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By Geo City Roleplay on Dec 17, 2023
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Our Ethos

Our ethos is to cultivate a gaming space where the outcome of conflicts, whether a lost battle or a high-speed pursuit, becomes a stepping stone for immersive and enjoyable role-play for everyone involved. Embrace the grit, savor the triumph, and let conflict sculpt your story. But don’t forget to enjoy yourself and have fun along the way.

Cultivating Immersive Roleplay

While clear rules provide a foundation, our server champions immersive roleplay as the driving force of the experience. We encourage players to prioritize authentic character portrayal and engaging narratives over strict adherence to every point of regulation. Our dedicated team carefully evaluates potential rule violations with an eye towards their impact on the overall roleplay environment.

However, exceptional roleplay remains paramount. Both players and staff are expected to embody their characters with depth and dedication, contributing to a rich and dynamic world for all.

1: Respect Matters

Zero Tolerance for Discrimination - Our server is a safe and welcoming space for all players. We strictly prohibit any form of racism, sexism, or hateful behavior to ensure a respectful and inclusive gaming environment.

2: No Harassment or Bullying

Harassment, whether of a sexual nature or otherwise, is strictly prohibited. Behavior that involves persistent aggression, intimidation, or coercion, especially outside of in-character interactions, violates our server rules. Legitimate role-playing activities are exempt from this, provided they do not serve as a pretext to evade the repercussions of in-game actions. Should you experience harassment, please report it through a support ticket, and our team will assist in addressing the issue and guiding you on appropriate steps.

3: Stay in Character

Maintain your character at all times. Address rule breaches after the scene concludes, except for severe violations like TOS breaches (sexual harassment, racism, etc). Continue scenes in-character, regardless of unexpected developments. This is a ROLEPLAY-FIRST SERVER; quality scenes are paramount.

4: Fair Play

Do not exploit game mechanics or bugs. Report any bugs to our team via Discord and refrain from using them.

5: Green Zones

Certain areas are designated as non-conflict zones where aggressive actions are not allowed. The only green zone in Geo City RP is Pillbox Medical.

6: Teleports

Allow players exiting/entering “teleports” a chance for counterplay before engaging them. Do not camp apartments, elevators or other teleport points.

7: NVL

Your character should value their life and the lives of others they care about. This means acting realistically under threat and considering the consequences of your actions. If you choose not to value your life, expect serious consequences for those actions. Failure to value your life could result in permadeath, loss of a game mechanic (weapons, driving, running) or administrative action.

8: Anti RDM

Engage in combat only after meaningful role-play interaction.

  • Give others a chance to respond and avoid unprovoked aggression.
  • No drive bys without immediate prior verbal roleplay between both parties.
  • Do not run people over with cars
  • No KOS or “on sight”
  • Using Squeaker is not an excuse to KOS or VDM

9: Metagaming

Avoid using out-of-character information for in-game advantage. This includes streaming information and exploiting game mechanics not intended for general use.

10: Streamer Respect

Support our streaming community positively. Do not use streams to gain unfair advantages in-game. You must not use language or conduct yourself in ways that violate the Twitch or Kick TOS.

11: Power Gaming

Ensure that other players have options and can influence outcomes in any scenario. This includes providing kidnapped characters with viable choices during role-play (if the intent was to cause harm).

For sensitive or graphic role-play scenarios, obtain consent from all involved parties. This includes scenes of extreme nature or referencing sensitive topics such as Torture RP or Dismemberment RP.

13: Criminal Activities

Limit your group to a maximum of 5 for heists or criminal activities. Police can respond with up to 8 officers. If a scene is violent and an officer has been downed, all police may respond to any scene in resposne to a panic button.

14: Conflict Limits (gang, altercations, etc)

  • Criminal and civillian conflict is limited to 6v6
  • Attackers on a turf can have up to 6 people
  • Anyone on the turf at the time of attack may defend but you cannot call for backup.
  • Expect police to respond in force to any gang or public altercations

15: Turf and Property Rights

A gang cannot “run” an entire neighborhood or street. Groups may claim small areas (small group of buildings) that you have laid claim to through roleplay and naturally acquired, tagged or cleared by government. If an area grows too large, government may reach out to the gang leader.

16: Copyrighted Music

Avoid playing copyrighted music publicly. Ensure content creators are protected by using scenes and bouncers if a private party indoors has strikable music, especially during public events.

17: Off-Server Conduct

We encourage a healthy community but don’t mediate personal disputes outside the server. Address issues directly with the concerned party and adhere to rule #2.

18: Adult-Only Server

This server is for players 18 and above. Conversation, humor and prose may be adult themed at times.

19: Fail RP

Uphold high-quality role-play. Disruptive or low-effort behavior will be addressed. Refer to rule #3 for guidance.

20: Staff Interaction

We welcome constructive feedback but expect respectful interactions with our staff. Complaints and ban appeals are handled impartially. If there are concerns with certain staff member(s), open a ticket and request admin or owner assistance. If this is abused your request allowed in the future. Don’t be toxic.

21: Ban Appeal Process

If you are banned from the general Discord, you must create a formal request in the Ban Appeals Discord. The staff who banned you will not have a vote with your appeal.

22: Ocean Dumping Guidelines

Using the ocean for story purposes is allowed but must not be exploited to force memory loss. Players can remember and tell police where they were downed and the police will handle the investigation from there using evidence mechanics.

23: Freeing Prisoners

  • Hostages cannot be used as leverage to prevent an individual’s arrest. After an individual has received medical attention and is in police custody, they are no longer eligible for rescue.
  • If the Police Department conducts a prison transport, the transport becomes vulnerable to attack. Standard criminal rules apply once the transport has left the downtown area, allowing for potential interception or assault on the transport.

24: New Life Rule

  • If your character is downed and treated by Local EMS (activated when regular EMS is unavailable), they should have only a fuzzy memory of the 15 minutes leading up to the moment they were downed. Key characteristics they might recall could include the general location of the incident and a vague description of any prominent individual involved (e.g., someone wearing a distinctive outfit or having a unique physical feature).
  • Local EMS should not be utilized during an active scene. Additionally, after using Local EMS or EMS, you cannot return to the same scene until it has completely concluded and 30 minutes have passed.
  • Officers are not allowed to return to a scene until it has fully concluded. They are only permitted to return for necessary transport and the processing of criminals.
  • /311help should only be used once a scene has concluded and never during active firefights. The use of this command is logged.
  • Do not use /311help during a crime if you are downed by locals. If you use /311help under these circumstances, you are obligated to abandon the ongoing crime or heist.
  • Exceptions are made if your character’s death is caused by animals, locals, or game glitches (scuffs).
  • KISS: If you are revived after a combat or violent encounter, your character will have a fuzzy memory of the last 15 minutes leading up to their death. This may include remembering the general nature of the conflict or a distinctive sound or phrase heard. Misuse of /311help or using it during combat or heists will lead to disciplinary actions.

25: Visual Mod Restrictions

To uphold fair play and preserve the integrity of the gameplay experience, the following visual enhancements are not permitted on this server:

  • Graphical mod packs
  • Blood packs
  • Field of View (FOV) modifications
  • Any visual alterations that confer an unfair advantage

This includes, but is not limited to, modifications that:

  • Enhance the visibility of other players
  • Alter the appearance of objects or environments to provide a tactical edge
  • Grant any form of visual information that would be unavailable to players using the standard game client

Permitted visual enhancements:

  • NVE
  • QuantV
  • Crosshairs

We are committed to providing a fair and balanced gameplay experience for all players. Thank you for your cooperation in upholding these guidelines.

26: Gangs (WIP)

  • Gang max limit is 12 and includes hang arounds, prospects, etc.
  • Gangs may increase their influence in areas but this does not mean it is their “territory”, only the turf as described in Rule 15 is considered home turf
  • A single gang may only tax one “spot” at a time. IE: If the gang taxes Oxy Runs, then you cannot tax XYZ Processing at the same time.

27: Pocket Wiping (WIP)

  • Pocket wiping is not permitted in any altercation. Players are allowed to take cash and a limited quantity of consumable items (such as health items, food, vests, and ammunition) necessary for immediate survival or escape. Forcing another player to transfer money from their bank or surrender vehicles is strictly forbidden.
  • Retaliation Exception: If pocket wiping occurs, the New Life Rule (NLR) does not apply. The victim of the robbery has a 24-hour window to retaliate specifically for the items lost during the pocket wiping. This 24-hour period begins when the two involved players next encounter each other in-game, which should be identified by visual recognition or direct interaction. Abuse of this can lead to a ban.

28: Raids

Raids are meant to be fun and create action in response to crimes committed by gangs when wearing gang colors. To provide gangs and PD with combat scenes that shouldn’t result in hurt egos. Geo City RP understands the time and effort you put into gathering your materials, weapons, and items. Full stash raids will not occur unless the gang is being disbanded or has become a hazard to the community. They must be approved by the city owner via Discord Ticket. Warrants for specific items with serial numbers may be approved by DOJ if available or Chief of Police.

  • Raids on gangs may happen naturally or throughout natural intel. Regardless, if a raid happens, gangs are allowed only those who are online at the time. PD will do due diligence to ensure sufficient members are awake.

Police are allowed to:

  • Remove all illegal weapons and contraband from all persons and vehicles used in the raid

  • Impound any vehicles with outstanding BOLOs or used during the raid

  • Sentence all members from the raid for 25 months at Boilingbroke for Gang Violence. There is no negotiating this.

  • Gangs can only rob the weapons that were shown during the fight

  • PD will not search gang stashes unless court ordered and will be formally approved by the chief of police. This is a rare occurrence as mentioned in the introduction.

  • Raids aim to create enjoyable action scenes for both sides. Gangs should maintain a lighthearted approach to ensure future raid opportunities.

29: Bank trucks

Bank trucks, similar to gang raids but initiated by criminals, follow these rules:

  • It’s Kill-On-Sight (KOS) UNLESS there is a hostage, due to engagement with guards, so expect forceful PD response. If an officer is downed, expect major police response.
  • Only take weapons used in the encounter if you decide to rob the cops.
  • Quickly leave post-fight; lingering is not allowed and can result in administrative consequences.

30: Hunting Rifle Usage

Hunting rifles are strictly for hunting animals within designated hunting zones only. Their use is prohibited outside of these areas and for any purposes other than hunting animals. Utilizing hunting rifles in scenarios other than animal hunting within the specified zones constitutes a violation of server rules and will result in appropriate disciplinary actions.

31: Hostages

Hostages cannot be used to secure police equipment, weapons, or to fulfill any demands that would unfairly disadvantage the police. This encompasses requests to limit police resources, such as the exclusion of interceptors or other specific ground units. The only monetary demand allowed is cash, with a maximum limit of $1,000 per hostage. Additionally, each hostage entitles the captors to one demand. The stipulations for free passage and the prohibition of spike strips are automatically granted in hostage situations and do not count towards the demand limit.

Last updated 2024-04-04

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