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WelcomeInteractions, controls and phone permissions.

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Default interaction types

  • E prompts — “Press E” interactions such as doors and use points
  • Radial menu — F1 wheel, also bound to Z by default
  • Target / 3rd eye — Hold Left Alt by default

One-time permission prompt (lb-phone)

If you see a permission request for lb-phone, press F8 to accept or deny it. This is typically a one-time prompt to allow access to media devices.

lb-phone permission request prompt
Example of the lb-phone permission request prompt.
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RadiosChannels, callsigns and radio settings.

The commands below can be used to change individual parts of the radio name and can be bound for ease of use.

  • /rnum {channel} — Changes radio station
  • /rhandle {handle} — Sets handle for the template (e.g. Mackay). Defaults to {first initial}. {lastname}
  • /rstatus {status} — Sets status (e.g. 10-8 / 10-7)
  • /rloc {location} — Sets location (e.g. CRU / VPD)
  • /runit {unit} — Sets callsign of partner unit
  • /rvolup — Increase radio volume by 10%
  • /rvoldown — Decrease radio volume by 10%
  • /rchanup — Switch up a radio channel
  • /rchandown — Switch down a radio channel
  • /rfull — Full list, up to 25 players (default)
  • /rcompact — Max 5 recent speakers
  • /rmodern — Modern UI (default)
  • /rbasic — Basic text-only style
  • /rlist — Hides the radio UI
  • /ric — Toggle the Incident Command tag (IC)
  • /rsl — Toggle the Shift Lead tag (SL)
  • /rconfigure — UI to configure all of the above

Clearing fields

To clear the four fields above, call the command again with no arguments: /rhandle, /rstatus, /rloc, /runit

Radio name format: [{unit}] {handle} [{location}] {status}

You can change radio ear to reduce chatter using: /radioear — options: left, right, both

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BusinessesStarting, progressing and keeping your business active.
How do I start a business?

Purchase a business license and rent an available market stall. From there, you can build your business, earn XP and work towards more advanced opportunities.

How does business progression work?

Business progression is earned through a combination of normal business activity and roleplay.

The COC can award additional XP for meaningful business RP such as events, services, collaborations, community engagement and developing your wider business concept.

Time spent operating a stall is only one part of progression. Businesses are encouraged to get out into the city and create RP around what they are trying to build.

What if my business isn't food or material based?

Service-based and other non-standard businesses can work directly with COC.

Visible and consistent RP around your business idea can be rewarded with additional XP where the standard market mechanics do not suit your concept.

What is the COC?

The Chamber of Commerce (COC) supports businesses through progression and helps bridge the gap between automated XP and roleplay.

Speak with them about your plans, events or business activity. You can also contact the COC through the City Hall messaging system.

When can I get a permanent business?

Progressing your business can unlock the opportunity to move into a permanent location or receive more advanced development.

This is not automatically guaranteed at a specific level and will also consider your business concept, activity, RP, available locations and development requirements.

Where The RP Collective already owns a suitable MLO, this may be considered as part of your permanent business.

If you would like a specific MLO that The RP Collective does not already own, you will normally be expected to purchase it yourself. All MLOs are subject to staff review and approval before use and may be rejected due to quality, performance, location conflicts or compatibility with existing MLOs.

We strongly recommend seeking approval before purchasing an MLO. Purchasing an MLO does not guarantee that it will be approved or added to the server.

Do permanent businesses have activity requirements?

Yes. Permanent businesses must remain active once granted.

Businesses are expected to complete at least 10 hours of activity every 14 days, spread across 5 separate calendar days. Activity can be shared between the owner and employees.

If activity drops, the COC will normally address this through RP first. Businesses that remain dormant, repeatedly fail to meet the requirement or appear abandoned may be reviewed and repossessed by server administration.

Reasonable exceptions can be made for planned absences or exceptional circumstances where communicated.

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Gang CompoundsRequests, property costs, mapping and security.
How do we request a gang compound?

Open a development ticket with your gang name, proposed location, number of members and what you're looking for. The development team will discuss available options with you.

What type of compound can we have?

Gang compounds should be realistic properties such as houses, warehouses or barns. We will not approve fortresses, excessive rooftop defences or designs that provide unfair advantages during roleplay.

How much will a compound cost?

All proposed properties must be assessed by Real Estate in-game, who will determine the appropriate purchase price based on the property and location.

Can we have a custom-built compound?

Yes. Our mapping team can create custom MLOs, but this takes considerable time. Provide your gang's colours, general theme and the vibe you're looking for, then let our mapping team cook! Detailed designs and constant revision requests will not be entertained.

Can we purchase our own MLO?

Yes. If we don't already own the MLO, you will need to purchase it and transfer it to our FiveM Keymaster. Discuss your proposed MLO with developers before purchasing. We will provide the Keymaster username in your ticket.

Does purchasing an MLO guarantee it will be added?

No. Purchasing an MLO does not guarantee implementation or that requested modifications are possible. All MLOs must meet our performance, compatibility and roleplay requirements.

Can we have fences, gates, locks and other security features?

Yes, where they make sense for the property and surrounding environment. However, no compound will be impenetrable. There must always be reasonable ways for others to breach security through roleplay.

Can we customise an existing MLO?

Potentially. Changes to interiors, props, branding and layouts can be discussed with the mapping team. What is achievable depends on the MLO, the work involved and server optimisation.

How long will our compound take?

There is no guaranteed timeframe. Custom mapping and development take time, and active gangs contributing positively to roleplay may be prioritised.

Does submitting a request guarantee approval?

No. All requests are reviewed individually. We reserve the right to decline any property, MLO or modification that does not suit the server or its roleplay environment.

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Gang & Business ClothingCatalogue requests, item limits and business eligibility.
How do we request custom gang clothing?

Your gang must first be established on the GangHub app. Once registered, submit your request through our Gang Clothing Catalogue.

How many clothing items can we request?

Each gang can request a maximum of 4 men's and 4 women's clothing items from the available catalogue, along with your gang's branding.

What clothing can we request?

You can select from the available clothing options in our catalogue, incorporating your gang's colours, logos and identity.

Can we choose exactly how our clothing looks?

You can provide reference images, colours, logos and the general vibe you're looking for. Our clothing team will use these to create suitable designs. Give them some creative freedom and let them cook!

Can we submit our own clothing designs?

Yes, you can provide existing designs or references for consideration. However, all clothing must be reviewed before being added to the server.

Can businesses request custom clothing?

Yes. Businesses can request custom clothing once they have reached Level 25 and have an established permanent business premises.

How long will our clothing take?

There is no guaranteed timeframe. Custom clothing takes time to create, test and implement. Requests will be worked through as resources allow.

Can we request changes once clothing has been created?

Minor adjustments may be considered, but repeated changes or complete redesigns are not guaranteed. Please provide clear information when submitting your original request.

Does submitting a request guarantee approval?

No. All requests are subject to review, including suitability, quality, compatibility and server performance.

Can we request additional clothing later?

Additional items may be considered in future, but the current limit is four men's and four women's items per gang. Any exceptions require approval from the clothing team.

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PEDsLicence access and requesting a setup.

PEDs are now locked to specific licences.

If you need your PED sorted, you’ll need to open a ticket so the team can get it set up correctly.

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Radial menuThe F1 wheel and default interaction key.

The F1 wheel is commonly referred to as “the radial”.

Z
Open the radial / “F1” wheel (default bind)

If someone says “open the radial”, they mean the same menu.

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RP commandsUseful commands for everyday roleplay.
  • /me — Display a roleplay thought or feeling above your head
  • /do — Display a roleplay action above your head
  • /med — Display a medical roleplay action or state
  • /rpdown — Down yourself for RP reasons
  • /clearchat — Clears your chat history
  • /pmask — Toggle Ped mask (normal characters use /mask)
  • /fixvoice — Fix push-to-talk being stuck enabled
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KeybindsDefault keys and custom console binds.
F7
Opens the skill menu (default)
I
Toggles minimap while on foot
F6
Cinematic mode (black bars / HUD)
L
Show / hide chat
F5
Open tablet (if item in inventory)
U
Toggle ragdoll status
T
View previous chat messages, and enter commands
Page up / Page down
Scroll through chat messages while chat is active

Binding / unbinding keys (FiveM console)

Open console with F8, then use:

  • Bind example: bind keyboard K "scenescreate"
  • Unbind example: unbind keyboard K

Tip: if your bind doesn’t work, double-check the command name and whether the resource supports it.

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FreecamCamera controls, cinematic shots and limits.

A new way to get cinematic shots for streams and clips. All keybinds below are customisable in your FiveM Keybind settings.

F11
Camera Setup Panel (Pick mode, target, speed, filters - then Start / Apply / Stop Camera)
Mouse 3
POV zoom (hold or toggle - switch it in the Setup panel or I menu)
Scroll
Zoom depth / orbit distance / FOV
Shift / Ctrl
Hold to fly or orbit faster/slower
W/A/S/D/Space/Z
Fly around / up / down (Free Fly mode)
Num 5
Cycle mode
Num 6
Free fly camera
Num 8
Follow next nearby ped/vehicle
Num 9
Camera back to yourself
F
Cycle filter (double tap F opens the setup panel)
H
Key help panel
U
Hide UI
I
HUD menu

Additional freecam info

Exiting: F11 > Stop Camera. ESC only closes the panel - the camera keeps rolling.

If your ride drives off or despawns, the camera pops back to you (you'll see a banner).

Taking damage kicks you out of the camera instantly.

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InventoryGiving items to other players.

Giving items: Right click item in inventory → click “Give” → 3rd-eye recipient

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Cuff / Escort / VehicleRestraints, escorting and vehicle commands.
  • /cuff — Cuffs player. Defaults to hard cuffs for LEO and soft cuffs for other players.
  • /sc — Soft cuff the nearest player. LEO only.
  • /escort — Escort the nearest cuffed, downed, or dead player.
  • /putinveh — Put escorted player into the nearest vehicle seat.
  • /takeoutveh — Take a cuffed or downed player out of a vehicle.

Also available via F1.

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ScenesCreate and manage text and image scenes.

Scenes are placable text or images used to enhance roleplay.

  • /scenescreate — Create a Scene
  • /sceneslist — Manage your current scenes
  • /scene — Quick create a scene

Example usage

/scene red blood splatter
/scene torn fabric on the railing
/scene blue suspect was last seen here

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Raven City timelineThe story between Raven City 1.0 and 2.0.

Quick explanation

When Raven City 1.0 launched, the timeline was set so any previous servers existed 5 years in the past, with Raven City 1.0 being present day.

With the launch of Raven City 2.0, the server once again begins at present day, with a 6-month gap between Raven City 1.0 and 2.0.

In-character reasoning

  • A major financial crash occurred during the gap.
  • Widespread defunding of government sectors followed.
  • Martial law was implemented while the economy stabilised.
  • Raven City is now entering a period where things are slowly returning to normal.
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Player IDsCitizen IDs and your current server ID.
  • /cid — Displays the player’s Citizen ID
  • /id — Displays your current server ID (“Lucky number”)
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