Welcome to Trotpaw Vale DarkRP! [18+]

WIP MOTD

An 18+ GMOD DarkRP experience shaped by creativity, maturity, and roleplay-driven freedom. Please read all rules carefully – ignorance is not an excuse.

🔹 1.1 Core Roleplay & Interaction Rules
🔹 1.2 General Server Conduct
🔹 1.3 Job Behavior & RP Immersion
🔹 1.4 Vehicles, Props & Building
🔹 1.5 Communication & Voice Chat
🔹 1.6 18+ Content & NSFW Standards
🔹 1.7 Staff & Enforcement

🔹 2.1 Government Roles
- Mayor Rules
- Secret Service Rules
🔹 2.2 Law Enforcement
- Police Chief Rules
- Police Officer Rules
- SWAT Officer Rules
- Detective Rules
🔹 2.3 Emergency Services
- Medic Rules
- Firefighter Rules
🔹 2.4 Criminal Roles
- Criminal Rules
- Hitman Rules
- Drug Dealer Rules (Cocaine, Weed, Meth)
🔹 2.5 Black Market & Trade
- Black Market Dealer Rules
- Weapons Dealer Rules
🔹 2.6 Civil Roles
- Civilian Rules
- Tow Truck Driver Rules
- Hobo Rules

🔹 3.1 Communication Commands
🔹 3.2 Roleplay Commands
🔹 3.3 Crime & Law Enforcement Commands
🔹 3.4 Government Commands
🔹 3.5 Utility & Player Commands
🔹 3.6 Staff & Support Commands

🔹 4.1 General Roleplay Acronyms
🔹 4.2 Combat & Crime Acronyms
🔹 4.3 Roleplay Behavior Acronyms
🔹 4.4 Law Enforcement Acronyms
🔹 4.5 Server & World Terms

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🔹 1.1a No RDM / VDM – Don’t kill or harm others without valid RP reason. Accidents are fine, but intentional misuse of weapons or vehicles will be investigated.
🔹 1.1b Stay In Character – Avoid FailRP, such as suiciding to escape RP, ignoring job logic, or breaking character.
🔹 1.1c Fair Play – No Powergaming (forcing outcomes) or Metagaming (using OOC info IC). Let RP flow naturally and fairly.
🔹 1.1d No Camping – Do not camp the spawn area, aswell as the safe zone area. Players are considered IC after exiting the safe zone after 5 seconds.
🔹 1.1e Language – Please speak English only, unless all nearby agree otherwise for RP clarity. If typing OOC in a foreign language, we strongly encourage you to provide a translation.
🔹 1.1f No Passive or OOC Roles – There are no “passive RP” or “OOC” jobs. Everyone is considered IC unless physically inside the designated safe zone that is already manually set by the server. Avoid using 3D2D Textscreens to set up a base as "passive/OOC".

🔹 1.2a Respect Others – No harassment, discrimination, slurs, trolling, or hate speech.
🔹 1.2b No Drama / Witch-Hunting – Keep personal issues, politics, or arguments out of public chat. Don’t gang up on, publicly call out, or harass players - especially newcomers.
🔹 1.2c No Exploits or Hacks – Script usage, glitches, or client modifications will result in a permanent ban.
🔹 1.2d Don’t Impersonate Staff – Pretending to be or acting as staff without authorization is prohibited.
🔹 1.2e Use Common Sense – Don’t loophole or bend rules for advantage; staff act based on intent, not technicalities.

🔹 1.3a Job Conduct – Important roles that get high paychecks (Medic, SWAT, Mayor, Police, etc.) should avoid extended AFK. After 30 minutes idle, you may be demoted.
🔹 1.3b No Self-Supplying or Job Hopping – Don’t swap jobs to gain gear or bypass cooldowns. Respect job cooldown timers.
🔹 1.3c RP First – Always attempt RP before using violence. Demote fairly and only for valid reasons.
🔹 1.3d Stay Within Role Theme – Stick to your job’s intended RP. Corruption RP is fine if logical and subtle.
🔹 1.3e Avoid Unrealistic Alliances – Opposing roles (e.g., Police and Criminals) should not work together without a solid RP reason. Corruption is allowed if done subtly and fairly.

🔹 1.4a No Prop Abuse – Don’t grief, prop push, surf, kill, trap, or block players with props. The only exception is if you are doing it to an obvious troll.
🔹 1.4b Build Realistically – No floating, flashing, or seizure-inducing builds. Must suit the RP world.
🔹 1.4c Keypads & Bases – Fading doors need visible, working keypads. Groups may claim only one property unless approved. Avoid overbuilding or sprawling bases.
🔹 1.4d Mark NSFW / OOC Areas – Use visible signs to mark areas as NSFW, restricted, private or other where needed. Only one designated building will act as the server’s OOC zone. No other buildings or zones may be used for OOC purposes.
🔹 1.4e Vehicle Rules – Park properly; don’t block roads, NPCs, or public areas. Vehicles may be towed if obstructive.

🔹 1.5a Mic Etiquette – Avoid loud background noise, mic spam, or echo. Push-to-talk is encouraged.
🔹 1.5b Soundboards Allowed Sparingly – Use low volume, short clips only. Excessive or disruptive soundboard use is prohibited.
🔹 1.5c Stay In-Character During RP – Maintain appropriate voice and behavior to preserve immersion. Avoid unnecessary character breaks.
🔹 1.5d Respect Speaking Turns – Don’t talk over others, interrupt, or dominate the conversation. Give everyone a chance to speak, especially in group chats.

🔹 1.6a Adults Only – This is an 18+ space. Minors will be temporarily banned until they reach legal age.
🔹 1.6b NSFW Boundaries – Explicit RP or imagery must stay in marked 18+ zones only. Suggestive spraypaint imagery is allowed, but if unsure please ask for staff's help.
🔹 1.6c Consent Required – We strongly encourage ERP only with users displaying the [18+ Verified] tag, ensuring all participants are consenting adults.
🔹 1.6d Forbidden Content – No real porn, underage-coded characters, non-consent, bestiality, or illegal content. Extreme fetishes (scat, watersports, etc.) stay private.
🔹 1.6e NSFW Props & Models – Explicit props, models, or PAC3 animations must be confined to private NSFW areas and PAC3 models clearly marked as ‘explicit’. Displaying uncovered intimate body parts on PAC3 models in public areas is prohibited, even if already marked as 'explicit'. These parts must be covered with clothing (e.g., underwear, pants, etc.) at minimum.
🔹 1.6f Zone Marking – If your base or home includes open nudity or explicit themes, please use 3D2D Textscreens to clearly mark the area as 18+ Restricted so others are properly warned before entering.

🔹 1.7a Respect Staff – Publicly arguing or calling out staff disrupts the community and will be removed. Appeal respectfully and privately.
🔹 1.7b Follow Instructions – Comply immediately during admin sits or moderation actions.
🔹 1.7c Reports & Appeals – Be truthful and concise. False or troll reports are punishable.
🔹 1.7d Ban Evasion – Alt accounts or bypass attempts result in permanent bans.
🔹 1.7e Confidentiality – Do not share or discuss private staff conversations publicly to maintain trust.
🔹 1.7f Final Authority – Staff decisions are final. Repeated disputes or disrespect may result in penalties.

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🔹 2.1a Law Management – Create and maintain laws within 15 minutes - if you haven't set up anything within the time period, you will be forcefully demoted.
🔹 2.1b Fair Laws Only – No discriminatory, NSFW, unrealistic, or rule-breaking laws.
🔹 2.1c No Abuse – Cannot criminalize basic actions (walking, talking, etc.).
🔹 2.1d Announce Changes – Use /broadcast before enforcing major changes.
🔹 2.1e Grace Period – 15-minute protection period after election.
🔹 2.1f Cooldown – Must wait before running again after death.
🔹 2.1g RP First – Encourage roleplay; avoid defaulting to lethal force.

🔹 2.1h Primary Role – Protect the Mayor only.
🔹 2.1i No Police Work – Cannot handle standard law enforcement.
🔹 2.1j Stay Assigned – Remain near or focused on the Mayor.

🔹 2.2a Leadership – Lead all law enforcement operations.
🔹 2.2b Chain of Command – Follow Mayor authority and manage officers.
🔹 2.2c Operations – Coordinate raids, checkpoints, and responses.
🔹 2.2d Responsibility – Ensure proper RP and rule compliance.

🔹 2.2e Valid Reason Required – All arrests/searches need justification.
🔹 2.2f Raid Procedure – Announce raids using /advert.
🔹 2.2g Escalation – Attempt RP before lethal force unless necessary.
🔹 2.2h No Abuse – No random arrests or false warrants.
🔹 2.2i Activity – Must actively patrol and respond.
🔹 2.2n Tow Requests – Police may report improperly parked or abandoned vehicles using /calltower to request a Tow Truck Driver.

🔹 2.2j SWAT – High-risk situations only; no patrolling unless the Mayor has commanded you to.
🔹 2.2k SWAT – Must be deployed with approval (Chief/Mayor).

🔹 2.2l Detective – Focus on investigation and evidence gathering.
🔹 2.2m Detective – Functions as law enforcement if exposed.

🔹 2.3a Primary Role – Heal and assist injured players.
🔹 2.3b Neutrality – Do not take sides.
🔹 2.3c Combat Avoidance – Avoid combat unless necessary.
🔹 2.3d Priority Care – Treat based on urgency.
🔹 2.3e Scene Awareness – Avoid unsafe active situations.

🔹 2.3f Emergency Response – Handle fires and hazards.
🔹 2.3g Support Role – Assist city services.
🔹 2.3h Non-Combat – Not a combat role.
🔹 2.3i No Exploitation – Do not create or worsen hazards.

🔹 2.4a Declare Crimes – Use /crime before major actions.
🔹 2.4b RP First – Attempt interaction before violence.
🔹 2.4c Limits – Follow raid, mugging, and hostage rules.
🔹 2.4d Kill Zones – No kill zones/KOS zones allowed.
🔹 2.4e Reasonable RP – No random or troll actions.

🔹 2.4f Valid Hits Only – Must have proper RP reasoning.
🔹 2.4g Commands – Use /crime Hit and /over correctly.
🔹 2.4h No Spam Hits – Avoid excessive contracts.
🔹 2.4i No Self Hits – No targeting yourself or abusing associates.

🔹 2.5a RP Sales Required – All transactions must involve interaction.
🔹 2.5b No Free Distribution – No giving items without reason. (EDITING NEEDED, PUT INTO GLOBAL)
🔹 2.5c No Self Supply – Only if no other dealers exist.

🔹 2.5d Black Market – WIP
🔹 2.5d Black Market – WIP

🔹 2.5e Weapons Dealer – Must operate from a clear shop.
🔹 2.5f Weapons Dealer – Do not supply trolls/RDMers.

🔹 2.5g Meth Ventilation – Meth ventilation should avoid being in a public area that may affect other players.

🔹 2.6a Counter Rule – Use /counter before assisting crime.
🔹 2.6b Crime Limits – Cannot commit major crimes.
🔹 2.6c Public Access – Shops must remain accessible.

🔹 2.6e Nuisance RP – Light disruption only.
🔹 2.6f Building Limits – Cannot block one-way roads or accesses to facilities.
🔹 2.6g Compliance – Must move when instructed.

🔹 2.6h Role Focus – Tow and assist with vehicles.
🔹 2.6i No Abuse – No random towing without reason.
🔹 2.6j RP First – Interact before taking action.

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🔹 4.1a IC – In Character (roleplay actions and speech)
🔹 4.1b OOC – Out of Character (non-RP communication)
🔹 4.1c LOOC – Local Out of Character (nearby OOC chat)
🔹 4.1d RP – Roleplay
🔹 4.1e FailRP – Breaking roleplay logic or acting unrealistically
🔹 4.1f NLR – New Life Rule (no remembering past death events)

🔹 4.2a RDM – Random Deathmatch (killing without RP reason)
🔹 4.2b VDM – Vehicle Deathmatch (using vehicles to harm others without RP)
🔹 4.2c KOS – Kill On Sight (allowed only when properly declared or in KOS zones)
🔹 4.2d AOS – Arrest On Sight (law enforcement arrest authorization)
🔹 4.2e CDM – Car Deathmatch (intentional vehicle killing abuse)

🔹 4.3a MG – Metagaming (using OOC info IC)
🔹 4.3b PG – Powergaming (forcing actions or unrealistic RP outcomes)
🔹 4.3c RK – Revenge Kill (returning to kill after death)
🔹 4.3d LTAP – Leaving To Avoid Punishment
🔹 4.3e FRP – Fear Roleplay (not valuing your character’s life properly)

🔹 4.4a PD – Police Department
🔹 4.4b SS – Secret Service
🔹 4.4c SWAT – Special Weapons And Tactics unit
🔹 4.4d PD Raid – Police Department raid