Bring true depth to your RedM roleplay experience by allowing players to select a personal background story during character creation.
With the Character Background Selection, characters gain individual identity, tailored perks, and specific starting gear based on their background - setting the tone for rich and immersive gameplay right from the beginning.

📄 Docs: https://docs.dietrich-development.com/redm/scripts/backgroundSelect

✨ Features:

• Let players choose from a list of custom backgrounds (e.g. Outlaw, Hunter, Doctor) after character creation
• Each background provides configurable starter items, perks, or boosts
• Standalone Perk-Level System (Character perks are saved to the database, ensuring full compatibility with future systems that build on character traits.)
• Zero dependencies: No external resources or libraries required
• Supports both VORP and RSG frameworks out of the box
• Framework-agnostic: Easily adaptable to any framework via the included frameworkBridge

🛠️ Customization:

• Simple and clean config structure - define backgrounds, items, and logic in one place
• Add, remove, or modify backgrounds in seconds
• Optional client-side prompts or open source UI can be easily adjusted to match your server style
• Well-structured code for those who want to extend or hook into events

💡 Use Cases:

• Give characters a meaningful start that influences gameplay
• Introduce class-based or lore-based mechanics into your economy and progression
• Add an extra layer of immersion during onboarding and character flow
• Combine it with the Dynamic Weapon Controller to give players an immersive headstart

📦 What’s included:

• Standalone background selection system
• Example config with more than 20 default backgrounds and item setups (including images!)
• Plug-and-play installation guide
• Support for VORP, RSG, and any custom framework via the open framework bridge

💡 Looking for the open-source version? Feel free to reach out via email: info@dietrich-development.com