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Play together.

RDM (Random Death Match)

You must have a clear RP reason and verbal initiation before attacking another player. Random attacks without proper RP = warning or ban. Trash talk is not enough to justify shooting someone.

VDM (Vehicle Death Match)

Vehicles are not weapons. Don't run people over on purpose. If it's an accident, stop and roleplay the situation.

Safe Zones

Hospitals and police stations are safe zones. Only enter for roleplay reasons. Don't use them to hang out. You can continue RP in these areas if it makes sense.

Third-Party Communication

Use only in-game radios and phones for IC communication. No Discord, streams, or outside chats for sharing in-city info.

Combat Logging

Leaving the city to avoid RP will get you banned. If you crash, message those involved and try to return. Use /combat to report combat loggers.

Metagaming

Using info from outside the game (streams, Discord, other characters) in RP is not allowed. Big violations (like leaking police info) = harsher bans.

Interfering with RP

If a scene has nothing to do with you, stay out. This includes EMS and police situations. Forcing yourself in is trolling.

Powergaming

No unrealistic RP or using mechanics to win. Example: pulling a gun in cuffs or "seeing the light" while cops are around. Wait for scenes to fully finish before doing anything like that.

Spamming/Exploiting

Spamming shift-punch or canceling emotes to gain an advantage = 24hr ban.

Trolling

Coming into the city just to troll or ruin RP will get you permanently banned.

NLR (New Life Rule)

If you're not revived by EMS or cops, you forget the last 2 hours of RP. No remembering events, people, or info from before being downed.

Mic Requirement

A working microphone is required to play. Typing is only for RP actions (e.g., /me or /do). If you have a disability or impairment, use /asl to communicate and inform staff if needed.

Discrimination & Hate Speech

No racism, sexism, hate speech, or slurs in or out of RP. Hostility is allowed in character, but must respect others' identity and boundaries. OOC discrimination will lead to serious punishment.

ERP & Sexual Conduct

Sexual assault or non-consensual sexual RP is not allowed. If someone asks you to stop, you stop immediately. ERP is only allowed if all parties consent and it's done in a private area. Violations may lead to permanent, unappealable bans.

Hostile RP

You can be hostile in RP, especially if you play a criminal. But don't start fights over minor things like trash talk. Keep all RP in-city — don't carry drama into Discord or outside chats.

Scamming

Scamming is only allowed when it involves illegal items or dirty money. Scamming players for legal items, clean cash, or vehicles is not allowed. Staff will review each case and act at their discretion.

Reporting Rule Breaks

If you see a rule being broken, report it. Don't argue or break character — stay in RP and gather evidence.

Evidence Rules

Use /SHOWIDS to get player IDs. Clips must be 30+ seconds, with clear audio (input + output) and full context. Bad or incomplete clips = report invalid.

Stay in RP

Don't leave the scene or break character mid-RP. Finish the roleplay properly before making a report.

Using /report

Once RP is done, use /report to alert staff. Include a short description of what happened.

Don't Staff Shop or DM Staff

Only the staff member handling your ticket can make a decision. Don't message other staff or DM anyone for a second opinion. If you think the decision was unfair, submit a ticket to a higher-up.

When to Make a Support Ticket

If a staff member tells you to make a ticket, or the issue isn't urgent, go to the #support channel in the Metro Networks Discord and click Create Ticket.

Ticket Requirements

Every support ticket must include: a brief description of what happened, screenshots or clips (minimum 30 seconds, full audio, full context), and anything else staff ask for. No valid evidence = no action taken.

Senseless Aggression

Don't start fights or violence without a solid RP reason or backstory. No random beef.

Robbery Rules

You can't just rob people randomly. There must be proper RP buildup. Shooting should be a last resort.

Robbing Downed Players

You cannot rob players who are already downed, no exceptions.

Robbing EMS or Police

You can't rob EMS at all. You can only rob police for illegal items they haven't stored in evidence yet.

Police Hostage Rule

You can only take police hostage if 4 or more cops are online.

No Violence Toward Paramedics

No attacking or stealing from paramedics. Let EMS do their job — no exceptions.

Helicopter Theft

You are not allowed to steal EMS or police helicopters.

Escalating Hostile RP

You can escalate RP if there's previous unresolved conflict, but don't jump straight to violence.

Fear RP (Fear for Life)

If someone points a gun at you, you must fear for your life. If you already have a gun in-hand and are face-to-face, you can react. If you're climbing, on a roof/ladder, or your back is turned, you must fear — no pulling weapons. If you're outnumbered, you must fear for your life.

Safe Zones (Green Zones)

No robbing, hostage-taking, killing, or camping in: Hospitals, Police Stations, Prison Car Park, Player-Owned Businesses, Inside the Casino, Clothing Stores, Tattoo Stores.

Ongoing Situations in Safe Zones

Only continue RP fights that started before entering a safezone. You can't run into a safezone to escape a fight.

Ransom Restrictions

You cannot demand anything from the police armory or EMS pharmacy. Once evidence is locked or suspects are in jail, they can't be ransomed or removed.

No Baiting

Don't bait police, EMS, or gangs. This can lead to a ban and may count as failing to fear for your life.

Robbing Criminal Locations

You can rob criminal businesses only with a strong history and if the gang is actively controlling that spot.

Player-Owned Businesses

Player-owned businesses are safe zones at all times, whether open or closed. Hostile RP is not permitted inside or directly outside these locations, regardless of their operating status.

Server Event Rules

No hostility during server events unless staff approve. Events focused on hostility are exempt.

Gang Clothing Removal

Hostages can have gang clothing taken for 24 hours for RP purposes. After 24 hours, clothing must be returned or discarded RP-wise.

Injury Awareness

Your health bar doesn't show your true injuries. When down, you can't talk unless communicating with paramedics, doctors, police, or staff.

Medical RP Required

If hurt, fully roleplay your injuries. Follow paramedics' instructions. Ignoring or running after treatment may lead to a ban.

After Car Accidents

Don't leave the scene right away. Check on others involved first. This includes lag, desync, or similar issues.

Realistic Health Management

Attend doctor follow-ups and follow advice. Use wheelchairs if told. Stay down if tased or shot by police.

Pain from Non-Lethal Weapons

Roleplay pain from tasers and bean bags seriously. Don't instantly get up and run after these injuries.

Exploit Reporting

Exploiting game mechanics leads to a permanent ban. Report exploits via a support ticket with description and evidence.

No Retaliation

Reporters won't be punished. Exploiters found by staff will get permanent bans.

Hacking Ban

Using hacks, cheats, or third-party tools is a permanent ban offense.

Asset Transfer Exploits

Transferring assets between unrelated characters or using middlemen to avoid permanent death is banned. This includes gifting cars, houses, weapons, or materials when leaving.

Role-Specific Items

Job items (police, EMS) must only be used on-duty and returned off-duty. Sharing or transferring these is corruption and leads to a permanent ban.

Anti-Corruption

Police and EMS corruption is banned and punished with bans, not just roleplay consequences.

Real-Life Asset Transfers

Transferring money or assets between players or your own characters for OOC or real-life reasons is banned and leads to permanent bans.

Remote Exploitation

Using emotes to cancel actions (e.g., punching) or moving while downed is exploitative and punished (warning or ban).

Name Exploit

Using exploits like sending emotes or money to reveal players' names is forbidden and punished.

Game Modification Ban

Modifying game files for combat advantage (bullet tracers, always day, etc.) is banned. Approved mods like NVE, Fivemods, QuantV are allowed.

OOC Drama

Bringing out-of-character drama into the city or starting issues from OOC conflicts is not allowed.

Avoid Other Players' RP

Don't interfere in other players' RP, especially gang RP, to prevent hand-holding.

Business Worker Immunity

Players working in businesses cannot be targeted by hostile RP.

End Hostility When EMS Arrives

Hostilities must stop when EMS arrive, per the New Life Rule (NLR). Applies to police and triage scenes.

Realistic Driving

Drive realistically. Dangerous or reckless driving (e.g., supercars off-road, ramming at high speed) may get warnings or bans.

Duress Exception

Police and EMS limits are lifted when Duress alarms activate (threat or downed). Criminal limits still apply.

Motorcycle Downed Passenger

Carrying downed passengers on motorcycles is not permitted.

Rule Exceptions

While on or near Cayo Perico Island, rules R2, R3 & R12 do NOT apply. All other rules remain in effect. PVP warfare is allowed without the RDM rule. Note: Griefing is NOT allowed (e.g., stealing planes and deliberately crashing them into players).

Robbery

You can be robbed for anything, even while dead.

Police & EMS Restrictions

Police and EMS cannot be near Cayo Perico unless involved in active RP investigations or special events approved by staff.

No Escape Zone

Criminals cannot use Cayo Perico to escape police pursuits.

No Life Rule (NLR) Exception

Players may return to Cayo Perico after death without NLR, but any ongoing hostilities from Cayo Perico cannot continue on the Mainland.