Rules:

Administration discretion is allowed in extenuating circumstances outside the rules listed below!

General Rules:

Age Requirement:

All players must be 13+ and RP characters must be 18+. We are a mature server, there are adult themes and adult language being used. GTA is also an 18+ game.

Punishment: Permanent Ban

Toxicity and Bullying:

Toxicity is permitted only within roleplay context and must align with the scene and server rules. However, toxic behavior, bullying, or harassment will not be tolerated in the Discord. There’s a clear line between roleplay and real-life disrespect—do not cross it. If you have an issue with another player, use /report in-game or open a support ticket via Discord.

Potential Punishment: Warning / Kick / Temporary Ban / Permanent Ban

Derogatory Remarks: 

Negative or derogatory remarks about race, religion, gender, sexual preference, sexual orientation, gender identity, etc. may be allowed within RP context if it fits the character and scene. However, once it becomes targeted hatred outside of roleplay or continues after someone asks you to stop, it will no longer be tolerated. Know the line between roleplay and real-life harassment. If crossed, disciplinary action will be taken.

Example: The n-word (soft “a”) may be allowed in RP, but the hard R version is never allowed under any circumstances.

Potential Punishment: Temporary Ban / Permanent Ban

Contacting Staff:

Before attempting to Direct message staff ingame or out of game, you must create a ticket in discord to have your issue resolved.

Only Direct Message staff with permission if absolutely necessary. This also is necessary when in-game when you would like to report something or need an admin, use /report first. 

Potential Punishment: Warning / Kick / Temporary Ban / Permanent Ban

Discord/Cad:

You must be in the Discord and in our CAD (https://blainerp.com/cad) to play on the server. This is a requirement.

Disrespect: 

Speaking publicly in a way that carelessly or intentionally creates or fuels negativity OOC towards other members of the BlaineRP Community will not be tolerated. These issues are expected to be handled privately, either directly with the involved party, or through admin/moderator mediation.

Disciplinary action will be determined on a case-by-case basis depending on the severity of the offense, and can range from a simple conversation with an admin for lesser offenses, all the way up to immediate and permanent removal from the community for the most malicious offenses.

Real Life Money:

There will be no acceptance of real life money for in game advantages or actions. 

Exploiting:

Exploitation of a bug or glitch is strictly prohibited. Purposely exploiting a bug, glitch, or anything else for personal gain will result in heavy consequences.

Potential Punishment: Temporary Ban

Stream Sniping:

While you are in the server, you are strictly prohibited from being in the stream of anyone else currently playing on the server and streaming on any service. This is a no questions asked rule – if you’re in their viewer list, and you’re in the server you will be subject to this rule break. Should you be caught stream sniping more than once you will be permanently removed from the community.

Potential Punishment: Kick / Temp-Ban / Perm-Ban

Meta Gaming: 

The use of information that your character has not learned through RP is not allowed. Meta-Gaming is hard to define in a single sentence; 

Refer to this definition to better understand the meaning of Meta-Gaming:

“Metagaming is a term used in role-playing games, which describes a player’s use of real-life knowledge concerning the state of the game to determine their character’s actions, when said character has no relevant knowledge or awareness under the circumstances.”

Example:
Information that you hear through walls is not allowed to be used in roleplay.

Potential Punishment: Kick / Temporary Ban / Permanent Ban

Fear Roleplay and Power Gaming:

In FiveM roleplay, Fear Roleplay (Fear RP) and Power Gaming are key concepts that govern player behavior to ensure a realistic and immersive experience.

• Fear Roleplay requires players to realistically portray fear for their character’s life in dangerous situations. This means complying with reasonable demands when threatened or when their character’s life is at risk, such as during a robbery or when held at gunpoint. The goal is to emulate how a person would naturally react in life-threatening scenarios, prioritizing survival over heroism or reckless actions.

• Power Gaming, on the other hand, refers to any actions that are unrealistic or unfairly force outcomes in roleplay, often by exploiting game mechanics or forcing actions on others without giving them a chance to respond. Power Gaming undermines the collaborative and immersive nature of roleplay by making situations feel unbalanced or contrived.

The key distinction is that Fear RP does not justify Power Gaming. When responding to a situation under Fear RP, players must still allow for realistic roleplay interactions. For instance, while a player should fear for their life when threatened, they cannot use Fear RP as an excuse to force outcomes that would be considered Power Gaming, such as automatically assuming others’ actions or outcomes without roleplay or exploiting game mechanics to escape a scenario unrealistically.

By adhering to both principles, players can maintain a fair, realistic, and engaging roleplay environment where everyone has the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the story.

Potential Punishment: Kick / Temporary Ban / Permanent Ban

Quality of RP:

Quality of RP is defined as failure to uphold the standards of role-play expected by the BRP Players and Staff. Poor quality of RP will be looked at negatively and you may face punishment for the same. This includes having No Value of Life, Unrealistic Driving, Interrupting an active scene, cop baiting and not following Priority Status.

Potential Punishment: Kick / Temporary Ban / Permanent Ban

Considerate Roleplay:

Be considerate of others’ roleplay! You should strive to make the best possible scenario for your fellow players. Interactions with all other players should be played to the benefit of ALL players roleplay experience. Win or lose, this is something we do for fun, when everyone is having fun we all win.

Potential Punishment: Kick / Temporary Ban / Permanent Ban

In Game Rules:

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Priority Status System:

The Priority Status System is used by Law Enforcement to control when criminal activity can occur. This ensures fair roleplay and allows law enforcement to properly manage scenes without overlapping major incidents.

Available – Normal operations:
– Criminal activity is allowed within the server rules.
– Both misdemeanor and felony crimes may occur.
– Players should still follow all roleplay and server rules.

Acceptable Examples: 
– Store robberies
– Vehicle Theft
– Drug Deal
– Shootings
– Evading Police

Pending – Major scene or operation being prepared:
– Used when law enforcement is preparing a planned event or operation.
– No criminal activity is allowed unless explicitly authorised by law enforcement or admin staff.
– This allows officers to prepare scenes without interference.

Acceptable Examples: 
– Planned warrant services
– Manhunts
– Large-scale investigations
– Server events or coordinated RP scenes

Active – Major scene currently ongoing:
– A major law enforcement scene is actively happening.
– No new criminal activity may start anywhere on the server.
– Only players directly involved in the active scene may continue roleplay related to that situation.

Acceptable Examples: 
– Bank robbery currently in progress
– Active police pursuit
– Hostage Situation
– Large scale shootout
– Law Enforcement Officer wounded

Cooldown – After a major scene has ended.
– This is the reset period for law enforcement after a priority. 
– Officers need time to reorganize, process suspects, write reports and return to patrol.
– No new criminal activity may start during cooldown.

Exception:
– If you were directly involved in the previous Active Priority and were never apprehended you may continue roleplay related to that specific scene only.

However, the following conditions apply:
– This exception only applies to the cooldown immediately following the active scene you were involved in.
– It does NOT carry over to future cooldowns.
– It does NOT apply if the server status changes to another Active Priority or Hold Status.

Your roleplay during this time must remain realistic and directly connected to escaping or resolving the previous scene, suspects should be focused on escaping, laying low, or dealing with the consequences of the previous event, not escalating the situation further.

Acceptable Examples:
– Continuing to evade police after escaping the original scene.
– Meeting up with accomplices to regroup or hide.
– Attempting to dispose of evidence.
– Attempting to free or assist accomplices who were captured during the scene.

Not Acceptable:
– Starting new robberies or crimes at different locations.
– Cop Baiting or intentionally provoking police (random shootings, chasing police vehicles, etc.)
– Returning to the original scene of the crime, to attack investigating officers.
– Creating unrealistic “serial crime” situations unrelated to the original event.

The expectation during this exception is that suspects are attempting to escape, lay low, or resolve the aftermath of the previous scene, not escalate into new crimes.

Hold – Low law enforcement availability:
– Used when there are not enough law enforcement officers online to safely handle major criminal scenes.
– Major criminal activity is not allowed.
– However minor infractions may still occur.

Acceptable Examples: 
– Running a stop sign
– Minor Speeding
– Careless Driving
– Parking Violations

Not Acceptable:
– Robberies
– Shootings
– Kidnappings
– Grand theft auto / Vehicle theft
– Misdemeanor or Felony level crimes

Potential Punishment: Warning / Kick / Temporary Ban / Permanent Ban

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Spamming:

– Chat Spam
– /report Spam
– Microphone Spam

All of these are strictly prohibed.

Potential Punishment: Kick / Temporary Ban / Permanent Ban

Sexual Assault RP: 

Sexual assault roleplay involving non-consensual touching may be allowed within reason and with prior agreement/understanding between all involved parties. However, any form of rape roleplay is strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated under any circumstances. Consent and boundaries must always be respected—when in doubt, don’t do it.

Potential Punishment: Permanent Ban

ERP: 

Erotic Role-Playing (ERP) is generally prohibited on this server. This includes, but is not limited to, actions in text (e.g., /me commands) and voice communication (VOIP). However, limited forms of ERP, such as stripper roleplay, are permitted as long as they remain tasteful and do not go too far.

If your roleplay crosses the line into explicit or overly sexual content, please take it privately to direct messages (DMs) outside of the server.

Potential Punishment: Permanent Ban

Deathmatching (RDM/VDM): 

Randomly killing or harming another player without good roleplay reason is not allowed. This includes being in a vehicle or otherwise.

Potential Punishment: Permanent Ban

Combat Logging:

Combat Logging is defined as disconnecting from the server, with the intention of avoiding any form of RP and is strictly prohibited. This includes disconnecting to avoid death, combat, arrest, medical attention, or any other form of RP.

Potential Punishment: Permanent Ban

Animal PEDs: (Trusted Civilians)
The use of animal PEDs is often subject to specific rules to maintain fairness and roleplay integrity. Players using animal PEDs should avoid griefing, trolling, or harassing others and are expected to stay in-character, behaving as the animal they portray. Unrealistic actions, such as animals driving vehicles or using weapons, are typically prohibited.

Also we discourage random, aggressive behavior, like attacking players without proper RP context or consent.

Potential Punishment: Warning / Kick / Temporary Ban

FAA / Aircraft RP: (FAA Certified)

In Blaine Roleplay, aircraft roleplay adheres to a strict set of guidelines modeled after FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) regulations to ensure a realistic and immersive experience. As pilots, you are expected to follow standard aviation procedures, including filing flight plans via /me, coordinating with air traffic control (ATC), and adhering to established airspace regulations. Takeoffs and landings must occur at designated airports, and you are required to respect no-fly zones and prohibited areas.

When engaging in aviation RP, clear communication with ATC is essential. Reckless flying, unauthorized landings, or failure to comply with ATC instructions can result in penalties, such as temporary bans, or suspension from aircraft RP. In Blaine Roleplay, the goal is to create an authentic aviation experience that enhances the overall roleplay environment while maintaining the safety and enjoyment of all participants.

VStancer:
The Vstancer feature allows players to adjust their vehicle’s height and wheel positioning. With that being said, please use common sense when applying these modifications to your vehicle. If a vehicle is seen using Vstancer in an unrealistic or inappropriate way, staff may issue punishments.

Potential Punishment: Warning / Kick / Temporary Ban

NLR: (New Life Roleplay)

Upon death during an active RP, your character does not actually die, but you are not allowed to return to the scene of your death, your character forgets all events leading up to the death. Details about how, where, and who killed you may not be released or Rped out.

Potential Punishment: Warning / Kick / Temporary Ban

Gang/Mob RP:

Gang and mob roleplay is fully allowed on the server. There are no specific requirements or approval process to create or be part of a gang/mob. The only expectation is that all gang-related activity must still follow the standard server rules (e.g., no RDM, VDM, FailRP, etc.). Keep it creative, but keep it within the server’s general guidelines.

Potential Punishment: Warning / Kick / Temporary Ban

Hitman/Assassination RP: 

Hitman and assassination roleplay is allowed on the server. If the hit is random and has no build-up or connection to the ongoing RP, consent is required from all parties involved, including the target. However, if the hit or assassination is part of a developed scene or storyline that aligns with ongoing RP, consent is not required—as long as it makes sense within the roleplay and follows all standard server rules

Potential Punishment: Warning / Kick / Temporary Ban / Permanent Ban

Kidnapping / Hostage taking:

Kidnapping or hostage-taking of anyone should not become a repetitive role-play scenario by the same individual or group. Repeatedly using this scenario can disrupt the balance and enjoyment of the server.

Staff members have the authority to cancel your scene if it is deemed repetitive, disruptive, or if these rules are violated.

Potential Punishment: Temporary Ban / Permanent Ban

LEO Presence:

Always act like there is a heavy LEO presence, even if there is a lack of LEOs. However, if there is a noticeable lack of LEO presence, then try to play accordingly. Abusing a lack of LEO presence is prohibited. 

Potential Punishment: Warning / Kick / Temporary Ban

Cop Baiting:

Committing a crime with the sole intention of drawing police away from another crime is prohibited and/or to draw their attention in general.

Example 1: Speeding fast, honking horn, doing burnouts ect when police are busy in RP

Potential Punishment: Warning / Kick / Temporary Ban

Issues in game:

If any issues arise during gameplay—such as rule violations, drama, or other concerns—do not break character. Complete the current scenario first, and then promptly address the issue using the appropriate methods (e.g., /report, contacting an Admin, etc.) as soon as possible after the scenario concludes.

Whitelisted Department Clothing:

Wearing clothing from the Los Santos Police Department (LSPD) or San Andreas Fire Rescue (SAFR) is generally prohibited. This includes any related badges, logos, or icons. However, trusted civilians who have received explicit permission may wear these items under specific circumstances. 

      Hats, Helmets, Jackets, Shirts, Pants, Logos, etc.

Potential Punishment: Warning / Temporary Ban / Permanent Ban

Impersonating Whitelisted Departments:

Impersonating members of the Los Santos Police Department (LSPD) Blaine County Sheriffs Office (BCSO) or San Andreas Fire Rescue (SAFR) is strictly prohibited and unacceptable under any circumstances on our server. These departments are not open to everyone and are whitelisted, meaning they require additional steps to join, such as submitting an application, being approved, interviewed, and trained.

However, trusted civilians who have received explicit permission may engage in certain role-play scenarios that involve LSPD, BCSO or SAFR impersonation. This allowance is strictly regulated and must be conducted within the boundaries set by the server’s rules.

Please be aware that this rule does not allow for Trusted Civilians to Roleplay as Officials from other Law Enforcement Departments i.e. FBI, CIA, Game Wardens, Park Rangers etc

Potential Punishment: Warning / Temporary Ban / Permanent Ban

/OOC + /LOC:

 /OOC – Used to communicate with another party after a disconnect or when you are relaying information through chat that doesn’t pertain to RolePlay, this should be used if the player is not in your local range.

 /LOC – Used to communicate with another party after a disconnect or when you are relaying information through chat that doesn’t pertain to RolePlay, this should be used if the player is in your local range.

/ME + /GME:

 The /me and /gme commands must be used for roleplay purposes only. This command can be used to express anything that cannot otherwise be said through words;

Example: Giving evidence that is on scene that should be able to be seen, showing facial expressions, actions that don’t have an emote, etc.

On the other hand, /me is not to be used to display anything that would not be able to be physically seen;

Example: /me feels sad – This should be shown as /me looks sad.

However, /gme means Global me so this command should only be used if you need to display something to someone that isn’t in your local area.

/report:

/report should be a frequent tool used by all members of our FiveM Server, failure to adequately use /report when you witness rules being broken or need an Admin’s assistance is extremely frowned upon and may lead to further consequences. /report should always be your first course of action and you should never skip this step when you need help or are witnessing/dealing with other players who are breaking rules even if you believe /report isn’t being looked at or if you believe you are being ignored. V