Use Domain Names Instead of IPs

[BranD]

Dear MTA:SA Development Team,

I would like to respectfully present some suggestions that, in my opinion, could significantly improve the experience for both players and server administrators. These proposals are based on daily use of the platform and on the need to stay aligned with more modern standards in multiplayer game environments. I am reopening a suggestion similar to one I submitted over a year ago because I truly believe these improvements are useful, necessary, and beneficial for the community as a whole.

### **1. Visible support for domain names instead of numeric IP addresses**
Although it is currently possible to connect to servers using domain names, when adding them to the favorites list, the client replaces the domain with its numeric IP address. It would be very helpful if the client could preserve and display the domain name after saving it. This would improve clarity, organization, and professional identity for servers, while making management easier for users.

### **2. Performance improvements and bug fixes for HTML-based interfaces**
In the latest update, some issues have appeared with HTML-based panels, especially with components such as dropdown menus, which no longer expand properly. Since HTML interfaces represent a modern and flexible standard for building in-game panels and systems, it would be extremely valuable to optimize their performance and address these current bugs. This would support more advanced interface development and provide a smoother user experience.

### **3. Robust improvement of the server list system**
The server list would greatly benefit from faster refresh times and more stable synchronization. Additionally, I would like to propose the implementation of official support for domain names configured through *mtaserver.conf*, allowing server owners to set a “server domain name” (e.g., *tridentsky.net*) that appears publicly in the server list instead of only showing the numeric IP address. If the server owner chooses not to configure a domain, the IP address would be displayed as it is now. This system is common in other games, such as Minecraft, and would provide a more modern, organized, and user-friendly approach.

Thank you in advance for taking the time to read these suggestions. I strongly believe these improvements would bring significant value to the community and to the overall MTA:SA server ecosystem. I remain available for any questions or clarifications you may need.

Kind regards.