In-Game Rules

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In-Game Server Rules
Last Updated: 07/08/2022

The In-Game Rules are the foundation upon which the server is set on. Any breach of the server rules carries direct consequences as it ruins the fun for everyone involved.

Any uncertainties about the rules, or any concerns in that regard, can be discussed via forum PMs or Discord tickets.

[KidneyStones]

▌#1 — Common Courtesy

1.1: Attitude

• Treat other players with respect and don't resort to hateful slurs.
• Refrain from having a toxic attitude in regards to the game and understand that in the end, regardless of the outcome of any situation, it is always a chance to enhance your roleplay and enrich your character development.

1.2: Character Rules

• English is the main roleplay language. The use of foreign languages in roleplay is prohibited.
• Roleplay remains in-character until an Administrator states otherwise.
• The use of celebrity names, offensive or troll names (i.e. Restin_Peace, Ben_Dover, Adolf_Hitler) is not allowed. This rule also applies to permanent zombie characters.
• Zombie names must be in line with other character names in regards to format. A good example of a proper zombie name could be: "Screaming_Zombie", you may attribute anything to your zombie character name however it is simply a placeholder name. If an admin finds your zombie name to be out-of-line in regards to server rules, you will be namechanged to a name that is more proper.
• Roleplaying mentally ill characters as an excuse to justify senseless acts of aggression against other players is not allowed.

1.3: Responsibility

• You are not allowed to share other SAMP servers.
• Any use of OOC information against other players, and leaking thereof, in an attempt to dox them or harm them in any way, shape or form is completely prohibited.
• Lying to staff members is a serious punishment and is not allowed under any circumstances.
• Ban evasions and harboring ban evaders is prohibited. It should be reported, the same with falsified reports.

1.4: Immersion

• You are expected to roleplay sensibly and realistically. Do not bring up facts in the modern day, considering any developments in technology, media and television have all been halted since the year 1990.
• The use of heavy modern-day slang which in no way would have found its way in this alternate world, is not allowed.

1.5: Deathmatching

• You are not allowed under any circumstances to shoot at other players without a valid reason.
• Fabricating reasons, or inciting violence between yourself and another player for the sake of fishing a reason to kill them is also not allowed.

1.6: Revenge Killing

• After being killed by another player, you are not allowed to kill them to have revenge as your character's memories with the person who killed them is considered wiped upon death.

1.7: Combat Logging

• In the event you are caught up in an altercation with another player, you are not allowed to quit in the middle of roleplay UNLESS all sides agree. Quitting during a shootout to avoid losing your items is not allowed.

▌PUNISHMENT(S):
Verbal warning, kick, or ban based on severity.

[KidneyStones]

▌#2 — Roleplay Rules

2.1: Availability

• You are expected to be available on-screen and free from distractions during roleplay scenarios. Stalling, ignoring roleplay and being an overall nuisance is not allowed.
• All roleplay actions provided by you must be clear, articulate and of good quality so that all parties are able to enjoy the scenario.

2.2: Disturbing Roleplay

• The use of OOC spam in situations where things do not work out in the way you expect them to, is not allowed.
• Using OOC in large group roleplay settings is not allowed unless it is absolutely dire.

2.3: Powergaming

• Roleplaying things that cannot possibly have happened to your character, in accordance with the timeline, is not allowed.
• Forcing responses out of players through your roleplay actions is prohibited. Other players deserve the chance to respond to your roleplay as they see fit.
• Disregard of one's own life is not allowed. Insanity pleas and things of that nature are not valid excuses. (Exceptional permission may be granted by admins, if you agree to a character kill.)
• Initiating attacks on large groups of people despite being heavily outmanned is not allowed. (Exceptional permission may be granted by admins, if you agree to a character kill.)
• Drawing large weapons out of nowhere without any prior roleplay is not allowed. However, it is completely allowed to draw all pistols, as well as UZIs and TEC-9s without roleplay if you so wish.
• Roleplaying items that are not available in your character's inventory scriptwise, or roleplaying not having items that are physically available in your character's inventory, is not allowed.
• Forcing others to roleplay with NPC characters made by your own roleplay is not permitted. That is personal to you and should not be forced upon anyone or in any public setting for that matter.
• Third person camera spying is not allowed. You are only allowed to roleplay seeing what your character physically sees, not what YOU, the player, see. Your character cannot see behind a corner unless they are peeking.

2.4: Metagaming

• Use of any method in which sharing in-character information is done through out-of-character means is not allowed under any circumstances. This includes VOIP applications such as Discord, TeamSpeak 3, etc.
• Mixing of out-of-character information with in-character information, so as to gain an advantage over another player, is not allowed.
• Inciting metagaming in any form is strictly prohibited.

2.5: Adult Roleplay

• You are allowed to engage in adult roleplay once two circumstances are met:
  A) both parties agree to the roleplay,
  B) the roleplay is done in a secluded place so that no other non-consenting player may see accidentally

• You cannot roleplay anything sexual with characters who are below the age of 18. Underage sexual roleplay, even among two minor character, is not allowed.
• Roleplaying any non-consensual sexual activity, such as rape or harassment, requires out-of-character approval of both parties beforehand.
• The roleplaying of extreme fetishes is not allowed under any circumstances.
• Roleplaying light torture is allowed, however more grotesque torture methods, like dismemberment for example, require both parties to have an out-of-character agreement.

WARNING: Once any involved party in this roleplay asks you to stop for whatever reason they may have, you are expected to stop immediately.

▌PUNISHMENT(S):
Verbal warning, kick, or ban based on severity.

[KidneyStones]

▌#3 — Cheating

3.1: Cheating

• Any modifications that give an advantage over other players or disrupt roleplay in any form are prohibited. These include CLEO mods, speed hacks, wall hacks, etc. Do note that modifications which do not give you any advantage are allowed, such as cruise control & first person view mods.
• Players who are aware of cheaters yet don't make an effort to report them are subject to punishment.

3.2: Ban Evasion

• The use of any VPN without permission from an Administrator is a bannable offense.
• Using a proxy to connect to the server in an attempt to bypass a ban will significantly decrease any prospect of a legitimate unban in the future.

3.3: Exploiting

• Exploiting server side features to gain advantage over other players, instead of reporting a bug, is not allowed.
• Harboring bug abusers is also not allowed.
• Abusing in-game mechanics, such as bunnyhopping, c-bug, c-roll, c-slide and others, is not allowed.

▌PUNISHMENT(S):
Ban.

[KidneyStones]

▌#4 — Robbery Rules

4.1: Robberies

• Players below level 2 are protected and cannot be robbed so as to allow them time to experience the server first. Players under level 2 are not permitted to commit any robberies unless they themselves are accompanied by a robber of the appropriate level, in which case they are allowed to tag along. Looting players is allowed under all circumstances and does not count as a robbery, provided there is a legitimate reason for killing them.
• The only time level rules do not apply is on robberies of necessity. This means robbing people off of medicinal goods and food is available for everyone regardless of level, assuming your character is in urgent need of such items to ensure their survival and longevity.
• It is not allowed to rob the same player twice until 12 hours have passed since the last time you've robbed them.
• Shooting players during robberies is prohibited unless they are not co-operative, in which case it is allowed to shoot and loot them. Shooting must be done as a last resort.
• There is no limit on the amount of loot you can rob off of a victim.

▌PUNISHMENT(S):
Verbal warning, kick, or ban based on severity.

[KidneyStones]

▌#5 — City Rules

5.1: City Restrictions

• Safezones are areas where crimes are strictly prohibited due to a high amount of NPC guards and huge restrictions taking place. The only safe zone currently available is Scarville.
• It is allowed to infiltrate Scarville as a zombie, however it is worth mentioning that NPC guards will shoot you on sight.
• It is not allowed to steal or rob other players within safezones.
• Major attacks on safe zones are allowed only with clearance from the Faction Management Team, with appropriate reasoning as to why you wish to carry out the attack.
• Using a /mask to conceal your identity within safe zones is not allowed as you would not be allowed entry with one on. This can only be bypassed in the event that you are an aggressor against the city. Refer to previous point.

▌PUNISHMENT(S):
Verbal warning or kick.