Bala's ECRP Map Showcase V: Here We Go Again

[Bala]

It's about that time of the year once again, where I show off some of the projects that I've been working very hard on. I did have twice as many screenshots but I didn't want to give everything away and simply wanted to tease some bits and explain some of the thinking behind them and recent map releases.

I should point out, that just because things are in here, doesn't necessarily mean that they will be included in the server. The devs obviously have to make the decision of what to add and when. The staff team also likes to have their two cents, either preemptively or after the fact which can complicate the process some but ultimately every one wants the same end product, which is a fully functional and unique environment to role-play in.

I really enjoyed the feedback that I received, regarding the lab locations we added a few weeks back and hopefully with the upcoming release, not only will there be some tweaks to existing locations but I've tried to incorporate the idea of multiple entry and exit points, so it's not just the same boring tactic / meta rinsed ad nauseam.

I'm going to be having a bit of a break from modding for a bit. Let me replenish those creative juices, let things sit and also give the devs a break from me pestering them to add stuff. Inevitably, being passionate about your work and that it's used in the way that you are proud is also important, sometimes this leads to quite a bit of conflict which gets quite boring and frustrating, for all parties I'm sure. But, I've gotten a tremendous amount of satisfaction out of making custom content for us all to enjoy and as much as it's nice to reflect on what we've done, it's exciting thinking about what crazy shit I can do next and how far can we push it to make ECRP feel personal and unique.

Sinner's Passage

I've wanted to do some sort of strip mall for a while and admittedly, I was disappointed at how the mall flopped as I felt that could be a hit for the server and it never really got going. I see this as a successor to that. In this little alley way, between Pillbox and Mission Row, we have Sinner's Passage which has the following;

• Ammunation
• Rob's Liquor 24/7
• Bob Mulet Hair Salon
• Blazing Tattoo Studio
• Vangelico Jewellery Store
• Pet Store
• Furniture Store (Enterable)
• Burger Shot (Non-Functional)
• The Sinner Bar 
• The Sinner Star Wall

Something that quite a lot of the community responded positively to, was the Vinewood Walk of Fame for legal roleplayers in the server. The Sinner Star Wall, at launch, contains the names of 65 of some of the highest profile or recognizable criminals in the server's history, these stars mostly focus on currently established or previously established criminals. Fear not if you did not make the wall yet, as a second batch of names will come at a later date that focuses on both currently established and hopefully some of our current official factions' criminals will have gained their notoriety!

The vast majority of these interiors are either Rockstar made or they are hidden while their doors are closed, so their performance load should be low.

Ideally, this becomes another hot spot like Burger Shot and Bayview but at the very least, it'll allow new players who spawn at the bus station, a great way of getting started with almost everything at their disposal immediately.

Los Santos Police Department

I'll hold my hands up, I love my faction. I've made a few changes to Mission Row. Some new posters, rearranged the mugshot room for easier processing and critically, added a side door and wall for the processing area, by popular demand. In addition, I have re-purposed Rockstar's Bail Interior to give the Detective Bureau their own shop at La Mesa and as a passion progress, revived the old Mission Row interior at Vespucci, for the nostalgia and the culture. Mission Row is and always will be the focal point, but to support the great work the LSPD does, I wanted to create new or renew environments for it.

Tolls and a Bridge

The bridge to Cayo is real, where do you think all that ore and wood you were harvesting was going? It's going to be a fucking marmite of a map, if it goes in. I think it should only be open in certain situations and such, but linking the two worlds can spread people out without splitting them up. Allowing people to go further is absolutely fine, if you give them a reason to come back to where they came from.

Island Bridge

I've added a Midway Island between a certain location on the east coast and the mainland, for easier access, on and off. The ambush possibilities are endless, there is jungle warfare in some parts but ultimately, if you can avoid flipping, it's a quicker way there and back.

Burger Shot

I'll hold my hands up, I'm sick, I love Burger Shot but I don't like the current interior. I've been trying to get this into the server for the last 18 months, it's my white whale.

New Labs

As I said earlier in the post, I've tried to think as outside the box as I possibly can with the location. So, we have a mixture of re-purposed iconic locations that have been given a heartbreaking facelift, new locations to tickle and tantalise as well as repurposing some Rockstar locations for nefarious purposes.

[Marksy]

Monumental W

[Clank]

I am a fan of everything except burgershot, but thats just my opinion. I appreciate the mapping you do for the server and I wish you had an easier way of adding it into the server.

[Spizor]

Oil rig lab goes hard, add some scientists there and you’re sorted

[PrexDal]

6 hours ago, Spizor said:

Oil rig lab goes hard, add some scientists there and you’re sorted

better yet, add a minigame to call in a chinook crate

[Bala]

I’m so glad people get the rust reference lol 

[Salvador Rivera]

it looks very crazy and cool, I can't even wait to see it with my own eyes

[JWIT1]

Great work as always.  It is always appreciated and well-loved by the player base.

[OBESE]

Knowing how much stuff is available for FiveM servers when it comes to MLO's and how little does Rage has, I am super happy that you're doing what you're doing, because 10+ years of driving around the GTA5 map it is so refreshing when something like this is added to the server. Love the criminals Wall of Fame(shame?), another thing to get your name out there, to be known. Well done!

[Harley]

Great work Bala. I doubt Sinners Passage will turn into the new social hub of the server due to its proximity to Mission Row but it all looks great nonetheless

[Bala]

10 minutes ago, Harley said:

Great work Bala. I doubt Sinners Passage will turn into the new social hub of the server due to its proximity to Mission Row but it all looks great nonetheless

Don't see why not, most crims hangout there anyway

[Lue]

Awesome work bro!!

[Freyster]

I'm a big fan of the burgershot re-work, i hope this can somehow be added to the paleto burgershot, I also think there is small corners around the grapeseed/sandy area which could be utilized for small ideas such as an extra carwash, maybe even a clucking bell if people are tired of burgershot in addition to a carwash, this is obviously all on you and your work is respected as always:)

[Bala]

21 hours ago, Freyster said:

I'm a big fan of the burgershot re-work, i hope this can somehow be added to the paleto burgershot, I also think there is small corners around the grapeseed/sandy area which could be utilized for small ideas such as an extra carwash, maybe even a clucking bell if people are tired of burgershot in addition to a carwash, this is obviously all on you and your work is respected as always:)

You don't have to tiptoe @Freyster - You can have an opinion, like or dislike things. Not everything I do will be a hit.

[Soupiestfork]

Very cool stuff! :3

[Hawkes]

Nice stuff Bala! Cool idea with the Rig, adding MLO in water can add more RP with boats and aviation! 

Edited September 19, 2024 by Hawkes

[Jokl]

On 9/13/2024 at 6:27 AM, Spizor said:

Oil rig lab goes hard, add some scientists there and you’re sorted

with a locked crate and airdrop coming in? hah

[padpilot]

Wanna run Oil Rig should be a common phrase!

Epic. 

[Mk2GolfAlex]

I like the idea of sinners passage, would be good to have a hub like that in the city - especially for new players who will currently end up at burger shot. It's a shame that the mall isn't as popular as hoped but needs to stay. Bridge to cayo would be a great addition but agree it should only be open at certain times. 

[Salvador Rivera]

I assume that with this update of the game map, new job opportunities will appear?