Server Rulebook

Table of Contents

General Rules Engagement Standards OOC Rules Communication Rules Cheating & Exploiting Roleplay Rules Character Guidelines

General Rules

Server Guidelines

Stay Updated

Regularly check our Discord for any updates or modifications to the rules. It's your responsibility to stay informed about any changes that may affect your gameplay.

No Erotic Roleplay

STRICTLY PROHIBITED and is not permitted under any circumstances. Plugged RP is a community built on immersive storytelling, respect, and inclusivity. ERP disrupts the experience for others and violates our standards for appropriate content. Engaging in or encouraging ERP will result in immediate disciplinary action, including potential bans.

Zero Tolerance Policy

Racism, trolling, discrimination, homophobia, and sexism are not tolerated. We maintain a strict policy against any form of hate speech or discriminatory behavior.

Sensitive Topics

Real-life events such as suicide, terrorism, pandemics, and mental illnesses are not permitted in roleplay. We prioritize the well-being and safety of our community members.

Engagement Standards

Player Engagement

Cop Baiting

Cop baiting is not allowed, this includes storming PD, taking PD hostage, driving recklessly around police to get a chase. Players can only take PD hostage with a valid and serious reason. Escalating low-level or non-violent scenarios (e.g. traffic stops or minor arrests) into hostage situations is deemed Fail RP. Anything unrealistic like killing PD over a speeding ticket or generally poor RP with police will be acted on. This includes but not limited to refusing to talk to police in cells, providing false information, stealing from police/police station and running off in cuffs/tased by police.

Money Simulator Gameplay

Focus on meaningful interactions rather than just accumulating wealth. We encourage players to build relationships and create dynamic roleplay scenarios that extend beyond financial pursuits.

Cooperation with EMS

Refusing to respond to or cooperate with EMS staff can lead to severe consequences. It's important to engage with EMS staff as part of realistic roleplay scenarios.

Robbing

Players are only allowed to take one item from another players pockets during a robbery (phone and radio not included). If a player is killed (stage 1 onwards) you are not allowed to take anything from their pockets whilst they are down. If you have already robbed a player (any item besides comms) you cannot then kill them after. It’s rob or kill so choose wisely. THIS DOESNT MEAN ONE PERSON IN A GANG CAN TAKE 1 ITEM EACH. ITS ONE ITEM IN TOTAL.

OOC Rules

Out of Character Guidelines

  • OOC Discussions: Conduct out-of-character discussions in AUTHORISED OOC zones only.

  • Immersion: Avoid using immersion-breaking language.

Communication Rules

Communication Guidelines

Language Requirements

Communication must be conducted in English. While other languages are permitted if all parties are comfortable, English is the primary language for server communication.

Rule Intent & Staff Discretion

The rules are not exhaustive but represent a clear image of our standards and expectations for the Plugged community. Players are expected to understand the “spirit” of the rule at all times and not abuse syntax, ambiguity or apply false interpretation in order to get around this intent.

Impersonation

Impersonation of any whitelist job is not allowed. These are PD, EMS, Mechanic or Real Estate.

Cheating and Exploiting

Anti-Cheat Guidelines

Prohibition of Unfair Modifications

The use of game modifications that provide unfair advantages is strictly prohibited. This includes increased speed, no night vision packs, health regeneration, teleportation, or similar modifications.

Permissible Modifications

Visual enhancements or modifications that don't affect gameplay balance are allowed. Binding keys to server commands for convenience is permitted as long as it doesn't grant unfair advantages.

Bug Exploitation

Exploiting client or server bugs is strictly prohibited. This includes any activities that abuse these exploits. Engaging in such behavior will result in a ban, and any benefits gained will be removed.

EXPLOITING, GLITCHING, HACKING & BAN EVADING

Using any kind of exploitation is not allowed. Using an in-game mechanic or bug to your advantage is not allowed and anyone caught doing this will be permanently removed. Macros and other modifications are strictly forbidden. Ban evading will be classed as a exploit. Report any instances of this to staff ASAP.

Roleplay Rules

Deathmatch, Revenge, Killing & Kill On Sight

  • Age-limits: Plugged RP has a strict 16+ age limit.
  • DEATH/STAGES/OCEAN DUMPING/REMEMBERING PAST LIFE: We have 3 death stages. Stage 1: You are downed/knocked here you are able to be saved by EMS. Stage 2: You are laid flat on your back. EMS may be able to still save you. Stage 3: You are stage 2 and then ocean dumped. If ocean dumped we expect you to forget your past life and end the beef with the gang who dumped you immediately, EMS CAN NOT SAVE YOU FROM OCEAN DUMPING. If bosses are dumped the whole beef ends. If you are going to kill a player (stage 1 onwards) you cannot take anything from another players pockets besides weapons and comms. (You can either rob or kill not both).
  • Random Deathmatch (RDM): Players are not allowed to randomly attack/kill other players without any interaction. This includes shooting at them without reason, or using explosives to harm other players. YOU CANNOT USE A CAR AS A WEAPON AT ALL!.
  • Vehicle Deathmatch (VDM): Players cannot use vehicles as weapons against other players.
  • Initiating Roleplay: Before any shootout or violent confrontation, you must initiate roleplay with the involved parties, verbally communicate intentions, and allow the roleplay to unfold naturally.

New Life Rule (NLR)

  • Triggering NLR: Activated when a player is incapacitated and respawns or is treated at the hospital.
  • Return to Scene: Wait 30 minutes before returning to the area where you were incapacitated. Do not collect evidence, loot, or engage with the area during this time.
  • Hostile Actions: Cannot take hostile actions against the party responsible for your incapacitation for 60 minutes.
  • Post-Scenario: If downed in a concluded scenario, do not return to the scene for any reason.

Combat Roleplay Logging

  • Disconnecting/Respawning: Prohibited during roleplay or combat situations that could have in-character consequences.
  • Game Crashes: If disconnected, make a genuine effort to reconnect and resume the scenario.
  • Use of Emotes: Using emotes to gain an unfair advantage in combat is strictly prohibited.

Metagaming, Powergaming, Torture RP

  • Metagaming: Metagaming is the act of using OOC (Out of Character) information within an IC (In Character) situation. Examples of this are game functions that wouldn�t be able to be viewed from the eyes of your character (IDs above head) or information gained from an outside source such as Discord (this includes communicating via Discord while in city).Using voice/text via Discord or other software to communicate with other players in the city is metagaming and is not allowed under any circumstance..
  • Streaming: Players in the city may not appear in livestreams of other players who are also in the city.
  • Powergaming: Players are not allowed to force their actions or abilities onto other players. This includes performing actions that are impossible/unrealistic, or refusing to acknowledge the actions of other players. No scamming for cars or houses. Stealing from police armoury and transferring to other character. Players cannot use any information obtained from out of city in city to gain an advantage. This includes information obtained on another character you have in city (police/ems). Changing cars during a chase. Being in discord calls while in city is not allowed. Locking yourself in houses that are unable to be broken to by anyone ie police is powergaming.
  • Prohibited Vehicles: Vehicles with unbreakable/extremely small/covered windows or unfair advantages are not allowed for criminal activities.
  • Torture Roleplay: Requires explicit consent from all parties via /me. If discomfort is expressed, scenario must end immediately.

Prison Roleplay

  • Always roleplay as if DOC personnel are present, even if no players are online.
  • EMS may transport individuals out of prison for medical procedures not possible inside.

Crime And Gangs

  • GANG IDENTIFIERS: Gang members have to be wearing clear gang identifiers, no all black outfits and the smallest bit and you have to be wearing a mask of your gangs colour. This is so people can identify you when your in a vehicle.
  • GANG RP RULES: No gang baiting [Avoiding RP with rival gangs], No stealing from gang stashes/containers if you are kicked/leaving a gang or plan to leave. No returning to an area where you or your gang have been killed for at least 30 minutes. This includes stage 1 deaths..
  • Roleplay Before Combat: Always initiate roleplay and use verbal communication before shooting or combat, even if tensions arise from out-of-game platforms.
  • Gang Rules: please refer to the discord gang rules section for more info.

Criminal Activities

  • Independent Groups: Separate groups may not collaborate on different objectives during criminal activities.
  • No Fake Hostages: Fake hostages are strictly prohibited in all criminal activities.
  • Robbery Planning: Major robberies require a well-thought-out plan; simply evading police by driving is not acceptable.
  • Robbing Players: Allowed with high-quality roleplay and justified context. Use appropriate commands; one item per person, but focus on RP quality.
  • Robbing Restricted Areas: Places that are 'GREENZONES' are off-limits for robbing players.
  • Scamming Rules: Must be done through in-game RP with valid reason. No scamming solely for profit/conflict or using unauthorized menus/teleporting (except F2 inventory). No exploiting server functions.
  • Government Employee Robberies: Robbing PD/DOJ/EMS solely for belongings is prohibited.
  • Interfering in Robberies: Only allowed if gangs are on their turf. No interference for revenge.

Character Guidelines

Character Development

Integrity for Official Roles

Members serving in official positions (Police, DOC, DOJ, EMS) must maintain high standards of integrity and professionalism. This includes avoiding corruption and misuse of equipment.

Character Separation

Each character should operate independently, with no knowledge of other characters' personal information. Avoid creating connections between characters outside the established roleplay context.

Property Management

Properties may be removed after 30 days of inactivity to maintain a dynamic environment. Sporadic logins to bypass inactivity requirements will not prevent removal.