[ESX/QB] 0BUG Pause Menu - Customizable In-Game Menu System for FiveM

Replace your server's default ESC menu with this polished, bug-free pause menu designed specifically for FiveM roleplay servers. The 0BUG Pause Menu delivers a clean, customizable interface that gives players quick access to essential server information, character details, and navigation options without breaking immersion or causing performance issues. Built for both ESX and QBCore frameworks, this menu system has been extensively tested to eliminate the crashes, freezes, and glitches that plague many custom pause menu implementations.

More than just aesthetic improvement, this pause menu provides functional value by organizing server information, player statistics, and navigation in a way that makes sense for roleplay environments. Players can view their character stats, check server rules, access settings, and navigate menus without the clunky experience of the default GTA pause screen. For server owners, this represents a professional touch that immediately signals quality and attention to detail from the moment players hit ESC.

What's Included

The 0BUG Pause Menu package includes the complete menu resource with all assets, configuration files, and framework integrations. You receive the core menu system with customizable sections for character information, server details, settings, and navigation. The package includes documentation covering installation, configuration options, and customization examples to help you tailor the menu to your server's specific needs and branding.

All UI elements are provided as editable components, allowing you to adjust colors, layouts, fonts, and displayed information without touching core code. The resource includes both ESX and QBCore integration files, ensuring compatibility regardless of your framework choice. Performance optimization is built-in, with efficient rendering and memory management that prevents the lag spikes common with poorly coded menu systems.

Key Features

• Zero Bugs - Extensively tested to eliminate crashes, freezes, and conflicts that affect inferior menu systems
• Dual Framework Support - Native integration with both ESX and QBCore frameworks through included compatibility files
• Customizable Sections - Configure which information displays, organize menu categories, and add custom pages
• Character Information Display - Show player stats, job details, bank balance, inventory info, and character data
• Server Information Panel - Display server rules, Discord links, website, player count, and announcements
• Settings Integration - Access voice settings, keybind configurations, and game options directly from pause menu
• Professional UI Design - Clean, modern interface that matches contemporary FiveM aesthetic standards
• Performance Optimized - Minimal resource usage with efficient rendering preventing menu-related lag
• Color Customization - Adjust accent colors, backgrounds, and UI elements to match your server branding
• Quick Navigation - Logical menu structure allowing players to find information quickly without frustration

Perfect For

• Professional Roleplay Servers - Communities wanting polished UI that reflects quality standards
• New Player Experience - Servers needing clear presentation of rules, commands, and information for newcomers
• Branded Communities - Servers wanting custom colors and layouts matching their community identity
• High-Population Servers - Communities where performance and stability are critical with many concurrent players
• Framework Migrations - Servers switching between ESX and QBCore who need compatible UI systems

Technical Details

• Type: Client-side UI resource with server integration
• Performance Impact: <0.02ms resmon when menu closed, <0.10ms when active
• File Format: HTML/CSS/JavaScript UI with Lua integration
• Dependencies: ESX or QBCore framework (included compatibility for both)
• Customization: Config-based customization with HTML/CSS editing for advanced changes
• Updates: Regular updates maintaining compatibility with framework changes

Installation

1. Download the 0BUG Pause Menu package from your purchase
2. Extract the resource folder to your server resources directory
3. Select the appropriate version (ESX or QBCore) from included files
4. Configure server information, colors, and displayed data in config.lua
5. Add resource to your server.cfg file
6. Restart server and verify menu appears when pressing ESC
7. Customize sections and styling as needed for your community

Framework Compatibility

• ✅ ESX Legacy - Full support for ESX 1.9.x and Legacy versions with included integration files
• ✅ QBCore - Native compatibility with qb-core framework and player data systems
• ✅ ESX Extended - Works with extended ESX builds and custom implementations
• ✅ QBOX - Compatible with QBOX framework through QBCore integration

What Makes It Stand Out

The 0BUG designation isn't marketing hype—it's the result of proper development and testing that many free pause menu resources skip. Too many servers suffer with menu systems that crash when checking certain stats, freeze when opening specific sections, or conflict with other UI resources. This menu eliminates those issues through proper error handling, clean code, and extensive compatibility testing across different server configurations.

Beyond stability, the customization options mean you're not stuck with someone else's branding or layout choices. Want your server colors reflected in the menu? Simple config change. Need to add a custom section for your unique systems? The structure supports it. Want to remove sections that don't apply to your gameplay style? Toggle them off in configuration. This flexibility ensures the menu serves your community's specific needs rather than forcing you to adapt to the menu's limitations.

Configuration Examples

The config.lua file provides straightforward customization through clearly documented options. You can control which character stats display (health, armor, hunger, thirst, stress), what server information appears (Discord link, website, rules page), and how sections are organized. Color schemes adjust through simple hex values, letting you match your community's Discord branding or website design.

Advanced users can modify the HTML/CSS for deeper customization—changing layouts, adding custom graphics, or integrating additional data from other resources. The code structure is clean and commented, making modifications manageable even for those with basic web development knowledge. Many server owners start with the default configuration and gradually customize as they identify specific information their community needs quick access to.

New Player Orientation

One often-overlooked benefit of a quality pause menu is improved new player onboarding. When players join your server and hit ESC, they immediately see your community information, server rules, and helpful links. This reduces admin workload answering basic questions because the information is literally at players' fingertips. You can include Discord verification instructions, command lists, or getting-started guides right in the menu interface.

The professional presentation also sets expectations for server quality. New players evaluating whether to invest time in your community make judgments based on every interaction. A polished pause menu signals that your server maintains professional standards and pays attention to user experience—critical factors in player retention. It's a small detail that contributes to the overall impression that your server is worth their time.

Performance Considerations

Menu lag is a surprisingly common issue on FiveM servers, particularly when pause menus continuously poll for updated data or use inefficient rendering methods. The 0BUG Pause Menu addresses this through smart update triggers—information refreshes only when the menu opens or when specific events occur, not on every frame. This keeps resource usage minimal while ensuring displayed data stays current.

The HTML/CSS rendering is optimized for the NUI environment, avoiding performance-heavy effects or excessive DOM manipulation. Even on lower-end client hardware, the menu opens instantly and responds smoothly to navigation. This attention to performance means you can offer a better user experience without sacrificing server stability or client framerates—a balance that lesser menu systems fail to achieve.

Integration with Other Resources

Smart server owners integrate the pause menu with their broader UI ecosystem. You can add navigation to other custom interfaces, display stats from job systems, or show information from economy resources. The menu serves as a central hub for player information, reducing the need for separate command-based stat checks or multiple UI resources doing similar jobs.

Some communities use the pause menu to display reputation levels, faction standings, or achievement progress. Others integrate notification centers showing recent transactions or roleplay events. The flexible structure supports these extensions without requiring core code modifications—you can enhance functionality through the framework integration points and custom event handlers.

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