Juicay Posted February 21 Report Posted February 21 The phone system in Eclipse RP has not had a meaningful update in nearly six years. In that time, the only changes have been the addition of a J keybind to open the phone which realistically should have been there from the beginning and the Government app, which, while fine in concept but is something that arguably should have existed by default rather than being considered a major update. For a server that constantly evolves, adds new mechanics, improves realism, and modernises systems, the phone feels frozen in time. It is outdated visually, limited functionally, and heavily reliant on chat commands that could be integrated directly into a modern, immersive interface. This suggestion is not a small tweak it is a complete, structured overhaul designed to bring the phone into the modern era while improving immersion, organisation, realism, and roleplay. Full Visual Rework & Modern Design The current phone UI was designed in an era equivalent to the iPhone X but was based off of the iPhone 8. That design language is now outdated. A modern redesign should take inspiration from devices such as the iPhone 16 and modern Samsung devices, creating a cleaner, smoother, more premium interface. Players could choose between two exterior styles when purchasing a phone: An iPhone-inspired UI shell A Samsung-inspired UI shell The key point is that this would only change the visual outer design. The internal apps and functionality remain identical for everyone to maintain fairness and balance. The phone should also become a physical inventory item that degrades over time. Instead of lasting forever, it would slowly wear down over approximately a month before becoming destroyed and needing replacement. This adds realism and keeps the economy flowing. As part of this change: /phone and /removebattery would be removed All phone interactions would be handled directly through inventory The phone would still need charging, but degradation adds long-term realism rather than short-term inconvenience. VPN & Phone Jailbreaker Mechanics To add depth, especially for criminal RP, two optional items could be introduced. The VPN item would simulate disconnecting your phone from the internet. When activated, your phone would only allow access to offline-style apps such as: Vehicles Properties Wardrobe Notes Settings Photos Fleeca Messages, job apps, races, social media, and websites would be inaccessible because the phone is not connected to the internet. The Phone Jailbreaker would be a high-tier criminal item. It would: Make the phone untraceable Work alongside the VPN Restore full functionality even when VPN is active Degrade faster than a normal phone Be expensive and imported (e.g., cartel-only for certain gang tiers) This creates meaningful risk vs reward. It becomes something only gang leaders or high-level criminals would realistically invest in especially for sending freqs or organising serious operations without being tracked. Contacts, Phone & Messages Rework The contacts app already separates names A–Z, but it lacks clarity. A modern redesign would display the current letter category clearly at the top of the list, similar to modern smartphones. It is a small detail, but these details are what make interfaces feel premium and polished. The messages app needs a major upgrade: group chats. Players should be able to: Create group chats Add or remove participants Rename groups Delete groups entirely Right now, people send binds to 20–30 players manually. Group chats would improve organisation for events, friend groups, factions, and businesses. It would reduce Discord reliance and, by design, reduce metagaming. The separate “Blocks” app should be removed and integrated into the main phone app. There is no reason for it to exist independently. Taxi App Improvements The taxi app currently feels messy and incomplete. Fares should be clearly displayed before requesting a vehicle so players understand what they are paying. All new taxis should appear in the app currently they do not, which confuses new players. This is a small update, but for new player experience especially, clarity matters. Bank App Redesign The bank app has huge potential but currently feels basic. A redesign inspired by modern banking apps like NatWest or Nationwide would make it feel far more immersive. It should include: A transaction log showing the last 10–20 transactions A unique, randomly generated bank ID separate from player ID Anonymous money transfers using bank ID instead of name Access to faction bank accounts via a tab switcher Transaction logs for faction accounts (10–50 entries) Saved payees for recurring payments This reduces metagaming, improves realism, and makes financial RP more engaging. Life Invader Rework The current Life Invader app is essentially a tiny embedded webpage that barely functions. Almost nobody uses it through the phone. Instead, it should function like an Instagram-style feed. Only image posts would be visible in the phone app, displayed in chronological order. Text-only posts could remain website-exclusive. Players could: View image posts Follow accounts Search accounts View previous uploads Images could be uploaded via external hosting or through the in-game camera app. This creates a proper in-character social media system and promotes server activity through screenshots and RP moments. Automatic login through API would remove the need for manual credentials. Y App (Inspired by X / Twitter) The Y app would function similarly to X (formerly Twitter). It would act as a global text-only feed where players can post short messages visible server-wide. Players could: Create an account Set a profile picture Choose a display name and @ To prevent spam: Non-VIP cooldown: 10–5 minutes Bronze: 5–2.5 minutes Higher VIP tiers: progressively shorter cooldown Strict rules would apply: No advertising (protects Weazel) No toxicity If someone posts something against the rules, they’ve just made themselves easier to catch. The system itself does not create the issue it exposes it. Vehicles & Properties Apps These two apps would replace multiple commands and centralise asset management. The Vehicles app would display: Vehicle name License plate Fuel Health Mileage Track button (with visible cooldown) This makes /vehiclestats and /showcars redundant. The Properties app would display: All owned properties Value and last sold price Address Vehicles stored in garages Key management Tracking option This replaces /showhouses and /showproperties. It eliminates guessing where cars are and improves overall ownership clarity. Camera & Photos Apps The Camera app would allow: Front and rear camera modes Selfies Photo saving directly to the Photos app This would not replace the physical camera item (which produces Polaroids and serves different RP purposes). The Photos app would act like a standard smartphone gallery, storing all captured images and allowing uploads where permitted. Together with Life Invader, this creates a connected ecosystem of social RP. Wardrobe App Players could create outfit presets similar to faction outfit creators. Inspired by (Arc Angels Post) Preset limits: Standard: 2 Silver: 3 Gold: 4 Diamond: 5 Restrictions: Cannot change while cuffed/tazed Cannot change in a vehicle/trunk Cannot change while injured 3-minute cooldown Clothing must be physically in inventory/bag This encourages players to carry clothing realistically instead of magically switching outfits. ⚙ Settings Improvements The settings app should include: Silent mode / Do Not Disturb Top-of-screen notification banners Subtle animation when receiving messages Custom phone backgrounds More ringtone and SMS tone options After six years of the same ringtone, variation would be welcome. Job Centre App This would replace physical job boards that are rarely used. Instead of walking to a board, players could browse jobs directly on their phone. It would show: Job description Pay Requirements Quick “mark on map” button It streamlines early gameplay and improves accessibility. Weazel News App A Weazel News app should have existed a long time ago. It could: Display previously aired ads Allow players to request Weazel services Submit property ads Request coverage This replaces constant /weazel usage and feels more immersive. Racing App A dedicated racing app should replace the U-menu system. It could: Create and host races Send and manage race invites Join active races Manage saved routes Display leaderboards and personal stats This replaces the U-menu system and makes racing feel more immersive and modern. Dealership Integration Dealerships could have a section within the phone (or inside Weazel app) where they can list vehicles with: Price Image Basic stats All of this already exists in the panel, so integrating it into a clean phone UI simply makes it more immersive and organised. Final Thoughts This isn’t just about making the phone look nicer. It’s about: Reducing redundant commands Modernising outdated systems Encouraging in-character communication Reducing Discord dependency Adding realism through degradation and tracking mechanics Making the phone feel like an actual essential device After six years, the phone deserves a full-scale overhaul. A modern server should have a modern phone. 4 9 Quote
Tylerwalk Posted February 21 Report Posted February 21 to much to read for me but big +1 need something new to the phones 1 Quote
NotMattch Posted February 22 Report Posted February 22 +1000 We need updated phones please, I beg 1 Quote
EL Doggo Posted February 22 Report Posted February 22 +1000000000 i also agree, the ECRP phone makes me feel like its 2003 and i just got my first ever flip phone when we want TLC updates this is what we want 1 Quote
Salvador Rivera Posted February 22 Report Posted February 22 Since my previous post was deleted for unknown reasons, good suggestion. 1 Quote
Skengprostie Posted February 22 Report Posted February 22 +1000000 this has always been needed 1 Quote
Invictus Posted February 22 Report Posted February 22 10000+ Honestly have read most of this and agree with most of it. I dont think ive ever seen something that just looks so outdated and under used with high potential 1 Quote
Ms.Somebody Posted February 23 Report Posted February 23 +1 I actually really do like a lot of these suggestions, one thing I’m not a fan of is the idea of the phone degrading, I feel if the phone degrades you should be able to buy ‘phone kits’ to refurbish or repair your phone, we all remember the weapon degradation fiasco. 1 Quote
Daxu Posted February 23 Report Posted February 23 No phone degradation, but battery degradation. For every full charge it loses 1-5% of its original capacity. Keeps original mechanics for batteries in relation to tracking and other criminal acts. A VPN would not disconnect a phone from internet, that'd be airplane mode, which would still be a good idea! Airplane Mode would have to limit fuel level, health, and tracking on vehicles, Would also have to limit tracking, vehicles stored, and key management for properties. Same for other "apps" mentioned here, anything needing wireless sync wouldn't get a live update, would show last sync'd state. A VPN could make it impossible to tie a phone to a lifeinvader/Y post or something a bit closer to its actual function. Jailbreak would be sick, could work with VPN, enable some of these things typically not allowed with Airplane mode via spoofing. Would increase battery drain (3rd party software), making the batteries need more charges (that loop gets fulfilled). Only note for Properties/Vehicle Apps would be the limitation in Airplane mode. Wardrobe would also be sick, but not on the phone, probably integrate into the U menu Limits mixing of ooc commands and stuff into a phone. What if the phone gets taken/broken/dies, can't hotswap outfits? Still promotes carrying the clothes and doing a little cooldown to swap outfits and stuff. No notes for Contacts/Phone/Message/Taxi/Bank/LifeInvader/Y/Camera/Photo/Settings/Job Centre/Weazel/Racing/Dealership - 100% agree on all of it 1 Quote
Harley Posted February 23 Report Posted February 23 Phone is just a small piece of the UI issue with ECRP. It defintiely needs an overhaul, but so does everything else. How are we still using the same UI from 2017 for general stores??? 2 Quote
Ritchie Stones Posted February 25 Report Posted February 25 i think the reason why the phone has not been changed is because its already to powerfull, people can send messeges and delete instand, no tracing, they can leak freqs and nothing can be done about it, its litterally a bypas to so manny things, i think the phone could become to powerfull and thats why nothing has changed in al those years Quote
