1. Powergaming

1.1 Powergaming means using game mechanics to gain an unfair advantage or excluding others from roleplay.

1.2 Examples of powergaming include:

• Exploiting game mechanics for unrealistic actions (e.g., accessing storage through walls).
• Forcing impossible actions on other players or NPCs.
• Assuming police officers automatically have keys to banks or robbable sites.
• Relogging to avoid respawn timers.
• Using key binds (e.g., “/me ties hands”) instead of roleplaying actions fully.
• Failing to physically roleplay removing items such as radios, trackers, or phones.
• Talking on radio while dead or no physical earpiece. Police or EMS should not go on any other radio than ambulance or police channel.
• Expecting PD/NHS/Fire not to use panic buttons or trackers unless items are taken in roleplay.
• Being revived by SHS from being on side or flat backed and carrying on again in the scene.
• Ignoring fear roleplay when threatened with a weapon (see rule 58).
• Dealing drugs from inside a vehicle or bike.
• Triggering a house robbery, hiding nearby, then returning once police leave.
• Deleting or remaking a character without staff approval (a ticket must be opened).

2. Weapon Play Over Roleplay

• 2.1 Roleplay must always take priority over weapon use.
• 2.2 Choosing to shoot, stab, or otherwise use weapons instead of roleplay is fail RP.
• 2.3 Clips or evidence must be provided when reporting.

3. Hunting

• 3.1 Snipers are intended for hunting animals.
• 3.2 Snipers may be used against NPCs for boosting, but never against players.
• 3.3 Using Snipers on players results in a government warning.

4. Breaking Character (OOC)

• 4.1 Players must stay in character at all times.
• 4.2 Out-of-character behaviour includes:
  • Mentioning rules or “Gov action”.
  • Reporting another player in roleplay.
  • Calling for an admin in character (unless stuck under the map).
• 4.3 Going OOC results in warnings.

5. Reports and Staff

• 5.1 Use /report to contact staff in city.
• 5.2 Do not approach staff directly during gameplay.

6. Fail RP

• 6.1 All players must take roleplay seriously.
• 6.2 Using mechanics to bypass roleplay is fail RP.
• 6.3 Killing friends without valid roleplay is not allowed.
• 6.4 All scenarios must have roleplay intent.
• 6.5 Ignoring or refusing roleplay (“No Intent to RP”) is fail RP.
• 6.6 Hiding vehicles in garages to avoid PD detection is fail RP.

7. Streamer Friendly

• 7.1 Twitch Terms of Service must be followed.
• 7.2 Assume players may be streaming at all times.
• 7.3 Offensive or bannable behaviour is not tolerated.

8. Ped Selection

• 8.1 Only freemode peds may be used.
• 8.2 Customisable peds are permitted.
• 8.3 If your ped creation bugs, use /report for staff assistance.

9. Green Zones

• 9.1 Green Zones are safe areas where no criminal activity is allowed.
• 9.2 The NHS building and its car park are Green Zones.
• 9.3 The pawnshop and the surrounding car park is a Green Zone.
• 9.4 The townhouse and car park is a Green Zone.
• 9.5 Gangs must also respect Green Zones.

10. Baiting

• 10.1 Do not call Police/NHS/Fire without reason.
• 10.2 Robbing, kidnapping, or killing emergency services after luring them is baiting.
• 10.3 Repeatedly instigating police chases is baiting.
• 10.4 Baiting results in jail time and potential warnings/bans.

11. Metagaming

• 11.1 Out-of-character knowledge must never be used in roleplay.
• 11.2 Sharing OOC knowledge in games is metagaming.
• 11.3 Metagaming is a bannable offence.
• 11.4 Stream sniping and messaging players about in-city events is not allowed.
• 11.5 Solid evidence (clips) must be provided when reporting.

12. Cheating, Hacking and Exploiting

• 12.1 Unauthorised access to the server is hacking.
• 12.2 Using third-party software for advantage is cheating.
• 12.3 Exploiting mechanics for gain is forbidden.
• 12.4 Exploits must be reported immediately.
• 12.5 Abusing exploits results in bans.
• 12.6 Do not climb unrealistic areas (e.g., plants).

13. Server Restart

• 13.1 Restarts do not allow random violence.
• 13.2 Killing before leaving the server is not allowed.
• 13.3 Robberies must be finished 30 minutes before restart.

14. Voice ID

• 14.1 Players cannot be identified by voice if wearing masks or disguises.
• 14.2 Vehicles with blacked-out tints conceal identity.
• 14.3 Voice changers cannot be used mid-scene.
• 14.4 Full-time use of a voice changer for a character is permitted.

15. Kidnapping

• 15.1 Kidnapping must have full roleplay intent.
• 15.2 Kidnapping for trolling (e.g., making someone dance) is not allowed.
• 15.3 Police cannot be kidnapped purely for personal gain.
• 15.4 Hostages cannot be held for more than 1 hour.
• 15.5 Head bags must lead into genuine roleplay.

16. Robbing people, killing and robberies

• 16.1 A minimum of 2 minutes of roleplay is required before robbery.
• 16.2 Robbing stage 2 players is not permitted.
• 16.3 Only police may access inventories of stage 2 players, and items must go to evidence.
• 16.4 Forcing victims to withdraw money is forbidden.
• 16.5 Killing victims after robbing them is prohibited.
• 16.6 You should always wait 5 minutes at the scene of a store, bank, jewelry and house robbery to give police time to get to the scene. Failure could result in a warning.
• 16.7 Only 2 cars to be used, no motorbikes.

17. PED Hostage

• 17.1 PED hostages must be properly roleplayed.

18. Cooldowns

• 18.1 Leaving a job or Gang after less than 1 week = 3 day cooldown.
• 18.2 Leaving a job or gang after 1 week = 1-week cooldown.
• 18.3 After the cooldown, players may rejoin or apply for roles.
• 18.4 At a scene if all police are dead or on their side, all crims must leave the scene and will have a 10 minute cooldown. Fail to do so will result in a warning.

19. Spitting

• 19.1 Spitting is strictly forbidden.
• 19.2 Roleplaying spitting or making the sound is bannable.

20. Bags

• 20.1 Bags must be used logically.
• 20.2 Using bags to escape fights is powergaming.
• 20.3 Bags are valid only when a victim is tied up or has surrendered.

21. Character Gender Change

• 21.1 Characters’ genders cannot be changed after creation.

22. Character & Gang Names

22.1 Names must not include:

• Real-life gangs or cartels
• Serial killers or notorious criminals
• Historic figures or famous personalities
• Film characters
• Real business names

22.2 All names must be reviewed and approved.

23. Staff Backseating

• 23.1 Do not backseat staff.
• 23.2 Staff handle issues voluntarily and abuse will not be tolerated.

24. Push to Talk

• 24.1 Only push-to-talk is permitted.
• 24.2 Open mics are not allowed.

25. Clipping Software

• 25.1 Players should use clipping software.
• 25.2 Repeated failure to provide clips may result in disciplinary action.

26. Out-of-Character Calls

• 26.1 Communication outside the server (e.g., Discord calls) is not allowed.
• 26.2 Only NSRP certified Discord servers may be used.

27. Whitelist Discord Servers

• 27.1 Whitelisted jobs and gangs must use NSRP Discord servers.
• 27.2 External or private servers are not permitted.
• 27.3 Messaging owners/staff outside official channels is prohibited.

28. Personal Issues

• 28.1 Real-life family or personal issues must not be roleplayed.
• 28.2 Roleplay must remain in-character.

29. Sickness & Infectious Diseases

• 29.1 Infectious diseases or terminal illness must not be roleplayed.

30. Sexual Harassment

• 30.1 Unsolicited sexual behaviour (e.g., catcalling, touching) is harassment.
• 30.2 This results in a permanent ban with no appeal.

31. Hateful Conduct

31.1 Discrimination or harassment based on the following is forbidden:

• Race, ethnicity, nationality
• Religion
• Sex, gender, gender identity
• Sexual orientation
• Age, disability, or serious medical conditions

32. Community Disrespect

• 32.1 Respect all community members at all times (Discord, Twitch, TikTok, in-game).

33. Bullying

• 33.1 Mocking or bullying physical/mental disorders is permanently bannable.

34. Toxicity

• 34.1 Abusive or hostile OOC behaviour is not allowed.
• 34.2 Toxicity in streams is punishable.

35. Suicide RP

• 35.1 Suicide, terrorism, or real-world tragic events must not be roleplayed.

36. Traffic Stops

• 36.1 Non-compliance without intent to roleplay is fail RP.
• 36.2 During stops, players must not call gangs/friends to intervene.

37. Tasers

• 37.1 After two taser hits, a player must be incapacitated.
• 37.2 Injuries must be roleplayed.

38. Taking Own Life to Escape Police

• 38.1 Purposely killing yourself to avoid police is prohibited.

39. Prison Breaks

• 39.1 Helicopters may not be used for prison breaks.

40. Weed Grows

• 40.1 Weed must only be grown in house shells, business MLOs, or correct GTA locations.

41. NHS & PD Equipment

• 41.1 Selling NHS/PD equipment is forbidden.
• 41.2 Stealing from police armoury or evidence lockers is bannable.

42. Whitelisted Job Impersonation

• 42.1 Impersonating whitelisted jobs (Police/NHS/Fire) is prohibited.

43. Paperwork Evidence

• 43.1 “/me shows paperwork” is not valid evidence.
• 43.2 Believable documents must be created and delivered in the city.

44. Purchases & Vehicles

• 44.1 Purchases and vehicle imports are non-transferable.
• 44.2 Vehicles must follow CFX T&C’s.

45. GTA Driving

• 45.1 Vehicles must not be driven on unrealistic terrain (e.g., cars up stairs).
• 45.2 Only marked ramps/jumps may be used during chases.
• 45.3 Players must roleplay injuries or damage if they fail a stunt.

46. Theft of Government Vehicles

• 46.1 Stealing emergency vehicles is allowed only during active RP.
• 46.2 Random theft of parked government vehicles is not permitted.

47. Failure to Roleplay Injuries

• 47.1 All injuries (e.g., falls, car crashes, tasers) must be roleplayed.
• 47.2 The NHS must control medical scenes fully.
• 47.3 “/me no pulse” cannot be used.

48. Valuing Life

• 48.1 Characters must value their lives realistically.
• 48.2 Ignoring threats or acting recklessly under danger is fail RP.

49. RDM & VDM

• 49.1 RDM: Killing without valid reason is prohibited.
• 49.2 VDM: Using vehicles as weapons without RP is prohibited.
• 49.3 Vehicle use during valid RP (e.g., knocking someone mid-scene) is not VDM.

50. New Life Rule (NLR)

• 50.1 After death (stage 2), players forget all prior events.
• 50.2 Returning to the scene or seeking revenge is forbidden.
• 50.3 Burials or water dumps mean forgetting the full storyline.
• 50.4 Players can be reminded by witnesses or CCTV, but not recall themselves.
• 50.5 Stage 2 players cannot check in to the NHS.
• 50.6 Killed at a crop = cannot return until restart.
• 50.7 Killing off characters requires ticket and owner approval.

51. Gangs

• 51.1 All gang Discords must include at least one staff member.
• 51.2 Lone gang members cannot be attacked or carry out gang activity.
• 51.3 Lone garage workers cannot be attacked unless conflict is taken there.
• 51.4 Gang cooldowns apply the same as whitelisted roles.
• 51.5 Whitelist gang 10 people maximum. Non whitelist 5 people maximum.

52. Hits/Assassination

• 52.1 Hits must be made clear to the target (“Hit complete”).

53. Third Characters

• 53.1 Third characters require a ticket and owner approval.
• 53.2 Donations are required only after approval.
• 53.3 Whitelisted/gang members may not hold ranks above entry-level in other jobs.

54. Staff Interaction

• 54.1 Staff may appear in the city with identifiers.
• 54.2 Do not interact with them during staff duties.

55. Police

• 55.1 Police corruption requires GOV approval.
• 55.2 Only one corruption storyline may exist at a time.
• 55.3 Deleting evidence (e.g., MDT) is prohibited.
• 55.4 Police ANPR can detect plates even without visible plates.
• 55.5 Police-issued weapons must only be used by firearms officers.
• 55.6 Officers cannot be killed unless there is a minimum of 4 on.

56. Warning & Ban Structure

56.1 Rule breaks follow this structure:

• Verbal Warning
• First Warning
• Final Warning
• 1-day ban
• 3-day ban
• 7-day ban
• Permanent ban

56.2 Instant bans may apply at owners’ discretion.

57. Lore Friendly

• 57.1 No branded items, clothes, or vehicles are permitted.
• 57.2 Posting branded content may result in warnings or bans.

58. Weapon Fear

• 58.1 If you are unarmed and you are held up by a gun or knife or sharp type melee you should always fear.
• 58.2 If someone puts a gun to you or a melee and you have a melee type weapon in hand and think you can take a swing or stab this is allowed as long as you are within hitting distance. Only time you don’t need to fear. All other situations you should FEAR.

59. Disclaimer

• 59.1 All players, staff, and streamers must follow these rules.
• 59.2 The server owners reserve the right to revoke the whitelist at any time.