Pogue Rumors — Key Features

Pogue Rumors is not a simple “global chat rumor” system. Its core identity is a node-based rumor network that spreads information through specific NPC locations, shaped by distance/reach rules, economy, and reputation.

1) Node / NPC-Based Rumor Network (The Biggest Difference)

Rumors are created and accessed through specific NPC nodes (locations on the map), not just broadcasted to everyone.

• Every rumor has an origin node
• Reach modes:
  • global (everyone hears it)
  • local_area (only within a radius)
  • nodes (only between selected nodes)

Result:
A rumor born in Valentine doesn’t automatically reach Saint Denis unless your reach rules allow it. This creates real geographic information flow for RP.

2) Secret Rumors (Locked + Paid Access)

Players can publish rumors as Secret:

• Content can be locked
• Reading/unlocking can require a payment
• Notifications can hide sensitive details using secret modes:
  • anonymous
  • title only
  • full to author (others get anonymous)

Result:
A real “whispers & scandal” loop—players can trade secrets instead of dumping everything publicly.

3) Economy Integration

The system can charge and reward players through configurable costs:

• Public rumor publish cost
• Extra cost for secret rumors
• Secret unlock/read cost

Result:
Rumors become a living economy sink/source, not just text spam.

4) Reputation & Badge System

Players earn a public reputation based on rumor outcomes:

• Trusted Source
• Unproven
• Known Liar

Reputation is shaped by:

• truth/lie outcomes
• community voting results (depending on your mode)

Result:
Who you trust becomes part of the gameplay.

5) Voting System (TRUE / FALSE)

Rumors can be voted on:

• TRUE / FALSE buttons
• visible percentage bar / results
• players can change their vote
• optional cooldowns

Result:
Rumors feel alive and socially validated (or exposed).

6) Expiry & Lifetime (No Endless Spam)

Rumors can have a lifetime:

• DefaultLifetimeMinutes controls expiration
• On expiry:
  • rumor is resolved (processed)
  • optional reward/fine logic is applied

Result:
The network stays clean and fresh, not filled with old junk forever.

7) Configurable Toast Notification System

Built-in toast notifications with strong control:

• position control (top/bottom/left/right)
• max stack limit
• public vs secret display rules
• optional category/author/snippet

Result:
Players constantly feel that “something is happening” in the world.

8) Category System

Rumors belong to categories such as:

• General
• Crime
• Business
• Law & Order
• Travel
• Mystery

Used for:

• list filtering
• visual tags
• notification tags

9) Admin Moderation

Optional moderation controls:

• admin delete from UI
• optional admin bypass for secret locks/costs
• configurable exposure of admin features to UI

One-Line Summary

Pogue Rumors is a node-driven, location-aware rumor network with secret rumors, voting, economy, reputation badges, and expiry — a living information system built for immersive RP.