Beacon RP - Server Rules

The Most Important Rule of Them All

Please treat others how you would expect to be treated. If any member of the staff team determine that your behaviour does not meet our standards, or if your behaviour goes against any of our rules, then you may be temporarily or permanently removed from Beacon RP.

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General Voice & Microphones Modifications Characters Restricted Roleplay The Basics Criminal Numbers Hostages Robbing & Stealing Green Zones Medical Business Rules Gang Rules

📋 General

Beacon RP has a zero tolerance policy towards derogatory terms, racism and hate speech.

Please be respectful of other members of the community at all times.

At all times you should recognise consent within RP. This means that fellow players feel in control, feel safe and are enjoying the experience.

Our team are here for everybody's safety, and to ensure the best possible experience, however we ask that you respect that sometimes we do have to make difficult decisions.

Please do not DM any staff members. Instead, please use the ticket system provided within Discord for anything city related.

🎤 Voice and Microphones

You must have a good quality microphone, ideally without excessive background noise, or anything else restricting clarity.

Realistic Voice Mods are permitted, but you must ensure that you can be understood. A member of the staff team will always be happy to test your voice mods with you in a quiet place.

Beacon RP is an English speaking server.

Any content used in the city (such as music) must be DMCA-free, and safe for streamers.

Muted or Voiceless RP is allowed. However, please open the relevant ticket if you plan to RP this way.

⚙️ Modifications

Any third party mods, software, exploits or hacks are not permitted, with the exception of some graphical mods, listed below. Anybody found to be using modifications that exploit or provide an unfair advantage will be removed from Beacon RP immediately.

Allowed Mods:
- NVE
- Reshade

The server will be running on Pure Mode 1. You may have to make adjustments and staff will not answer any tickets if you are running these mods and are having graphical issues.

👤 Characters

You must stay in character at all times. Any player reports must be raised via a Discord ticket, and never raised during Roleplay.

You may have multiple characters, but you should explore different RP avenues for each, and they can not be involved in the same gangs or businesses.

RP Bleeding is strictly prohibited - this means that you CANNOT pass information between any of your characters and have the same knowledge base as another character you portray.

🚫 Restricted Roleplay

There are a number of RP storylines and characters which are not permitted.

Restricted Roleplay includes:
- Suicide
- Religious Extremism
- Pregnancy
- Storylines and Scenarios involving sexual assault or rape is not allowed—do not portray, reference, or suggest these topics.

Political, celebrity, or trademark character names are not permitted. If you are unsure, please raise a General Support Ticket via Discord.

📚 The Basics

RDM/VDM (Random Deathmatch/Vehicle Deathmatch)
Randomly assaulting or killing fellow players without a justifiable roleplay motive is strictly prohibited. This includes running players over with vehicles for no reason.

Metagaming
Information you've gained out of character cannot be used in RP. This includes information from Discord, Twitch, or any other methods. If your character doesn't know it, then don't use it.

Power Gaming
Power gaming and abusing game mechanics to gain an advantage is strictly prohibited. For example; quitting the game mid-roleplay, or using bugged doors which do not open.

Fail RP
FailRP, such as abusing game mechanics, carrying more people than will fit in a vehicle, voice ID'ing etc, is strictly prohibited.

Value your life, and the life of others
Treat your character's life as you would your own. Don't put your life at risk unless absolutely necessary. If your character is put into a fearful situation (such as being taken hostage) then this should reflect in your RP. Being a hero can sometimes put others' lives in danger, you must value the lives of other players. Similarly, if you're not involved in a criminal RP (e.g a police chase), don't involve yourself.

Forced RP
Forcing a player into a situation they may not feel comfortable with is strictly prohibited. You should always be open minded to allow a player to exit an RP scene if they feel uncomfortable. Forcing permanent injuries or death against other players is strictly prohibited.

🔫 Criminal Numbers

TBC - To Be Confirmed

Criminal activity limits and group sizes will be announced soon. Check back for updates or join our Discord for the latest information.

🔒 Hostages

Anyone taken hostage must not be a willing participant.

On-Duty EMS cannot be taken hostage. People on duty at business can be taken, however read the room before taking.

There is no fixed time limit that you can hold a hostage for, however, please do respect the time of other players.

As a hostage taker, it is your responsibility to ensure your hostages are kept alive and healthy.

💰 Robbing and Stealing

Robbing and Stealing Items from another player should only be completed when it allows you to continue your RP progression.

Pocket Wiping/Loot Boxing (the act of stealing all of a player's items and money) should be avoided, this isn't GTA Online. Don't be a dick about it, think about your players progression when robbing another.

Robbery of EMS and PD equipment and vehicles are permitted on a sensible level if it enhances your roleplay, though your character will feel the full force of the law once caught.

You cannot force another player to withdraw any money from their personal or business accounts.

🏥 Green Zones

The grounds of any hospital are Green Zones and are designated as no-conflict zones.

You must not create new conflict or commit any crime on these premises, however, should Roleplay take you to these areas, then you may continue your storyline.

🚑 Medical

Knockout - Beacon RP has a built in Knockout system - when you are knocked out, you naturally cannot speak, and should not remember your surroundings for this period of time.

Downed - When incapacitated, you should ensure to Roleplay your injuries. Make it realistic! When you've bled out, you cannot speak, and cannot hear or see your surroundings for this period of time.

Memory Loss - If you are not revived by a member of EMS, you will suffer from short term memory loss. This means you will not remember the scenarios surrounding your incident, nor how you arrived in hospital.

Permanent Death - Permanent deaths are permitted in Beacon RP, however, should always be a last resort, and should ALWAYS be completed respectfully, of high quality, and must not touch upon any Restricted Roleplay categories. Your character can only be removed by Staff and therefore this may not be possible to do instantaneously. Once complete, your character is automatically removed from the game Database and you cannot recreate this character.

💼 Business Rules

A start-up lease fee of $2,500 is required to open a business. There will be other fees that will be discussed and negotiated within City with the Business Acquisition Bureau (BAB) at City Hall.

Businesses operate with a business account.

You will also have the ability to have a Loan Approved to help support the business & business only if needed.

Each character may own one business only. This ensures quality over quantity.

Owners are free to hire and fire employees as they wish - no admin approval needed.

If an employee’s OOC behaviour concerns you (rule-breaking, harassment, etc.), open a ticket in the Beacon RP Discord.

You may only have a maximum of 12 employees - this includes Owners.

Businesses must remain active. If a business goes unused for 21 days without valid excuse, Business Brokers may seize it.

You should employ enough employees to ensure your business stays open should you take any time away from the server.

Please make BAB aware of any prolonged absences should it affect your business being able to be open.

Treat a business as a business and not a criminal hideout. Wearing masks when working should be discouraged at all times.

Misuse of a business or its bank account includes (but is not limited to):

- Using the property to harbour criminals in locked areas and denying lawful PD access.

- Embezzling or hiding criminal funds in the business account (e.g., depositing robbery money).

- Funding criminal activity directly from the business account (weapons, drugs, etc.).

- Exploiting the system for OOC advantage (fake openings, ghost payrolls, or money cycling).

Any misuse may result in: Business seizure, temporary or permanent ban, or both in extreme cases.

🎭 Gang Rules