A few ideas from past RP experience.

[Maddog97]

I understand this server is brilliant in terms of content and quality, however I know a few extra options that may help tweak it in the right direction (Sorry if these have already been mentioned)

1. Online Banking System - The ability to transfer money to and from contacts therefore reducing the risk of being robbed at an ATM point or whilst trading cash between friends/associates.
2. Judiciary System - The ability to become a lawyer and represent either the people or the accused in a court of law, maybe the courtroom would be hard to implement but you could use makeshift rooms such as police interview rooms, privately owned buildings etc. (This gives everyone a chance to a fair trial and also adds a lot more RP fun into the game)

3. A levelling system for every type of job, for example: Committing a store robbery, after you've made so much cash from robbing stores you'd rank up in that aspect and be able to take more money at a time, or as a postal order man you deliver so many mails you rank up and receive more money for the jobs you do.

4. The ability to craft small weapons such as Knives, Bats, Pistols and Ammo Carts in your own home (Or even add factories around the map you can buy to manufacture weaponry) - This idea isn't 100% as I know it could be a lot of work, however I feel this would add a lot more incentive to push toward another goal (The goal being owning your own factory), I understand this may prove OP to some people however you could make it so Factories are very expensive and only certain types of weaponry and equipment can be made there.
5. A way to customise or create your own clothing design (This would be a lot of work in game) - For example if you wanted to add a private gang logo to a t-shirt or jacket, you could manufacture these in your home with maybe a "Sewing Machine" (New Item). This would add the ability to make your gang standout without just using basic colouring and hair style schemes. So a prime example would be that if The Irish wanted to add a clover to the jackets they wear this would be possible through an in-game designing application. (Long Shot but it sounds cool)

6. Make a maximum scam limit on the game - such as $15,000? I know rules about scamming were removed however it's a loophole as you can be scammed in a NCZ and you cannot do anything about it.
7. Add the ability to get pets, I know Chop the Dog and wild Coyotes are programmed into GTA V so I can imagine there are other pet models that could possibly be added, these wouldn't make much difference within the game but it would be nice as a cosmetic idea and for RP reasons. (Adding a vets to the game so if your pet dies/gets injured you can recover them there for a fee, which also adds a new job) 

8. Keep up the hard work admins! You guys are doing great so far, I've seen a lot of you responding quickly to reports from players and dealing with them in appropriate manners, and we all appreciate it!

 

Before some of my ideas get shot down, please remember these are SUGGESTIONS and nothing more, I know these probably won't be acknowledged, but it'd be nice to see a couple of these changes made especially the Money transferring system and levelling on jobs. I know it's set to be as realistic as possible but most jobs don't have a ranking system and it'd be nice for them to involve a bit of a motive.
 

Also to add the Judiciary System would be something I'm very interested in, I'm a Law Student IRL and it'd be such fun being able to represent criminals or the police department on GTA (This will add the ability to be a Judge, Lawyer and have normal people called up for Jury Duty).

Thanks for reading guys.
JM

[clickclack]

+1

[Teca]

I like the leveling system idea. On top of store robberies maybe when crafting drugs you can randomly get 2 instead of 1. So +1 from me.

[Vito_Vanucci]

+1 pending more elaboration on each idea. None are bad but obviously have to be fleshed out. Specfiically, #1, 2, 3, 4 and 6. Those 5 suggestions have a place on the server and should certainly be looked into.

[Maddog97]

Just now, Vito_Vanucci said:

+1 pending more elaboration on each idea. None are bad but obviously have to be fleshed out. Specfiically, #1, 2, 3, 4 and 6. Those 5 suggestions have a place on the server and should certainly be looked into.

Of course they'd need a lot more elaboration but that's for the owners/admins to decide upon, I was just throwing them out there. I'd also like to see many other things the list is endless lol.
Glad to see some people support my ideas though!

[Jasmine]

1. Online Banking System - 

-1   A big part of the interaction/RP in the game is face-to-face interactions involving money, and being robbed at an atm also creates a lot of RP opportunity. Not completely against the idea strictly because it is realistic, but I do like the thrill of trying to make it to an atm or to pay a debt with 160k in my pocket.....

2. Judiciary System -

+1  This I think should be an obvious addition.

 

3. A levelling system for every type of job, for example:

-1  Don't think we need more ways to incentivize small crime. Plus there is no IC explanation for this. You cant get promoted or level up at a convenience store robber. It is straight forward and the cash you get is based on what's in the register.  Maybe if there were IC explanations for the "levels", like you get better at cooking drugsg over time...but getting levels in it isn't very realistic. Makes it to GTA online/singleplayer. 

 

4. The ability to craft small weapons such as Knives, Bats, Pistols and Ammo Carts in your own home (Or even add factories around the map you can buy to manufacture weaponry) -

+1 but like you said, might be better uses of dev time. But it is a decent idea, and helps fill a need ICly

 

5. A way to customise or create your own clothing design (This would be a lot of work in game) -

+1 same as above, would be cool, but probably not a priority. They could instead simply increase the variety of cloths in game, as I do not believe they are using all models/textures available.

 

6. Make a maximum scam limit on the game - such as $15,000? 

-1  Again, what would be the IC explanation? God will smite you if you scam 16k? I already think NCZs break RP often because its tough to justify an IC reason for them, although I understand they are needed. I don't think a scam limit is "needed".

 

7. Add the ability to get pets,

-1  PLEASE no, I already find it silly half the server runs around with these giant  ridiculous masks on 24/7. The game looks like a cartoon rpg sometimes. Adding pets, especially a lot of them and anything other than dogs will be too much. Plus they serve no purpose. 

 

As you said, just suggestions, so I appreciate your effort to think about it and type it up. These are just my opinion, nothing more. See you in-game!

[alexalex303]

Suggestions should be one per thread so they can be properly discussed on their individual merits and pitfalls.

[Maddog97]

1 hour ago, Jasmine said:

3. A levelling system for every type of job, for example:

-1  Don't think we need more ways to incentivize small crime. Plus there is no IC explanation for this. You cant get promoted or level up at a convenience store robber. It is straight forward and the cash you get is based on what's in the register.  Maybe if there were IC explanations for the "levels", like you get better at cooking drugsg over time...but getting levels in it isn't very realistic. Makes it to GTA online/singleplayer. 

I meant so the jobs that don't require applications such as Postal Orders, Criminal activities etc. have better pay grades the more experience you have in them, I've seen this in action on San Andreas RP and several other GTA V RP servers. It's still realistic as in real life you'd receive a pay-rise or a bonus for your job if you worked hard at it.

But for the rest of the points I must agree, the pets do seem quite extreme however.

Going to possibly suggest a military presence as well and that gives Fort Zancudo some purpose.

[Jasmine]

1 hour ago, Maddog97 said:

I meant so the jobs that don't require applications such as Postal Orders, Criminal activities etc. have better pay grades the more experience you have in them, I've seen this in action on San Andreas RP and several other GTA V RP servers. It's still realistic as in real life you'd receive a pay-rise or a bonus for your job if you worked hard at it.

But for the rest of the points I must agree, the pets do seem quite extreme however.

Going to possibly suggest a military presence as well and that gives Fort Zancudo some purpose.

Yes I do agree with this. would be a nice little perk for doing those jobs. It has been suggested elsewhere as well.

[Trac3rZ]

Leveling system is suggested here: 

It received a lot of +1 but idk if staffs even consider implementing it

 

Edited May 1, 2019 by Trac3rZ