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Rules and Guidelines

1. ABOUT HAVEN​

Welcome to Haven​

1.1 Terms and Conditions​

By Joining Haven RP you as the player agree to the rules stated on the discord and in this document.

1.2 Age Requirement​

  • Whitelisting age: 18+
  • Exceptions: One year difference may be considered with admin approval.

1.3 Account Details​

  • You are responsible for your own account.
  • Any rule-breaking linked to your account (even if used by someone else) is your responsibility.

1.4 Haven Staff and Support​

  • Open a support ticket if assistance is needed.

1.5 Discord Rules​

  • No harassment, degrading, or attacking other citizens.
  • No attacking the server.
  • No meta in #general-chat.
  • No Spam in chat, if you require admin assistance open up a support ticket.

1.6 Poaching​

  • Do not join Haven with the intent of poaching the players for another City, If you are caught doing so, warnings will be given and if persisted you will receive a ban.
  • Haven RP welcomes all players from other servers, You as a player are allowed to be in other cities however please respect the community here in Haven.

1.7 Streaming & Advertising​

  • Streaming is welcomed.
  • Follow all rules while streaming.
  • Use #live-stream channel to share content or advertise.

2. YOUR CHARACTER​

2.1 Creating Your Character​

  • Create a backstory, if you need assistance please request from the Support Team.
  • Stay in Character at all times, for example if you have an accent try and keep your accent at all times don’t change your accent, if you cannot keep the accent up create an RP Scene in which your character loses that specific feature. (This applies to all other traits and features of your character)

2.2 Character Limit & Differences​

  • Two character slots by default.
  • Must have different alignments (e.g., can't have two EMS).
  • Both characters are separate and are not connected to each other whatsoever, they have never met and can never meet, no info, items, money or social status can be transferred over from one character to the other not even in the case of a perma.

2.3 Appearance Creation​

  • Do not change your ped.
  • Open up a Support ticket if you get disconnected during creation or have any other issues during this time. TIP: Focus on facial features and cosmetics the rest you can easily change in city.

2.4 Microphone Settings​

  • Working mic on push-to-talk.
  • Voice changers allowed if audible. Proximity options:
  1. Whisper | Close proximity |(Private)
  2. Talking | Normal proximity |(Social)
  3. Shout | Further distances |(Public)

3. RP - THE BASICS​

3.1 Terminology​

In City TermReal TermExamples
Headaches/BubbleLaggingI am having headaches
HeadpopDisconnectionMy Headpopped
Voice BoxMicrophoneMy/Your Voice Box isn’t working
Black outLoad SheddingI have a Black Out at 10pm
Hearing AidsSoundMy Hearing Aids aren;t working
In my headAFKI am quickly going to be in my head
EmailsDiscordHave you checked your emails
GovernmentHaven StaffI will mention it to Governement
Going to SleepExiting GameI am gonna go sleep in my apartment
Into the voidFalling through mapI fell/ I’m Falling into the Void

3.2 NVL (No Value of Life)​

What is No Value of life? No Value of Life is not valuing your characters life as you would IRL (In Real Life)

  • Fear for your life in all dangerous situations.

For example If someone points a gun at you, you should fear for your character's life and comply with the demands of the individual holding a gun towards you.

3.3 NLR (New Life Rule)​

  • Forget events leading to death.
  • Others can inform you of what happened if they witnessed the scene.

3.4 Difference in Being Downed or Dead​

Downed:​

When you are downed you are still conscious of what is happening around you and can speak, explain what happened and describe your injuries.

Dead: Bleed-out timer ends​

If the Bleed-Out Timer ends this means you are dead and will not remember the events leading up to your death.

  • If you sustain fatal injuries and the bleed-out timer ends, You cannot remember the events leading up to your death. Exceptions:

  • If EMS arrive on scene and you are still concious and during the process of being treated you pass out - you will still be able to remember the events leading up to your death.

  • If you are revived at the Hospital or by EMS you CANNOT go back to the ongoing scene.

3.5 Safe Zones​

  • Safe:

  • Hospitals: This includes the parking lot and drop off zone

  • City Events (unless intent is for criminal activity).

  • Semi-Safe:: Business Premises

  • Hostage-taking from active businesses should be a last resort and only considered if there are two or more staff members actively on duty.

  • If only one staff member is on duty, they may not be taken hostage while working.

  • You may only involve a lone staff member in a hostage scenario if they have clocked off / gone off duty and are no longer actively serving customers.

This rule is in place to ensure businesses remain open and accessible for RP and customer interaction.

3.5 RDM/VDM​

  • RDM: Random Deathmatch - Killing without prior RP.
  • VDM: Vehicle Deathmatch - Killing/ramming with a vehicle without prior RP.

3.6 MetaGaming​

What is MetaGaming? MetaGaming is when you use any outside information that your character wouldn't realistically know to influence your characters actions. Do not act on any information acquired outside of city limits.

  • Do not use out-of-city info inside of city (e.g., Twitch, Discord).
  • Don’t identify masked individuals unless RP justifies it. (Find out through RP)

Exceptions on identifying individuals:

  • If you are taken hostage by individuals wearing a masks and they use their real names.
  • You see them again after in the same outfit and they take their mask off (You can go to the police and provide that information).

3.7 Combat Logging​

What is Combat logging? Combat logging is leaving the game, switching your pc off or using any other means not within RP to get out of a specific scene. (this includes camping safe zones in order to avoid a scene)

  • Don’t leave game to avoid RP.
  • Exceptions: crash, power failure — but notify others.

3.8 Power Gaming​

What is Power gaming? Powergaming is when a player uses unrealistic or overpowering actions to force RP scenes to go in their favor or forces other players into a situation without giving them a fair chance to respond. This is viewed negatively and can ruin the enjoyment for others. Please respect other players and their RP experiences.

  • Don’t force RP or exploit bugs/glitches.

3.9 Third-Party Communication​

  • Deafen if in Discord with others during RP.
  • And again No Meta Gaming

3.10 Fail RP​

What is Fail RP Fail RP is when you Fail to Roleplay, this could be due to many possible reasons, however it's important to remember that Roleplay is supposed to be realistic and should make sense.

  • Unbelievable/unrealistic behavior.

3.11 Rulesplaining​

  • Don’t break character to explain the rules. Open a support ticket after.

4. GLITCHES, BUGS & HACKING​

  • Report bugs/glitches.
  • No 3rd-party software for advantages.
  • Exception: Epilepsy accommodations.

5. UNWELCOME BEHAVIOUR​

  • No causing chaos/havoc without RP.
  • No discrimination or harassment.
  • No staff Direct Messages.

5.1 Flying & Driving​

  • No GTA driving or unrealistic stunts.
  • Helicopters must be used reasonably.
  • Test drive vehicles may not be used in crimes.
  • PD must match vehicle classes.

6. PERMA DEATH​

  • Announce in EMS Discord.
  • Once perma'd, delete character.

There is no ressurection after a perma death, No Exceptions, Please perma wisely

7. BUSINESSES​

  • Max 2 jobs per character:
    • 1 owned + 1 employed
    • 2 employed
    • 1 city service + 1 employed

8. CRIME RP​

8.1 Crime Timing Rules​

  • No crimes 30 min before/after restart.
  • No crimes 30 min before scheduled load shedding.

8.2 After Escaping PD​

  • Wait 10 min before storing/switching cars.
  • Wait 15 min before next illegal activity.

8.3 Hostages & Demands​

In roleplay scenarios, hostages must always be non-consenting participants—taken against their will. Players are not allowed to use themselves or members of their own group as fake hostages. All hostage RP should depict a realistic situation in which the hostage is a genuine victim, rather than a voluntary or staged participant.

  • 1 demand per hostage.
  • 2 demands for government officials.

8.4 Robberies​

  • Criminals must do negotiatiations with PD.
  • Lethal force will be used if hostage is executed.
  • No chaining hostages across scenes.

8.5 Robbery Table​

TypeGroup LimitHostage Limit
24/7 Store31
Jewellery42
Fleeca42
Paleto42
Boosting4N/A
Pacific Maze Bank65
Gruppe Secs4N/A

8.6 Crime Scenes​

  • Must have RP buildup.
  • No random robbing without RP.
  • Don’t wipe inventories. (you may take only money and illegal / valuable items off them)

8.7 Baiting​

  • Deliberately provoking law enforcement or EMS characters into scenarios solely to generate unnecessary conflict is strictly prohibited. Players must engage with law enforcement and EMS in a realistic, roleplay-focused manner.

8.8 Hostage Rules​

  • Don’t use friends or AFK players.
  • Targeting of EMS should be last resort, and you may not take EMS Hostage if they are at the hospital (Refer to Safe Zones)
  • Don't Shoot a Hostage without RP.

8.9 Gruppe Secs 3rd Partying​

  • Standard RDM, FailRP and MetaGaming rules apply
  • Make it a scene, don't just rush to rob the trucks, There should be roleplay leading up to, during and after.
  • You are allowed to get the truck off the road using your vehicle, However refer to point 2 above.
  • Anyone doing the Gruppe Secs job agrees to being involved in these 3rd party scenes.
  • Escape attempts should also be roleplayed, don’t just vanish or combat log.
  • Looting must make sense in RP, don’t instantly strip everything, give room for negotiation and interaction.
  • If shot down/arrested, you must accept the outcome of the scene. No revenge-clapping or returning immediately

8.10 Acceptance of outcomes​

Players should consider the real consequences of their in-character actions, including legal repercussions and the potential loss of freedom. Reckless behavior such as shooting a law enforcement officer without justification or prioritizing loot over personal safety carries serious, long-term consequences. Actions such as (but not limited to) running toward police to get caught while letting a friend escape, or impulsively engaging in violence, should be treated as high-risk decisions. Jail time is not a minor setback, it is a significant penalty that should meaningfully influence character choices and roleplay decisions.

9. POLICE RP​

  • Follow SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) in PD Discord.
  • Corruption allowed with fair RP.
  • Prioritize PD Job, if PD is your main job.

10. EMS RP​

  • Follow SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) in EMS Discord.
  • No crime on duty.
  • No reviving off-duty.
  • No abuse of hospital resources.
  • Prioritize EMS Job, if EMS is your main job.

10.1 Citizen RP with EMS​

  • Don’t force quick revives.
  • Don’t Block/Stop emergency vehicles.

11. ALL ABOUT GANGS​

11.1 Gang Size​

  • Min: 3 members
  • Max: 6 members

11.2 Gang Activities​

  • Gangs cannot split up to do robberies.
  • Gang wars must be declared and agreed upon.
  • Gang wars have a 48hr cooldown.

11.3 Gang Colours​

  • Wear gang outfits at your own risk.
  • Wearing a specific gangs colours is allowed as long as it does not resemble their outfits, Wearing pieces of their outfits are also allowed as long as you do not look like a member.

12. PROHIBITED RP​

  • No: Suicide RP, Terrorism RP, Rape RP.
  • Pregnancy RP: Optional and voluntary.
  • ERP: Erotic Roleplay is permitted, Only in private and must be consensual.

13. WARNINGS & BANS​

Warning System​

LevelAction
1Verbal Warning + DC Tag
2Second Verbal Warning + DC Tag
3Suspension (3–7 days)
4Perma Ban
  • Warning tags last 1 month.

Thanks for reading! If you have questions, please open a support ticket.

Sincerely,
The Haven Admin Team