Discord Playernames for FiveM

Discord Playernames for FiveM

Configure playernames above peoples heads as well as the range for when it becomes visible. Add or remove displaying their ID & PING. All the way configurable to your liking.

📋 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

🎯 Overview

Discord Playernames is a flexible player identification system that allows you to customize how player names are displayed above players’ heads. With support for Discord names, default names, or custom names, you can create a personalized player identification experience that matches your server’s needs.

Key Features

  • ✅ Flexible Name Display - Configure Discord, default, or custom player names
  • ✅ Configurable Range - Set visibility range for player names
  • ✅ ID & Ping Display - Add or remove player ID and ping information
  • ✅ Toggle Functionality - Allow players to toggle name display
  • ✅ OneSync Compatible - Works with OneSync synchronization
  • ✅ Language Support - Multi-language compatibility
  • ✅ Discord API Integration - Requires Discord API (included)
  • ✅ Escrow Protection - Secure resource protection
  • ✅ Standalone - No framework dependencies required

🎥 Video Showcase

Watch Discord Playernames in action:

Video Showcase

🛒 Purchase Information

Get Discord Playernames:

Purchase on Nights Software Store

⚠️ 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.

🔧 System Requirements & Compatibility

Dependencies

  • ✅ Discord API - Required for Discord integration (included)
  • ✅ OneSync - Compatible with OneSync synchronization
  • ✅ Universal - Works with any FiveM server setup

Note: The Discord API is included in the package and provides Discord name integration.

📦 Installation Process

Step 1: Download the Resource

  1. Access CFX Portal
    • Go to CFX Portal Assets
    • Find “Discord Playernames” 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_discord_playernames 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_discord_playernames

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_discord_playernames/config/config.lua
    • Review all configuration options
  2. Configure Player Names
    • Set up name display preferences (Discord, default, or custom)
    • Configure visibility range settings
    • Adjust ID and ping display options
    • Set up toggle functionality

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

🎮 How It Works

Name Display System

  • Flexible Name Options: Choose between Discord names, default names, or custom names
  • Configurable Range: Set the distance at which player names become visible
  • Dynamic Updates: Real-time name display updates as players move
  • Customizable Format: Configure how names are displayed above players

Information Display

  • Player ID Display: Show or hide player IDs above heads
  • Ping Information: Display player ping values
  • Toggle Functionality: Allow players to turn name display on/off
  • Configurable Elements: Choose which information to display

Discord Integration

  • Discord Name Support: Use Discord usernames for player identification
  • Seamless Integration: Automatic Discord name synchronization
  • Fallback Options: Use default or custom names when Discord names unavailable
  • Consistent Display: Maintain consistent name formatting

🔧 Integration & Compatibility

Framework Integration

  • Standalone Operation: Works without any framework
  • Discord API Integration: Seamless Discord name integration
  • OneSync Compatibility: Works with OneSync synchronization
  • Universal Compatibility: Works with all FiveM server setups

Server Applications

  • Roleplay Servers: Clear player identification for roleplay scenarios
  • Community Servers: Easy player recognition and interaction
  • Gaming Communities: Enhanced player visibility and communication
  • Administrative Teams: Better player monitoring and management

⚠️ Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Names Not Displaying

Check these common issues:

  • Ensure the resource is properly ensured in server.cfg
  • Check server console for error messages
  • Verify name display configuration settings
  • Confirm Discord API integration is working

Discord Names Not Working

Discord troubleshooting:

  1. Check Discord API configuration
  2. Verify Discord bot permissions
  3. Test with different name display options
  4. Review Discord integration settings

Range Issues

Range troubleshooting:

  1. Check visibility range configuration
  2. Verify distance settings
  3. Test with different range values
  4. Review OneSync compatibility settings

Error Messages

Error Solution
“Resource not found” Check resource folder name and ensure line
“Names not displaying” Verify name display configuration
“Discord API error” Check Discord API integration settings
“Range not working” Review visibility range configuration

📖 Best Practices

Configuration Best Practices

  • Start with default settings and customize to your needs
  • Test different name display options to find the best fit
  • Configure appropriate visibility ranges for your server size
  • Use toggle functionality to give players control

Server Integration

  • Coordinate with Discord server for consistent naming
  • Test name display with different player types
  • Monitor performance with large player counts
  • Review and optimize settings based on player feedback

Player Experience

  • Use clear name formats for easy identification
  • Provide toggle options for player preference
  • Balance information display to avoid clutter
  • Test with different server scenarios

💬 Support

Getting Help

If you’re having trouble with Discord Playernames:

  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

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