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Short description: An command tied to /menu that repurposes the note item to display an image in business properties, including a /menuset command for doing it. Detailed description: I've spoken to a few people that hold restaurants and other businesses with the custom item script. While some of them use menus using the note command, this is a bit of a drain and involves having set aside 20 / 30 notes at a time which all include the menu. This works fine, however is long winded and a bit annoying to keep track of. Therefor I propose a modified version of notes to work as a menu command. It'd need two different commands. /menuset would mimic the creation of a note, allowing you to set an image like it does currently. Using the command with the word clear (or just leaving it blank) would remove it. If that is not possible then use /menuclear /menu would then display that image like a note. Commands to add: /menuset /menuclear (possibly) /menu Items to add: None How would your suggestion improve the server? It'd just help out Businesses who use notes as menus to simplify the system and make it easier to deal with. On top of that Businesses who want to set up menu's but have been put off due to the annoyance of the system would have more of a reason to. In a sense it wouldn't need to be limited to Custom-Item Businesses, allowing Nightclubs to set up drink orders. Or they could even get creative with it and use them as accessible flyers inside of the club to see whats going on. (Someone could do a monthly 80's night poster or something) Additional information: Nothing I can think of.

I support this suggestion as hardly any one seems to be roleplaying as intoxicated characters in the server.

Exactly, it literally has zero affect, same with drugs. It'd bring alot more role-play if there was an actual proper affect to it, for those whom work in hospitals, FD, local police dealing with it, security guards dealing with it and generally everybody so I couldn't see why it wouldn't be added, it adds alot of purity to the role-play. Like if you're gonna sit there and bash a load of oxy pills or cocaine and drink till the night ends there's a price to pay where as you'll find if you do that now barely anybody role-plays accordingly to harder drugs & alcohol, besides marijuana because it doesn't have a massive affect.

keep up the work looks fantastic

https://rage.mp/files/file/79-crouch/ It's possible

Pretty late, but congrats on 100(ish) pages of screens! Keep having fun.

The better Hill ?

I don't see why not, +1

turn of MSAA, its a FPS chomper from my experience

I sold that car long time ago. And I drove there daily knowing the dealer ? But otherwise yeah as Nickelback sing, "Everybody's got a drug dealer on speed dial" Yeah in Los Santos this is twice as common. People need to learn one more thing, this is 21st century, boyz in the hood are maybe selling drugs, but so does the college student living few steps from your high end apartment etc etc. And that is reality tbh.

You can wax eloquence about it all you want, but the fact of the matter is that there is 0 reason to buy drugs within the confines of the game as they currently are. It’s a money sink. IRL people buy drugs to feel good or socialize. In game it’s not only way harder to get, it’s also pretty bad with its current script limitations. You can’t pass around joints, split weed up for bowls, etc, causing you to buy lots of grams at a time and have to pass them out like a kid sharing in Kindegarten. On a different note, effects need to last way longer and be tied to the char as a boolean so even if you crash or the server goes down it stays. Also while a lot of young people do smoke, it’s not as nearly many as you seem to think it is. If people currently aren’t rping drugs, and don’t want to, there’s not really much you can do to force them. You need to entice them icly through means to participate.

To touch on the cops RPing fear thing, it's something that's mandatory. Cops in the United States get shot at or stabbed by regular people on a daily basis. I saw two bodycam videos recently that stand out. One cop had just holstered his gun, only for the person to turn around, pull out a concealed machete and swing at him. If the cop didn't have an instant reaction to jump out of the way, he would have been killed. Another example is during a traffic stop on a truck. The cop was explaining the citation and the person grabbed a screwdriver, jumped out of the truck and stabbed the cop in the neck/shoulder area all in the space of about a second. That cop ended up in the ICU because of a screwdriver. As a disclaimer, this is my own opinion on the topic and it doesn't represent any of the staff team's opinions. The post isn't targeted at any individuals, but it's something based on what I've seen in general. The reason why we have so many cops shooting people in the US compared to every other country is because US cops are constantly on edge and expecting to get shot at. Traffic stops and domestic abuse calls frequently injure and kill the cops at them. Cops get killed when responding with lights and sirens because of either their own driving mistakes or someone not yielding to their sirens. Cops even crash into each other and get severely injured when responding to calls. Roleplaying fear should be mandatory for every cop in every situation. It's how they're taught over the average of 6 months in the academy and average of one or two years in field training. As a cop in the US, it's entirely possible to get killed before a weapon can be unholstered or a panic button pressed. That reality needs to be considered. This is drilled into probationary cops before they have a chance to patrol without being supervised by a cop with many years of experience. The next traffic stop you do could be one where the driver shoots you with a shotgun. A trespassing call could be someone willing to swing a knife at a cop and kill them, knowing it would also get them killed. The examples I gave were of civilians that are willing to kill police officers. Gang members are typically more violent, especially where they live. Sure, the DM rule gives cops a degree of protection for the blatant poor reasons to shoot but you can't base your character's attitude on the DM rule. There was a lot of complaints and controversy when I punished two cops after they got shot and killed in Jamestown because they felt like it was a poor reason to get shot at. Sure they faced some consequences when they died but they got to respawn and continue patrol after. Knowing that you'll respawn and continue patrolling after should never be taken into consideration when making an IC decision. Why would your character frequent this area? A minor violation happens and your character is on solo patrol, would your character step out to deal with it? Would your character get a bunch of additional resources on scene just to deal with something minor? How does your character acting the way they do around a gang area contribute to an enjoyable roleplay environment for the people in the area and the cops that respond? Or the LSFD members that usually roleplay fear and stay back until there's enough cops on scene to provide a safe environment for them to treat someone? Every member of the community is expected to not only abide by the server rules, but contribute to a realistic and enjoyable environment for others. The point I'm trying to make is that the entire faction could benefit from doing research into how American policing works. American cops are extremely paranoid and fearful when they respond to calls. Some of them even don't respond to dangerous calls. Maca gave a good example and I'll give another. There was a school shooting and the deputy who was assigned to the school ran outside and did not deal with the single shooter. The responding deputies found the shooter off the campus and arrested him. That deputy knew that people were dying and that he'd likely lose his job as a result of him not acting but he still didn't act. I'm not saying that those roleplaying cops here should show that kind of fear, but it's an example of what can happen. That cop just wanted to go home to his family. There should be a bigger emphasis on learning laws relevant to their positions too. I don't expect every Police Officer I to have enough legal knowledge to become a lawyer in the US, but some of the stuff taught to SLOs during their sergeant training could be taught during field training instead. There's a guide that lists a bunch of important Supreme Court cases in the PD forum's guide section that could be condensed and taught. While people might initially complain about having to learn too much, it's something that's mandatory for the server. Members of illegal factions have to put in days of research to make sure their factions get approved and each member has to do their own research to make sure their characters meet the standard we expect. Members of the PD should be no different.

Eddie "Puppet" Vergara 32 Years Old Murdered by Melvin "Peewee" Padilla on 12/26/2019 Rudolph "Smokey" Guerrez 28 Years Old (This thread showcases the roleplay and character progression of Rudolph Guerrez)

Behind the Diagnosis... Schizophrenia Miia Novak, Psy.D Schizophrenia is a scary, daunting word. When we hear it, most people immediately fall onto the assumption of a sufferer having lost their marbles. However, that is not the case. When it comes to schizophrenia, there is a lot of misconceptions about what it truly is. It is a scary and frightening condition in its own right, as it can manifest and develop equally amongst men and women. About 1 in 100 people will have one episode of schizophrenia, with two thirds of these developing further episodes at some point. At least 26 million people worldwide are living with schizophrenia, 2.6 million being Americans, according to the World Health Organization - with many more indirectly affected by it. In this series, I’m going to be divulging into the inner workings of various mental conditions that are very much present in everyday life. We’ll be looking into the mind of those affected by such conditions, as well as the treatments available today with the wonders of modern medicine, therapy and support. We’ll also be debunking the myths and misconceptions behind these disorders, which negatively impact the support people suffering from these conditions get, affecting their path to helping combat their condition, or cause them to not seek support at all. This week, Behind the Diagnosis of Schizophrenia. The Symptoms of Schizophrenia. When it comes to symptoms of schizophrenia, there is actually quite a few. Schizophrenia changes how a person thinks and behaves. The condition may develop slowly. The first signs can be hard to identify as they often develop during the teenage years. With young people, some symptoms can be mistaken for normal adolescent behavior. For example, becoming socially withdrawn and unresponsive or changes in sleeping patterns. Many believe it is just one ‘symptom’ with underlying behaviors. This is simply not true. As a matter of fact, in the world of psychiatry, it is accepted there is actually and called Positive and Negative symptoms of schizophrenia. One might ask, how could there possibly be a positive and negative to such a condition? Well, it basically means what you would see in a normal person, would be considered abnormal. It breaks it down, and groups the symptoms to make it easier to understand the inner workings behind schizophrenia on a simpler level. So, what would these positive and negative symptoms look like? Well, for starters; Hallucinations are positive. Hallucinations are when you see, smell, hear, taste or even feel things that do not exist. The most common being the hearing of voices. For a person experiencing a schizophrenic episode, these hallucinations can and are very real to the person. Even though the people around them can’t hear, or experience the same sensation, the person affected takes it as fact. Psychiatrists and mental health professionals have done research into the hallucination factor. Brain-scanning shows there is a change in the speech area in that sector of our brain to those hearing voices for example. The brain mistakes the thoughts for real voices, as if they truly are hearing voices as fact. Often enough, it is not always experienced as a ‘one on one’ talk so to say - the voices can originate from different places, for example the television or car radio. Some people describe the voices they hear as friendly or even pleasant, however more often they’re rude, critical and abusive to others. Hallucinations like this also factor into the next symptom; Delusions are positive. By definition, a delusion is a belief held with a very strong conviction despite contradicting reality, even if this belief is based on strange or unrealistic views. It can affect the way a person suffering from schizophrenia behaves. Delusions can also begin suddenly, or develop over weeks, months or even years. Schizophrenics may develop a delusion to explain the hallucination they are experiencing. For example, one might describe their actions of hearing voices as someone trying to monitor them, such as the police or media. They may experience a paranoid delusion, one where they believe they are being harassed or persecuted over their choices. May believe they are being followed during their daily life, or being plotted against which often tends to be a family member or friend. Other such delusions might be believing the media, newspapers and TV are relaying and communicating messages to you personally. These delusions are present in a lot of cases of schizophrenia, however many do say it is not as prevalent to them personally, like the extreme cases provided above. Changes in behavior and thoughts This is another ‘positive’ symptom that’s listed. What this means is, a person’s behavior may become more disorganized and unpredictable in what they do. Their appearance may seem unusual to others they come across. People with schizophrenia may also behave inappropriately to their surroundings, they become agitated or shout or swear for no apparent reason. May also believe that their thoughts are not their own, or being controlled by someone else, or even disappearing as if someone removed a certain thought from their mind. Negative symptoms of schizophrenia often appear several years before the first acute episode. Normally psychiatrists and mental health professionals call this the ‘prodromal period’ of schizophrenia. These symptoms usually appear to gradually and slowly get worse as time progresses. This might include the person becoming more socially withdrawn, lose interest in appearance or personal hygiene. However, these symptoms can be very difficult to tell if they are related to the development of schizophrenia, it could possibly be caused by something else. Other symptoms that people living with the condition they said affected them was the likes of losing interest in activities and life itself, like forming relationships. This could also contribute to another condition known as depression which is why it can be hard to tell. Lack of concentration and changes to their sleeping patterns is another. Such symptoms can and do lead to problems with friends and family. It can be mistaken for deliberate rudeness, for instance. The First Episode When dealing with schizophrenia, what often follows at some point in the condition’s lifetime is psychosis. When it’s time comes around, the very first episode of acute psychosis can be extremely difficult to cope with - for the person who is affected with the condition and for their family and friends. It’s frightening for those exposed to it, and can last for several weeks. People often have episodes of schizophrenia when their symptoms are severe. This is acute schizophrenia. They can then go through periods with few or no symptoms. Thoughts can still be confused or muddled. Even when there are no obvious external symptoms. Drastic changes in their behavior can occur, becoming extremely upset, anxious, angry or confused with those around them. They may grow wary and suspicious of friends and family. They may not think they need help, or find it very hard to persuade them to visit a professional. Losing touch with reality is a big symptom in an episode of psychosis. Disturbed thoughts become the forefront of psychosis, they may believe an organization or someone is out to get them. This ties in with the delusions spoken about earlier, however more rampant during an episode. Misconceptions about schizophrenia When it comes to the topic of schizophrenia, there is quite a lot of misinformation regarding it. It’s more misinformed than any other mental health condition out there. A diagnosis of schizophrenia does not mean the person affected has a ‘split personality’ or mean that the person will be calm for one minute, and out of control the next. That is not what schizophrenia as a whole does. It often gets confused with psychopathic tendencies, or bi-polar disorder. Stories, movies and other forms of media often tend to present people with schizophrenia as dangerous and unhinged, even though most people diagnosed with the condition do not commit any violent crimes. Another misconception is that those affected upon who hear voices are dangerous and tell the person to commit a violent crime. This is not the case, in fact the voices are more likely to suggest they harm themselves than someone else and actually do have a choice in what the voices say to them. Another misconception being that schizophrenia only involves delusions and hallucinations. This is incorrect. Psychosis is unusual and frightening, and its popular culture in media so it naturally associates schizophrenia with delusions and hallucinations more than any other symptom. This causes the misinformation with the positive and negative symptoms. Another big myth and misconception is that schizophrenia cannot be treated. Again, untrue. In older movies, or older generations in general, people suffering from the condition were taken away to institutions and left there for the rest of their lives in isolation. This obviously caused the condition to worsen and made people believe it was lost hope. It was often seen as receiving a life sentence in prison. Although it’s true it cannot be cured, it can be successfully treated with rehabilitation, psycho-social therapies and medication. Proper treatment however requires the person to come to terms with the condition, and seek the help they need, Institutions are there to help one another, not lock them away like the olden times. With the proper treatment from said professionals and institutions.. People with schizophrenia can start being themselves again and become completely healthy. Getting Help If you or someone you know and care for, are experiencing the symptoms of schizophrenia - you may wish to contact your GP or reach out to psychiatric professionals who can steer the affected in the right direction. If you do not feel comfortable approaching it that way, speaking to social services or a local community health team can also support you. As you need urgent support, or feel like harming yourself or anyone else for that matter, head to the nearest hospital emergency department, or dial 911. As scary as the condition might sound, getting the help you or someone you know, needs, is the first step to overcoming it. Next week, Behind the Diagnosis will focus on the topic of Borderline Personality Disorder Saints News

Or even makes your character throw up, fall over etc. I've been working security on this server for months and I've never had to help a drunk person out of a club because they can't walk straight.