Guide Server Guidelines

[South Shore RP]

South Shore Chicago Common Rules:

• Your character needs to have a somewhat realistic name, and must not break TOS.
• Players must follow Twitch.tv Terms of Service (TOS) at all times. Click HERE to view them.
• Being toxic, or breeding toxicity in any platform (this includes twitch, reddit, discord, etc) can have you removed from the community at any point in time.
• Speaking on the IRL deceased is strictly prohibited and violators of this rule will be handled appropriately.
• We will enforce a strict code of conduct within our community and act on items that are distasteful, for example: harassment, sexual harassment, excessive name calling or shaming, targeted attacks a on personal level, etc. - This can result in a permanent ban.
• You’re not allowed to leak information of another person or make threats.
• You’re not allowed to intimidate players from playing on the server or continuously harass them in-game for out of character reasons.
• Simply put, respect one another; have justification and reasoning for your actions. Simply saying “it’s my character” will not be considered a valid response.

Consequences: Any Class Depending on the Situation [Class A - Class D] - or Removal from the Ambition Community.

Interactions

Sexual, torture or extremely gross roleplay is allowed only if all parties involved (participants and witnesses) have agreed to it in an out of character chat prior to the roleplay being performed and not in a public area. If at any time you feel uncomfortable with the roleplay you can void it and leave the roleplay. This includes spiking drinks, this should not be roleplayed in any instance. Scenarios such as rape and nonconsensual touching are prohibited. Players breaking the rules doesn’t mean the roleplay stops, if you have an issue with the player submit a report in-game or on the forums. Players trying to meet someone via stream sniping isn’t allowed. If you’re found to be stream sniping you will be permanently banned and unwhitelisted from the server. Players may take pictures with their phone using the emote. They may record using a camera. The camera may pick up audio if the player is in range to hear the audio (not through walls/glass etc.). All players must follow the Twitch Terms of Service. Click here to view them. All players must remain in character unless an administrator says otherwise. Local OOC should only be used if needed. Players may not void roleplay or any scenario unless a Game Admin or Lead Admin says otherwise in the result of a report, a scene may not be voided without first going to the forums. You must follow all administrator instructions. Reports must remain professional from all parties involved, forum reports and in game reports. Players should never argue under reports or participate in any unnecessary toxicity. Please keep in mind upon a situation happening a report should be submitted onto the forums within 48 hours of the situation occurring. All players may not cut off interactions between you or another player unless a Lead Admin+ says otherwise.

Consequences: Class C or D Depending on the Situation

In-game Rules

0. Admin Discretion

When a player's actions or general conduct negatively impacts another player's roleplay experience and/or undermines the realistic roleplaying atmosphere we strive to create on South Shore Roleplay, admins have the authority to punish that player for violations not covered by the guidelines below. This also means that admins have the full ability to punish players for scenes where terrible roleplay is represented and the use of forums is not necessary - only if the situation matches this.

Consequences: Class B or Class C

1. Common Courtesy

All players should treat others with respect. You’re not allowed to break the rules because someone else did. You shouldn’t disrupt, stall or void roleplay unless an administrator tells you too. Examples; Quitting the game to avoid roleplay (combat logging) - Automatic 21 day ban. Repeatedly refusing to roleplay / Avoiding roleplay Failing to properly roleplay character injuries. Bugs, Dsync issues are to be roleplayed out. Assets are to not be transferred without approval by Administration. Homophobia, Misgendering, and Targeted Hateful remarks are strongly prohibited, and will not be taken lightly. Insulting another player through Out of Character chat of any form. (Forums, Discord, Etc.) Disregarding an administrator's decision or ignoring their messages. Failure to roleplay a car crash, unless caused by d-synch and voided by an administrator. Purposely being away from keyboard to avoid roleplay. Properties should be sold at realistic prices, players should not be adding hundreds of thousands of dollars for no apparent reason. When on the other side of any type of violent actions, injuries should be roleplayed fully until the next server restart. After then you can continue with any roleplay of your liking. Poor Escalation - any type of roleplay that wasn't built up properly or given a sufficient reason to perform any type of attack can lead to punishment. If you come across a bug or exploit on any of our services you’re required to report it. Exploiting it and using it will result in a permanent ban and it’s your obligation to report rule-breakers as well. Do not attempt to purchase/sell weapons/drugs through the in game “Yellow Pages” application, this is very subpar and will result in punishment. If you are admin jailed for breaking any rules with a weapon in your inventory, you will not be refunded for this weapon.

Consequences: Any Class Depending on the Situation [Class A - Class D]

2. Metagaming

Metagaming is defined as using out of character information in character. Inciting someone else to metagame is against this rule. Examples: John Doe reads something from out of character chat and roleplays knowing that in-character. Jane Smith reads something from twitch chat and roleplays knowing that in-character. Using out of game communications like Discord, Skype, etc. to communicate in character while in-game is forbidden.

Consequences: Class C

3. Powergaming

Powergaming can be defined as performing acts that are not human like; forcing roleplay on others without giving them a fair chance; making up things which did not happen so that you can benefit; roleplaying things which are not possible script-wise so that you can gain an unfair advantage. Examples; Talking/Organizing/Calling out locations while downed. Finding the quickest way to make money, rather than roleplaying around the mechanic. The use of /me and /do should be used as much as possible to help aid your scenarios. Driving at unrealistic speeds with no character reason over and over. Purposely stomping to death playing around the health bar.

Consequences: Class B

4. Deathmatching

Killing another person without a sufficient roleplay reason (deathmatching) is not allowed. Unnecessary provoking falls under this rule as well. Terrorism is strictly forbidden. Vehicle Deathmatching (VDM) - Purposely using your vehicle to harm or kill another player. This does not mean everytime you are hit by a vehicle that it is Vehicle Deathmatching, but if it matches the description then the rule was broken. This also includes revenge killing — when you respawn after being executed and then kill (or at least attempt to) the person who has just murdered you. Your In Character memory is wiped off everything that led up to your death when you are killed, so you should forget about your attacker. Examples; Attacking another player/group without any story/roleplay leading up to it. Attacking another player/group using a Vehicle with the intent to kill/knock them out without valid reasoning or initiation. John Doe has killed you over a legitimate in character reason and you respawned without being saved by the Police Department/Fire Department so you get a gun from your house and go back and kill him. You provoke a fist fight with two people who are unarmed and then you pull your firearm out and kill them. Players cannot provoke a situation or another player without valid reasons behind it.

Consequences: Class A-C

5. Robbing and Scamming

Robbing is defined as taking someone’s possessions (money/items, etc) by force or threat of force. Scamming is defined as offering a good or service and then refusing to pay or give it. Robberies and scams must be strictly done in character. Players are unable to force other players to withdraw money from an automated teller. Escalation is important. You must always have a valid reasoning behind robbing someone that you have in character knowledge of, your only reasoning shouldn't be you saw them standing outside of a large house. (you will face punishment for poor escalation) Players are unable to force another player to sell them their vehicle via script commands during a robbery. Players are unable to force other players to hand over assets that aren’t present in the area. Players may not scam vehicles or properties You may not kill someone during a robbery, UNLESS they bring it upon themselves. Players may scam for a maximum amount of $20,000 and nothing greater. Players may not rob items from the Police Department and Fire Department. Players can't commit a robbery while operating a luxury, high-end, or sports car. Players are able to rob all of the cash you are carrying on your persona. Avoid walking around with twenty thousand dollars unless you don’t care about losing it. Looting people who are dead is forbidden. A group who splits up shouldn't be hitting a house in 4 different areas of the map to try and spread police out just so they can succeed. You may not rob a player while they are performing a scripted job on the server, ex: garbage pickup. Only tell a player to 'put their hands up' or 'don't move' solely if you intend to rob them, not if you intend to kill them. You may not Rob/Scam a player inside of a greenzone. Any purchase of illegal activities such as drugs and firearms must be purchased with cash and cash only, failure to do so could result in a validation of a scam. (This Includes being able to scam above the scam limit.) No, you cannot rob a player owned business and restaurants. Using out of character knowledge such as knowing out of character who has a weapon and where someone lives is forbidden and you will face punishment for metagaming. Players may only commit one robbery every 4 hours. Chain robberies on your character unless perfectly roleplayed will be considered unrealistic and poor portrayal of a character. Group robberies count together the rule doesn't apply to just an individual it applies to an entire group you're with, rather you're the getaway driver or burglar.

Consequences: Class A or B Depending on the Situation.

6. New Life Rule (NLR)

If you’re downed and respawn at the hospital your character forgets the immediate events leading up to being down in the current scenario. A player may not return to the area of their death for at least 15 minutes or attempt to retrieve lost possessions from involved players. If you happen to Character Kill, you may not make a new character and revenge kill for your deceased character. If you are downed and respawn at the hospital your character forgets the immediate events leading up to being downed in the current scenario. You may not respawn if you’ve been advised that police or EMS is on the way to your scene. You must try and contact medical help of some sort while incapacitated.

Consequences: Class B

7. Abuse of Game Physics

Grand Theft Auto Five physics and movements in-game are hardcoded and cannot be changed via scripting so the following is forbidden to avoid non-roleplay situations: Bunnyhopping (I.e: jumping while running around to gain speed in a situation) Spam Punching (I.e: spam clicking mouse 1 in a fight and not giving someone a chance to react). Combat Rolling (I.e: rolling in a shootout, etc.) Olympic Swimming (I.e: swimming without roleplay any exhaustion) Abuse of jobs (I.e: spawning a job vehicle to evade police, etc). Abusing emote cancelation to avoid falling, produce spam punching, etc.

Consequences: Class A

8. Third Party Modifications

Any type of game modification or software which gives a player any type of advantage over another player is forbidden. Client side modding to give an advantage is also considered a breach of the rule. Client side modding may only be done for aesthetic purposes and should never be done to change the function of anything in-game. Third person FOV modifications are forbidden, they should not be used at all. First person FOV modifications are allowed however. Realistic blood modifications are eligible to be used. This includes the following; mods, trainers, crosshairs, tracers, flawless widescreen (3rd person pov), unlimited stamina, blood modifications that provide advantages, etc.

Consequences: Class D

9. Safezones

A no crime zone is an area where player(s) may not commit any crimes. If the player that you’re attacking flees to a safezone then the roleplay is allowed to continue. Spawn Locations City Hall, Any Government Offices, Law Enforcement Offices, Hospitals, Car Dealerships, Banks, the Department of Motor Vehicles, The Country Club. Los Angeles International Airport. Parking Garages & Impound Lots. Clothing Stores, Tattoo Shops, Barber Shops - Inside Only. Player Owned Businesses. (The sidewalks and parking lots connected to the businesses are also intended to be green zones - only when the business is open) Server Events - excluding Block Parties & House Parties. (Block Parties & House Parties will never be greenzones, even if promoted). Movie Theatres & Bowling Alleys - Inside Only. The Diamond Casino - parking lot included. Gym - inside.

Consequences: Class B

10. Not Valuing Life (NVL)

All players must value their characters life: Treat your character as you would treat yourself. Be mindful of your characters life at all times. If you are being held at gunpoint you are to do whatever they instruct you to. If someone has a hostage during a situation, you must value the hostages life and you would want the safety of the hostage. Examples of when you’re not in direct danger: When you’re in a vehicle and the engine isn’t stalled. When you have a firearm drawn and facing the other person before they attack. When the attacker’s view is obstructed by an object or when they turn their back on you.

Consequences: Class B

11. Illegal Activities

Criminal activities are limited to 4 players max at a time. Relaying information to or between characters (lookouts, radio communications) counts you as part of that scenario. Whenever characters are brought into police custody and a second group of four is formed to attempt a prison break or transport break, that second group is not allowed to intervene until the prison transport begins. Doing so with small weapons or an unthought out plan is also NVL. Gambling that involves dice "shooting dice" also has restrictions. Players may only bet a maximum of $20,000 per roll and may only partake in these activities with cash. Civilians with non-legal firearms may not attack others at complete free will, if you have roleplay built up with another individual whether they are in a faction or not then you may use a non-registered firearm and commit an attack on them, and you must PIN-POINT the exact individual you intent to attack. Civilians are forced onto a 8 hour cooldown after attacking someone and the gun involved cannot be a registered or licensed firearm, those are for defensive use only (A stolen legal firearm can be used, the gun cannot be registered to you). You must also follow every rule under robberies and respect the robbery cooldown listed under rule 5. No faction members can be involved in an attack committed by civilian(s). Civilians may not be involved in an official faction attack, please go read the rules of engagement if you are unaware of what a faction attack consists of. Choosing shooters/grinders over role-players is not acceptable.

Consequences: Class B

12. Multiple Characters(from the same player) in one gang/group)

This is not allowed. In general, try to avoid creating multiple characters involved in the same story/scenarios and could use the same information to push their goals. If your character end ups CK'ing in a faction and you still want to be apart of the same faction, you must start off your new character as a **RESIDENT AND/OR MEMBER** and work your way back up to Leader. This causes more roleplay and character development/storylines when it comes down to faction RP. Also creates more backdooring opportunities for the people who want to get that leadership role in the faction. Any failure to do so will result in a punishment, which could result in a faction strike, or a ban. Also, when you now make a new character it CANNOT be related to the previous character you had before. **THIS ONLY APPLIES IN CHARACTER**

Consequences: Class B

13. Corruption. (IC)

Giving guns out from being in the Police Department or Fire Department to others in the server is classed as Corruption and will be banned for it. No Warnings. Taking a large amount of money, weapons, items etc. from someone and not reporting it to staff. Setting another player up to be killed as a member of Police Department or Fire Department is prohibited - you will face consequences. Players may only work under one career in Government Employment (Medical Services & Police Department). This means players who are Police Department may not work for Medical Services at once & players who are Emergency Medical (EMS) may not work for Police Department at once. This will balance the numbers and activity in each department along with queue priority. Applying for and getting accepted for a Legal Firearm to distribute the weapons and/or ammunition.

Consequences: Any Class Depending on Situation

14. Refunds.

Please keep in mind that there is a strict NO Refund policy on ANY donation made towards the server, these donations help keep the server running and in condition for the community to enjoy. This includes whitelist applications, instant whitelist, and any asset granted in game (If the server includes and/or allows them).

15. Real World Trading

This is defined as trading or buying in-game items for out of game currency. This is strongly prohibited. Examples: Giving someone a vehicle in game and receiving payment for it OOC'ly.

Consequences: Any Class Depending on Situation

16. Vehicle Price Agreement

All vehicles sold within the server should follow this simple vehicle pricing agreement - When selling a vehicle players are only able to add a maximum of 75,000 USD to the price from the vehicle's original/stock pricetag. (This is for EVERY vehicle within the server) Example: A Dodge Charger Hellcat has a sticker price of: $200,000 USD - The maximum amount this vehicle can be sold for is $275,000 USD.

Consequences: Class B + Character Wipe

17. Obscene Roleplay

Obscene Roleplay scenes must be conducted away from other players or areas where players are likely to cross. If a player feels uncomfortable at any time while conducting obscene roleplay scenarios, that player can opt-out of the roleplay and deem such roleplay voided; this will end any future continuance of the roleplay scene. In the case that such obscene roleplay is to occur, every roleplaying party must agree to continue the roleplay with Out of Character consent through local Out of Character chat. What is considered Obscene Roleplay? Erotic or Sexual Roleplay. Torture Styled Roleplay. Roleplay scenes involving gore - usually causes uncomfortability. The following should never be roleplayed: Rape / Nonconsensual touching are strictly prohibited - Doesn't matter if both parties agree this should NEVER happen. Acts of Obscene Roleplay with individuals that are not of age.

Consequences: Class D

Class Information

Note these are only baselines; each situation is different and will be handled accordingly to the issues presented.

• Class A - Verbal Warning / Admin Jail / 8-12 Hour ban.
• Class B - 1-6 Day Ban
• Class C - 7-21 Day Ban
• Class D - Permanent Ban - Ability to Appeal.