Official Rules
1. Common Rules
- Your character must have a realistic name with correct pronunciation (no TOS violations).
- All players must follow Twitch.tv Terms of Service at all times.
- No default faces — use custom characters.
- Discussing real-life deceased individuals is strictly prohibited.
- No harassment, sexual harassment, excessive name-calling, shaming, or targeted personal attacks (may result in ban).
- No leaking information or engaging in provocative activities.
- No intimidation or OOC harassment to prevent players from enjoying the server.
- Always respect others. Actions require proper IC justification ("it's my character" is not valid).
Consequences: Determined fairly by staff depending on the situation.
2. Interactions
- Sexual, torture, or extremely gross RP requires prior OOC consent from all parties (including witnesses) and must be private. Spiking drinks is never allowed.
- Rape and nonconsensual touching are strictly prohibited.
- Report rulebreaks in-game or on forums — RP does not stop.
- Stream sniping is forbidden (permanent ban & unwhitelist).
- Recording: Phones for pictures; cameras for video/audio (within range, no walls/glass).
- Remain in character unless directed by admin. Use local OOC sparingly.
- No voiding RP without Game Admin/Lead Admin approval or forum report.
- Do not cut off interactions without Lead Admin+ direction.
- Reports must be professional and submitted within 3 days.
Consequences: Determined by staff.
3. In-Game Rules
Admin Discretion
- Admins may punish actions that negatively impact RP or realism, including poor RP scenes.
Common Courtesy
- Treat everyone with respect. No rulebreaking in response to others.
- No disrupting, stalling, or voiding RP (e.g., combat logging, repeated refusal, purposeful AFK).
- RP bugs/desync and car crashes. No homophobia, misgendering, or hateful remarks.
- No OOC insults (forums/Discord). Follow admin decisions.
- Realistic property pricing. Report bugs/exploits immediately (exploiting = permanent ban).
- No buying/selling weapons/drugs via in-game Yellow Pages.
Metagaming
- No using OOC information IC (e.g., Twitch chat, external platforms like Discord/Skype).
Powergaming
- No unrealistic actions, forcing RP, or script exploits (e.g., calling locations while downed, money grinding over RP, /me overuse, unrealistic driving, health bar stomping).
Deathmatching
- No killing without sufficient RP reason. No terrorism.
- VDM: No intentional vehicle harm/kill without proper initiation or revenge killing.
- Misusing legal firearm license on civilians = immediate revocation.
Robbing and Scamming
- Must be fully IC with valid reason.
- No forcing ATM withdrawals, vehicle sales, or off-scene assets.
- Scam cap: $30,000. No PD/FD robbing. No luxury/sports cars for robberies.
- No looting dead players. Max 1 robbery/hour per player/group (no chain robberies).
- Kill only if victim escalates. Always value life.
New Life Rule (NLR)
- Forget events leading to down/respawn. No return to area for 15 minutes or revenge.
- No revenge new characters after CK. Contact medical while downed.
Abuse of Game Physics
- No bunnyhopping, spam punching, combat rolling, Olympic swimming, or job vehicle abuse.
Third Party Modifications
- No advantage-giving mods/software (crosshairs, trainers, etc.). Aesthetic mods allowed if no functional change.
Safezones
- No crime in: spawn locations, government offices, hospitals, dealerships, banks, malls (inside), parking/impound lots, shops, player businesses (when open), events (except block/house parties), casino, etc.
Not Valuing Life (NVL)
- Value life realistically. Comply at gunpoint. No fake hostages or unnecessary risks.
Illegal Activities
- Max 4 players per crime (lookouts count). Prioritize RP.
- Dice gambling: max $20,000/roll, cash only.
Multiple Characters in One Gang/Group
- No multiple characters in same gang. New characters start low, no IC relations to old.
Corruption (IC)
- No unauthorized weapon/money distribution, player setups, dual government jobs, or unlicensed weapon distribution.
Refunds
- Strict no-refund policy on all donations.
Real World Trading
- Strictly prohibited.
Vehicle Price Agreement
- Max +$75,000 over stock price.
Obscene Roleplay
- Private only, OOC consent required. No rape/nonconsensual/underage content.
Consequences for Section 3: Determined by staff.
4. Punishment & Appeal Information
- Individual case review; punishments based on severity.
- Appeals available via established process.
5. Strike System
- Strike 1: First ban offense
- Strike 2: Second ban offense
- Strike 3: Final (whitelist revoked; reapply after 30 days)
Final Notes
- Rules subject to change — stay updated.
- Report violations with evidence (video preferred).
- Contact admins for questions or clarifications.
Thank you for contributing to a realistic and enjoyable roleplay experience on SetLife RP.