1. Don't be a dick - This is rules is crucial to TheRPC and Raven City!
   This is our most important rule. All players must treat each other with respect. The admin team reserves the right to remove or ban any player from the server at any time, without warning, if their behavior is deemed disruptive or in violation of community guidelines.
2. If you are banned from the discord or the server, you are not permitted to return under another discord account.
   
3. The team reserve the right to act on a case by case basis when completing their admin duties. The decision of the team is final.
   
4. You must be over 18 to play.
   
5. It is mandatory for you to be a part of the discord in order to roleplay.
   The discord is used to allowlist members after successful application, and to communicate with the server members.
6. Any third party mods, software, exploits or hacks are not permitted
   Prohibited Modifications: Use of unauthorized third-party modifications, exploits, hacking tools, or any software that provides an unfair advantage is strictly prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to:
   • Client-side modifications that affect gameplay.
   • Aimbots, wallhacks, or any form of cheating.
   • Macro automation or scripts that provide an unfair advantage.
7. TheRPC Servers are english speaking
   Server Language: The primary language of The RP Collective servers is English. Players must communicate in English to ensure clear roleplay interactions.
8. Be respectful to each other and the team
   Members of the server must be respectful and considerate towards each other and all members of the moderation team. All forms of bullying, harassment, trolling, racism, homophobia, religious hate, discrimination (i.e. gender, disabilities, etc) and offensive language are prohibited. This will be dealt with accordingly and based upon the severity of the case.
9. Any music played must be DMCA-free.
   
10. Report all bugs/faults found
    Report bugs and faults via the Discord ticketing system. Please provide as much evidence as possible, for example; logs, screenshots, or videos/clips.
11. Advertising another server in any capacity is STRICTLY PROHIBITED and will result in an immediate ban
    Any negative talk towards other communities and servers will also result you in a warning or ban, depending on the severity of the situation.
12. A clear and working microphone is essential to play.
    
13. Play your character!
    
    • This is a place where people come to play characters. Try to remember that what a character says does not directly reflect who they are as a person.
    • Usually, disagreements can be resolved through a simple message.
    • We always encourage players to continue the RP, but if something starts to become too much, contact an admin.
    • Keep everything in RP as much as possible.
    • Everybody roleplays differently. Do not dictate how someone else should roleplay just because it wouldn't be your chosen response to the situation.
    • If you aren't a fan of something, simply walk away.
14. Do not go OOC
    If someone is breaking character in front of you, and it is ruining the immersion for you, try and resolve the situation within the RP, by trying to steer the conversation in a different direction, or act dumb about the topic they are discussing. As always, you always have the option to remove yourself from the situation. If this persists, please report.
15. You may have more than one character
    You should explore different RP avenues for each character and not be involved in the same gangs. You are limited to 3 character slots, you cannot delete and recreate the same character. While oneshots are encourage and welcomed, ensure that any character brought in is bringing roleplay to other players, is unique in comparison to your other character and you follow the metagaming rules.
16. There are a number of RP storylines and characters which are not permitted.
    These include; vigilante RP, racism, beastiality, rape, bullying, harassment, suicide. Any political, celebrity, or trademark character names are also not permitted. Religious RP, names and personalities are not allowed. For example, Jesus, Satan, etc.
17. You are strictly not allowed to move assets, money or items between your characters.
    
18. Compensation requires evidence.
    If you've lost items, money or anything else, you must provide evidence of it's previous existence for any compensation to be awarded. If putting important items in your pocket, trunk or storage, make sure you either take screenshots of the inventory, or have some form of screen recording (e.g Medal) to prove you had that item.
19. New Life Rule (NLR)
    
    • If revived by a medic/NPC-Doc, your character retains all memories.
    • If you respawn by holding "E", your character forgets the events leading up to their death and must not act on any previous knowledge.
20. Ocean Dumping
    Dumping - Dumping a body in the ocean or a body of water, or any other place where the medic wouldn't be able to rescue the person, is only to be used in Gang Wars or if there is an on going situation between two characters. Dumping someone you have just met and had a slight disagreement with is not allowed under any circumstance. An ocean dump should be a way to bring a big end to a storyline. It has to be the final moment and the rivalry should cease there.
21. Do not RDM/VDM (Random Deathmatch/Vehicle Deathmatch)
    Randomly assaulting or killing fellow players without a justifiable in-game motive is strictly prohibited. This includes running players over with vehicles for no reason. Any PvP encounters should be built up over time, and have a justifiable in-character reason.
22. Do not Metagame
    
    • Information you’ve gained out of character cannot be used in RP. This includes information from Discord, Twitch, or any other methods. If your character doesn't know it, then don't use it.
    • The use of live streams such as Twitch to gain outside knowledge that your character will not know is prohibited. This includes watching live streams/VODs to learn information about other characters or locations and using that information in the city.
    • Stream sniping (actively watching a stream to gain an advantage or acting on information gained) is considered meta-gaming and is punishable as such.
    • We appreciate you showing support to those who stream the server, but if an accusation of meta comes in while you are in the stream chat, it will be actioned accordingly.
23. No Powergaming
    Powergaming, such as abusing game mechanics, trolling, police baiting, or performing any abusing actions to gain an advantage is strictly prohibited.
24. No Fail RP
    FailRP, such as abusing game mechanics, powergaming, using Voice ID, carrying more people than will fit in a vehicle is strictly prohibited. Returning to a scene where you have already been downed etc. Ensure you are attempting to roleplay your injuries.
25. Combat Logging
    Quitting the game e.g. Combat logging, to avoid an interaction or losing your items/money is strictly not allowed. This could result in a ban if it occurs; situation dependant. If a combat log occurs for any reason, you must choose your 'last location' as your respawn point, to continue the RP.
26. Third Party Intervention
    Heist Crime - If the group has a hostage and are out of the vehicle on the location of the heist, other citizens or criminal groups cannot attempt to interfere with the original group who initiated the heist. Non-Heist Crime - 3rd partying is allowed for non-heist crime, as long as the police are not present.
27. Value your life, and the life of others.
    
    • Value Your Life: Treat your character’s life as you would your own. Reckless actions that disregard self-preservation (e.g., charging into gunfights or resisting armed assailants without reason) break immersion and are not allowed.
    • If held hostage, you must roleplay fear realistically.
    • Heroic actions should be taken with caution—prioritize survival over unnecessary risks.
28. Criminal activity and numbers.
    The default number for any job/heist is 4, unless explicitly stated otherwise.
    
    You can have more than four members in an organization, but coordinating multiple crimes at once with more than 4 players from the same group is not allowed.
    
    For example, 8 members of the same group can do jobs/heists as a separate group of 4 at the same time, providing they are on separate radios and there is no pre-planning, coordination, or crossover during the job.
    
    

    Exceptions (Rule of 6 Applies To):

    • Bay City Maze Bank
    • Marathon Avenue Maze Bank
    • Paleto Bank
    • Pacific Bank
    • Fleeca Regional Bank (Corner of Dorset Drive and Palomino Avenue)
    • Yacht (Coming Soon™)
    • Carrier (Coming Soon™)
    • Boosting (Coming Soon™)
    • Prison Transport - This is only during transportation from the police department to prison and must be when the prison bus is used.
    
    

    Conflict Rules:

    • All Conflict with PD not listed above is restricted to 4.
    • If breaking one person out of prison → 5 people max can assist.
    • If breaking two out → 4 people max, etc.
    • Any non-PD conflict can have up to 16 members per group.
    • If PD engages in a scenario off turf where gang members exceed 4, gangs may defend but should look to reduce to 4 if the scene extends beyond the initial engagement.
    • Be realistic with numbers—it’s up to you as a player to ensure proper limits are followed.
    
    

    ⛔ Excessive heist chaining is not allowed. No jobs/heists can be performed 15 minutes before or after a tsunami.

    
    

    📌 Quick Reference Guide:

    • Conflict on/off gang turf → 16 max per group
    • Conflict on turf with PD → 16 max per group
    • Conflict off turf with PD → 4 max per group
    • Standard heists → 4 max
    • Advanced heists → 6 max
29. Hostages
    
    • Anyone taken hostage must not be a willing participant. Both parties will be considered at fault if found otherwise.
    • 🚫 Hostages cannot be taken from the following locations:
    • Any hospital
    • Any workplace while the person is in uniform
    • Police can be taken hostage to enable an RP story to progress
    • There is no fixed time limit for holding a hostage.
    • As a hostage taker, you must ensure your hostages are kept healthy.
    • 🚫 On-Duty SAFM (EMS) cannot be taken hostage.
    
    

    NPC Hostages

    • NPC hostages are permitted only for store-related robberies (e.g., gas stations, convenience stores).
    • 🚫 NPC hostages cannot be used for:
      • Bank heists
      • Jewelry store robberies
      • Other large-scale operations
    • These rules maintain a balanced and immersive roleplay experience for all players.
30. No Forced RP
    Forcing a player into a situation they may not feel comfortable with is strictly prohibited. You should always be open minded to allow a player to exit an RP scene if they feel uncomfortable. Forcing injuries or death against other players is strictly prohibited.
31. Robbing and Stealing
    
    • Robbing items from another player should only be completed when it allows you to continue your RP progression.
    • Pocket wiping (the act of stealing all of a player’s items) should be avoided.
    • The robbing of EMS staff or their vehicle contents is strictly prohibited.
    • Any robbing of police should be as part of an RP scenario and not just loot boxing for weapons.
    • You can steal any police-issued equipment, including weapons.
    • You can also steal any evidence carried by an officer or in their vehicle.
    • You should avoid taking phones, wallets & ID at all cost. Please also bare in mind who's pockets you are in and what the items/cash they have might mean to their experience going forward. IE Stealing $3000 from someone who still cannot afford a vehicle while your own bank sits at 20x that sum; brings you no progression but may set them back hours.
32. Strictly NO erotic, suicide, terrorism, rape, pregnancy
    
33. You cannot force another to withdraw money
    You cannot force another to withdraw any money from their personal or business accounts.
34. Helicopters/planes are restricted
    The use of helicopters or jets is off-limits without a pilot license.
35. No-conflict zones
    The grounds of any hospital are designated as no-conflict zones. No conflict should be initiated here, however if roleplay is naturally brought towards the hospital through a PD escort for example or an attempted breakout scene then conflict is allowed.
36. Police Baiting and Emergency Vehicles
    You should not intentionally provoke or engage in conflict with members of the Police Department in order to create a new roleplay scene. During active roleplay scenes, police vehicles can be stolen, however this should be an absolute last resort. The police vehicle should only be kept for as long as is required to aid your escape. SAFM vehicles cannot be stolen.
37. Government Official Corruption
    SAFM, PD, DOJ or Real Estate Agents are not allowed to be corrupt in any way without prior Admin Team approval.
38. Fort Zancudo
    Fort Zancudo is off limits for everyday civilian use however is accessible for flight school students, Government Officers for Training Purposes and SAFM during Organ runs.
39. Downed, Flat on Back, Unconscious, Dead
    

    Player Status Definitions:

    • Downed - A player is classified as downed when they are ‘bleeding out’. They have been injured and are unable to move, but can call for EMS help and can communicate verbally.
    • Flat on Back - A player that is flat on their back has ‘bled out’ and requires urgent medical assistance. They are no longer able to communicate verbally but can use /me for medical roleplay reasons.
    • Unconscious - A player who has been ‘knocked out’ or is ‘unconscious’ cannot communicate verbally and will not be aware of their surroundings. You would not be able to recall any memories of the time that you were unconscious for.
    • Dead - A player that is dead has decided to end their character's journey entirely; this is also known as a perma-death. There is no returning from a perma-death, and all actions are final.
    
    

    Perma-Death Guidelines:

    • Perma-deaths should be communicated via /me commands, using tasteful and factual phrases such as “no pulse” or “heart stops.”
    • Players are encouraged to take this route over a long period—think about it very carefully before committing.
    • You can remain “sick in Ward C” for a period before deciding to commit to a perma-death.
    • Where possible, perma-deaths should have a high-quality roleplay story behind them and should not include emotive diseases such as cancer, etc.
40. Rival gang clothing can only be ‘stolen‘ through roleplay actions, such as theft or robbery.
    You should not purchase another gang’s clothing from the store, just because you’re able to do so mechanically.
41. The cooldown between conflict scenarios is 2 hours.
    
    • To prevent excessive escalation and ensure fair RP, there is a 2-hour cooldown between conflict scenarios.
    • Once a scenario ends, your full crew/gang must wait 2 hours before taking revenge.
    • If you're downed in a conflict, you cannot rejoin the same scenario once revived.
42. Gang member numbers are capped to 16 members. Gangs can establish 1 location as their home turf.
    
43. Torture RP is allowed, however consent must be gained to proceed.
    

    Torture Consent Guidelines:

    Example:

    Question: /me consent to torture?

    Responses:
    • /me consent denied
    • /me consent agreed, proceed as you please
    • /me consent agreed, but no loss of body parts
    
    

    Important Guidelines:

    • If you down a person you would like to interrogate or torture, you are able to take them to Grandma's to be revived once to allow the RP to continue.
    • Ensure you do not keep the person longer than needed.

Pacing, Storylines and Arcs

Our drive as admins will always be to encourage community driven events, new stories and creativity in RP interactions. In the past, it was expressed to us that stepping in, even when trying to be helpful, came off as us attempting to script the RP or "box characters" which ultimately made for less organic scenarios. We will not step in unless absolutely necessary, however we would like to offer some guidance to consider when creating these scenarios and ventures for your characters.

Pacing

A good story is one where you have time to experience the intensity, the laughs, the quiet and the longevity alongside other characters. Think of your favourite stories and scenarios in RP, was it all action all the time? Most likely not, the best stories give us time to soak it all in and enjoy the pay off.

Ripple Effect

Consider that your stories have ripples seen and unseen that stretch beyond what is happening right in front of you. Even seeing a scenario play out can set other characters on a new story arc. Your story can affect someone you may not have even met in RP as much as the group you RP with, for better or for worse. We shouldn't dismiss the importance of how your ripple effects affect other characters' daily lives and if it may or may not be desired. Additionally, any choices you make personally in RP directly or indirectly can enhance somebody elses' RP as well. Be mindful, keep it organic.

RP from other perspectives

Keep in mind, what you see on stream or witness in city is not the whole story most of the time. There could be layers and layers of interactions that you are not and may ever not be aware of, so please don't discount an entire story arc by a group of characters just because of what you might be seeing. The other side of the coin is, never assume that just because your story arc is very clear in your mind, that other players know how you want it to pay off. Their excitement and investment may not match yours.

Adapt

Just like life, things don't always work out the way we see them happening, or hope they will. Expect the unexpected and roll with the punches. Read the room and the moments, and don't be afraid to adapt and be open to changes and new possibilities.

Ending Conflict

Conflict should not continue for evermore, there should be an end game for that story arc. It's not about who "won", it's about making stories great. Prolonged violence between the same groups gets boring for all parties involved.

Fostering Good RP

Avoid going OOC:

• Any sort of talk of Gods, Body Cam, GOvernment etc that would imply talking or involvement of the Admin Team.
• Anything that would intentionally or indirectly remove the immersion of everyone else. While this is a game and we are limited to what we have in terms of actions, just roll with it, and don't call out "scuff" etc.
• Any mention of tickets or banhamas also breaks immersion.
• Rulesplaining or calling out rule breaks OOC should not happen. Again, breaks immersion.
• When you feel there is a rule break, wait until that scenario/RP is over, and then put in a ticket.

Things to consider:

• Driving unrealistic vehicles in unrealistic locations (e.g Sports Cars up Chilliad)
• Intentional beef just to get in a gun fight, or repeatedly physically assaulting people with witnesses and law enforcement present, Tackling people without reason.
• Failure to remove masks while going about non-criminal activities, such as getting food and visiting businesses or Government buildings (VPD or St Fiacre Hospital)
• Having a major fall or injury and just continuing like it hasn't affected you and not playing out the injuries. If you are flat on your back/unconscious during scenes.
• Needlessly attacking locals whilst on your travels
• Using your professional skills or positioning to avoid RP with others or consequences to actions.