Server Rules Overview

2 min readUpdated 1/1/2025By Indigo Staff
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Server Rules Overview

Breaking these rules can result in warnings, kicks, or permanent bans. Ignorance of the rules is not an excuse.

General Rules

1. Respect & Toxicity

  • Treat all players with respect
  • No harassment, discrimination, or hate speech
  • Keep OOC drama out of the server
  • No targeting or griefing players

2. Roleplay Standards

  • Stay in character at all times
  • No metagaming (using OOC knowledge IC)
  • No powergaming (forcing actions on others)
  • Value your life (Fear RP)

3. Communication

  • Must have a working microphone
  • English only in-city
  • No hot-micing or music through voice
  • Use /ooc sparingly

Roleplay Rules

New Life Rule (NLR)

When you die and respawn:

  • Forget events leading to your death
  • Cannot return to death location for 15 minutes
  • Cannot seek revenge for your death

Value of Life

  • Comply when outnumbered or outgunned
  • Show realistic fear in dangerous situations
  • Don't be a hero without proper RP reasoning

Fail RP

Examples of Fail RP include:

  • Unrealistic driving (GTA-style)
  • Combat logging
  • Exploiting game mechanics
  • Breaking character

Combat Rules

Random Deathmatch (RDM)

  • No killing without valid RP reason
  • Must have interaction before violence
  • Gang wars require proper initiation

Vehicle Deathmatch (VDM)

  • No using vehicles as weapons
  • No intentional ramming
  • Accidents happen, but own up to them

Quality of Life Rules

Green Zones

No crime in these areas:

  • Hospital
  • Police Station
  • City Hall
  • Job centers

Priority System

  • Major crimes require priority
  • One major crime at a time
  • Cool-down periods between heists

Enforcement

Strike System
  1. First Offense: Warning
  2. Second Offense: 24-hour ban
  3. Third Offense: 7-day ban
  4. Fourth Offense: Permanent ban

Severe violations may skip steps.

Reporting Violations

If you witness rule-breaking:

  1. Clip the incident if possible
  2. Use /report in-game
  3. File detailed report on Discord
  4. Do not break character to confront

Staff decisions are final. Arguing with staff about punishments will result in additional consequences.