Thought i'd throw my thoughts n stuff in here.
Many things people have suggested are availale via scripting or server config. It seems people are still thinking its like MTA 0.5 which it isn't. In comparison the flexability of the server config is like VC-MP, Which many of you may know you can define a lot of differant things.
Scripting wise it will be possible to control many aspects of the game. I will start a thread for scripting suggestions when more stuff has been implimented.
To Phillip:Sirens: Maybe if i can find the required stuff, shouldn't be too hard
Drivebys: Once again, if i can find the required stuff. May make it definable whether they are allowed though as i know some people hate drivebys.
Tanks: Definable via the server config and spawnable with scripting.
Fire truck turrets: These might already be in but havn't been tested yet. I want these too
Passengers: These will be in because whats the fun of multiplayer if you can't scare your mate with mad driving?
To Mount:Everything you said will be available. Syncing empty cars would be possible by providing a small periodic update to the players so things dont get desynced as much.
Checkpoints, Pickups and garage doors are in already, they just need a bit more coding to finish them off
To StokuThe way i am planning to do spawning is 2 differant ways. One way is to use a built in spawn select screen which i will create. This will involve selecting characters with weapons and teams defined in the server config file. This will be togglable in the config file. Another way is to turn off the inbuilt spawn select and use a scripted spawn stuff. This would allow people to customise their own spawn stuff and be creative in how players spawn. It would also be possible to create a proper RPG where skins will only have to be selected on first spawn then whenever you die or rejoin the server you automatically respawn in your last position (Or hospital when you die) with your chosen skin.
Map selection will be definable and scriptable
I think thats answered most of the main stuff. Anything else just gimme a poke