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Resilient RP Rulebook ​

Built by the Players, for the Players ​

Resilient RP was created to give players something real: a city that feels alive, unpredictable, and shaped by the stories we build together.
Every win, loss, and mistake should add to the experience, not take away from it.

This community thrives on creativity, fairness, and respect.
We do not believe in punishing people for losing a shootout or a chase.
We believe in rewarding great roleplay, collaboration, and effort.

Our staff team exists to protect the experience, not control it.
We act when someone’s actions break immersion, harm others, or take away from the fun.
The goal is simple: keep the world fair, immersive, and player-driven.

At its core, Resilient RP is built by the players, for the players.
Every system, rule, and guideline exists to give you freedom, not limit it.

Community Standards ​

Respect and Conduct ​

  • Treat everyone with respect, both in and out of character.
  • Discrimination, hate speech, or bigotry of any kind is never acceptable.
    "It’s just RP" is not an excuse.
  • Harassment, stalking, threats, or targeted bullying on any platform will lead to removal.

Off-Server Behavior ​

  • What happens outside the city can still affect it.
  • Harassment, doxxing, or smear campaigns that create a hostile environment will be acted on.
  • We do not mediate personal disagreements, but we will protect player safety and trust.
  • Advertising other servers or communities within Resilient RP spaces is prohibited.

Feedback and Accountability ​

  • Honest feedback is welcome.
  • Personal attacks, public harassment, or targeted negativity are not.
  • Reports involving staff are reviewed independently by different staff members to ensure fairness.

Adult Community ​

  • Resilient RP is 18+ only.
  • Mature topics and conversations are fine, but harassment or explicit content are not.

Appeals and Disputes ​

  • If you are banned, you may appeal through our ticket system.
  • Appeals are handled by a staff member who was not involved in the original decision.

Alternate Accounts and Ban Evasion ​

  • Alternate accounts must be disclosed to staff.
  • Using alts to evade bans or spy on community spaces is a permanent ban.

Leave Drama at the Door ​

  • You do not have to like everyone, but you must act respectfully.
  • Persistent OOC drama, negativity, or toxicity will not be tolerated.

Character Rules ​

  • Characters must have realistic names and backstories that fit the world.
  • You may play multiple characters, but they cannot share information or resources.
  • Money, property, or items cannot be transferred between your characters or through third parties.
  • Avoid supernatural or unrealistic character concepts.
  • If a character is permanently killed, all associated assets and connections end with them.

In-Game Conduct ​

Roleplay First ​

  • Stay in character at all times.
  • Every scene should add to the story and immersion.
  • If someone offers you roleplay, respond and engage.
  • Everyone shares responsibility for creating great scenes.

In-Game Harassment ​

  • Conflict is part of roleplay. Harassment is not.
  • Using RP to target someone out of character is unacceptable.
  • Harassment includes:
    • Repeatedly inserting into another player’s story without reason
    • Using multiple characters to provoke or follow the same person
    • Ignoring clear attempts to disengage or boundaries set by others

Breaking Character ​

  • Do not break character mid-scene.
  • Avoid saying "RDM," "FailRP," or similar phrases in character.
  • Report issues afterward unless they involve hate speech or sexual content.

Exploiting and Glitch Abuse ​

  • Do not exploit bugs or mechanics. Report them immediately.
  • Examples include:
    • Duping money or items
    • Abusing emotes or animations in combat
    • Combat logging or disconnecting to avoid arrest or injury
    • Using respawn to skip medical or police roleplay
    • AFK Farming things or using Macros
  • Modifying your game to gain a combat advantage is not allowed, including recoil reduction, PvP sound packs, or visual alterations.

Combat Logging ​

  • Disconnecting, force-closing your game, or intentionally crashing to avoid RP or consequences is considered combat logging.
  • You must return to the server and resume the situation if it is still ongoing.
  • If you crash mid-scene, notify the involved players or staff immediately via Discord ticket or direct message.

Value of Life (NVL) ​

  • Act as if your character values their own life.
  • Ignoring armed threats or rushing death situations is NVL unless it is part of a permanent character decision.

Metagaming ​

  • Do not use out-of-character information in character.
  • This includes Discord calls, DMs, or live streams.
  • You may not be in any stream that is streaming Resilient RP while on the server.
  • You may not coordinate roleplay or crime through third-party applications while in the city.

Stream Sniping ​

  • Watching or interacting with live streams of players currently in the city is strictly prohibited.
  • You may not use, repeat, or act on any information gained from a live stream or VOD.
  • Being in a live stream chat while your character is in the server is considered metagaming.
  • Using Twitch clips or OOC chat logs to hunt or expose players is not permitted.

Powergaming ​

Powergaming is when a player forces an outcome, removes another player’s ability to react, or performs actions that ignore realism and fair roleplay.
It makes RP one-sided and breaks immersion by taking control away from others.

Examples of Powergaming:

  • Using /me or /do commands to force success instead of describing an attempt.
    • ❌ /me knocks you out and steals your gun
    • ✅ /me swings toward your head attempting to knock you down
  • Forcing another player into an action without giving them a chance to respond.
  • Refusing to acknowledge injuries, restraints, or realistic limitations (e.g., running after being shot multiple times).
  • Using unrealistic mechanics to gain an advantage (e.g., jumping or rolling to dodge bullets).
  • Looting or moving a player before any RP interaction or communication occurs.
  • Forcing someone to comply with actions through “one-line” RP (no conversation, no buildup).
  • Using emotes to bypass game systems or force combat advantages.
  • Robbing or kidnapping someone with zero RP or context (“hands up, give money” with no dialogue).
  • Forcing someone into permanent or major consequences (e.g., injury, loss of items, or death) without their consent or staff approval.
  • Forcing another player to break rules or act against their character.

Not Powergaming:

  • A player suffering real in-character consequences from repeated choices or actions (e.g., betrayal, theft, retaliation).
  • Using clever in-character tactics, deception, or strategy as long as other players are given a fair chance to respond.
  • Taking initiative or acting decisively in-character when the situation makes sense.

Staff will review each case based on intent, fairness, and RP quality.
If your actions remove another player’s ability to contribute meaningfully to the scene, it’s powergaming.

Fail RP ​

Fail RP is any action that breaks immersion, ignores realism, or disregards logical roleplay behavior.
Every player is responsible for keeping the world believable and consistent.

Examples of Fail RP include:

  • Wearing troll, meme, or immersion-breaking outfits.
  • Using vehicles or props in unrealistic ways.
  • Speaking or acting out of character during roleplay scenes.
  • Refusing to respond to RP or ignoring police or civilian interactions without reason.
  • Claiming to have superpowers, invulnerability, or unrealistic knowledge.
  • Logging out or forcing a crash to avoid arrest, combat, or consequences.
  • Running back into a scene after respawning.
  • Talking about real servers, streamers, or OOC topics in character.
  • Ignoring fear, injury, or logic for convenience.
  • Using emotes or animations to avoid tasers, cuffs, or gunfire.
  • Creating or escalating fights with no RP reason.
  • Using medical or police roles to troll or stall RP.
  • Calling out "RDM," "VDM," or "FailRP" in character.
  • Pretending not to hear or see other players to avoid RP.

Staff will judge Fail RP based on intent, pattern, and context.
If it breaks immersion or ruins RP for others, it counts.

Random Deathmatching (RDM) ​

RDM means attacking, shooting, or killing another player without proper in-character reasoning or meaningful roleplay buildup.
Every act of violence in the city must have clear context, escalation, and intent.

Examples of RDM:

  • Killing someone because of a small argument or bump.
  • Shooting first without allowing the other party to respond.
  • Attacking players randomly in public with no story or reason.
  • Using robbery or hostage RP to justify unnecessary killing.
  • Retaliating for past events with no new interaction.
  • Ambushing players or police just to “create content.”

Not RDM:

  • Defending yourself or others during clear, escalating RP.
  • Killing as part of a planned story, retaliation, or organized event with justification.
  • Responding to an active threat or someone who initiated violence.

If your gunfire replaces dialogue, it’s RDM.

Vehicle Deathmatching (VDM) ​

VDM means using your vehicle as a weapon without RP justification or realistic intent.

Examples of VDM:

  • Running players over intentionally without RP.
  • Using a car to kill during an argument.
  • Driving through crowds for fun.
  • Ramming another vehicle outside an active chase.
  • Using your car to gain combat advantage or prevent escape.
  • Using large vehicles to wipe out groups.

Not VDM:

  • Accidental hits in a chase.
  • Light vehicle contact to block or push during RP.
  • Using a vehicle to escape danger realistically.

Intent and realism matter.
If you’re using your car like a gun, it’s VDM.

Copyrighted Music ​

  • Avoid playing copyrighted songs in public areas to protect streamers.

Server Events ​

  • Do not interrupt or troll server-wide or staff-hosted events without prior approval.
  • This includes concerts, political events, funerals, or major storylines.
  • Events require significant staff effort - disruption without approval is Fail RP.

Government and Allowlisted Roles ​

  • Use your position responsibly and fairly.
  • Police, EMS, and government employees must remain professional and consistent.
  • Sharing information between your government and criminal character(s) is not allowed.
  • Selling or gifting government gear, weapons, or vehicles is prohibited.
  • Misuse of rank or permissions may result in removal or ban.

Corruption Roleplay ​

  • Corruption RP must be realistic and believable, a ticket should be opened to discuss larger scale corruption storylines.
  • You must accept the consequences if caught.
  • Excessive or unapproved corruption will be stopped by staff.
  • Open a ticket if you are unsure.

Conflict and Crime Rules ​

Crime Conduct ​

  • Criminal RP must have story intent.
  • Give victims a fair chance to comply.
  • Only take items that make sense for the scene.
  • Torture or extreme violence without consent is not allowed.
  • Players conducting heists must wait 10 minutes for PD presence before leaving

Scamming and Theft RP ​

  • Scams must be story-driven and have RP buildup.
  • Scamming new players or abusing mechanics for profit is prohibited.
  • All scams must stay in-character; OOC deception is not allowed.

Roleplay Over Gunplay ​

  • Escalate through RP before violence.
  • Shootouts should feel earned, not random.

Camping and Ambushes ​

  • Do not camp teleport exits, elevators, or interiors that give no counterplay.
  • All graphic or sensitive scenes require clear consent from every participant.

Conflict Numbers ​

  • Standard limit: 5 v 5.
  • Law enforcement follows departmental SOPs.

Crime Timer ​

  • No major crimes may be initiated 30 minutes before a scheduled server reset and 30 minutes after the server reset. This applies to any crime action that would trigger a large police response or a large-scale dynamic event.
  • Petty crimes and small-scale activity that do not require emergency response (e.g., low-level petty crimes, minor fights, small sell transactions) may happen during the 30 minute window.

Prohibited during timer (examples):

  • Heists
  • High-tier boosts / organized car theft
  • Large-scale armed robberies or shootouts
  • Kidnappings / abductions that require coordinated police/EMS response
  • Mass vehicle chases, blockades, or ambushes meant to cause city-wide disruption

Endless Conflict ​

  • Feuds must progress and resolve naturally.
  • Constant retaliation with no story growth is griefing.

Conflict Cooldown ​

  • Wait at least 30 minutes between conflict engagements (5v5, gang situations, police fights, etc).

Pocket Wiping ​

  • Only take relevant or valuable items.
  • Looting for profit or clearing inventories is bannable.

Vehicle and Pursuit Rules ​

  • No off-road abuse or mountain climbing in street cars.
  • Do not use vehicles as weapons.
  • No vehicle surfing or unrealistic stunts.
  • Avoid camping garages, impounds, or chop shops.
  • Pursuits must have proper escalation and RP purpose.

Green Zones ​

Green Zones are safe areas where hostile or criminal actions are prohibited.

Official Green Zones:

  • Public Apartments and interiors
  • Hospitals and medical facilities

Rules Inside Green Zones:

  • No robberies, kidnappings, or violence.
  • No weapon displays or baiting conflict.
  • Do not camp entrances or exits.
  • Do not use Green Zones to hide or evade consequences.

Business and Civilian Rules ​

  • Businesses exist to create RP, not passive profit.
  • Employees must engage with others and remain active.
  • Business owners abusing power or hoarding resources risk removal.
  • Keep all conflicts in character and free of OOC hostility.

Communication and Voice Rules ​

  • Always use in-character voice during RP.
  • OOC talk must be clearly marked with "(OOC)".
  • Stay connected to in-city voice while playing.
  • Voice changers are allowed if clear and fitting for your character.

Injury, Death, and Medical RP ​

While Downed ​

  • Being downed means you are injured, not dead. Act out your injuries, they are part of your storyline.
  • Stay in character; no OOC talk or trash talk.

New Life Rule (NLR) ​

  • If executed, forget identifying details (names, voices, etc.).
  • You may not recall events from the 30 minutes before your death.
  • You may lead law enforcement to the last location you remember, etc.

Ocean Dumping ​

  • Dumping bodies is fine for story reasons, not to erase evidence.
  • Victims can direct police to their last known area.
  • Dumping vehicles or people without RP is Fail RP.

Mental Health RP ​

  • Serious mental health or trauma RP requires prior staff approval.

Restricted and Sensitive Topics ​

  • Erotic RP is strictly prohibited.
  • Graphic torture or gore requires consent.
  • Avoid real-world tragedies or trauma RP unless pre-approved.

Reports, Appeals, and Enforcement ​

  • Rules are enforced based on intent, context, and impact, not loopholes.
  • Genuine mistakes lead to education, not punishment.
  • Repeated or malicious actions result in removal.
  • Staff decisions are based on protecting RP and fairness.
  • Reports must include evidence and context.
  • Spam or false reports may result in restrictions.

Tickets and Evidence ​

  • All reports must include a minimum 2-minute clip with both sides’ full audio.
  • Clips must begin before the incident occurs.
  • Screenshots or cropped videos are not valid primary evidence.
  • If either side’s audio is missing, the report will be closed.
  • False or spammed tickets may lead to restrictions.

Final Notes ​

Resilient RP is built on collaboration, creativity, and respect.
Every rule exists to make sure your story, and everyone else’s, can thrive.
Stay true to roleplay, value your fellow players, and help keep the city immersive, fair, and fun. Staff make the final call of what is Roleplay over Ruleplay.

Built by the players. For the players. Always.

Rules updated on 06/10/2025