OFFICIAL PROJECT VENTURA ROLEPLAY RULES These rules outline the standards and expectations for all players participating in Project Ventura. This is a serious roleplay environment with a strong focus on realism, immersive storytelling, and consistent character portrayal. Project Ventura operates under a higher roleplay standard than casual or semi-serious servers. All rules are enforced using a common-sense approach—if an action is clearly disruptive, unrealistic, or breaks immersion, it will be treated as a violation even if not explicitly listed here. Ignorance of the rules is never an excuse. I. General Roleplay Rules & Player Guidelines [1] Player Conduct Rule Description Violation Class & Punishments Serious Roleplay Standard All actions must be grounded in realism. Low-quality RP (killing without reason, VDM, cop baiting, trolling, non-serious dialogue, meme behavior) is prohibited. (NITRP, VDM, PB, TR) • Class A: Warning/Kick • Class B: Temporary Ban • Class C: Permanent Ban Responsibility for Rules Players are responsible for knowing and following the most current rules. “I didn’t know” is not a valid excuse. Governed by the specific rule broken. (AD - Administrative Discretion) Encouraging Rule Breaks Encouraging or pressuring another player to break rules will result in the same punishment as the violation itself. Same punishment as the primary offense. (AD - Administrative Discretion) Staying In Character You must remain in-character (IC) at all times. Finish the RP scene even if a rule is broken and report it afterward. (FRP) • Class A: Up to 4 Warnings/Kicks • Class B: Temporary Ban Avoiding Drama OOC drama, harassment, toxicity, and personal conflicts are prohibited on all platforms related to Project Ventura. (PD, SD) • Class B: Temporary Ban • Class C: Permanent Ban for severe cases Trolling & Disruption Deliberately disrupting gameplay, ruining RP, or baiting staff is considered trolling and will be severely punished. (TR) • Class C: Permanent Ban Metagaming (MG) Using OOC information (streams, Discord) to influence your IC decisions is strictly forbidden. (P/MG) • No Class A/B; staff will handle directly. Severe cases can lead to permanent bans. Powergaming (PG) Forcing actions on others without a chance to respond or performing unrealistic/impossible actions is not allowed. (P/MG) • No Class A/B; staff will handle directly. Severe cases can lead to permanent bans. Combat Logging Leaving the game or disconnecting to avoid RP, arrest, injury, or consequences is strictly prohibited. (LTAA, LTAP) • Class B: Temporary Ban (up to 10 days for LTAP) Fail RP (FRP) Actions that break immersion or make no sense (e.g., ignoring major injuries, unrealistic escapes) are considered Fail RP. (FRP) • Class A: Up to 4 Warnings/Kicks • Class B: Temporary Ban Exploiting & Glitch Abuse Using bugs, exploits, or third-party mods for an advantage is not allowed and must be reported immediately. (AOB, GL, EXP) • Class C: Permanent Ban Fear RP ((F)RP) You must realistically fear for your life in threatening situations (e.g., complying at gunpoint). ((F)RP) • Class A: Up to 2 Warnings/Kicks Random/Unrealistic Acts Committing serious crimes without motive or build-up ("chaos RP") is prohibited. All actions need a logical IC reason. (NITRP, FRP) • Class A/B: Warning/Temp Ban • Class C: Permanent Ban for mass casualty acts Staff Interaction You must follow all lawful instructions from staff. Arguing or refusing to comply will lead to immediate action. (IWS, SD) • Class A: Warning/Kick • Class B/C: Ban depending on severity Voice & Chat Etiquette Mic spamming, playing loud audio, or being disruptive in voice/text chat is prohibited. OOC chat must be used sparingly. (AoR, ICU) • Class A: Up to 4 Warnings/Kicks Stream Sniping Using a live stream to gain an advantage over another player is strictly prohibited and will be punished immediately. (MG) • Class C: Permanent Ban Impersonation Impersonating another player, staff member, or public figure IC or OOC is prohibited. (SIM) • Class C: Permanent Ban AFK in Roleplay Areas Do not remain idle in active RP areas. Move to a safe, non-RP location if you need to go AFK. (FRP) • Class A: Warning/Kick [2] Character Requirements Rule Description Violation Class & Punishments Age Requirement All players must be 13+ years old with prior serious RP experience. Lying about age will result in a permanent ban from all REACT Studios games. (V-TOS) • Class C: Permanent Ban Realistic Names Characters must have a realistic "First Last" name. Meme names, pop culture references, or offensive names are prohibited. (FRP) • Class A: Warning/Kick to change name. Character Backgrounds Characters must have a plausible and consistent backstory. Overpowered or unrealistic backgrounds are not allowed without approval. (FRP) • Class A: Warning/Kick to adjust character. Character Restrictions Unrealistic clothing, cat ears/tails, or "cute & aesthetic" faces that conflict with the serious RP tone are prohibited. (FRP) • Class A: Warning/Kick Multiple Characters Each character must be unique. You cannot transfer items, knowledge, or use alternate characters to avoid consequences. (AA) • Class C: Permanent Ban on all accounts. Character Deaths (Perma-Death) If a character dies in a confirmed perma-death scenario, they cannot return. Bypassing this will result in disciplinary action. (FRP, NLR) • Class B/C: Ban depending on severity. [3] Out-of-Character (OOC) Behavior Rule Description Violation Class & Punishments Respectful Communication All OOC communication must be respectful. Insults, harassment, threats, or discrimination will not be tolerated. (PD, SD, V-TOS) • Class B: Temporary Ban • Class C: Permanent Ban No Doxxing / Privacy Violations Sharing another player's personal information (real name, address, etc.) is strictly forbidden. (PI) • Class C: Permanent Ban No OOC Retaliation Do not retaliate against a player OOC for something that happened IC. Keep gameplay and personal feelings separate. (PD) • Class B: Temporary Ban Recording & Streaming Conduct Streams/recordings cannot be used to harass, shame, or target other players. Stream sniping is a bannable offense. (MG, V-TOS) • Class C: Permanent Ban Report Process Use the proper reporting channels for issues. Do not argue with staff or players in public OOC chats. (IWS, FRTS) • Class A/B: Warning or Temp Ban (Note: Most OOC violations on Discord follow a separate moderation scale, also detailed at the end of this document.) II. Law Enforcement Rules & Standards (Violations of LEO rules often result in removal from the department and an LEO blacklist in addition to standard server punishments.) [4] Code of Conduct – Law Enforcement Guideline Description Violation Class & Punishments Professionalism LEOs must maintain the highest level of professionalism on and off duty. Unprofessional conduct will result in misconduct charges. (AD) Governed by internal department policy and staff oversight. Abuse of Power Using your LEO position for harassment, personal gain, or unfair advantage is strictly prohibited. (AoT) • Class B: Temporary Ban + LEO Blacklist • Class C: Permanent Ban + LEO Blacklist Corruption RP Approval All corruption RP (bribes, planting evidence) must be pre-approved by a Corporate Member. Unauthorized corruption is a severe violation. (AoT, FRP) • Class C: Permanent Ban + Permanent LEO Blacklist. Escalation Control LEOs must attempt to de-escalate situations whenever possible. Unnecessary escalation is considered misconduct. (FRP) Governed by internal department policy. Radio Discipline LEO radio channels must remain professional, clear, and free of OOC chatter. (AoR) • Class A: Up to 4 Warnings/Kicks [5] Arrest & Detainment Rules – Law Enforcement Guideline Description Violation Class & Punishments Probable Cause Requirement All arrests must be based on valid, verifiable IC probable cause. Arresting without cause is abuse of authority. (AoT, FRP) • Class B: Temp Ban + LEO Blacklist False Charges Applying false or fabricated charges without approved corruption RP is a severe violation. (AoT, FRP) • Punishment: Minimum 7-day LEO blacklist up to permanent LEO blacklist and community ban. Excessive Detainment Holding suspects for an excessive amount of time without progressing RP is prohibited. (FRP) • Class A/B: Warning or Temp Ban + LEO action. [6] Use of Force – Law Enforcement Guideline Description Violation Class & Punishments Proportional Response Force must be proportional to the threat. Using more force than necessary is a violation. (FRP, AoT) • Penalty Scale: Retraining, 7-30 day LEO Blacklist, or Permanent LEO Blacklist. Lethal Force Standard Lethal force is only justified when there is a direct and immediate threat to human life. (AoT, FRP) • Punishment: Permanent LEO Blacklist and possible community ban. Dead Checking Prohibited Firing on or striking a downed, incapacitated, or restrained suspect is forbidden. (AoT, FRP) • Punishment: Minimum 30-day LEO Blacklist up to Permanent LEO Blacklist. Execution-Style Acts Harming a compliant or restrained suspect is strictly forbidden and results in immediate permanent removal from LEO roles. (AoT, FRP) • Punishment: Permanent LEO Blacklist and community ban. Vehicle as a Weapon Ramming or striking a person with a vehicle is prohibited unless there is a lethal threat or staff approval. (VDM, AoT) • Class B/C: Ban + LEO Blacklist. Duty to Intervene Officers must stop and report clear excessive force used by another officer. Failure to do so is misconduct. (AD) Governed by internal department policy. III. Emergency Services Rules & Standards (Violations by EMS/Fire personnel may result in removal from the department and a role blacklist.) [7-10] EMS & Fire Conduct Guideline Description Violation Class & Punishments Role Responsibilities EMS handles medical; Fire handles fires/rescues. Neither role may act as law enforcement (no arrests, searches, etc.). (FRP, IWFD) • Class A/B: Warning/Temp Ban + Role Blacklist. Scene Safety EMS/Fire must wait for law enforcement to declare a scene "safe" before entering active crime scenes. (FRP) • Class A/B: Warning/Temp Ban + Role Blacklist. Neutrality EMS and Fire must remain neutral parties in criminal situations, providing aid to anyone regardless of their role. (FRP) Governed by internal department policy. Realistic Treatment (RP) All medical care must be fully and realistically roleplayed. "One-line revives" are prohibited. (FRP, NITRP) • Class A/B: Warning/Temp Ban. Equipment Use EMS/Fire may not carry weapons. Issued equipment may only be used for its intended purpose. (TA, FRP) • Class A/B: Warning/Temp Ban + Role Blacklist. IV. Criminal Roleplay Rules & Standards [11-13] Criminal Conduct Guideline Description Violation Class & Punishments Realistic Crime RP All criminal acts must be plausible, well-planned, and have a clear IC motive. "Chaos for chaos's sake" is not allowed. (FRP, NITRP) • Class A/B: Warning/Temp Ban. Revenge & NLR After death, you cannot return to the same scene or retaliate against your killer (New Life Rule). (NLR) • Class A: Up to 2 Warnings/Kicks • Class B: Temporary Ban Hostage & Robbery Rules Hostages must be treated realistically. Demands must be reasonable. Killing hostages without a strong IC reason is prohibited. (FRP) • Class A/B: Warning/Temp Ban. Illegal Items & Activities Possession and use of illegal items (weapons, drugs) must be tied to a realistic RP scenario. (FRP) Governed by staff discretion. Explosives & Heavy Weapons Use of explosives or heavy weapons is strictly forbidden unless part of a staff-approved event. (TA, V-TOS) • Class C: Permanent Ban. Moderation Guide & Violation Reference This section details the specific violation codes and punishment classes used by the moderation team. Punishment Classes Class A (Warning/Kick/Timeout): For minor offenses. Reaching the maximum count leads to a Class B punishment. Class B (Temporary Ban): For moderate or repeated offenses. Duration depends on severity. Class C (Permanent Ban): For the most severe violations (exploiting, harassment, etc.). In-Game Violation Codes Term Scope Class A Class B Class C AoT Abuse of Teams ╳ ✔ - AoR Abuse of Radio x4 Max - - BH Body Humping ╳ x2 Max - NITRP No Intent To RP - x2 Max - S/TK Spawn/Team Killing ╳ x2 Max - AOB Abuse of Bugs ╳ ╳ ✔ SC Spawn/Seller Camping ✔ ✔ ✔ FE Farming EXP ✔ x3 Max ✔ UM Unrealistic Movement x2 Max x2 Max ✔ VDM Vehicle Deathmatch - ✔ - GTA-D GTA Driving x1 Max x3 Max - PB Police Baiting x2 Max ✔ ╳ HS Horn Spamming x2 Max ✔ ╳ IWFD Interfering with FD/EMS x1 Max ✔ ╳ RTAA Reset To Avoid Arrest x2 Max ✔ - LTAA Leave To Avoid Arrest ╳ ✔ - LTAP Leave To Avoid Punishment ╳ 10 Days - FRTS False Report to Staff ╳ x3 Max - IWS Interfering With Staff x1 Max - - PD Player Disrespect ╳ ✔ - SD Staff Disrespect ╳ ✔ - SIM Staff Impersonation ╳ ╳ ✔ GL Glitching ╳ ╳ ✔ TR Trolling ╳ ╳ ✔ AA Alternative Accounts ╳ ╳ ✔ EXP (Conspiring with) Exploiter ╳ ╳ ✔ AD Administrative Discretion ╳ ╳ ✔ V-TOS Violation Of TOS ╳ ╳ ✔ NLR New Life Rule x2 Max ✔ - FRP Fail Roleplay x4 Max ✔ - (F)RP Fear Roleplay x2 Max - - CR Cuff Rushing x3 Max ✔ - TA Tool Abuse x2 Max ✔ - PI Personal Information ╳ ╳ ✔