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# Configuration

All configuration options are located in:

```
config.lua
```

Below is a breakdown of each setting.

***

### ❖ Global Blackout Mode

```lua
Config.GlobalBlackout = true
```

* **true** → Server starts with full blackout (recommended)
* **false** → Blackout disabled on startup

***

### ❖ Zone System (Light Zones)

Light zones stay illuminated even during blackout.

```lua
Config.LightZones = {
    {coords = vector3(1163.08, -1507.63, 34.69), radius = 120.0},
}
```

Add as many zones as needed.

***

### ❖ Visual Effect Settings

```lua
Config.EffectName = "BLACK_OUT"
Config.EffectStrength = 1.0
```

Common effect options:

| Effect Name      | Description                 |
| ---------------- | --------------------------- |
| BLACK\_OUT       | Full environmental darkness |
| NG\_filmic02     | Cinematic dark contrast     |
| underwater\_deep | Heavy blur & desaturation   |
| torpedo          | High-contrast darkness      |

***

### ❖ Permissions System

Two permission systems are available.

***

#### **1. ACE Permissions (Recommended)**

Enable ACE:

```lua
Config.Permissions.UseAce = true
Config.Permissions.AceName = "blackout.toggle"
```

Add the permission in **server.cfg**:

```
add_ace group.admin blackout.toggle allow
```

***

#### **2. Identifier Whitelist**

You may authorize users by adding identifiers directly.

```lua
Config.Permissions.AllowedIdentifiers = {
    "license:11000010abcdef01",
    "steam:11000010abcdef01",
    "discord:123456789012345678",
    "fivem:123456",
}
```

Supported:

* license:
* steam:
* fivem:
* discord:

If ANY identifier matches → user is authorized.


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