SECOND ACT

1. Stay In Character (IC)

• Your actions, speech, and decisions must be consistent with your character and situation.
• You may only go out of character (OOC) with staff permission.
• OOC information must never influence IC situations.

2. Communication Standards

• All in-city communication must be in character through voice, radios, or phones.
• Use push-to-talk when possible and avoid mic spam that breaks immersion.
• External voice apps during active roleplay are prohibited.
• Out-of-character chat must never be used to affect roleplay outcomes.

3. Meta-Gaming and Power-Gaming

• Using information from outside the server to benefit your character is prohibited.
• Forcing outcomes or consequences on others without realistic roleplay is prohibited.

4. Combat and Conflict Rules

• No random deathmatch (RDM). Violence requires clear roleplay justification.
• No vehicle deathmatch (VDM). Vehicles may not be used as weapons without proper IC reason.
• Violent or hostile actions should include realistic narrative build-up.

5. Value of Life and New Life Rule

• Characters must respond to danger realistically and value their life.
• If incapacitated, your character does not remember events leading to that incident.

6. Realism and Roleplay Quality

• Roleplay should be logical, grounded, and immersive.
• Low-effort interactions are subject to enforcement.
• Creative storytelling and character uniqueness are encouraged.

7. Respect and Community Conduct

• Harassment, racism, hate speech, or discrimination are prohibited.
• Resolve disputes through staff channels without disrupting roleplay.
• Toxicity, targeted harassment, and bullying can result in disciplinary action.

8. Exploits, Abuse, and Technical Integrity

• Exploiting bugs, glitches, cheats, or third-party tools will result in enforcement.
• Combat logging is not permitted.
• Report exploits and major issues to staff promptly.

9. Sensitive Content and Consent

• Non-consensual sexual roleplay and graphic depictions involving players are prohibited.
• Sensitive themes must be handled maturely and with staff guidance.

10. Crime and Robbery Rules

• No picket wiping and no robbery without purpose.
• Major crimes must be planned and realistic.
• No chain major crimes back-to-back.
• Cooldowns: Liquor stores and 24/7s are 5 minutes, banks are 1 hour.

11. LEO and EMS Interaction

• Do not bait police.
• EMS is off-limits while on duty for criminal-related actions.
• Police corruption must be pre-approved by staff.

12. Greenzones (Safezones)

• No hostile actions in designated greenzones.
• Roleplay scenarios must begin outside safezones.

13. Gang and Organization Rules

• Gangs and organizations require staff approval.
• Maintain roleplay quality and avoid excessive shootouts.

14. Enforcement and Penalties

• Violations may result in warnings, temporary restrictions, suspensions, or permanent bans.
• Penalties depend on severity, frequency, and impact on the community.
• Staff decisions are final, with appeals where applicable.

15. Glossary

• IC: In Character actions and speech.
• OOC: Out of Character communication separate from roleplay.
• Meta-Gaming: Using outside information in roleplay.
• Power-Gaming: Forcing outcomes on others.
• RDM/VDM: Unjustified player or vehicle violence.
• NLR: New Life Rule following incapacitation.
• Tsunami/Storm: Server restart.