Rules
Section 1 - Introduction
This is the official community policy of Switch Network. This page will show the rules and guidelines for the community's public server, as well as information and definitions in regards to the different categories below.
Members of the community's staff and moderation team are given the necessary tools to deal with and penalize individuals that repeatedly fail to comply with the community rules.
We are a British based server therefore we ask for English to be the used language across our servers , This is not to say that other languages can’t be used for roleplaying purposes.
We request you have a working and usable microphone in order to take part in the roleplay, text roleplay is limited and can cause the RP to suffer if used too much.
Members of the staff team reserve the right to penalize you at their own discretion if deemed necessary based on your own words and actions.
Any question regarding the below can be answered via a ticket or preferable on the forums! Thanks for reading.
Key
OOC = Out Of Character
IC = In Character
RP = Roleplay
Section 2 - General Rules
2.1 RESPECT/ BULLYING/HATE SPEECH
Respect all other players in and out of RP, do not take in-game feuds to real-life.
Keep it civil: Do not make personal attacks on other people. If you need to criticize another user’s argument, do so without attacking them as a person.
We take a strict policy on usage of words that relate to sexuality , racial slurs , and general homophobia.
Please refrain from fighting fire with fire. This will do nothing but fuel the fire, which means you are effectively allowing the conflict and situation to continue, and evolve. Work your problems out in a civilized and appropriate manner, staff are always to assist in working out problems if this becomes difficult.
2.2 MICROPHONE
A working microphone is required to play on the server. Discord support will be provided to fix any issues with in-game. Players who do not have a working microphone will be kicked from the server.
2.3 LANGUAGE
You must understand and speak English. RP is not limited to only English but we request you to speak it when another player is also speaking English.
2.4 METAGAMING
The use of any knowledge obtained by means not through in-character interactions, for gain in-character, or that harms another player or their RP is forbidden. Metagaming includes but is not limited to stream-sniping, “passing” information between your characters, and for those with the ability, using information acquired while spectating.
2.5 ADMIN SITUATIONS
If there is a problem in-game use the /report function. If you feel that there is something wrong with an RP situation, wait until the situation is over to report it so as to not ruin it for those involved.
2.6 ADVERTISING
Non-authorised advertising, including but not limited to other servers, websites, or self-promotion, in the discord or in-game is not allowed. Admins reserve the right to ban users who fail to comply with this rule.
2.7 EXPLOITING
Exploiting is forbidden in-game and out of the game. This includes but is not limited to using software/hardware crosshairs, abusing bugs/glitches, and lag-switching. All bugs and glitches should be reported properly to be fixed. Discovered exploitation will result in a ban, the length varying based on the exploit.
2.8 REAL-WORLD MONETIZATION
Transfer of real-world goods is not allowed between players of the server for any purpose, whether in-game, through Discord, or any third-party system. Transferring or attempting to transfer in-game money, vehicles, items or other assets for any out-of-game or real-world money, trade or services is not allowed.
2.9 HACKING
The use of any client side code to acquire server information, gain an advantage in game, or generally break the server’s functionality will result in an immediate ban. All known security threats will be removed immediately upon notice.
Section 3 - Basic Roleplay Rules
3.1 NAMES
When joining the city use appropriate naming to bring a rich experience , this goes for clothing too as it will help enforce your character's story. If you fail to do this you may not be able to have a proper experience with other players.
3.2 SUICIDE RP
Suicide RP is allowed , But we will not allow it in usage to avoid prison time or gain an advantage over another player. Abuse of Suicide RP will result in approiate punishment depending on severity.
3.3 EROTIC RP
Any type of forced sexual RP is forbidden. Failure to disengage sexual RP when requested/told will result in a ban.
3.4 RANDOM DEATHMATCH
RDM is forbidden and will result in scaled punishments. Fighting, and generally aggressive actions, must be reasoned through RP. When attacking someone, you must have both initiation and reason. The reason must be evident within that initiation. If either of these are not evident, it will be classed as RDM.
3.5 VEHICLE DEATHMATCH
VDM is not forbidden but cars follow the same rules of engagement and must have reason. Cars follow the same FTVL rules within a certain radius. This is determined by the staff team depending on the situation.
3.6 POWER-GAMING
The use of game mechanics to gain an advantage over other players is forbidden. This includes but is not limited to spam punching in fights and abusing the animations that have been supplied.
3.7 FAILRP
FailRP is not allowed. This includes doing things that you wouldn’t be able to do IRL, interfering with RP scenes unless you have a valid reason to be there. This also includes just driving or walking off after a serious vehicle collision.
3.8 NEW LIFE RULE
Follow the New Life Rule (NLR). This means after death you cannot remember what happened in your previous life, such as who killed you and where you died. The previous rp scene needs to be completely forgotten about. You may not return to your place of death until the RP scene is over. You may only remember the previous life if you have had the appropriate medical care from the NHS.
3.9 FTVL
If a player is threatening another with a melee weapon, you are not outnumbered and it is not a bladed weapon then as long as you are at least a metre away then you may defend yourselves
This rule does not apply to drawn firearms. If a firearm is aimed at you then you must comply with their demands.
However, once combat has been initiated, you are permitted to defend yourself.
3.10 BREAKING CHARACTER
Do not break character while roleplaying. This can include discussing things from discord or talking about general life outside of the server.
This is also aimed at staff, under no circumstances should you interrupt someone's RP. We ask you to use the given systems to make a report.
3.11 COMBAT-LOGGING
Combat-logging, such as quitting the server to avoid an RP Situation or Gov Sit.
3.12 TRANSFERS
It is forbidden to force people to transfer/ withdraw money from the bank, and it is also forbidden to force players to transfer their vehicles.
3.13 PAYCHECKS
Paycheck farming while AFK is not allowed. For example, being NHS, going on duty and not doing your job is considered paycheck farming. This could risk removal of these whitelisted jobs.
3.14 IMPERSONATING
Impersonating LSPD or LSFD is allowed but you must make it obvious you are impersonating. E.g. wearing the wrong clothes, etc.
3.15 CUSTODY
After being treated by the LSFD or arrested by LSPD, you are in their custody until cleared or escaped. Not doing so will be treated as FailRP.
Section 4 - Crime Rules
4.1 BANK ROBBERY
In a bank robbery, we ask no more than 4 robbers, this can be exempt if prior approved with staff and there are enough police on duty.
4.2 RESTART CRIME
Please wait for 10 minutes after a server restart to begin any crime that involves other players. You can go back to growing drugs or making weapons but do not do any robberies, burglaries, assaults, kidnapping, etc for 10 minutes to allow everyone to get back into the city.
4.3 VEHICLES
Be realistic in the use of vehicles, this includes roleplay vehicle crashes, not driving into buildings to block doors, etc.
4.4 KIDNAPPING
You may only kidnap the same player once every hour and you may not detain them for longer than 10 minutes unless there is active roleplay such as negotiations or standoffs.
4.5 LSFD
You must not initiate any hostile RP towards the LSFD. They are there to put out fires and provide medical treatment. You must try not to let the LSFD witness you comitting crimes. The only time you may retaliate against the LSFD is if they are actively trying to block your escape (in which case you can kill them and report them for failing to value their life).
4.6 TERRORISM RP
Terrorism is allowed but it must have a roleplay purpose. You can't just go round blowing things up blindly. If in doubt, check with staff before.
4.7 GREEN ZONES
There are no "safe zones" but you must avoid comitting crimes in locations where you would realistically be caught. This means no shooting up hospitals or police stations.
Section 5 - Aircraft Rules
5.1 COLLISIONS
You must not deliberately collide with any other aircraft, people or buildings whilst flying. You must value your life in an aircraft.
5.2 FLYING
You must fly realistically, this means you must not fly under bridges, close to buildings etc. You must value your life in an aircraft.
5.3 AIRCRAFT HANGARS
You may only store aircraft in aircraft garages. Failure to do so will result in your aircraft being removed and your licenses being stripped.