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Guides tagged maps

Field notes, practical guides and considered advice for the people building communities.

maps4 min read

Build a Distance-Based LOD Test for FiveM Maps

Use fixed approach routes and distance markers to find map props that pop, vanish or stay detailed long after players leave.

maps4 min read

Stop sizing every texture by habit. Use closest gameplay distance and screen coverage to choose practical map texture dimensions.

mlo4 min read

Replace needlessly detailed static prop collisions with simple proxy shapes, then verify movement, vehicles and interaction points.

mlo4 min read

Judge an MLO seller by support scope, response evidence, update history and a clear route for reproducible bug reports.

mlo4 min read

Screen an MLO seller with five collision questions covering stairs, doors, vehicles, projectiles and edge cases.

mlo4 min read

Learn what to watch in an MLO demo to spot weak room occlusion, premature pop-in and wasteful visibility.

mlo4 min read

Confirm server limits, edits, branding, transfers, team access, streaming and redistribution rights before buying an MLO.

troubleshooting3 min read

A repeatable staging workflow for flickering surfaces, duplicate interiors, missing collisions and conflicting map resources.