DHSRP Game Server Rules

General Rules (Section 1)

• 1.0 Microphone - A microphone is required to join the server. If caught without one, you will be kicked and may be banned until you prove on Discord that you have a working, clear microphone with no static.
• 1.1 Trolling - Trolling is not allowed. This will be determined at staff discretion.
• 1.2 Metagaming - Metagaming, including stream sniping, is prohibited under all circumstances.
• 1.3 Power Gaming - Using game or roleplay mechanics to unfairly alter a situation is not allowed. Always roleplay situations to their fullest.
• 1.4 AFK - Do not remain AFK for longer than 10 minutes. Repeated offenses may result in a ban.
• 1.5 RDM (Random Death Match) - Killing or tasing another player without proper hostile initiation is prohibited. Intentions must be clearly communicated, and targets must be given reasonable time to react. Initiation lasts five minutes; after that, re-initiation is required.
• 1.6 RVDM (Random Vehicle Death Match) - Randomly running over others is not allowed and will result in an instant ban. Exceptions apply if the target poses a threat or there is a valid character reason.
• 1.7 Disrespect - Respect all players and staff members at all times.
• 1.8 Breaking RP - Do not break character in-game unless speaking to an admin.
• 1.9 Combat Logging - Exiting the game to avoid roleplay situations is strictly forbidden.
• 1.10 Combat Storing - Storing items to avoid robbery or arrest is not allowed.
• 1.11 Chat - Disrespectful chat behavior will result in kicks and bans. Resolve disputes via Discord with staff present.
• 1.12 Modded Cars - Modded cars may be removed at any time without notice.
• 1.13 Visual Mods - Allowed as long as they do not provide an unfair advantage. Map mods with street names are prohibited.
• 1.14 Racism - Racism is strictly prohibited both in and out of character.
• 1.15 Spamming Chat - Spamming chat is not allowed.
• 1.16 Hate Speech - No harassment, discrimination, or hate speech of any kind.
• 1.17 Cheating / Exploiting / Modding - No exploiting, hacking, or using external modifications.
• 1.18 Excessive Arguing - No excessive arguing in public voice or text chats.
• 1.19 Interfering with RP - Do not interfere with active roleplay scenarios unless involved.
• 1.20 Language - English is the primary (not restricted) language for all roleplay interactions.
• 1.21 AOP (Area of Roleplay) - You must stay inside the area of roleplay. AOP is a guideline, not a boundary but you must not exceed it too significantly (i.e Paleto AOP and you're taking a pursuit to Mirror Park)
• 1.22 FailRP - Roleplaying unrealistically is not allowed
• 1.23 Priority Cooldown (PCD) - This means no major crimes (robberies, shootings, big pursuits) until the cooldown expires. This cooldown allows LEOs to reset and keeps RP balanced. Violating PCD can result in a warning or kick! Minor crimes (traffic violations, petty theft, etc.) are still allowed. Check the HUD for the cooldown timer. Wait until 'Priority Cooldown: None' before starting any new major crimes!

FiveM Character Rules (Section 2)

• 2.1 Malicious Attacks - Rape roleplay is strictly prohibited.
• 2.2 Realistic Character Names - Use realistic character names, no unrealistic or offensive names.
• 2.3 Value of Life - Always value your character's life as if it were your last. If clearly disadvantaged (e.g., gun to the head), comply with demands.
• 2.4 Terrorist Roleplay - Terrorist roleplay is not allowed under any circumstances.
• 2.5 Animal Skins - Only admins or authorized police may use animal skins.
• 2.6 Nudity - Character models with nudity are prohibited.
• 2.7 Impersonation of Emergency Services - Impersonating police, EMS, mechanics, or military personnel is forbidden. Emergency vehicles may not be stolen.
• 2.8 Character Death - Wait for Fire/EMS assistance in case of character death. If none are online, follow police discretion.
• 2.9 Suicide Roleplay - Suicide roleplay must involve emergency services for intervention.
• 2.10 GTA Online Driving - Drive realistically. High-speed pursuits are allowed, but try to follow road rules.
• 2.11 NLR (New Life Rule) - After being declared dead, do not return to or partake in the same situation for 15 minutes. Avoid accidental re-involvement.
• 2.12 RTO - All On-Duty Officers/EMS-FD MUST be in the appropriate RTO channel. You can only join RTO if you are on-duty. RTO is in teamspeak (ts.greenbear.network) unless stated otherwise.
• 2.13 Maximum Jail Time - The time you may jail someone for is 240 seconds
• 2.14 Sexual RP - At no time is sexual role play allowed, even if you are of age. This includes all sexual related acts.

Combat Rules (Section 3)

• 3.1 /me Command - You must RP taking your weapon out using /me of a bag or car unless it’s a small weapon. Police are allowed to sling a weapon but have to /me taking the weapon from the sling due to not being able to possess a bag. If you are a civilian and you possess a bag you can /me a large weapon from it. If you jump into a vehicle, the /me command is reset and you must do this every time you leave a vehicle.
  • Small Weapons:
    • AP Pistol
    • Knife
    • Hammer
    • Switchblade
    • Knuckle Duster
    • Hatchet
    • Wrench
    • Pistol
    • Crowbar
    • Molotov
    • Dagger
    • Vintage Pistol
    • Bottle
    • Machete
    • Flashlight
    • Heavy Revolver
  • Large Weapons:
    • Bat
    • Pump Shotgun
    • Assault Rifle
    • Sawn-off Shotgun
    • Micro SMG
    • Petrol Can
    • Double Barrel
    • Mini SMG
    • Golf Club
    • Musket
    • Combat PDW
    • Battle Axe
• 3.2 Restraints - While restrained, you may not use radios or cell phones, including external communication platforms like Discord.
• 3.3 Realistic Injuries - You must roleplay injuries realistically (e.g. no walking away unharmed after getting shot).
• 3.4 Overkilling - No excessive or unnecessary killings - roleplay consequences matter.
• 3.5 Spawn Killing - Do not spawn-kill players at common locations (e.g., hospitals, police stations).

Faction Rules (Section 4)

• 4.1 Theft of Emergency Vehicles - You may steal Law Enforcement Vehicles, providing it is a regular 4 door, marked cruiser. Stealing specialist vehicles (SWAT, Pursuit, Transport Vans, etc.) and unmarked cars are prohibited. Theft of EMS/FD Vehicles are prohibited.
• 4.3 Cop Baiting - Taking actions solely to provoke police engagement is not allowed.
• 4.4 Unrealistic Phone Use - Using phones while in custody is considered FailRP.
• 4.5 Unrealistic Revival - Remain in EMS custody after revival until released.
• 4.6 EMS Kidnapping - In order to kidnap an EMS member, there must be at least 3 active FD/EMS units (Use /ooc to ask). There can also be only 1 EMS kidnapped at one time and they must not be on an active call, however you can 'hold up' EMS to release/kidnap the patient during a call. EMS must value their life as regular civilian's would.
• 4.7 Use of Force - No instantly tasing or shooting players without escalation.
• 4.8 Corrupt Cop - Police may RP corruption IF and only IF permitted by a Staff member that is allowed to permit LEO corruption.
• 4.9 Unrealistic Vehicles - No vehicles with heavy weapons allowed, or any unrealistic features (e.g., Oppressor).

Zoning Rules (Section 5)

• 5.1 Police Stations - Restricted areas include detention zones, roofs, offices, and lockers. Violent acts require meeting specific roleplay conditions.
• 5.2 Loitering - Avoid loitering near emergency buildings without valid roleplay reasons.
• 5.3 Fort Zancudo - Entering the military base is considered FailRP.

Property Rules (Section 6)

• 6.1 Houses - Claim properties by tweeting the purchase details, including postal code and street number.
• 6.2 Illegal Activities - Police may seize homes involved in illegal activities.
• 6.3 Business Activities - Follow assigned business rules or risk losing ownership.
• 6.4 Realistic Business RP - Business roleplay must be followed realistically - no unrealistic earnings or behavior.

Recruitment, Business, and Gang Rules (Section 9)

• 9.1 Recruitments / Businesses - You cannot have your own Discord for businesses or gangs. This is considered recruitment and is therefore against the Community Policy. Use the channels provided in Discord.
• 9.2 Gangs - Gangs/Mafia RP is not allowed unless stated in the AOP.
• 9.3 Boats/Planes are not allowed unless stated in the AOP. Any Pilots MUST be in Teamspeak ATC. For LEO aircraft the co-pilot must be in RTO.
• 9.4 The use of donator vehicles or skins will result in an immediate ban.
• 9.5 Being a member of, in the Discord of, or staff of a server that advertised can result in a ban.
• 9.6 No proof is needed to ban a member.
• 9.7 Hitman RP is not allowed. Snipers are also not allowed.
• 9.8 No government RP is allowed.
• 9.9 Trash Talking is not allowed. If our server is so bad, leave.

Additional Rules (Section 10)

• 10.1 Police scanners are NOT ALLOWED. ONLY POLICE AND EMS IN RTO CHANNELS.
• 10.2 No mini-Modding. This means unless you are staff you may NOT act like you are. This includes talking at server meetings, citing rules to players in-game, telling someone they will be banned for something, etc.
• 10.3 Training is NOT allowed to occur in Server 1 or Server 2, only the training server. This will result in a FIRING and possible BAN.
• 10.4 ALL OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS MUST BE OWNED BY THE OFFICIAL GREEN BEAR NETWORK GOOGLE ACCOUNT. CONTACT AN OWNER FOR MORE INFORMATION. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN A FIRING AND A BAN.
• 10.5 Super cars cannot be used at any point. Sports cars can only be used in Paleto and the city. Some muscle cars will be classified as "sports" due to their expensive price. Up to staff discretion.
• 10.6 If at ANY point you claim to be a real-life LEO, Firefighter, Active Duty/Veteran, you will be required to provide proof as such (ID and/or picture in uniform with pose specified by staff member).
• 10.7 Tacticool Uniforms - Using EUP Items, Gun Holsters, Duty Belts, Bulletproof Vests, Military Items or other "tacticool" items is against the rules. This includes the level 3 merryweather vest. Security needs to wear the Gruppe 6 ped.
• 10.8 Abusive Voice Chat - Do not abuse voice chat or play loud sounds/music in-game.
• 10.9 Ban Evasion - No bypassing bans or using alternate accounts to evade punishments.
• 10.10 OOC Overuse - Only use OOC chat for necessary communication - not for in-character interactions.
• 10.11 Unnecessary Arguing - Do not argue about roleplay outcomes in OOC - use proper reporting channels (Report a Player, Report Staff).
• 10.12 OOC Power Gaming - No using OOC chat to gain in-game advantages
• 10.13 Breaking Character - Do not break character unless absolutely necessary
• 10.14 Disputes - All major disputes should be handled via staff reports, not in chat.
• 10.15 Listen to Staff - You must listen to staff instructions at all times.
• 10.16 False Reporting - False reports or attempting to frame another player will result in consequences.
• 10.17 Reports - If you encounter a rule breaker, report them instead of breaking rules yourself.
• 10.18 Impersonation of Staff - Impersonation of staff is prohibited. This includes but is not limited to; using staff peds/vehicles, colours in names, mini-modding or using staff names / callsigns.

Staff have the right to issue bans for actions deemed toxic or threatening to the community, even if not explicitly listed in these rules.
Do not argue with staff decisions in public channels - use proper reporting methods
Staff decisions are final, but appeals can be submitted for review here