Vipex Illenium Appearance - Next-Generation Character Customization System
Vipex Illenium Appearance represents the evolution of FiveM character customization, rebuilt from the ground up using modern web technologies to deliver unmatched performance, intuitive user experience, and comprehensive framework compatibility. This isn't just another appearance menu—it's a complete character creation and modification platform built with Svelte 5, optimized for speed and responsiveness, and designed to work seamlessly across ESX, QBCore, Qbox, and Overextended frameworks without requiring separate versions or complicated configuration. Whether players are creating new characters or modifying existing ones, Illenium Appearance provides professional-grade customization tools wrapped in an elegant, modern interface.
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What Sets This System Apart
The Vipex team completely rebuilt the popular Illenium Appearance system using Svelte 5, the latest version of the high-performance JavaScript framework. This isn't a simple reskin—it's a technical reimplementation that delivers dramatic performance improvements, smoother animations, faster load times, and more responsive controls compared to previous versions or competitor systems. The result is character customization that feels like a native game feature rather than a clunky external menu.
The backend received equal attention with Lua code refinement for stability, improved data persistence preventing character appearance corruption, optimized framework integration reducing compatibility issues, and extensive testing across all supported frameworks ensuring consistent behavior whether you're running ESX Legacy, QBCore, Qbox, or Overextended.
Technical Foundation & Architecture
- Svelte 5 Frontend - Built with the cutting-edge Svelte 5 framework known for exceptional performance and small bundle sizes. Unlike React or Vue which use virtual DOM, Svelte compiles components to highly optimized vanilla JavaScript at build time. The result is instant UI response, smooth animations without lag, minimal memory consumption, and faster load times compared to older appearance systems.
- Tailwind CSS Styling - Modern utility-first CSS framework ensures consistent visual design across all components, responsive layouts that work on any screen resolution, easily customizable color schemes and styling, and professional aesthetic matching contemporary game UIs. The design feels polished and intentional rather than programmer-art placeholder.
- Optimized Lua Backend - 95% of backend code is open-source with only 3 files escrowed (1 new proprietary file, 2 rewritten core files). The open-source majority means transparency in how data is handled, easy debugging and customization for most features, ability to audit code for security concerns, and community contributions for improvements. Escrowed files protect core intellectual property while maintaining functional transparency.
- Vite Build System - Development and production builds use Vite, the modern frontend tooling that provides lightning-fast hot module replacement during development, optimized production bundles with tree-shaking, and efficient asset compilation. Ensures the UI package is minimal and loads quickly even on slower connections.
Comprehensive Customization Features
- Full Facial Customization - Deep control over character facial features including heritage and genetics (parent blending for unique faces), facial feature sliders (nose width, cheekbone height, jaw shape, etc.), skin imperfections and blemishes for realism, aging and wrinkle controls, and facial hair styles with density and color options. Create truly unique characters rather than selecting from preset templates.
- Hair & Appearance - Extensive hair styling options with hundreds of hairstyles for male and female characters, full color customization with RGB controls, highlight options for multi-tone hair, eyebrow styles and colors, and makeup options including lipstick, blush, eyeshadow with intensity controls.
- Body Customization - Adjust character physique and body features including height adjustments within realistic ranges, body weight/build affecting character model, tattoo application with categorized designs, and support for custom tattoo packs. Characters reflect diverse body types and personal style choices.
- Clothing & Outfit Management - Integrated clothing selection and outfit saving including browse clothing items by category (tops, bottoms, shoes, accessories), save favorite outfits for quick changes, outfit presets for different occasions (work, casual, formal), and support for custom clothing packs and modded items.
- Accessories & Props - Comprehensive accessory system covering glasses and eyewear, hats and headwear, jewelry (watches, chains, earrings), masks and face coverings, and bags or backpacks. Complete the look with appropriate accessories.
- Real-Time Preview - All changes display instantly in the preview window with 360-degree camera rotation for viewing from all angles, zoom controls for detailed inspection, different lighting scenarios to see how appearance looks in various conditions, and side-by-side before/after comparison mode.
Framework Compatibility - Universal Support
One of Illenium Appearance's greatest strengths is true multi-framework compatibility without compromises:
✅ ESX Framework - Full ESX Legacy and ESX 1.9.x support with automatic character appearance saving to ESX database, integration with ESX character creation flow, support for ESX skin/clothing systems, and compatibility with popular ESX clothing shops and barber scripts.
✅ QBCore Framework - Complete QBCore integration including QB-Core multicharacter compatibility, works with qb-clothing and qb-shops, supports QB metadata for outfit persistence, and integrates with QB identity system for character creation.
✅ Qbox Framework - Native Qbox support (Qbox is QBCore fork with improvements) maintaining all QB compatibility while adding Qbox-specific optimizations and supporting Qbox's enhanced character systems.
✅ Overextended (ox_core) - Full compatibility with the modern Overextended framework ecosystem including ox_core character integration, works with ox_inventory for clothing items, and supports ox framework's advanced features.
Framework selection is simple—set your framework in the configuration and Illenium automatically adapts database calls, data structures, and integration points. No editing multiple files or maintaining framework-specific versions.
Perfect For These Server Types
- Serious Roleplay Communities - Character appearance is crucial for roleplay immersion. The extensive customization lets players create characters matching their roleplay vision, from professional business executives to gritty street criminals to fashion-forward influencers.
- Whitelist RP Servers - Detailed character creation supports the application process where players design characters before joining. The professional UI makes good first impressions during onboarding.
- Fashion & Style Focused Servers - Servers emphasizing clothing, fashion businesses, or personal style benefit from robust appearance systems. Support clothing store businesses, fashion shows, or personal styling services.
- Multi-Character Servers - Players with multiple characters need quick, reliable character switching with appearance persistence. Illenium ensures each character's look is saved and restored correctly.
- Economy-Heavy Servers - Monetize appearance changes through barbershops, plastic surgery clinics, tattoo parlors, or clothing stores. The comprehensive customization creates service demand.
- All Framework Types - Regardless of whether you're ESX, QB, Qbox, or ox framework, you get the same high-quality appearance system without settling for framework-limited alternatives.
User Experience & Interface Design
The UI/UX design prioritizes player experience with intuitive workflows:
- Logical Organization - Customization options grouped into clear categories (Face, Hair, Body, Clothing, Accessories) with visual icons making navigation obvious even for first-time users.
- Responsive Controls - Sliders for gradual adjustments, color pickers with RGB and preset swatches, quick reset buttons to undo changes, and save/cancel confirmation to prevent accidental changes.
- Search & Filter - With hundreds of clothing and hair options, search functionality finds specific items quickly while filters narrow by category, style, or color.
- Mobile-Friendly - While primarily used on PC, the responsive Tailwind design ensures the UI works on various aspect ratios and resolutions from standard 16:9 to ultrawide 21:9 displays.
- Smooth Animations - Subtle transition effects when switching categories, smooth slider movements, and polished interactions make the system feel premium rather than basic.
Integration With Server Systems
Illenium Appearance integrates seamlessly with common server resources:
- Barbershops & Salons - Configure locations where players pay to change appearance, set pricing for different services (haircut vs. full makeover), restrict certain changes to specific locations (tattoos only at tattoo parlors), and create legitimate business opportunities.
- Clothing Stores - Works with clothing shop scripts to purchase new outfit items, try on clothing before buying, save purchased outfits to wardrobe, and build clothing inventory.
- Character Creation - Integrate into server character creation flow during initial spawn, support multicharacter selection screens, and ensure new characters start with saved appearance data.
- Identity/Plastic Surgery - Allow complete appearance changes at hospitals or clinics for fees, roleplay identity changes or plastic surgery, and create witness protection or criminal identity change mechanics.
Installation & Configuration
- Download & Extract - Place Vipex Illenium Appearance resource folder into your server's resources directory.
- Install Dependencies - Ensure your framework (ESX/QBCore/Qbox/ox) is properly installed and running. No additional dependencies required.
- Configure Framework - Edit config.lua and set your framework type. The script automatically adapts to your selection.
- Set Appearance Locations - Configure barbershop, tattoo parlor, and clothing store locations where players can access the appearance menu. Set pricing for services.
- Customize Options - Optionally restrict certain features (tattoos, major facial changes) to specific locations, set cooldowns on appearance changes if desired, and configure which features are free vs. paid.
- Test Character Creation - Verify new characters can customize appearance during spawn, test that appearance saves correctly, and confirm character switching maintains separate appearances.
- Test In-Game Changes - Visit configured locations and verify appearance menu opens, test all customization categories work correctly, and confirm changes persist after server restart.
- Optional: Add Custom Content - Install custom clothing packs, add custom tattoo designs, or integrate with your existing clothing/appearance resources.
What Makes Vipex Illenium Stand Out
The Svelte 5 rebuild delivers noticeable performance improvements players immediately feel. The UI opens faster, sliders respond instantly, and there's zero lag when browsing hundreds of clothing items. Older appearance systems built with heavier frameworks struggle with performance as clothing catalogs grow—Svelte 5 handles massive item lists smoothly.
The true multi-framework support is rare and valuable. Most appearance systems force you to choose between ESX version or QB version with different features, update schedules, and support levels. Vipex maintains one codebase that works universally, ensuring all frameworks get the same quality experience and updates simultaneously.
The 95% open-source backend strikes the right balance—enough transparency to customize, debug, and verify security while protecting core IP that justifies development investment. You can audit how your character data is handled without the developer giving away everything they've built.
Performance Specifications
- UI Load Time: <500ms from opening to fully interactive (Svelte 5 optimization)
- Resource Usage: 0.01-0.02ms when UI is closed, 0.03-0.05ms when active
- Memory Footprint: ~15-25 MB for UI assets (smaller than React/Vue alternatives)
- Supported Items: Handles 1,000+ clothing items without performance degradation
- Database Queries: Optimized character loading (sub-100ms typical)
- Network Sync: Efficient appearance data synchronization prevents desync
Support & Updates
Purchase includes access to comprehensive installation documentation, configuration guides and examples, troubleshooting common issues, and framework-specific integration notes. Developer support available through Discord for technical questions and customization assistance. Regular updates ensure compatibility with FiveM updates and framework changes.
Requirements
- FiveM Server (artifact 5181 or newer recommended)
- Framework: ESX, QBCore, Qbox, OR Overextended (ox_core)
- MySQL Database (any MySQL resource)
- No additional dependencies required
- Modern web browser support (for optimal NUI rendering)
Escrow & Access Details
Backend code structure: 95% open-source Lua files for transparency and customization, 3 escrowed files protecting core functionality (1 new proprietary system, 2 rewritten core files). Access to escrowed logic available upon request for legitimate customization needs, ensuring you're never completely blocked from understanding or modifying critical systems.
Deliver professional-grade character customization with modern technology and universal framework support—Vipex Illenium Appearance.
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