Spawn Selector | Location Player Count - Advanced Character Spawn System for FiveM

Give your players ultimate control over their spawn experience with this feature-rich spawn selector system. This script provides an intuitive interface where players choose spawn locations from multiple options, view real-time player counts at each location, see location previews, and make informed decisions about where to begin their session. Perfect for servers with multiple districts, faction territories, or roleplay hubs, this system prevents spawn overcrowding, balances player distribution, and creates strategic spawn choices. The clean UI, smooth camera transitions, and detailed location information make character spawning an engaging experience rather than a loading screen.

What's Included

This comprehensive spawn system offers multiple spawn location options with detailed information for each zone including player count, location description, faction affiliation, and visual previews. The interface displays real-time statistics helping players avoid overcrowded areas or find populated zones based on preference. Smooth camera transitions preview each location before selection, and the system remembers last spawn choice for returning players. Administrators can easily add unlimited spawn points with custom properties, restrictions, and visual settings.

Core Spawn Features

• Multiple Spawn Locations - Configure unlimited spawn points across the map with unique names and descriptions
• Real-Time Player Count - See how many players currently occupy each spawn zone helping distribution
• Location Previews - Camera transitions to each spawn showing surroundings before committing
• Spawn Descriptions - Detailed information about each location, nearby facilities, and faction affiliations
• Last Spawn Memory - System remembers previous spawn choice suggesting it on reconnect
• Quick Spawn Option - Skip selection screen spawning at last location or default spot
• Smooth Transitions - Cinematic camera movement between location previews
• Instant Spawn - Fast spawn execution without loading screens or delays

User Interface & Experience

• Modern Clean Design - Sleek UI with location cards, icons, and intuitive navigation
• Location Categories - Organize spawns by type (Residential, Business, Gang Territory, etc.)
• Interactive Map - Optional mini-map showing spawn locations geographically
• Hover Previews - Mouse-over locations to see quick info before camera transition
• Keyboard Navigation - Arrow keys and hotkeys for fast selection without mouse
• Mobile Support - Touch-friendly interface for tablet or mobile FiveM clients
• Customizable Layout - Grid, list, or carousel view options for spawn display
• Loading Indicators - Visual feedback during spawn process

Player Count System

• Zone Detection - Automatically counts players within defined radius of each spawn
• Real-Time Updates - Player counts update dynamically as people move or disconnect
• Capacity Indicators - Visual warnings when locations reach configured maximum capacity
• Population Trends - Show whether location is gaining or losing players
• Activity Levels - Categorize locations as Empty, Quiet, Moderate, Busy, or Crowded
• Peak Times - Display typical activity patterns for each location helping planning
• Overcrowding Prevention - Optionally limit spawns to prevent server lag from clustering

Location Configuration

• Unlimited Spawn Points - Add as many spawn locations as needed for your server layout
• Custom Coordinates - Precise X, Y, Z, and heading control for spawn positioning
• Zone Radius - Define detection radius for player counting around each spawn
• Location Metadata - Name, description, category, faction, and feature tags
• Camera Positions - Set custom camera angles for optimal location previews
• Spawn Icons - Assign unique icons representing each location type
• Background Images - Custom screenshots or images for each spawn card
• Access Restrictions - Limit specific spawns to jobs, gangs, VIP, or whitelist status

Perfect For

• Large servers with multiple districts or neighborhoods requiring balanced distribution
• Gang/faction servers where territories serve as spawn options
• Roleplay communities with diverse character backgrounds needing appropriate spawn areas
• Servers with housing systems where players spawn at owned properties
• Whitelisted communities assigning spawns based on approved character backgrounds
• Economic servers where spawn location affects job access or opportunities

Technical Specifications

• Performance: 0.01-0.02ms resmon (minimal server impact)
• Database: Efficient storage for spawn preferences and player count tracking
• Network Optimization: Smart synchronization only updates counts when changed
• Camera System: Smooth transitions using native camera functions
• UI Framework: Modern HTML/CSS/JS or NUI for responsive interface
• Scalability: Handles hundreds of spawn locations without performance loss

Installation & Configuration

1. Extract spawn selector files to your server resources folder
2. Import SQL database file if using spawn preference persistence
3. Configure spawn locations in config.lua with coordinates, names, and descriptions
4. Set up camera preview positions for each spawn location
5. Adjust player count zone radiuses based on map density
6. Configure framework integration (ESX, QBCore) for job/gang restrictions
7. Customize UI colors, layout, and styling in NUI files
8. Set up default spawn and new player spawn locations
9. Test spawn selection with multiple locations and camera transitions
10. Restart server and verify player counts update correctly

Framework Compatibility

• ✅ ESX Legacy - Integrate with ESX jobs, properties, and player data for spawn restrictions
• ✅ QBCore - Compatible with QB apartments, jobs, and gang systems
• ✅ QBOX - Works with QBOX framework features
• ✅ Standalone - Fully functional without framework using built-in systems
• ✅ Housing Scripts - Integrate owned properties as personal spawn options

Strategic Spawn Choices

The player count feature enables strategic spawn decisions based on server population distribution. Players avoiding crowds can choose quieter locations, while those seeking interaction spawn in busy areas. Gang members coordinate spawns to defend territories, and law enforcement spawns at stations based on crime hotspots. The real-time information transforms spawn selection from arbitrary choice to tactical decision affecting gameplay experience.

Customization Options

• Configurable UI colors, fonts, and layout matching server branding
• Custom spawn icons for different location types
• Adjustable camera transition speeds and movement styles
• Editable location descriptions and metadata per spawn
• Language file support for multilingual servers
• Custom notification systems (native, mythic_notify, ox_lib)
• Discord webhook integration for spawn analytics and logging
• Background music or ambient sounds during selection

What Makes It Stand Out

Unlike basic spawn selectors showing simple lists, this system provides comprehensive location intelligence helping players make informed decisions. The real-time player counts prevent overcrowding and balance server population, the camera previews show actual spawn surroundings rather than relying on descriptions, and the category system organizes dozens of spawns logically. The smooth UI and cinematic transitions make character spawning feel like part of the game rather than a loading screen interruption. This attention to detail creates positive first impressions every time players connect.

Access Control & Restrictions

• Job-Locked Spawns - Police spawn at stations, EMS at hospitals, restricted by job
• Gang Territory Spawns - Gang members spawn in claimed territories, others cannot
• VIP Exclusive Locations - Premium spawns for donators or whitelisted players
• Level Requirements - Unlock spawn locations through gameplay progression
• Property Ownership - Owned homes, apartments, or businesses become spawn options
• Faction Alignment - Civilian, criminal, or law enforcement spawns based on character type
• Whitelist Status - Certain spawns require application approval or character background

Population Management

The player count system actively manages server population distribution preventing performance issues from excessive clustering. Server administrators can set soft caps warning players about crowded locations, or hard caps preventing spawns exceeding limits. This encourages spreading across the map reducing draw distance load, vehicle density, and interaction complexity in single areas. Analytics track spawn trends helping admins optimize locations and identify underutilized areas.

Roleplay Integration

• Character Background - Spawn reflects character's home neighborhood or faction base
• Story Continuity - Last location memory maintains immersion between sessions
• Faction Alignment - Gang members spawn in territories, cops at stations maintaining roleplay logic
• Economic Factors - Wealthy characters spawn in luxury areas, struggling characters in poor neighborhoods
• New Player Guidance - Descriptions guide new players to appropriate starting locations

Advanced Features

• Spawn Cooldowns - Prevent rapid location hopping requiring wait time between changes
• Spawn Costs - Charge fees for premium locations creating money sink
• Fast Travel Integration - Combine with teleport systems for paid location changes
• Dynamic Availability - Spawns activate/deactivate based on events or time of day
• Weather Preview - Show current weather at each location before spawning
• Time Display - Indicate in-game time at different locations across time zones
• Random Spawn Option - Let system choose random location for variety

Analytics & Reporting

• Track most popular spawn locations over time
• Monitor average player counts per location by hour
• Identify underutilized spawns needing improvement or removal
• Generate spawn distribution reports for map balancing
• Analyze spawn preferences by player demographics or playstyle
• Discord notifications when locations reach capacity

New Player Experience

For first-time players, the spawn selector provides crucial orientation showing available locations, server structure, and faction territories. Helpful descriptions explain what each area offers, player counts indicate activity levels, and previews show actual environments. This guided introduction reduces new player confusion and helps them make appropriate spawn choices based on intended playstyle rather than spawning randomly and feeling lost.

Server Distribution Benefits

• Prevents spawn camping at single overcrowded location
• Reduces server lag from excessive player density
• Encourages exploration of entire map rather than clustering
• Balances faction territories naturally based on membership
• Distributes civilian population across neighborhoods
• Creates organic activity patterns matching server design

Housing & Property Integration

When integrated with housing scripts, the spawn selector automatically includes owned properties as spawn options. Players can spawn at their apartment, house, or business, and the system shows which properties they own with addresses and player counts in the building or neighborhood. This transforms spawn selection into property management interface while maintaining core functionality.

Event & Special Location Support

• Temporarily add event spawns for special occasions
• Holiday locations appear seasonally then disappear
• Admin-created temporary spawns for events or gatherings
• Priority spawns promoted during specific activities
• Hidden spawns unlocked through achievements or quests

Performance Optimization

Despite tracking player positions and updating counts in real-time, the system maintains excellent performance through efficient zone detection algorithms, client-side UI rendering, and smart update intervals. Player counts only refresh every few seconds preventing unnecessary processing, camera transitions use native functions for smooth performance, and the UI framework minimizes resource usage. Even with dozens of spawn locations and hundreds of players, the system runs seamlessly.

Mobile & Cross-Platform

• Touch-optimized interface for mobile FiveM clients
• Responsive design adapts to any screen size or resolution
• Gesture support for swiping between location cards
• Simplified mobile layout for smaller screens
• Maintains functionality across all platforms

Admin Control Panel

• Add, remove, or modify spawn locations without server restart
• View real-time spawn distribution across all locations
• Force-spawn players to specific locations for events
• Temporarily disable problematic spawn points
• Adjust player count caps on-the-fly
• Reset spawn preferences for specific players
• Generate spawn usage reports and analytics

Accessibility Features

• Keyboard-only navigation for mouse-free operation
• Screen reader compatible UI elements
• High-contrast mode for visibility impairments
• Adjustable text sizes and interface scaling
• Color-blind friendly status indicators
• Clear, readable fonts and sufficient spacing

Support & Documentation

Comprehensive documentation includes installation guide, spawn location configuration examples, framework integration instructions, UI customization tutorials, troubleshooting section, and admin command reference. Video tutorials demonstrate setup process and showcase features. Regular updates add new capabilities, improve UI polish, and maintain compatibility with latest FiveM builds. Lifetime access to all updates, improvements, and future enhancements.

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