How To Create a FiveM “100K or Die” Server

What is 100K or Die?

A “100K or Die” server is a type of online game server, often used in games like “Grand Theft Auto V” (GTA V), where players face a specific challenge: they must accumulate $100,000 in in-game money within a certain time limit. If they fail to reach this goal, they might get kicked out of the server or face some sort of in-game punishment. It’s a high-stakes environment designed to add excitement and urgency to the gameplay, pushing players to be quick, strategic, and resourceful.

Creating a 100K or Die Server

Creating a FiveM “100K or Die” server provides an exciting challenge to players by forcing them to earn $100,000 in-game or face permanent death. This guide will walk you through the process of creating such a server on FiveM.

Prerequisites

• Basic knowledge of FiveM and its server-side scripting.
• A functioning FiveM server – check out our tutorial here
• EssentialMode or a similar database-oriented resource for managing player data. (You can also use our pre-made servers here)

Server Setup

If you haven’t set up a FiveM server yet, follow these steps:

1. Download the latest server artifacts from FiveM’s official website.
2. Extract them to a folder on your server.
3. Configure your server.cfg to your liking. Add the necessary resources, including EssentialMode or your chosen economy resource.
4. Join the Discord mentioned in the video to get necessary downloads for resources, SQL files, and server config files.

Adjust all Settings

Refer to the YouTube video for a visual walkthrough of these steps.

Optimize your Server

Implementing the “100K or Die” Mechanism:

Database Setup:

1. Add a column to your users table called is_dead with a default value of 0.
2. Add another column money_earned with a default value of 0.

Death Mechanism:

1. Add a function in your main server-side script to check if a player has earned $100,000.
2. If not and they die in-game, set their is_dead flag to 1 in the database.
3. If they have earned the money, simply respawn them as usual.

Player Connection:

1. When a player connects, check the is_dead flag.
2. If it’s 1, notify them of their permanent death and kick them from the server.
3. If not, allow them to play as usual.

Money Tracking:

1. Modify the script that handles money earning (e.g., from jobs, robberies, etc.) to also update the money_earned column in the database.
2. Remember to reset money_earned to 0 when a player is permanently killed, ensuring they face the challenge anew upon creating a new character.

Enhancements and Balancing:

• Notification System: Implement a system to frequently notify players of their current earnings and the challenge ahead.
• Leaderboard: Showcase players who’ve successfully met the challenge or are leading in earnings.
• Safe Zones: Depending on your server’s style, consider implementing safe zones where players cannot be killed to allow for strategic planning.
• Economy Balancing: Ensure that making $100,000 is challenging yet achievable. Adjust job payouts, prices, and heist rewards accordingly.

Final Tips:

• Regular Backups: Ensure regular backups of your database to prevent any data loss.
• Anti-Cheat: Implement a robust anti-cheat system. The last thing you want is cheaters ruining the fun.
• Feedback: Continually take feedback from your player base. This will help refine the challenge and ensure it remains engaging.
• Regular Updates: Introduce new ways for players to earn money and potentially new challenges to keep the concept fresh.
• Use a good server template to save a ton of work.

Final Words

The “100K or Die” concept introduces an engaging challenge, turning the traditional FiveM experience into a high-stakes adventure. Through careful planning, regular updates, and feedback-driven adjustments, you can create a thrilling and unique server that captivates players.

Remember always to respect the guidelines and terms of service of FiveM and the mods you utilize. And as always, ensure your server is updated regularly to the latest versions to keep things running smoothly.