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Roadmap

Norbit-Online edited this page Jul 29, 2026 · 1 revision

Roadmap

What's Coming Next

This page outlines the planned features and improvements for the Realism Location Marker (RLM) system.

๐Ÿš€ Current Development Phase

Active Development (January 2025)

  • Enhanced lightbox system implementation
  • Improved error reporting and monitoring
  • Discord bot integration for notifications
  • Cross-script compatibility (DEV, BETA, MAIN)
  • CRITICAL: POI editing integration (229,221 POIs need review!)

๐Ÿ“‹ Planned Features

Short Term (Next 1-2 Months) - CRITICAL PRIORITY

  • [๐Ÿšง] POI Editing Integration ๐Ÿšจ TOP PRIORITY - IN PROGRESS

    • In-game POI editing interface
    • Website-based POI management
    • Discord bot POI editing commands
    • Bulk POI review and approval system
    • Target: Address 229,221 POIs needing review
  • Enhanced Location Search

    • Improved search algorithms
    • Better error handling
    • Faster response times
  • User Interface Improvements

    • Streamlined dropdown menus
    • Better visual feedback
    • Mobile-friendly design
  • Performance Optimizations

    • Reduced loading times
    • Better caching mechanisms
    • Optimized API calls

Medium Term (2-6 Months)

  • Advanced POI Management

    • Bulk import/export functionality
    • Custom POI categories
    • User-defined POI types
    • Community POI editing tools
    • Automated POI validation
  • Enhanced Reporting

    • Detailed usage statistics
    • Performance metrics
    • User feedback analytics
  • Integration Improvements

    • Better game compatibility
    • Enhanced server detection
    • Improved error recovery

Long Term (6+ Months)

  • Community Features

    • User-generated content
    • Community POI sharing
    • Collaborative editing
  • Advanced Analytics

    • Usage patterns analysis
    • Performance insights
    • Predictive maintenance
  • API Enhancements

    • RESTful API improvements
    • Better documentation
    • Third-party integrations

๐Ÿ”ง Technical Improvements

Infrastructure

  • Scalability Enhancements

    • Better server architecture
    • Improved load balancing
    • Enhanced monitoring
  • Security Updates

    • Enhanced authentication
    • Better data protection
    • Regular security audits
  • Code Quality

    • Refactoring legacy code
    • Improved testing coverage
    • Better documentation

๐Ÿ“Š Development Priorities

  1. CRITICAL Priority ๐Ÿšจ

    • POI Editing Integration ๐Ÿšง IN PROGRESS - Address 229,221 POIs needing review
    • Database coverage expansion (currently 50.8%)
    • Community editing tools
  2. High Priority

    • Bug fixes and stability improvements
    • Performance optimizations
    • User experience enhancements
  3. Medium Priority

    • New feature development
    • Integration improvements
    • Community features
  4. Low Priority

    • Nice-to-have features
    • Experimental functionality
    • Long-term research projects

๐ŸŽฏ How We Prioritize

Features are prioritized based on:

  • User Impact: How many users will benefit
  • Technical Feasibility: Implementation complexity
  • Resource Requirements: Development time and effort
  • Community Feedback: User requests and votes
  • Strategic Value: Alignment with project goals

๐Ÿšจ Critical Challenge: POI Review Backlog

Current Status:

  • Total POIs needing review: 229,221
  • Database coverage: 50.8% (only half complete!)
  • Review categories:
    • ๐Ÿš’ Fire Station: 31,612 need review
    • ๐Ÿ‘ฎ Police Station: 62,340 need review
    • ๐Ÿฅ Hospital: 71,093 need review
    • ๐Ÿ‘จ Doctor's Office: 51,603 need review
    • ๐Ÿข Prison: 4,922 need review
    • ๐Ÿš‘ Ambulance Station: 3,553 need review
    • ๐ŸŠ Lifeguard Station: 3,621 need review
    • โ›ฐ๏ธ Mountain Rescue: 205 need review
    • ๐Ÿšจ Disaster Response: 267 need review
    • ๐Ÿ“ž Dispatch Centres: 5 need review

Solution Priority:

  1. In-game editing - Edit POIs directly from the game interface
  2. Website management - Bulk review and approval system
  3. Discord integration - Community-driven POI editing
  4. Automated validation - Reduce manual review workload

๐Ÿ“… Update Schedule

  • Weekly: Development progress updates
  • Monthly: Roadmap review and adjustments
  • Quarterly: Major feature releases
  • Annually: Strategic planning and vision updates

๐Ÿ’ฌ Community Input

Your feedback shapes our roadmap! We regularly review:

  • Feature requests from the community
  • User feedback and suggestions
  • Performance metrics and usage data
  • Technical requirements and constraints

๐Ÿ”„ How to Stay Updated

๐Ÿ“ Legend

  • โœ… Completed: Feature is live and available
  • ๐Ÿšง In Progress: Currently being developed
  • ๐Ÿ“‹ Planned: Scheduled for development
  • ๐Ÿ’ก Under Review: Being evaluated for inclusion
  • โŒ Cancelled: No longer planned

Note: This roadmap is subject to change based on community feedback, technical requirements, and development priorities. We strive to keep it as accurate and up-to-date as possible.

Last updated: January 2025
Revision: 1.3