Rules

Every rule has a number. Staff use these numbers in infractions, so you always know what a decision is based on.

1. General

These apply everywhere: in-game, in voice and on Discord.

1.1
Respect everyone
No harassment, hate speech, discrimination or targeted insults toward any player or staff member.
1.2
Follow staff instructions
If a staff member asks you to stop or move, do it first and appeal later through a ticket.
1.3
No exploiting
Using glitches, exploits or third-party tools to gain an advantage leads to a permanent ban.
1.4
Appropriate names and avatars
Usernames, callsigns and avatars must not be offensive, sexual or impersonate staff.

Every action should make sense for your character in a realistic California.

2.1
Stay in character
Out-of-character talk belongs in OOC channels or brackets, not in the middle of a scene.
2.2
No random deathmatch
Never attack or kill another player without a roleplay reason that started the conflict.
2.3
Value your life
Act as if your character fears injury. Surrender when you are clearly outnumbered or at gunpoint.
2.4
No meta-gaming
Do not use information your character could not know, such as Discord messages or streams.
2.5
New life rule
After you die, forget the scene that led to your death and do not return to it.

3.1
Drive realistically
Obey traffic laws unless your scene gives a clear reason not to. No ramming without cause.
3.2
Realistic vehicles
Use vehicles that fit your character and job. Emergency vehicles are for the matching team only.
3.3
No spawning to escape
Do not respawn or reset your vehicle to get out of a pursuit or traffic stop.

4.1
Respond to calls
While on a law enforcement or fire team, prioritise active calls over free roam.
4.2
Use force realistically
Escalate step by step. Lethal force is only for situations where lives are at risk.
4.3
No power gaming
Give suspects a fair chance to roleplay. Do not force outcomes that leave no room for a response.

5.1
Use the right channels
Keep conversations in the channel they belong in and use tickets for reports and appeals.
5.2
No advertising
Do not advertise other servers or communities, also not in direct messages to members.
5.3
No spam or mass pings
Avoid spamming messages, emojis or pings, and never ping staff for no reason.