Server Rules

Guidelines for maintaining a positive and engaging roleplay experience

These rules must be fully read and followed at all times. We usually give a warning, kick, then ban

Crimson Network Server Rules

1. General Rules

Make sure to read all rules. We enforce the rules heavily, and if you get banned, that is on you. These rules are under constant revision and can be changed at any time. Ignorance of the rules is not a valid excuse. Failure to abide by these rules will result in punishment.

2. Random Vehicle Death Match (RVDM)

Using your vehicle as a weapon (Running players over, causing explosions, ramming player vehicles) without a valid roleplay reason is considered RVDM.

3. Random Death Match (RDM)

Attacking another player without engaging in any form of quality roleplay is considered RDM. Mass RDM results in a permanent ban.

4. Baiting

Taking deliberate actions to create a scenario where you get chased or engaged with, especially to cause a firefight, is prohibited.

5. Spam

Do not spam the OOC chat or the /me command.

6. Powergaming

Forcing a scenario where no matter the roleplay of the other party you will win is prohibited.

7. Being In Character

What happens in Roleplay stays within Roleplay. Do not bring in-character issues outside of the game or vice versa.

8. Fail Driving

Unrealistic driving, such as stunt jumps or driving off cliffs without consequences, is not allowed.

9. Weapon Play Over Roleplay

Roleplay must take precedence over shooting or stabbing. Prematurely resorting to weapons is not acceptable.

10. Harassment or Vulgar Words

Harassment, racism, bullying, or using vulgar language will result in a permanent ban.

11. Pocket Wiping

Stealing every item from a player's inventory without reason is prohibited. Only take items relevant to roleplay.

Roleplay Rules

1. Microphone

Microphones are required on Crimson Network.

2. Language

All players must speak English and communicate effectively during roleplay scenarios.

3. Roleplay Everything

You must remain in character unless authorized by an admin to speak out of character.

4. Value of Life

Always value your life. If outnumbered or at a disadvantage, comply with demands.

5. OOC Help

OOC chat is for help only, and extended OOC interactions are forbidden.

6. OOC Roleplay

Do not use OOC chat to broadcast events or reveal in-game activities.

7. Communication Devices

When communication devices are taken, external methods or phones must not be used to communicate.

8. Car Crashes

You are not required to roleplay minor crashes unless your vehicle is flipped or disabled.

9. Suicide RP

Suicide RP is strictly forbidden.

Metagaming Rules

1. OOC Information

Using OOC information to influence roleplay is metagaming and is punishable by a ban.

2. Name Tags/Collar Numbers

Identifying players via name tags or session IDs is not allowed. Uniformed ranks are acceptable.

3. Hot Mic

All external communications affecting roleplay must be hot-mic'd for nearby players to overhear.

4. Character Separation

Using information from other characters you play to influence the current roleplay is prohibited.

New Life Rules

1. Respawning

When you respawn, you forget the events that led to your respawn and any feuds with involved players.

2. Downed State

While downed, roleplay your injuries and avoid discussing the respawn timer.

3. Revived

After being revived, you must roleplay your injuries and avoid running off without a strong reason.

Character Rules

1. Character Names

Use a valid first and last name. Avoid using famous or unrealistic names.

2. Believable Roles

Characters should act in a manner consistent with their role and backstory.

3. Character Growth

Characters should develop over time and not start as overly powerful or wealthy.

4. Group Names

Groups and business names must be realistic and legally appropriate.

GTA Driving

1. Off-Road Driving

Going off-road in non-off-road vehicles or taking non-off-road cars up or down stairs is not allowed unless you have a 4x4.

2. Jumps

Taking very unrealistic jumps from mountains or bridges are scrictly prohibited, You are allowed to take small jumps from a motorway to another part of the motorway for example, not overly excessive unrealistic jumps

Torture RP

1. Reasonable Torture

Torture RP must be reasonable. The victim must be allowed to continue RP with all body parts functional if they choose.

Whitelist Job/Gang Rules

1. Cooldown Period

Leaving a gang or whitelisted job requires a one-week cooldown before joining another.

Robberies

1. Store Robberies

You must wait 30 minutes before robbing another store. Bank robberies are limited to one per restart.

Deathmatching

1. Roleplay First

Attacking another player without any or minimal roleplay will result in a punishment.

Cheating, Hacking, Exploiting

1. Unauthorized Access

Hacking, cheating, or exploiting will result in a ban. Report exploits instead of abusing them.

2. Staff Duties

Do not get involved in staff duties. Leave enforcement and conflict resolution to assigned admins or moderators.