Add Postal Codes to the Map

[supergman215]

Who is the suggestion for?
This suggestion is for civilians, LEO, EMS, taxi drivers, mechanics, coroners, businesses, and newer players who struggle with finding exact locations.

Why is the suggestion being made?
Adding postal codes to the map would make it much easier for players to locate areas. Right now, a lot of directions depend on street names, landmarks, or people trying to explain where they are. That can be confusing, especially for newer players or during urgent situations.

Postal codes would help civilians meet up, help LEO and EMS respond to calls faster, and help service workers like taxi drivers and mechanics find people without needing long directions.

Pros and cons:
Pros:

• Easier navigation for everyone
• Better 911 calls and emergency response
• Less confusion when giving locations
• Helps newer players learn the map
• Makes civilian, LEO, EMS, taxi, mechanic, and coroner RP smoother

Cons:

• It may take dev work
• The map could feel cluttered if the postal codes are always visible

How should this be implemented?
Postal codes could be added as an optional map overlay. Players should be able to turn them on or off so the map does not feel too crowded. Another option would be adding the nearest postal code to GPS/location info, 911 calls, or service requests.

[supergman215]

Hey, I made a RAGE:MP postal-code resource prototype for Eclipse RP.

It is not FiveM. It uses RAGE:MP client_packages and packages. Commands are handled server-side with mp.events.addCommand, then the server calls the client to set the GPS waypoint.

It includes /postal, /nearestpostal, /togglepostal, /clearpostal, and /postalhelp.

I made it safe so it does not edit, remove, or replace existing map blips. It only sets the player's GPS waypoint and displays the nearest postal on screen.

I know Eclipse may have its own command framework, so it might need dev review or small edits before going live, but the base resource is built for RAGE:MP and the JS syntax was checked.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TK9hnU7jDp0G2tvR_uDY1mwzleTpk1ie/view?usp=sharing

[supergman215]

i still feel like this is a good idea 

 

[Hanro]

We've never used postal codes on this server, and honestly it makes it feel too much a low budget FiveM server when they're used. -1 sorry.

[Cup]

I feel like with the ability to know straight up text message someone your gps location this is ... unnecessary. Not a bad idea by any means but just not really needed.