Server Rules & Expectations

1. Clipping software is required. All clips must be at least 2 minutes long and include audio.
2. Streaming is encouraged, but not required.
3. Do not direct message staff. Please use the ticket system in the City Discord for all questions or issues.
4. No RDM or VDM under any circumstances.
5. All Green Zones must be respected at all times.
6. Stay up to date with server announcements and rule changes.
7. Cheating is strictly prohibited, including crosshairs, props, aimbots, soft aim, or any third-party advantages.
8. A working headset and microphone are required to play.
9. Avoid excessive background noise during scenes and respect the RP experience of others.
10. No metagaming or powergaming.
11. Zero tolerance for disrespect toward women or the LGBTQ community. Respect people's preferred pronouns.
12. No combat logging (disconnecting to avoid RP or consequences).
13. Keep roleplay natural, realistic, and immersive at all times.
14. Players must fear and respect law enforcement.
15. Voice alone cannot be used to identify a person. Identification must include other factors such as vehicle, ID card, clothing, or gang-related indicators.
16. This is a gun-fear state; you must value your life at all times.
    a. If two or more firearms are pointed at one individual, others nearby may intervene.
    b. Failure to value your life will result in FailRP.
    c. A minimum of 2 minutes of dialogue is required before escalating to gunfire.
17. Derogatory or hateful language is not allowed.
     a. Banned words include: retard, faggot, gay (used as a slur), cunt, n****, cracker/cracka*.
     b. Other foul language is allowed only if used in character and appropriately.
18. Suicide RP, sexual harassment, or rape RP of any kind is strictly prohibited and will result in a permanent ban.
19. Toxic RP is not allowed, including peeing, spitting, or taunting over bodies. Violations may result in communication restrictions.
20. Do not approach staff in the city for out-of-character issues. Always use the ticket system.
21. You are not permitted to force another player to empty their bank account or grant access to their house or apartment.

Interaction Rules (Order of a Scene)

First Interaction – Verbal Exchange
All scenes must begin with dialogue.

• The first interaction must be verbal only. No weapons of any kind are permitted, including bats, knives, or other objects.
• If the verbal interaction lasts longer than three minutes, participants may escalate directly into a fist fight, skipping the second interaction.
• If the verbal interaction lasts less than three minutes, the scene must proceed to the second interaction.

Second Interaction – Physical Altercation

• This interaction is limited to hand-to-hand combat only.
• Weapons such as bats, knives, or other melee objects are not allowed during this stage

Third Interaction – Use of Firearms

• Shooting may occur only after the previous interactions have taken place
• Firearm use must be realistic and justified.
• Injuries, reactions, and outcomes should reflect believable consequences.
• Shooting from a bulletproof or armored vehicle is not permitted.
   

Terms of Service (TOS)

All players—both streamers and non-streamers—are expected to follow these standards while in the server. Violations may result in warnings, suspensions, or permanent bans, depending on severity. Players may be disciplined for discriminatory speech, harassment, violent or threatening behavior, or any actions intended to harm, exploit, or intimidate others. This includes, but is not limited to, the following: 

1. Harassment of any kind, including repeated unwanted behavior toward another player.
2. Violent or threatening speech, including threats toward oneself or others.
3. Sharing another person’s personal or private information without consent. 
4. Impersonating staff members or claiming authority you do not have.
5. Speech or behavior intended to exploit, manipulate, or take advantage of others.
6. Toxic roleplay actions, including peeing, pooping, or spitting on another player.
7. Sexually explicit content, including pornography, is not permitted.
8. Discrimination or harassment based on:

• Ethnicity
• Race
• Religious beliefs
• Gender
• Gender identity
• Sexual orientation
• Age
• Veteran status
• Medical conditions
• Disabilities
• Physical characteristics

Violations of these rules may result in suspension or permanent removal from the server, depending on the severity and intent.

Metagaming

Using information obtained outside of in-character roleplay to gain an advantage while in the city is strictly prohibited and may result in punishment. All actions and decisions must be based only on what your character knows in-game. This includes, but is not limited to, information gathered from:

• Discord calls or messages
• Twitch streams
• Kick streams
• YouTube videos or live streams
• TikTok content or live broadcasts
   

Going Out of Character (OOC)

Players are expected to remain in character at all times while using voice chat. Once you log into the server, you are considered in character and actively roleplaying unless you are specifically brought into an admin sit-down or otherwise directed by staff. Maintaining immersion helps ensure a better roleplay experience for everyone.

Breaking Character

Breaking character disrupts roleplay and is not permitted under any circumstances. Players are expected to let scenes play out fully and address any concerns afterward through the proper channels. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Interrupting an active scene or conversation with irrelevant comments or statements intended to stop or derail the roleplay.
• Threatening to report another player during a scene instead of allowing the roleplay to continue naturally.
• Using information obtained outside of the city that your character did not personally learn through in-game roleplay.
  
   

Powergaming

Powergaming is defined as using unrealistic actions or unfair advantages to control or force the outcome of a roleplay scene. Players are expected to allow scenes to develop fairly, realistically, and collaboratively to ensure an enjoyable experience for everyone.This behavior is not permitted. Examples of powergaming include, but are not limited to:

1. Using unrealistic advantages to dictate how a scene unfolds rather than allowing organic roleplay.
2. Conducting sales or illegal activity in Green Zones, which are designated safe areas.
3. Selling drugs outside of the city, unless your established gang territory (hood) is officially located outside city limits.
4. Disposing of dead bodies in oceans or bodies of water to avoid consequences or investigation.
5. Entering a house or interior solely to avoid roleplay or police interaction.
6. Camping at garages to ambush players as they retrieve vehicles or stash cars.

• If a vehicle is left unattended at a garage and the owner is not visibly nearby, it may be stolen.

Vehicle Deathmatch (VDM)

Vehicle Deathmatch (VDM) is defined as using a vehicle to intentionally harm or kill another player or deliberately ramming another player’s vehicle. If a player is standing in front of your vehicle and aiming a firearm at you through the windshield, you may not drive forward and strike them. Doing so is still considered intentional VDM and is considered FailRP.

• Intentionally striking a player with your vehicle is considered VDM.
• You must exit your vehicle to initiate or participate in a combat scene.
  
  
   

EMS & Police Department (PD) Scenes

To maintain realism and fair roleplay, the following rules apply to EMS and PD interactions:

1. You may not hold EMS at gunpoint to prevent them from providing medical care. EMS will not enter an active scene to revive anyone. The scene must be completed and cleared first.
2. Do not steal PD equipment, including weapons (tasers included), vehicles, or search police/EMS vehicles.
3. Police baiting is not allowed. Do not intentionally commit crimes in front of police for the purpose of forcing interaction.
4. Players may not flee from police after being revived by EMS. Act realistically: comply, raise your hands, and follow the officer's instructions.
5. If a player is downed in prison, they must be taken to the infirmary for treatment.
6. If you are downed during a shootout or incapacitated in any way (civilians or officers), you may not rejoin that shootout.
7. Ambushing police officers is strictly prohibited.
8. Do not disconnect (F8) during a PD scene. Violations may result in a ban.
   
   
    

Hostage Roleplay

Hostage roleplay must be handled seriously and with realism:

1. Hostages must value their lives at all times.
2. When taking a hostage, the hostage must have their own available seat in the vehicle. 
3. If you do not want a hostage using communications, you must physically remove their radio or phone in roleplay. 
4. A minimum of three (3) officers on duty is required to kidnap a police officer.
5. EMS must be off duty to be taken hostage. 
6. If you are inside a vehicle that is turned on and someone approaches you with a firearm drawn, you may drive away. However, intentionally striking the individual will still be considered VDM.
7. You may take a hostage and demand ransom money. If the ransom is paid, the hostage must be released alive. If the ransom is not paid, the scene may continue naturally through roleplay.
   
    

Exploiting

Exploiting is the use of game mechanics or emotes in an unintended or unfair way to gain an advantage. Any form of exploitation may result in disciplinary action. Examples include, but are not limited to:

• Emote exploiting, such as spam punching
• Using certain /e (emotes) in combination with others to bypass animations, cooldowns, or intended mechanics
• Any form of exploitation may result in disciplinary action.

Fear Roleplay (Fear RP)

Players are required to value their lives and roleplay fear appropriately in dangerous situations. You must fear for your life when one or more weapons are aimed at you, and you do not have a firearm drawn. Failing to properly roleplay fear will be considered FailRP. 
 

• You must have a gun actively in hand in order to realistically fight back.
• If you are held at gunpoint, you are expected to comply and fear for your life unless you have backup from two (2) or more allies present at the scene.
   

Green Zones

Green Zones (GZ) are designated safe areas where roleplay involving crime or intimidation is not permitted. No criminal activity or intimidation may take place in Green Zones. 

The following locations are considered Green Zones:
 

• All hospitals
• Courthouses
• Player-owned businesses
• The following locations are considered Green Zones:
• Dealerships
• Public garages
• All server-hosted events are treated as Green Zones unless explicitly stated otherwise.
• All clothing stores are Green Zones inside only.
• Movie theaters
• Bowling alleys
• Golf courses
• Skating rinks
  
  
  
  Robbing Rules

1. Players must have at least 2 minutes of in-character interaction with someone before attempting to rob them.
2. If you are being robbed and are instructed to put your hands up, you must comply and fear for your life unless you already have a firearm drawn. Follow the directions of the individual(s) holding you at gunpoint.
3. Robberies are not permitted in Green Zones under any circumstances.
4. You may not kill a player after robbing them. Robberies are intended for roleplay, not execution.
5. There is a 30-minute real-life cooldown after robbing someone. You may not rob the same person again until 30 minutes have passed.
6. Attempting to rob or kidnap someone does not grant immediate initiation rights to the target. All robberies must be roleplayed properly. Retaliation (“getting your get back”) must occur within the same server restart or through continued roleplay with the same individual stemming from the original robbery.
7. Robbing unconscious, downed, or dead bodies is strictly prohibited.

All players are expected to follow the server rules at all times and treat staff members with respect. Roleplay to the best of your ability, remain immersive, and ensure your actions contribute to a realistic and enjoyable experience for everyone.

Staff decisions regarding rule violations and punishments are final. Any bans may only be appealed through the official ban appeal process at www.website.com. Failure to follow rules, disrespecting staff, or disrupting roleplay will result in disciplinary action, up to and including permanent bans.

By joining TrueStory RP, you agree to respect the rules, the staff, and the community, and to uphold the integrity of the server at all times.