Good day, everyone!
Today, I'm announcing the release of the new apartment system we've had on our backlog for quite some time. With this update, we wanted to give everyone a place to call home and store some of their belongings while ensuring that overworld houses retain their value.

- Apartment Buildings

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Apartment buildings can be created dynamically by any management member. Each apartment building has a type (Small/Medium/Large) and a base apartment cost. An apartment building can have an unlimited number of apartments; however, players may own only one apartment per building. Upon creation, the apartment building will be assigned at least one default free interior, with the option to add unique interiors per building! As of now, apartment buildings cannot be owned.

- Apartment Types

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There are currently three different types of apartments (and buildings). Apartment types are linked to the apartment buildings.

Small:

- Inventory size: 5
- Max Materials: 250,000
- Max Drugs: 200 each


Medium:

- Inventory size: 10
- Max Materials: 500,000
- Max Drugs: 400 each


Large:

- Inventory size: 20
- Max Materials: 750,000
- Max Drugs: 600 each


Note: These values may change post-update. Just like real life, prices will fluctuate. Apartments and interiors can go up and down in price at any time.

- Apartments

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Every player may own one apartment per building. Apartments are loaded and unloaded when a player joins or quits. You can /heal (upgradeable) in your apartment, spawn there, store your belongings, and more! Everyone will be able to claim a free small apartment across Unity Station as well!

- Commands

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- /traceapartmentbuilding
Alias: /trab
Description: Sets a checkpoint to the nearest apartment building.



- /traceapartment
Alias: /ta
Description: Sets a checkpoint to the apartment building containing the apartment.



- /apartments
Alias: /apts
Description: Lists apartments inside the apartment building.



- /myapartment
Alias: /apt - /apartment
Description: Manage your apartment.



- /aaptbuilding
Description: Manager+ command to manage and configure apartment buildings.


- Other Changes

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- Added two new garage interiors.
- Backend object streamer improvements.
- Updated /houses to list apartments and houses separately.
- And more!

Special thanks to Davy, Depsi, and Kai for mapping the new interiors!

Hello,

With all the launcher and script updates that have happened, we realized that unofficial factions were somewhat left in the dark. With the launcher whitelisted mods and server-sided alliance skins and arrows, we realized that we were making things harder especially for unofficial factions to recognize their allies. Whilst we could've done something that would allow e.g. teams to be connected to alliances, we've opted for something different...


Recognized Unofficials.

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Having an unofficial faction on IM-RP can be a long grind, and we know it can be demotivating that you're putting in effort without getting direct feedback for a long time. That's why, along with the aforementioned reasons, we've decided to create a system to enhance the lives of unofficial factions. Not only to aid you and your allies to better identify one another during gameplay, but also to reward unofficial factions for the effort they've put in so far.


The updated /factions command, including an example unofficial called "Banfield Syndicate"

Upon becoming a recognized unofficial faction, you will be a faction. However, there are some big differences. Unofficial factions won't be given a HQ or Warehouse, nor will their t0's or t1's be given snipers. They won't have access to runs and will only have 1 reserved faction skin. They won't gain f-points and can't take turfs either. They will have the ability to join alliances, /fbk, have their own f-bank and set/change their radio frequency. They will also be given 10 vehicle slots.

Upon becoming a recognized unofficial, the illegal faction management will also start enforcing faction standards on your unofficial. You'll have to abide the same rules as official factions, and will be given access to the faction leader section to keep yourselves up to date.

Hello!

We have decided to bring back the old school version of the Christmas Giftbox event where players have to compete for giftboxes scattered across San Andreas. A maximum of 5 can be spawned at a time allowing the player the opportunity to seek out a different giftbox at a different location to make sure they snatch it before somebody else does. You can locate the closest giftbox by using /giftbox or to view all of them you can use /giftboxes.

You will also receive various rewards ranging from Money to a personally owned Custom Vehicle for the lucky players out there. There is also a chance of receiving a Secret Voucher which at the end of the event we will add up and calculate who has the most. The player with the most vouches will receive a unique Christmas themed vehicle and a personalized/unique custom skin. A total list of rewards a player can receive will be as followed:

Money, Materials, Fortune Spins, Secret Voucher, Racing Tickets, Ecstasy, Meth, Pyridine Hydrochloride, Name/Number change
Vehicle (scrapable), Vehicle Claim, Permanent House Slot, Custom Plate, Euro Balance
Custom Vehicles, maybe that super rare BMW M5 or Dodge Charger will be yours!

Additionally, we have adjusted the giftbox cooldown time for the following:
Regular = 7 minutes.
Premium = 6 minutes.
Starter & Enthusiast = 5 minutes.
Addict = 4 minutes.

We hope you enjoy! Merry Christmas and good luck hunting!

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RESULTS: Top 10 secret vouchers:

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- Wu_Feng: 25
- Lu_Feng: 20
- Richard_Sambo: 19
- Giuseppe_Marchese: 18
- Jin_Tian: 16
- Dean_Henderson: 15
- Nsah_Badman: 14
- Rondon_Audebert: 12
- Dai_Jie: 12
- Ngi_Sheng: 11