Role Play Code of Conduct

Our Mission

Create an inclusive online community where gamers can escape from the real world, unwind, and have a good time.

Our Values

Values establish an agreed upon framework for conduct that all players should understand and align behavior with, even in the absence of an explicit rule.

• Integrity - Do the right thing, every time.  

• Honesty - Tell the truth.

• Inclusion - Be welcoming of new people and support diversity.

• Accountability - Take responsibility for your actions.

• Fun - Be inventive with your role play, create in depth characters, explore the city, and join in on the adventure!

Requirements to Play in SRP

All players must meet the following requirements to play in the SRP server or they will be promptly removed until the requirement(s) are met:

• L3 Understand, speak, and write English to participate in role play in the SRP server.

• L3 Have a Discord account to receive updates, events, announcements, rule changes, and support from the SRP community. 

• L3 Own a fully functioning microphone that produces quality and audible sounds.

• L3 Have a respectful and realistic username on Discord and Steam, which is at the discretion of SRP leadership.

How We Should Conduct Ourselves

All players should behave in alignment with the values of the SRP community at all times.  The following are rules to govern interactions within the game; however, it is not all encompassing and SRP leaders reserve the right to deploy disciplinary action in accordance to their discretion even if there isn’t a rule specifically outlined below.

The SRP leadership team is fully committed to thoroughly investigating any and all incidents, please do not take matters into your own hands (e.g. back seat admin). Report through the proper channels, so that your concern(s) can be adequately addressed by SRP Leadership. Please Make an appropriate ticket depending on your issue. Do NOT approach Staff within RP with issues of any kind. 

Making derogatory or discriminatory comments targeting individuals belonging to legally protected categories, such as race, gender, religion, nationality, age, disabilities, citizenship, sexual orientation, and gender identity, is strictly forbidden. Additionally, any threats to someone's safety or well-being are not permitted, as well as any other form of hurtful behavior.  This rule applies to all forms of communication within our community, including discussions in the City, on the Stellar Discord, and that also now extends to Direct Messages (DMs), or any other outside contact between Stellar Community Members. Our Community is not welcome to those who would follow that path.  To ensure transparency, community members are expected to provide evidence of DM conversations via live feed of any such incidents so that our Staff can make well-informed decisions. There is a statute of limitations to this as well, if the occurrence was more than 48 hours prior, it would be considered irrelevant to the current situation and circumstances .  If it happens to you, report it immediately.

Exploitation, Hacking, Metagaming, Power-Gaming, & Spamming

This encompasses any tools or modifications that manipulate in-game graphics or audio to grant an unfair edge. Examples of such modifications include, but are not restricted to: disabling the sky, displaying hit markers, providing headshot alerts, altering footstep sounds, utilizing fisheye lenses for an extended field of view, using any sort of zoom-in ability, using tracers, changing kill notifications, eliminating weather effects, or modifying the appearance of in-game objects. Graphic packs that enhance your FPS by altering or removing existing in-game items or scenery in a way that offers a competitive advantage are strictly prohibited. However, graphic packs like NVE are permissible, as they primarily enhance visual appeal without granting any gameplay advantages.

Characters may NOT engage in:

• L3 Exploitation and hacking/modding in the server. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • • Abusing in-game bugs/mechanics

    • Using third party software to modify the game to function beyond set limitations

    • Farming while AFK

    • Creating multiple characters to exploit starting money

• L2 Meta gaming - defined as a player using real-life knowledge in game play, when said character should not have knowledge or awareness under the circumstances. Examples include, but are not limited to the following:

  • • Watching streams to identify the locations of characters and items

    • Cyber stalking outside of the game to discover information that can be used in game

    • Leveraging information you learned while playing a different character in any way

    • Using 3rd Party VoIP Applications or other communication methods for RP purposes

• L2 Power gaming - defined as the act of maliciously using mechanics to overpower others, or using role playing mechanics that do not exist to give yourself an unfair advantage over other RP participants. Examples include, but are not limited to the following:

  • • Dictating another player's actions without them agreeing to it, or doing it themselves.

    • Declaring that your actions against another player were successful without allowing them the opportunity to respond (unless they are dead, restrained, or incapacitated...in which case they cannot resist).

• L2 Posting advertisements, spam links, images and messages in the Discord or in the City is strictly prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to links in Steam names, Discord Names, and profile images.

Morguing/Reviving/Healing

•  L2 Follow the New Life Rule (NLR) when you Morgue, which states that if your character is force morgued/revived, you will have no memory of the last 15 minutes before you died, and that you are unable to return to the roleplay scenario, the scene of roleplay or general area of your death for 15 minutes after waking up at the hospital.

  • • An exception to this is if there are two separate heists at the same location (bank trucks for example) and police need to respond to the second one, after morguing from the first one.

    • If you are healed by EMS or voluntarily by other in-game healing mechanic after being knocked fully unconscious (e.g. Nancy or Medkit), you will have full memory of the events leading up to your death , including identities if recognized or known... 

• L2 Combat logging is strictly prohibited and will result in a ban. This does not include if your computer crashed or if you are having any other technical difficulties. Please immediately contact either @SASP Trooper, @EMS, and involved players in discord to let them know your circumstances. Examples include but are not limited to:

  • • Logging out to avoid an undesirable outcome such as capture or death

    • Logging out to have someone come pick your unconscious body up later 

    • Choosing an alternate spawn location on load-in to modify the placement of your body for easier access/revival

• Players may force a morgue 15 minutes after dying even if in active RP, unless in custody with EMS or PD.

Game Mechanics

 L2- Characters may NOT abuse:

• /carry  and /escort mechanic. 

  • • If you are dead/unconscious/cuffed, you cannot carry anyone or hold onto them

    • You cannot carry or escort someone when you are driving/riding a motorcycle or bicycle. If they are down you must escort them first , and place them on the backseat if there is one. 

    • You cannot escort someone while in a car, the only acceptable means would be to escort first , and place them in the car, or carry them. 

• /me mechanic to communicate when dead

  • • Final words being whispered before you pass are acceptable, but you should not be having conversations with people when you’re down, or conveying non-roleplay actions/information 

    • /me should be mainly used to communicate injuries and/or vitals to EMS/Police, or details of the situation that can be observed (example: /me sweating profusely while being questioned)

• /911, /taxi or /mechanic functionality to call for assistance if you are completely unconscious. If you are only knocked down but still able to talk ,then it is allowed, however , do not abuse it with spam, patience is key. 

• /report function - this function should only be used if there is a serious threat to the city, such as modders, or if asked by staff to assist you after opening a ticket. When stating the reason for /report, please give staff a brief overview of the incident in the chat

• /emote function - do not abuse this in a way that gives you any sort of physical advantage in an active situation.        

• Props - any placeable props should not be used in any way as a form of griefing unless it makes sense for Roleplay reasons.  

Role Play Scenario Expectations

General

L2 - Characters must:

• Foster an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment in any form (e.g. sexual, verbal, bullying). Derogatory or discriminating remarks directed to others regarding legally protected classes, which includes but is not limited to race, gender, religion, nationality, age, disabilities, citizenship, sexual orientation, and gender identity are strictly prohibited.

• Stay in character at all times while playing in the city, and leave any outside conflicts, outside of the game. If there is any issue within RP, complete the scenario and then report it after the RP has concluded.

• Never recognize that you have other characters. You do not have any cousins in the city (alts) and therefore have no knowledge of what they are actively pursuing. Additionally, please refrain from utilizing any powers or resources of your other characters to facilitate the progression of a different character. 

  • Each character must have a unique identity, including separate names, appearances, and backgrounds. 

  • Collaboration between characters controlled by the same player is strictly prohibited. 

  • Players must respect roleplay boundaries and avoid any direct or indirect interactions between their own characters.

• Initiate role play before you do anything hostile. SRP defines initiation as the act of starting a role play scenario where at least one character has clearly stated their intentions within shouting range, and the other character(s) has been allowed at least 5 seconds to respond with words or actions.

• Make the RP scenarios as realistic as possible. All actions must be able to occur theoretically in real life. Fail RP is strictly prohibited. Examples include, but are not limited to the following:

  • • Changing your vehicle's customization while in a pursuit

    • Uncuffing yourself after dying

    • Abusing GTA Physics

    • Running away from a crime and entering a green zone for protection

• Suicide roleplay of your character will result in permadeath immediately.

  • • It must be done with the consent and involvement of all relevant parties, including other players and/or server staff.

    • You may create a new character to continue participating in the roleplay, but you must adhere to the server's character separation guidelines and avoid creating a character that directly replaces or diminishes the impact of your deceased character.

• Voluntarily perma'ing your character will void your ability to be able to transfer anything (i.e. inheritance) to your your new character. This also means that you cannot recieve any donation credits that were spent on that character as a refund. If you choose to give out your belongings to other players that is fine , as long as its done within RP , and never makes it back into your new character's possession. 

• Players are not allowed to create low effort RP , defined as low quality roleplay referring to an unsatisfactory or poorly executed representation of a character, lacking in immersion, believability and detail. It may be characterized by inadequate characterization, inconsistent behavior, and lack of effort in staying in character. (e.g. unnecessary ocean dumping over and over , with no clear reason to do so, or robbing people over and over with little to no rp) This also includes players not putting forth any effort into their character , or providing clear character separation, failing to adhere to that character's motivations, belief's or personality traits. It is NOT necessarily defined by a single action, rather a series of repetitive action that have zero to little basis behind them.  This is NOT defined as to what one's personal opinions regarding Low Effort are. What one player may see as Low Effort, another may see differently, any situation that is reported will 100% be up to the discretion of staff after a full investigation. 

• Fear for (Value) your life when in dangerous situations (Fear RP). Some examples include, but are not limited to:

  • • A character is in an alleyway with 4 people who all have guns pointed towards him/her. The character should cooperate for self preservation

Criminal Activity 

L2- Characters may NOT:

• Conduct criminal, aggressive or violent RP in green zones. If the RP began outside of the Green Zone, the RP may proceed. Here are the Green Zone Locations:

  • • Clothing Stores

    • Barber Shops

• Attack, kidnap, or kill characters as they are leaving the hospital after they morgue nor continue RP with them after they morgue.

• Kidnap or rob the same character more than once within a 60 minute window (unless involved in gang activity.) 

• Random Death Match (RDM) or Vehicle Death Match (VDM). Prior interaction with proper initiation as defined by SRP must be established before a player can kill someone. 

  • • Killing on site with no initiation, including pets

    • Running a character over with a car with no initiation

• Take a hostage who has agreed to be a hostage without force, and/or who can benefit from the hostage scenario. All hostages must be legitimate.  This includes but is not limited to:

  • • A gang using other gang members as hostages

    • Asking a person if they will willingly be a hostage for compensation or some other benefit

• Force players to disclose information from their phone. This includes, but is not limited to phone text conversations, phone records, bank account information and other records that would be considered private and otherwise inaccessible.

Rule of 6

L2- Characters may not:

• Initiate any criminal activity with a party of more than 6 (against other players or scripted jobs.) 

Exception include:

• If a group of 6 attacks you while you are with a larger group. You can defend yourself appropriately.

• PD, They will follow SOPS.

• Events that specifically exclude this rule.

• Gang Wars ( follow your contract.)

• Property raids (limited to 12.)

• Getting attacked by locals, players can defend themselves.

• Cayo Perico Island

Additional Info / Example Scenarios:

• If you are not a part of any primary group engaged and genuinely happen to see someone downed you can pick them up but you will be initiated if there is an active scene.

  • 3rd Party interference or "countering" another group is permitted; however players should assume that for any ongoing crime/hostile scenario taking place are already initiated with a group of 6 and to proceed with caution. Players found to be colluding to abuse 3rd party situations (e.g: teaming up on one party or another) will be met with staff discretion if reported.

Police Department (PD) & Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Related RP Scenarios

L2 - Characters may not:

• Roleplay as a Dirty Cop. We do not allow Dirty Cop Roleplay on our server. Dirty Cop Roleplay involves portraying law enforcement characters engaging in corrupt, unethical, or illegal activities within the context of the roleplaying environment. This rule is in place to maintain a positive and respectful gaming environment for all participants.

 Reasons for the Rule:

• • Promoting a Positive Community Atmosphere: The primary goal of our server is to foster a positive and enjoyable atmosphere for all players. Dirty Cop Roleplay can introduce negative and disruptive elements that may contribute to a toxic environment, detracting from the overall gaming experience.

  • Respect for Law Enforcement: Out of respect for real-life law enforcement professionals, we discourage content that portrays them engaging in corrupt or unlawful behavior. This rule aims to prevent the dissemination of content that could potentially tarnish the reputation of law enforcement agencies.

  • Compliance with Community Standards: Many gaming communities and platforms have guidelines and standards in place to ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all users. By prohibiting Dirty Cop Roleplay, we align with these broader community standards and promote responsible and respectful gameplay.

  • Avoidance of Unnecessary Controversy: Dirty Cop Roleplay has the potential to generate controversy and disagreement among players. To maintain a harmonious gaming community, we choose to exclude content that may lead to unnecessary conflicts and disputes.

• Examples are as Follows: 

• Stealing equipment or items from evidence or the PD store to be given out or utilized in a way not related to being on Duty as an Officer. 

• Breaking SOPs in a way that causes toxic RP towards another player. 

• Sharing PD information to anyone not in PD . This includes all CID information, Rosters , Ranks, Names , Strategies, Plans, etc. 

• Any Illegal actions. 

• Body Dumping

• Enforcement:

Violation of the rule may result in consequences ranging from a warning to a ban of varying degree, depending on the severity and frequency of the offense. Enforcement measures aim to ensure a fair and consistent application of the rule across all players. This may also result in demotion of rank in PD , or immediate removal from PD. (edited)

L2 - Characters may not : 

• Bait the cops. SRP defines this as attracting the attention of San Andreas State Police Department (SASPD) with no gain to the development of your character and no intent of meaningful RP. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • • Reckless disregard for in-game laws.

    • Doing burnouts outside the police station.

    • Returning to find the cops after losing them in pursuit just to have them chase you again.

• Wear clothing, uniforms, and items explicitly designed for the PD, EMS, or Fire Department (FD). 

• Access or force others to access designated EMS, PD, and Mechanic storage areas unless they are a white-listed player. 

• Rob Officers or EMS while on duty. 

  • Officers participating in property raids can be robbed of the items taken by officers while in the initiation window by the players that are being raided. 

• Kidnap or hold an Officer or EMS hostage unless there are at least 4 total Officers/EMS online. Officers and EMS must state that they are not able to participate in this kind of RP scenario immediately, and the initiator must stop the scene immediately. 

• Give out or sell items from any White-Listed Job (PD, EMS, Mech) 

Vehicles & Aircrafts

L2 - Characters may not:

• Steal PD, EMS, FD, nor Military vehicles, even those containing AI (locals), unless it is your only option for escape and you are in an active RP scenario that involves you. Vehicles include, but are not limited to helicopters, tanks, jets, transport vehicles, cargo-bobs, or military helicopters.

• Use an aircraft to break others out of prison.

General Rules & Guidelines for flying:

• Civilian aircraft (Non-Police/Government/EMS) that are not landing, and are found to be flying on the mainland below approximately 10 stories (100 feet) are subject to being treated as hostiles in the airspace and may be fired upon by Law Enforcement without warning and meet severe charges.

Forbidden Role Play Scenarios

L2 - Acting out forbidden scenarios may result in a ban and/or permadeath of your character.

• Sexual assault which includes, but is not limited to statutory rape, rape, molestation, and sexual harassment.  

• Terrorism RP (For example: Roleplaying a bank robbery is acceptable; Roleplaying a mass shooting or similar Domestic Terrorism is not).

• Bestiality RP with pets.

• Representing/Portraying your character as under 18 years of age.

• The use of Real Life current events within the city that may have a negative impact on community members.
  This includes but is not limited to the following:

  1. Suicide or references to suicide events.

  2. Real Life terrorism threats.

  3. Intentional mocking of Mental Health Conditions.

  4. Politics or ongoing Real Life political situations.

  5. Subject matter targeted towards marginalized communities, or used as a means to antagonize others in a manner that could do harm. 

Our Disciplinary System

Note these are only baselines; each situation is different and will be handled at the discretion of SRP Leadership:

Warning -> 2nd Warning/Kick/Temp ban* -> 1 Day -> 3 Days -> 7 Days -> 30 days -> Permanent Would be how the normal increments would go, however, repeated rulebreaks can lead to longer terms depending on the issues at hand. 

*If you have been kicked/received a temporary ban from the server, you must open up a ban appeal ticket and talk to staff. This would be your final warning that repeated behavior needs to be corrected or it will result in a ban.

L1 - Can result in a warning , repeats of same offense will result in a Ban. 

L2 - This is an infraction that can range anywhere from a warning to permanent ban depending on the issue, recurrence of similar issues, and your history in the server. These infractions are usually heavily investigated by Staff and a decision would be made after review.

L3- Reserved for the worst offenses, usually resulting in a permanent ban for first offense. 

Any offenses older than 6 months can be viewed as expired or invalid depending on what the issue was about. 

L2 - Toxicity within the community- Ill-mannered conduct within this Community is not allowed. What Staff may deem as toxic behavior inlcudes , but is not limited to the following; constantly nagging and complaining without any attempts at resolution or reaching out via tickets, adverse responses or reactions constantly within the Discord, constantly berating or talking down to others, or any other behavior we deem ill-fitting in this community, we are all here to have fun and we must do our best to keep the toxin levels low. First offenses will be addressed via Staff Conversation, to try and remedy the issue. If that does not seem to change your behaviour, you may be deemed unfit for this community and removed. 

How Should You Report Misconduct?

All incidents related to misconduct should be reported via the SRP “Create- a Ticket” Discord Channel by creating a “Player Report Ticket” and follow the instructions to populate the appropriate fields. 

• L1 -Players may NOT contact staff members directly or tag them in discord for misconduct related issues. Please do not directly ask a Staff's character in game for help with issues while they are actively RPing, you will be kicked. If you have an issue with a member of Staff, please use the Staff Report Ticket. 

• L1 -Players may NOT use the /report feature in game to report misconduct from a player , or for anything else requiring staff assistance , unless it is an emergency, such as a modder causing chaos, or , you are stuck somewhere via a bug or other breach of functionality. All other misconduct must be reported via a Player Report Ticket . Bugs will be a Bug Ticket, vehicle issues are a Vehicle Maintenance ticket, and all other issues would be a Support Ticket. 

• If a player is permanently banned from the server, all of their belongings are forfeit and will not be given out to other players by staff. This includes but is not limited to ; Cars, Housing, Donation funds, MLOs, Businesses , etc. 

Terms & Definitions

What is exploitation of game mechanics?

Exploitation of game mechanics is when a player takes advantage of a flaw in the system to use items in an unintended way.

What is hacking/modding?

Hacking/modding is gaining unauthorized access to information, data or using mod menus/software.

What is a scene?

Any interaction between at least two characters (real or fake).

What is metagaming?

Metagaming is a term used in role-playing games, which describes a player's use of real-life knowledge concerning the state of the game to determine their character's actions, when said character has no relevant knowledge or awareness under the circumstances.

What is character separation?

Each character you create should be unique and different from your other alts- past or present. 

Additionally, do not reference any of your other characters while on a different character (or characters/cousins of another character/person), you don't know them, they are not your "cousin" or otherwise. Your Character does not have any knowledge of them at all. 

What is power-gaming?

Power-gaming is the act of using an in-game mechanic, or a roleplay concept to favor their own character or story, and give them an unfair advantage by forcibly ending a scene. 

What is harassment?

Harassment involves subjecting an individual to conduct which is unwanted and where the conduct has the purpose or effect of forcefully violating the victim's dignity (i.e. rape or other sexual acts). 

What is fail roleplay (Fail RP)?

When a person fails to roleplay properly, whether that be through going down an unrealistic route in history or intentionally disrupting the roleplay by trolling.

What is initiation?

Initiation is required to engage in combat with another player. When Initiating, you must make the player aware of your intent. To initiate you must be AT LEAST within shout voice range, and you must allow the other person to respond to your roleplay with words or actions. After initiation occurs you are able to engage in combat within 30 minutes of the initiation event. 

Morgue/Morguing

Morgue is synonymous with re-spawning, or otherwise dying, being revived, and restarting when you have NOT been taken care of by Nancy, EMS, Medkits or Evil Nancy.

Healed/Healing

Being healed refers to being brought to a medical care center and being seen by Nancy (or Evil Nancy) or being treated by EMS or a Medkit.

What is the New Life Rule (NLR)?

If your character is force morgued, you will have no memory of how you died or who killed you.

What is combat logging?

Combat logging is an attempt to avoid a scenario in game by leaving the game completely.

What is cop baiting?

Cop baiting is when your sole purpose is to attract the attention of San Andreas State Police Department (SASPD) with no gain to the development of your character and no intent of meaningful RP.

What is fear RP?

All characters must operate with some level of fear for their lives. They must have some sense of self preservation.

What is random death matching (RDM)/ vehicle death matching (VDM)?

Killing/running over a player for no reason and/or with no intention of roleplaying the incident.

What is permadeath?

A situation in which a character cannot reappear after having been killed.

What is NVL (Not Valuing your Life)?

This is when you don't value your life in a threatening situation. You must always value your life no matter the circumstances (even if you feel the situation is stupid, make a report later on but play the scene out anyways). If someone has a gun to you, do what they say!