Community Rules

These rules ensure a fair, fun, and immersive experience for all players. Please read them carefully and follow them at all times.

General Conduct

  1. 1
    Treat all community members with respect and courtesy
  2. 2
    No harassment, discrimination, or toxic behavior
  3. 3
    Use appropriate language - excessive profanity is discouraged
  4. 4
    Follow Discord and in-game chat guidelines
  5. 5
    Report rule violations through proper channels

Roleplay Standards

  1. 1
    Stay in character at all times while in the city
  2. 2
    Develop realistic character backgrounds and motivations
  3. 3
    No power gaming - don't force actions on other players
  4. 4
    No meta gaming - don't use out-of-character information
  5. 5
    Value your character's life and act realistically

Vehicle & Traffic Rules

  1. 1
    Drive realistically - no excessive speeding in populated areas
  2. 2
    Follow traffic laws unless in active pursuit/emergency
  3. 3
    No Vehicle Death Match (VDM) - don't intentionally ram players
  4. 4
    Respect parking regulations and private property
  5. 5
    Emergency vehicles have right of way when responding

Combat & Crime

  1. 1
    No Random Death Match (RDM) - need valid RP reason for violence
  2. 2
    Quality roleplay must occur before and after conflicts
  3. 3
    Robberies require minimum player count and RP buildup
  4. 4
    No camping police stations, hospitals, or safe zones
  5. 5
    Follow the New Life Rule - don't remember events after respawn

Police & EMS Guidelines

  1. 1
    Must complete training before going on duty
  2. 2
    Follow realistic police procedures and protocols
  3. 3
    EMS must prioritize medical roleplay over combat
  4. 4
    Corruption roleplay requires admin approval
  5. 5
    Off-duty officers are regular civilians

Business & Economy

  1. 1
    Business operations must be realistic and legal (unless criminal)
  2. 2
    Employee wages and working conditions must be reasonable
  3. 3
    No exploiting economic systems or bugs
  4. 4
    Business disputes should be resolved through RP
  5. 5
    Tax evasion and money laundering require proper RP

Safe Zones

Protected Areas

No violence or criminal activity allowed

  • • All Hospital locations
  • • Police Department lobbies
  • • DMV and Government buildings
  • • Spawn/Character creation areas
  • • Designated event locations

Green Zones

Limited criminal activity with restrictions

  • • Downtown business district
  • • Shopping centers and malls
  • • Popular civilian hangout spots
  • • Public transportation hubs
  • • Community event venues

Rule Violations & Consequences

Violations are handled case by case, considering severity and history

Warning

First offense for minor rule violations

Kick

Removal from server for moderate violations

Temporary Ban

1-30 days for serious rule breaking

Permanent Ban

Permanent removal for severe violations

Ban Appeals

How to Appeal a Ban

If you believe you were banned unfairly, you can submit an appeal through:

Discord: #ban-appeals channel

Email: appeals@freedomrp.com

Website: Contact form on our website