ticket system—using a command to buy time based on how long you want to call sounds simple and effective. Then during that time, inmates could input numbers using a basic UI, and when the timer runs out, the call ends—clean and realistic.
Totally agree that numbers like 6666 or 911 should be blocked to prevent abuse. And the detail about inmates needing to manage their stamps wisely so they still have to work in the yard? That’s a smart touch—adds a layer of strategy without making it feel like a grind.
Would be great to hear feedback from players who’ve spent real time RPing in DOC—this feels like something that could really enhance immersion if done right.
