Bring your world to life with real-time, player-driven journalism.
Crowe Newspaper is the most advanced and performance-optimized newspaper system for RedM. Designed for immersive roleplay, it blends beautiful period-authentic visuals with responsive UI, realistic NPC behavior, and full VORP integration.
πΈ Show your community what Crowe Newspaper looks like in action!







π₯ Watch the Demo VideoΒ
π₯ New in Update v2.3.0
We have just released a major overhaul with 2.0 features:
MLO Support: Interactive offices for Saint Denis (YourMaps) and Blackwater (OSG).
Investigation Board: Manage assignments, track leads, and organize your newsroom.
Archive System: Searchable history of all past editions.
Web Localization: Full translation support for all web interfaces.
Resource Requests: New system for reporters to request funding and equipment.
β¨ Key Features
π Immersive Newspaper UI
Custom fonts, textured pages, and animated page turns for that authentic Wild West experience
Responsive layouts with styled scrollbars, drop shadows, and escape-close modals
Live previews and info hints in article editing for easy writing
π Multi-City Publishing
Each town (Saint Denis, Valentine, Blackwater, etc.) has its own publisher, articles, and editions
Unique stand placement per town (configurable)
βοΈ Editorial Workflow
Role-based permissions for writers and editors
Only the latest unpublished edition is editable or publishable
Full editor panel with article management, ad creation, and publishing tools
Server-side validation for all editorial actions
π§Ύ Dynamic Articles & Ads
Rich formatting support: images, GIFs, quotes, captions, and custom fonts
Ad categories: Wanted, For Sale, Entertainment, Notices, Business, Services
Auto-filled onboarding templates for easy new editions
π Interactive Newspaper Stands
Place customizable newspaper stands in any town
Realistic NPCs that spawn only when players are nearby
Persistent map blips and usable objects for full immersion
π° Immersive NPC Behavior
NPCs appear/disappear based on in-game configured hours
Walk-in/walk-out animations with proximity checks
π§ Smart Publishing Logic
Server-validated publishing flow: prevents duplicate or backdated editions
Robust SQL structure to handle multi-city, multi-edition logic
οΏ½ VORP Integration
Usable inventory items with publisher and edition metadata
Compatible with:
canCarryItem,addItem, andregisterUsableItemfunctions
οΏ½ Modern UI Enhancements
Period-appropriate visual polish with unified theming
Self-hosted fonts for performance and reliability
Consistent layout across screen sizes
βοΈ Fully Configurable
Clean
config.lualets you control jobs, stands, pricing, spawn distance, permissionsPer-city and per-role customization options
π Strict Permissions
Full client and server-side enforcement of access roles
οΏ½ Persistent Map Blips
Always-visible map icons for stands and submission points
π Performance Optimized
Proximity-based entity management to reduce resource load
π± Responsive Design
Adapts perfectly to all screen sizes and resolutions
π Simple Database Setup
Includes SQL file for clean import
Easy migration path from older versions
π§° Dependencies
vorp_corevorp_inventoryoxmysqlcrowe_libs
βοΈ Installation
Ensure you have all required dependencies installed
Place the
crowe_newspaperfolder into your serverβs/resourcesdirectoryAdd
ensure crowe_newspaperto yourserver.cfgConfigure
config.luato your preferencesAdd the item (
folder_newspaper_scraps) to your VORP inventoryImport
new_newspaper.sqlto your database (note: it drops old tables)Restart your server
Add this near the bottom of the product description, above dependencies:
π¦ What You Will Receive
β Fully optimized
crowe_newspaperRedM script (Keymaster escrow encrypted)π§© Editable
config.luafor easy customizationποΈ SQL file for database setup (
new_newspaper.sql)π Full installation + usage guide
π€ Automatic delivery via Keymaster (Tebex orders)
π€ Manual delivery (PayPal) available through Discord support ticket
π§ Installation
Ensure
vorp_core,vorp_inventory, andoxmysqlare installedPlace
crowe_newspaperin your server's/resourcesdirectoryAdd
ensure crowe_newspaperto yourserver.cfgConfigure
config.luato fit your server setupAdd
folder_newspaper_scrapsto your VORP inventoryImport the
new_newspaper.sqlfile to your databaseRestart your server
π License
This script is licensed for personal use only.
Redistribution, resale, or use on unlicensed servers is strictly prohibited.
Escrow-protected via Cfx.re Keymaster
Licensed for use on one (1) server key
π Support
Need help?
π Review the README for configuration guidance and known issues
π§βπ» Join our Discord Server for support and community
π¨ Or open a support ticket via Tebex or email