This civilian representation guide should be able to help you understand the basic level citizenship in the State of San Andreas. This guide will help you understand the basic rules and regulations we require you to follow to function within our FiveM community. These rules and regulations will teach you what you are able to do within the servers, and what we consider to be a higher certification. While in server we expect all members to roleplay In this community, our FiveM server is a roleplay world where every member begins as a citizen of San Andreas. To be specific you start out as a "probationary civilian" the State Of San Andreas as of now ranks its citizens in 5 levels, Probationary Civilian, Tier 1 Civilian, Tier 2 Civilian, Tier 3 Civilian, and Tier 4 Civilian! Each rank can be earned by in game and discord participation. Once certain ranks are reached it is possible to join the management and Government of Civilian Operations. For more information, please visit the Civilian SOP.
>>Civilian SOP<<
A. Basic rules
A.1 FailRPShort for “Fail Roleplay” or “Failure to Roleplay”FailRP is defined as not properly roleplaying a scenario (such as but not limited to: crashing your vehicle and continuing on with your day, or falling from a high road/building and acting like you’re perfectly fine)
A.2 MetagamingMetagaming is a term used in role-playing games, which describes a player's use of real-life knowledge concerning the state of the game to determine their character's actions
A.3 PowergamingPowergaming is defined as forcing players into narrow scenarios by giving them no means to respond, and roleplaying out things which are physically impossible. Examples of this may be, but are not limited to — Controlling aspects of the server not allowing others to roleplay in certain locations, forcing players who you are robbing to give up and transfer some, or all their bank funds, closing all doors of roleplay by forcing your personal agenda in the scenario. Examples of Powergaming:Roleplaying unrealistic powers (i.e superpowers)Using twitter/phone while in cuffs or in prison.
A.4 New Life Rule (NLR)New Life Rule is defined as you forcing your respawn (/respawn, or waiting out the timer and being automatically respawned)You must forget everything that has led up to, and including your injury, and you must play it out as if you had memory loss and forgot what happened. Once you have died your memories
A.5 PermadeathA player cannot be force into a Perma death situation which results in that character being gone forever. This can be done if both players are agreed upon a fixed result.
B. In Game / In Character Expectations
B.1 No “Low Thought” RoleplayRoleplay should represent the server and should be taken seriously, meaning no half caked ideas leading to pointless and repetitive roleplay. Examples below
- Robbing the bank for the ninth time in a row
- Cop Baiting (big NO NO)
- Shots fired at sandy airfield "so I can kill cops"
B.2 Character Creations While Creating an alternate life for you to live is awesome not everyone should be a gun slinging criminal. please try and make a worthwhile player character that will enhance RP not just gun down the whole police department.
B.3 Disrespectful Roleplay Scenarios Not Permitted In-character scenarios of rape, torture, racism, terrorism and suicide (or anything close to the nature of such) are never permitted under ANY circumstances.
B.4 Remain In Character – At All Times Players MUST remain in-character at all times while in the server. This includes voice chat, /twt, /me, /news etc.. The only out-of-character resources players should use are /loc, /ooc and /report. Saying things along the lines of “My screen” or “It’s lag” is considered failing to stay in character.
B.5 Robbing / Kidnapping of Emergency Services These individuals are important to keep RP steady and constant so to prevent major issues please limit the actions above committed to officers to a limited.
B.6 Robbing / Kidnapping of the General Public For the general public, string robbing players or camping at locations to rob numerous players is not allowed. You must wait a minimum of 30 minutes before engaging this player again.
B.7 Random Deathmatch / Vehicle Deathmatch Commonly referred to as RDM or VDM. Players are expected to engage in proper roleplay before shooting, killing, or using a vehicle as a weapon (up to and including ramming another player’s vehicle with intention). Any injury or death without proper roleplay leading up to it will be classified as RDM or VDM respectfully. These offenses are punishable.
B.8 Operate Vehicles Responsibly Vehicles should be operated responsibly and realistically. Vehicles should never be ramped off bridges or high inclines and be expected to continue onward. These vehicles must be considered as immobile and players are expected to roleplay it as such.
B.9 Value of LifeValue of Life - At all times you must value your life as if it was your last. If you're at a clear disadvantage, for example, a gun pointed to the back of your head whilstyou're looking the other direction, you must comply with their demands.
B.10 Rejoining Roleplay / Reinjecting Once you have cleared the scene (e.g Driving away from or leaving the immediate area) you may no longer re-inject yourself into that RP scenario. Players who re-inject themselves into an active roleplay scene may be told to leave the area. If a player rejoins and subsequently downs or kills another player, they will be subject to a RDM/VDM infraction, depending on how the action was committed. If you choose to flee the scene or leave, you are expected to either go about your day, or remain at large if you are wanted by the police.
B.11 Understanding Cop Baiting
Cop Baiting, also known as committing crimes in the proximity of police offers to initiate a chase, arrest, escalation, etc without a valid roleplay reason. Examples of this include, but not limited to:
Purposely doing wheelies around an officer to be arrested for no valid reason.
Openly breaking traffic laws in the presence of an LEO without a valid roleplay reason.
Purposely reinitiating a pursuit after losing officers.
B.12 Combat Log / Purposeful Disconnect When engaged in an active roleplay scene, players shall not disconnect from the server until the scenario has completely ended. Characters involved in criminal activity must be completely clear of any Emergency Service interaction before disconnecting. Accidental disconnects or crashes should be communicated via Discord or TeamSpeak so other players who are involved are aware of the situation
B.13 External Communications When engaged in an active roleplay scenario and using external communication such as Discord, TeamSpeak etc.. It is expected that you also communicate in-game as if you were on the phone or radio
A microphone is required to Play. If for any reason, while playing, your microphone breaks please as for an admin member either on the server or Discord and let them know your situation. You may be allowed to carry on.
B.14 Repeat Offenders (Criminals)Criminals who are repeat offenders may be subject to increased punishment (within roleplay) that includes seizure of various items at the discretion of the State Judge
B.15 Visual mods We do allow visual mods as long as they don’t give you an unfair advantage. (This does not include map mods that add street names)
B.16 Impersonation of Emergency Services Impersonation of Police/EMS/Mechanics/Military/Public Works is forbidden. You may not use their character models.
B.17 Death Avoidance Passing money, weapons or any other items as you are about to die to save them is not permitted as it avoids the death system.
B.18 Theft of Emergency Vehicles Stealing Police, EMS, Mechanic and Military vehicles is not allowed. Theft of Police, EMS and Mechanic vehicles can be stolen if RP’d out correctly.
B.19 Mechanics When the DOT is out on a call. Dont constantly bother and keep contacting them. let them do their jobs.
C. Zoning Rules
C.1 Police Stations Entering the detention area, roof, offices and locker and the back of any Police Station is strictly prohibited to police and invited guests. Walking into theses areas can result in instant arrests.
C.2 Loitering around Emergency Buildings Loitering around Police Stations, Hospitals, and Mechanic shops without valid roleplay stories may result in a kick.
C.3 Fort Zancudo This is a Dead Zone NO RP ALLOWED This is a training zone only
D. Property Rules
D.1 Houses Houses are sold at a privilege and if Police get a warrant, they can raid your house. (Tier 3 Civilians+)
D.2 Illegal House Activites While illegal activities can take place within a home, police will be able to take the house and seize it permanently. (You can re-buy at a later date.)
D.3 Business Activites If you own a business, you are subject to the rules given to you about your business and risk losing it if they are not followed.