Ammo Boxes & Crates for FiveM

Configure all ammo pickup locations, models, blips, colors and loads more to your personal preferences and allow your players to fetch ammo from several places. This script can come in very handy for multiple purposes on FiveM!

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📋 Table of Contents

1. 🎯 Overview
2. 🎥 Video Showcase
3. 🛒 Purchase Information
4. ⚠️ Important Pre-Installation Notes
5. 🔧 System Requirements & Compatibility
6. 📦 Installation Process
7. 🎮 How It Works
8. 🔧 Integration & Compatibility
9. ⚠️ Troubleshooting
10. 📖 Best Practices
11. 💬 Support

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🎯 Overview

Ammo Boxes & Crates is a comprehensive ammunition distribution system that allows you to create customizable ammo pickup locations throughout your FiveM server. Perfect for military bases, shooting ranges, survival scenarios, or any server that needs strategic ammo distribution points.

Key Features

• ✅ Configurable Ammo Boxes & Crates - Set name, prop, location, ammo capacity and positioning
• ✅ Cooldown Timer - Configure pickup cooldowns to prevent abuse
• ✅ Custom Blips & Markers - Configure visual indicators to your liking
• ✅ Text Labels - Customize information displays
• ✅ Animation Support - Configure pickup animations
• ✅ Multi-Language Support - International server support
• ✅ Escrow Protection - Secure resource protection
• ✅ Standalone - No framework dependencies required

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🎥 Video Showcase

Watch Ammo Boxes & Crates in action:

Video Showcase

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🛒 Purchase Information

Get Ammo Boxes & Crates:

Purchase on Nights Software Store

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⚠️ Important Pre-Installation Notes

Critical Installation Order: Always follow this exact sequence to avoid parsing errors in the F8 console:

1. Download ZIP Package from CFX Portal
2. Unpack in a folder on your local machine
3. Set File Transfer Protocol (FTP) type to binary
4. Drag files from local machine to server resources folder
5. Add to server.cfg (ensure script)
6. Boot up the server

Support Policy: Follow this guide step by step. If you’re stuck, ask for support in our Discord and provide the specific step name. Do not skip steps.

CFX Portal Delay: After purchasing, it may take a few minutes for the resource to appear in the CFX Portal.

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🔧 System Requirements & Compatibility

Framework Compatibility

• ✅ Standalone: No framework dependencies required. Not compatible with frameworks/inventory systems.

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📦 Installation Process

Step 1: Download the Resource

1. Access CFX Portal
   • Go to CFX Portal Assets
   • Find “Ammo Boxes & Crates” in your granted assets
   • Download the ZIP package

Step 2: Extract and Transfer

1. Extract the ZIP file
   • Unpack the downloaded ZIP package to a local folder
   • Ensure all files are properly extracted
2. Transfer to Server
   • Set your FTP client to binary transfer mode
   • Upload the night_ammobox folder to your server’s resources directory
   • Maintain the original folder structure

Step 3: Server Configuration

Add the following line to your server.cfg file:

ensure night_ammobox

Server Restart: After adding the ensure line, restart your server for the resource to load properly.

Step 4: Configuration Setup

1. Navigate to Config File
   • Open night_ammobox/config/config.lua
   • Review all configuration options
2. Configure Settings
   • Set up ammo box locations and properties
   • Configure cooldown timers and capacities
   • Adjust blips, markers, and text labels

Configuration Help: The config file contains green explanatory text and variables for you to edit.

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🎮 How It Works

Ammo Box System

• Multiple Locations: Place ammo boxes throughout your server
• Custom Props: Choose different ammo box models and appearances
• Ammo Capacity: Configure how much ammo each box contains
• Strategic Positioning: Place boxes in logical locations

Pickup System

• Player Interaction: Players can interact with ammo boxes
• Cooldown Timers: Prevent rapid ammo collection
• Animation Support: Custom pickup animations
• Inventory Integration: Works with various inventory systems

Visual System

• Custom Blips: Configure map markers for ammo locations
• Text Labels: Display information about ammo boxes
• Markers: Visual indicators for pickup areas
• Color Customization: Match your server’s theme

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🔧 Integration & Compatibility

Framework Integration

• Standalone Operation: Works without any framework and is not compatible with inventory systems.

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⚠️ Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Ammo Boxes Not Working

Check these common issues:

• Ensure the resource is properly ensured in server.cfg
• Check server console for error messages
• Verify configuration file is properly formatted
• Confirm ammo box locations are valid

Pickup Issues

Pickup troubleshooting:

1. Check cooldown timer settings
2. Verify ammo capacity configuration
3. Test with different ammo box types
4. Review animation settings

Visual Issues

Visual troubleshooting:

1. Check blip and marker settings
2. Verify text label configuration
3. Test with different prop models
4. Review color and positioning settings

Error Messages

Error	Solution
“Resource not found”	Check resource folder name and ensure line
“Ammo box not found”	Verify ammo box configuration
“Pickup failed”	Check cooldown and capacity settings
“Visual not displaying”	Review blip and marker configuration

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📖 Best Practices

Configuration Best Practices

• Start with default settings and adjust based on server needs
• Test different ammo box types to find the best fit
• Set appropriate cooldown timers to prevent abuse
• Configure logical ammo capacities for balanced gameplay

Server Integration

• Coordinate with other systems for balanced gameplay
• Place ammo boxes strategically for realistic distribution
• Test with your server’s inventory system
• Review and optimize settings based on player feedback

Roleplay Integration

• Create realistic ammo distribution for military scenarios
• Integrate with base building systems for strategic placement
• Use for survival and scavenging gameplay
• Coordinate with other resource systems

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💬 Support

Getting Help

If you’re having trouble with Ammo Boxes & Crates:

1. Review this documentation thoroughly
2. Check server console for error messages
3. Join our Discord for community support

Community Support

Join our Discord community for:

• Technical support
• Configuration help
• Best practices sharing
• Community discussions

Nights Software Discord