Server Rules

Onyx Staff will enforce a strict code of conduct within our community and take all necessary actions to ensure it remains a safe, respectful, and enjoyable space for everyone.

• Do Not DM or Tag Staff
  • Staff are here to help, but please use the ticket system instead of sending private messages or tagging them. This way your issue won’t get lost, and the right people can offer support promptly.
• Be Respectful
  • Treat others the way you’d want to be treated. It’s fine to disagree, but keep conversations polite and constructive. No name calling, personal attacks, or starting arguments.
• No Harassment or Hate
  • Everyone deserves to feel safe here. Harassment, bullying, discrimination, or hate speech in any form is not allowed. This includes offensive jokes, slurs, or targeting someone based on personal traits.
• No Unsafe or Unwanted Links
  • Don’t share ads, scam links, phishing attempts, or NSFW content.
• Use the Correct Channels
  • Each channel has its purpose. Posting in the right place keeps things organised and easy to use for everyone.
• Discord Nickname
  • Your Discord nickname must clearly reflect your character’s name. This helps staff and other players identify you easily during roleplay.
  Requirements:
  • If you play a single character, your full character name must be used
  • If you play multiple characters, you may use the first names of each character
  • PO numbers are allowed alongside your name
  • Your nickname must be clear, readable, and not misleading or abbreviated

  Allowed

  John Smith

  John / Rufus

  John Smith | 735

  Not Allowed

  JS

  Cowboy123

  Note: Your nickname must always clearly represent your character(s). Staff may request changes if it is unclear or does not meet these requirements.

• Third-Party Voice Chats
  • You may be in a third-party voice chat (such as Discord) while playing on the server, however you must remain deafened at all times while in county.
  • All roleplay communication must take place in-game to ensure all players have equal access to information and can fully engage in the roleplay environment.
  • Being undeafened, relaying information, or using voice calls to gain any in-character advantage is strictly prohibited.
  This includes, but is not limited to:
  • Being undeafened in a voice call while actively in county
  • Relaying information to others outside of the game
  • Receiving information from players not present in the scene
  • Using Discord, TeamSpeak, or any external voice platform to influence roleplay

  Not Allowed

  Being undeafened in a Discord call and receiving information about an active situation.

  Not Allowed

  Calling a friend in Discord to tell them you are being robbed so they can come help.

  Not Allowed

  Staying muted in-game while speaking to others in a private voice call during a scene.

  Allowed

  Being in a Discord voice channel while deafened and not using it to influence in-game actions.

  Warning: Being in a voice call is permitted only if you remain deafened. If you are found undeafened, relaying information, or using voice calls to metagame, this will result in punishment.
• Stay in Character / OOC Talk
  • You must remain in character at all times while in the server. Out-of-character (OOC) communication during active roleplay is not permitted.
  • All actions, speech, and reactions must reflect your character and the current roleplay situation. Breaking character to influence, argue, or control a situation is not allowed.
  • If you encounter an issue, you must continue the scene realistically and submit a ticket afterward. Do not break character to resolve situations.
  This includes, but is not limited to:
  • Avoiding out-of-character comments during roleplay
  • Not using game terms, mechanics, or real-life references in speech
  • Not threatening reports, rules, or staff involvement mid-scene
  • Maintaining immersion even during tense or confusing situations

  Need help with in-character terminology? Please refer to the Welcome Guide.

  Not Allowed

  Saying “that’s against the rules”, “I’m reporting you”, or referencing staff during a scene.

  Not Allowed

  Talking about server mechanics such as restarts, menus, or systems during roleplay.

  Not Allowed

  Breaking character to argue, complain, or influence the outcome of a situation.

  Allowed

  Using subtle in-character language such as "Newspaper" (Discord equivalent) to maintain immersion.

  Correct Behaviour

  Continuing the scene in-character and raising concerns via a ticket afterward.

  Important: OOC talk used to gain an advantage, avoid consequences, or disrupt roleplay will be treated as Fail RP and may result in further action.
• AFK During Scenes
  • Do not go AFK during active scenes or while waiting for Law or Medical response.
  • Being inactive during these moments is considered Fail RP.
  This includes, but is not limited to:
  • Going AFK while downed or awaiting medical treatment
  • Leaving during active law enforcement interactions
  • Ignoring ongoing roleplay due to inactivity
• Character Switching
  • You may not switch characters while involved in an active scene or ongoing storyline.
  • A scene is considered active until it has fully concluded, including follow-up roleplay such as investigations, medical treatment, or continued interactions.
  This includes, but is not limited to:
  • Switching to avoid arrest, injury, or retaliation
  • Returning to the same scene on another character
  • Using another character to gain information or advantage
  • Leaving a situation unfinished and rejoining on a different character

  Not Allowed

  Switching characters after committing a crime to avoid being identified.

  Not Allowed

  Changing characters to influence the same scene.

  Allowed

  Switching once a scene has fully concluded.

  Note: Character switching must never be used to avoid consequences or gain advantage.
• Re-Engagement After Being Downed
  • If your character is downed during a scene, you cannot re-engage in combat for at least 20 minutes.
  This includes, but is not limited to:
  • Returning to the same fight after being revived
  • Rejoining the same group conflict shortly after going down
  • Using downtime to reposition and re-enter combat
• Restart Restrictions
  • Major criminal activity is not permitted within 30 minutes of a scheduled server restart (storm).
  • This prevents disrupted scenes, unfair outcomes, and loss of roleplay continuity.
  This includes, but is not limited to:
  • Robberies, kidnappings, or hostage situations
  • Bank, train, or location-based crimes
  • Large-scale or coordinated scenes
  • Ambushes or major conflict initiation
  Allowed:
  • Scenes already in progress before the window
  • Passive or low-impact roleplay
  • Unplanned, non-escalated interactions

  Not Allowed

  Starting a robbery shortly before restart.

  Not Allowed

  Escalating into a gunfight that cannot conclude in time.

  Allowed

  Continuing an already active scene.

  Note: The restart window is not a safe zone.
• Hogtie Restrictions
  • You cannot break out of hogties unless assisted, given permission, or left unattended for at least two minutes.
  This includes, but is not limited to:
  • Breaking free instantly without roleplay
  • Ignoring restraints during active scenes
  • Failing to respect restraint mechanics
• Character Separation
  • Your characters must remain completely independent and must not share knowledge, assets, or storylines.
  This includes, but is not limited to:
  • Sharing information between your characters
  • Transferring money or items
  • Using third parties to move assets
  • Storing items for another character
  • Creating indirect links between characters

  Not Allowed

  Using another character to recover items or money.

  Allowed

  Playing completely separate characters with no overlap.

  Note: Any attempt to bypass this rule will be treated as a breach.

• Do Not Combat Log
  • You may not log out from the server to avoid the outcomes of any scenarios.
  • You must wait 15 minutes after committing a crime before disconnecting. This allows other players to react and gives Law the opportunity to investigate and roleplay the situation properly.
• Do Not Meta Game
  • You may not use any out-of-character information to influence your in-character actions.
  • Your character may only act on information they have personally gained through roleplay within the county.
  Meta gaming includes, but is not limited to:
  • Using information from Discord, streams, clips, or outside conversations
  • Acting on information your character did not witness, hear, or learn in roleplay
  • Tracking players or locations through out-of-game methods
  • Relaying information between friends or between your own characters outside of roleplay

  Not Allowed

  Seeing a robbery discussed in Discord and then riding there in-game to involve yourself.

  Not Allowed

  Recognising a masked person because you know the player behind the character.

• Do Not Power Game
  • You may not force outcomes, abuse mechanics, or perform unrealistic actions that remove or limit another player’s ability to roleplay.
  • Roleplay must remain fair, balanced, and allow both sides a reasonable opportunity to react.
  Power gaming includes, but is not limited to:
  • Forcing actions onto another player without giving them a chance to respond
  • Using game mechanics to guarantee a win or avoid consequences
  • Performing unrealistic actions that would not reasonably be possible in the situation
  • Ignoring injuries, restraints, or environmental limitations

  Not Allowed

  Instantly knocking someone out, tying them up, or forcing an action without giving them time to react.

  Not Allowed

  Using game mechanics (menus, animations, or spam actions) to escape a situation or gain an unfair advantage.

  Not Allowed

  Acting as if injuries do not affect your character, such as sprinting or fighting normally after being seriously wounded.

  Not Allowed

  Forcing outcomes through roleplay text or voice (e.g. “I knock you out” without allowing the other player to respond).

  Note: If your actions remove another player’s ability to respond, react, or influence the outcome, it is likely considered power gaming.
• No Random Deathmatch (RDM)
  • You may not inflict injuries or knock out another player without prior roleplay or a valid in-character reason.
• No Vehicle Deathmatch (VDM)
  • You may not use a horse, wagon, or other vehicle as a weapon to intentionally injure or down another player.
• Do Not Deny RP
  • You may not refuse, avoid, or shut down roleplay in a way that prevents a scene from progressing naturally. All players are expected to engage with situations realistically and allow roleplay to develop.
  • You must provide reasonable responses, actions, and reactions that allow others to participate and continue the scene. Intentionally avoiding or bypassing roleplay is considered Fail RP.
  This includes, but is not limited to:
  • Ignoring players or refusing to respond during active interactions
  • Using game mechanics, menus, or actions to avoid roleplay
  • Instantly fleeing or disengaging without realistic reasoning or response
  • Refusing to engage with Law or Medical during valid situations
  • Ending or bypassing a scene without allowing it to naturally conclude
  • Using out-of-character excuses to avoid roleplay outcomes

  Not Allowed

  Ignoring someone attempting to roleplay with you or refusing to acknowledge them.

  Not Allowed

  Running away from a situation with no realistic reaction or roleplay.

  Not Allowed

  Using menus, respawning, or game mechanics to avoid interaction or consequences.

  Not Allowed

  Refusing to speak, respond, or participate in a scene without valid in-character reason.

  Allowed

  Engaging with the situation realistically, even if the outcome is not in your favour.

  Allowed

  Responding in-character and allowing the scene to progress naturally.

  Reasonable Demands:
  
  When holding someone at gunpoint or under duress, demands must remain reasonable and within the spirit of roleplay. Players may refuse any demand that is sexual, degrading beyond reason, or bizarre in nature without it being considered denying roleplay.
  
  However, this does not allow players to refuse reasonable commands simply because they do not want to comply. Fear for Life still applies.
  Note: Roleplay is a shared experience. If your actions prevent others from participating or progressing a scene, it will be treated as denying roleplay.
• You Must Fear For Life (FFL/NVL)
  • When your character’s life is clearly threatened, you must act realistically and value your life.
  • If you are at a clear disadvantage, you are expected to comply unless you have a reasonable and believable opportunity to resist.
  You must comply when:
  • You are held at gunpoint with no immediate advantage
  • You are outmatched with no realistic way to escape or fight back
  • You are caught off guard without preparation
  You may resist when:
  • The aggressor’s weapon is lowered
  • The aggressor’s attention is clearly broken or diverted
  • You have a clear and believable advantage
  • You prepared for the danger beforehand and it makes sense in roleplay
  Clarification: Being outnumbered alone does not automatically decide the outcome. Staff will consider positioning, awareness, readiness, and whether a realistic opportunity to act actually existed.

  Not Allowed

  Refusing to comply while held at gunpoint and saying “that’s what my character would do.”

  Not Allowed

  Turning and shooting while multiple people already have weapons trained on you with no opportunity to react.

  Not Allowed

  Running directly into gunfire or escalating a situation with no regard for your character’s safety.

  Not Allowed

  Showing no fear for your life by saying things like “just shoot me” or acting overly aggressive while at a clear disadvantage.

  Not Allowed

  Taunting, provoking, or “talking down” to individuals who have you at gunpoint without a realistic reason or advantage.

  Allowed

  Complying with demands when clearly at a disadvantage, then looking for an opportunity later in the scene to act realistically.

  Allowed

  Resisting when the aggressor becomes distracted, lowers their weapon, or gives you a believable opportunity to react.

  Important: “That’s what my character would do” is not a valid justification for ignoring Fear for Life. Character behaviour must still align with realistic survival instincts and the standards of the server.
• Do Not Fail RP (FRP / NITRP)
  • You may not perform actions that break immersion or behave in a way that is unrealistic for the server, scene, or time period.
  • All actions must make sense for the situation, your injuries, your surroundings, and the setting of Onyx County in 1901.
  • You may not use a status such as “AFK,” “on the phone,” or similar to indicate inactivity. Statuses must be used responsibly and must not break immersion for other players.
  Fail RP includes, but is not limited to:
  • Acting unrealistically or ignoring the situation around you
  • Using out-of-character excuses to avoid roleplay
  • Ignoring injuries, restraints, or consequences
  • Breaking immersion through behaviour, appearance, or actions

  Not Allowed

  Continuing to run, fight, or act normally after sustaining serious injuries.

  Not Allowed

  Shooting or continuing to attack a player who is already downed without valid roleplay reason.

  Not Allowed

  Trash talking, mocking, or speaking unrealistically while downed or critically injured.

  Not Allowed

  Using phrases or behaviour that break immersion, such as referencing game mechanics, rules, or real-life context.

  Important: Once downed, your character is considered critically injured. Your behaviour should reflect this — excessive talking, joking, or unrealistic actions may be treated as Fail RP.

• Bug Reporting
  • All bugs, exploits, and glitches must be reported immediately.
  • Abusing them will not be tolerated.

  Not Allowed

  Using a duplication bug or broken mechanic to gain money, items, or an in-character advantage instead of reporting it.

  Allowed

  Stopping use of the bug and reporting it to staff as soon as possible.

• Prohibited Software
  • The use of third-party software such as mod menus, auto-clickers, crosshairs, or soft aim is strictly prohibited.
  • Any software that provides an unfair advantage undermines fair play.

  Not Allowed

  Using crosshair overlays, macros, soft aim, or external tools that improve accuracy, reactions, or gameplay performance.

• Graphics
  • Using graphics packs or other modifications to lower your settings for a gameplay advantage is not allowed.

  Not Allowed

  Changing graphics to remove darkness, fog, shadows, or environmental effects so you can spot players more easily.

  Allowed

  Adjusting normal game settings for performance, as long as it does not give you an unfair gameplay advantage.

• Strafing / Speed Boosting
  • Abusing desync to make your character lag, teleport, or gain an unfair advantage in gunfights or other situations is not allowed.

  Not Allowed

  Spamming movement or abusing desync to create unrealistic movement that makes you harder to hit.

• Voice Changers
  • Voice changers are allowed only if they produce a realistic and natural sounding voice.
  • Heavily distorted or unnatural voices are not permitted.

Rule Violation Reports

• All reports must be submitted within 48 hours of the incident and must include clear, unedited video evidence.
• Evidence must show the full context of the situation.
• Clips that are trimmed, cut, or missing the beginning or end of a scene will not be accepted.

• Video clips must be unedited and continuous
• The clip must show the lead-up, the incident, and the outcome
• Audio must be included where relevant

Scene Player Limits Rule

• Maximum Participants
  • A maximum of 6 players may actively participate per group in any interaction or hostile scene.
  • Before an interaction begins, each side must make a reasonable effort to limit their participants to six individuals.
  • No more than six players may actively engage on behalf of their group or allies.
  • This limit applies to all active involvement, including combat, positioning, support, or any actions that influence the outcome of the scene.

  Allowed

  A group selects 6 members to take part in a robbery or conflict.

  Not Allowed

  More than 6 players from the same group actively engaging, assisting, or influencing a scene.

• Third-Party Involvement
  • Players not involved in the initial scene must not intervene unless directly initiated through roleplay.
  • A group may not join a scene simply to assist one side, provide numbers, or involve themselves without a valid in-character reason.
  • If legitimately brought into a situation, a new group may form their own side with up to 6 participants.

  Allowed

  During a 6v6, one side initiates on another nearby group, creating a 6v6v6. For example, Gang X has 6 people fighting Gang Y, then 6 Law arrive, thus creating a 6v6v6.

  Not Allowed

  Arriving at an active scene to assist one side without being initiated on.

  Note: Joining scenes purely for combat, numbers, or opportunity will be treated as a rule breach.
• Large Group Exception
  • If a group larger than 6 is already gathered in a non-hostile setting and is initiated on, all present members may defend themselves.
  • By initiating on a large group, the attacking party accepts the risk of engaging more than six opponents.
  • This only applies if the group was naturally present and not formed to bypass limits.
  • Groups in high-risk areas are expected to organise up to 6 participants in advance where reasonable.
  • This exception does not allow reliance on excessive numbers without prior organisation.

  Allowed

  A group of 10 socialising is attacked and all defend themselves.

  Allowed

  A group of 8 lawmen identifies 6 active participants before conflict.

  Not Allowed

  Gathering more than 6 players intentionally to bypass limits.

  Not Allowed

  Claiming the exception without organisation in a predictable conflict.

  Note: This exception is for natural situations only. Staff will assess intent, preparation, and context.
• Captures and Scene Development
  • Numbers may change naturally during a scene due to captures or detainment.
  • This does not automatically make the scene a rule break.
  • The limit applies to how many participants are brought into a scene, not how numbers change during it.
• Flexibility for Larger Scenes
  • Larger scenes are allowed if all involved sides agree and staff are notified beforehand.
  Requirements:
  • A representative from each side must open a ticket
  • Staff must be notified that limits are being voided for that scene
• Realistic Hostages
  • The hostage must be unaware of robbery plans and must genuinely fear for their life.
  • Fake hostages or staged situations where the victim is involved are not allowed.
• Time Limits
  • A hostage cannot be held for more than 30 minutes of real time.
  • This may only be extended with explicit consent from the victim.

• Clear Communication Required
  • You may initiate conflict or combat while already aiming a weapon at someone.
  • You must clearly communicate your intentions in character before acting.
• Verbal and Intent Requirements
  • Both verbal commands and a clear intent to act must be present.
  • You cannot draw a weapon silently and attack without giving the other player a reasonable chance to respond.
• Verbal Initiation for All Scenes
  • Verbal initiation is required for all combat encounters.
  • This includes camp raids, hideout raids, ambushes, and similar scenarios.
  • Shots or attacks may not be performed without proper in-character initiation.

  Valid Initiation

  “Hands up now or you’re getting shot,” while clearly presenting an immediate threat.

  Invalid Initiation

  Pulling a weapon, saying something vague, and instantly opening fire.

• Announcement of Shooters
  • All shooters outside, on rooftops, or in hidden positions must be announced to other players involved in the scene.
• Combat Avoidance
  • You may not enter locked or instanced buildings as a way to avoid combat.

• Separation of Actions
  • In a single encounter, you may either rob or kill a player, but not both. The only exception is if lethal force is needed for self-defense.
• Player Robbery Guidelines
  • You may take all cash, one weapon, and up to three stacks of items per player.
  Clarification: Being robbed does not make a player immune to further roleplay. Victims must continue to value their life and act accordingly. If a robbed player escalates, resists, or behaves in a way that would realistically justify further action (including being shot), it will not automatically be treated as a rule break.
  Important: Robbery limits apply per victim, not per robber.

  Not Allowed

  Three players rob one person and each take a weapon, cash, and items. The limit applies to the victim, not each robber.

  Not Allowed

  A player is robbed, then immediately becomes aggressive, refuses to comply, or provokes the situation and claims protection from harm because they were already robbed.

  Allowed

  A group of 5 players is held up. Each player may be robbed for the full allowed amount individually.

  Allowed

  A robbed player continues to act realistically and may face further consequences if they escalate or create a new threat.

• Horse and Wagon Robbery Guidelines
  • You may take one weapon and up to three stacks of items per horse or wagon.
  Important: These limits apply per horse or wagon, not per player participating in the robbery.

  Allowed

  Multiple wagons are present — each wagon may be looted within the allowed limits.

  Not Allowed

  Multiple players looting the same wagon and each taking items beyond the allowed limit.

• Combined Robbery Rule
  • You cannot rob a player and then subsequently rob their horse or wagon to bypass the limits.
• Robbery Time Limits

  Player Robberies

  • Group and individual robberies have a 60 minute cooldown between robberies.
  • You may not rob the same player or group again until the next server restart.
  • You may not repeatedly target the same individual or group in a way that disrupts their ability to roleplay, even if a cooldown has technically passed.

  Location Robberies

  • Store, Bank, Gallery, Grave, Fort, and Train robberies have a 60 minute cooldown between locations.
  Note: The cooldown applies between robberies regardless of the target. These rules are in place to prevent repeated targeting and to allow fair roleplay opportunities for all players.
• Bank and Property Restrictions
  • You cannot force players to hand over items from bank accounts, homes, businesses, safe deposit boxes, or Law/Medical inventories.
• Menu Safety
  • You cannot rob or take a player hostage if they are actively using a menu.
  • Players also cannot enter or remain in a menu to avoid being robbed, taken hostage, or to delay a situation.
  Examples of menus include:
  • Job Inventory or Item Menus
  • Shop or Vendor Menus
  • Wardrobe or Outfit Menus
  • Stable or Horse Management Menus
  • Crafting or Interaction Menus
  • During Animations such as Wagon Deliveries
  Clarification:
  • Being in a menu does not grant protection if it is used to avoid or delay roleplay
  • Entering a menu once a situation has begun or is about to begin is not allowed
  • Passive prompts or interaction menus are treated the same as full menus
  • Deliberately remaining in a menu to stall, avoid, or gain advantage is considered denying roleplay

  Not Allowed

  Opening your inventory or shop menu to avoid being robbed or delay the situation.

  Not Allowed

  Remaining in a wardrobe or stable menu while being held up to avoid interaction.

  Not Allowed

  Entering or staying in a menu when you are aware a situation is about to occur.

  Not Allowed

  Initiating a robbery on a player who is clearly inside a menu and unable to respond.

  Allowed

  When a player is not currently in a menu, then you may begin interaction and/or initiation.

  Note: This rule applies to both sides. Menus must not be used to gain an advantage, avoid roleplay, or exploit situations. Staff will assess intent and whether the menu was used in good faith.

• Mandatory Participation
  • All players must actively participate in Law and Medical roleplay. You should act realistically and follow the context of the scene to ensure the roleplay is engaging and enjoyable for everyone.
  • If a doctor is present in or around their office, injured or downed players must wait for the doctor to assist them. Using an NPC doctor in this scenario is not allowed and will be considered denying roleplay.

  Not Allowed

  Ignoring nearby active doctors and using an NPC doctor to skip interaction.

  Allowed

  Waiting for available medical staff and engaging in roleplay treatment.

• Communication While Downed
  • You may communicate with the medical team and other players while downed to enhance roleplay.
  • However, you must act out your injuries realistically and avoid trash talking, excessive talking, or breaking immersion.

  Not Allowed

  Joking, shouting, or speaking normally while critically injured.

  Allowed

  Speaking in a limited, injured manner to assist roleplay.

• Corruption and Misuse of Official Roles
  • If your character holds a whitelisted position such as Law, Medical, or DOJ, they may not engage in corruption, criminal activity, or misuse of their role for personal or external gain.
  • This includes any abuse of authority, access, or resources tied to your position.
  This includes, but is not limited to:
  • Stealing from Law, Medical, or DOJ ledgers, stashes, or official inventories
  • Using your position to benefit yourself, friends, or criminal groups
  • Providing insider information to criminals or unauthorised individuals
  • Ignoring duties or bending rules to favour specific individuals

  Not Allowed

  A lawman sharing investigation details or raid plans with a gang.

  Not Allowed

  A doctor refusing treatment to favour one group or using their role to assist criminal activity.

  Not Allowed

  Taking money or items from official storage for personal use.

  Allowed

  Performing duties fairly, consistently, and without bias or personal gain.

  Note: Whitelisted roles are positions of trust. Any misuse of authority or resources will be treated as a serious breach.
• Law/Medical Baiting
  • Alerting Law or Medical personnel for anything other than their intended duties is prohibited.

  Not Allowed

  Calling medical or law to a fake situation purely to ambush or waste their time.

• Allowing Medical Staff to Perform Duties
  • Medical staff must not be prevented from performing their duties.
  • Medical staff are not required to treat individuals in unsafe conditions and may delay treatment until the scene is secure.
  • They may refuse service if the patient is disrespectful or if roleplay is being denied.
  Note: Medical staff should prioritise safety and realism. They are not expected to enter dangerous situations without proper resolution.
• Body Disposal
  • Bodies cannot be dumped in water, deep caves, or any location from which they cannot be reasonably retrieved by Medical or Law.
• Entry to Combat or Crime Scenes
  • Doctors are not permitted to enter active combat or crime scenes. They must wait until the area is secure before providing medical assistance.
  • Doctors may be involved in negotiations if medical treatment is specifically requested as part of a demand. In such cases, doctors must not be harmed or taken hostage.
  • Any individual who receives medical treatment under these circumstances must still observe the 20 minute re-engagement to combat cooldown.

  Not Allowed

  Doctors entering an active gunfight or unsafe scene before it has been secured.

  Allowed

  Waiting for confirmation that the scene is safe before entering to treat patients.

• Robbery of Medical Staff
  • You may not rob Medical staff while they are on the way to a call, actively performing medical duties, or within 5 minutes after completing those duties.
  • Medical staff should not wear their uniforms while off duty.

  Not Allowed

  Robbing a doctor while they are responding to a call or actively treating a patient.

  Not Allowed

  Targeting a medic immediately after they finish a call within the 5 minute protection window.

  Note: Medical staff are protected while carrying out their duties. This protection is intended to allow uninterrupted roleplay and fair access to medical services.

• Voice and Accent
  • You may not identify another player solely based on their voice or accent.
  • Recognition must come from in-character interactions, not familiarity with a player’s real voice.
  • Voice may be considered as part of identification only if the individual is not wearing a mask.
  • Masks are considered a tool that muffle or disguise a person’s voice.
  • Even when a player is unmasked, voice alone is not sufficient for positive identification and must be supported by additional visual or contextual evidence.

  Not Allowed

  Identifying someone based solely on their voice without any supporting visual or in-character evidence.

  Not Allowed

  Identifying a masked individual based on their voice alone.

  Allowed

  Using voice alongside clear visual traits and prior in-character interaction to support identification.

  Note: Voice familiarity is considered out-of-character knowledge unless supported by clear in-character context. Masks are designed to protect identity and must be respected as such.
• Visual Identification
  • You may identify another player based on clear and visible traits that your character would realistically notice.
  Examples include:
  • Facial features such as face shape or eye colour
  • Hairstyles or hair colour
  • Height, build, or general appearance
  • Clothing, outfit style and tattoos
  • Weapon cosmetics or unique gear
  • Horses or wagons
  • Identification should be based on a combination of clear and consistent traits.
  • Relying on a single feature alone, such as hair colour or general appearance, is not sufficient for positive identification.

  Allowed

  Recognising someone by a distinctive outfit, weapon, horse, and physical appearance you have seen before.

  Not Allowed

  Identifying someone solely based on one feature, such as hair colour, height, or general build.

  Not Allowed

  Making assumptions about identity without multiple clear and supporting visual traits.

• Masks and Concealment
  • Masks are intended to conceal identity and must be respected as such when used correctly.
  • If a player is properly masked, their identity should not be assumed unless there is strong and reasonable in-character justification.

  Allowed

  Being unable to identify a masked individual unless you have clear supporting information.

  Not Allowed

  Identifying a masked player based on voice, assumption, or out-of-character knowledge.

  Note: Identification must always be reasonable and justified within roleplay. Guessing or assuming identities without proper context will be treated as a rule breach.

• Posse camps must be placed in reasonable and immersive locations that do not interfere with common gameplay areas or other players’ roleplay.

• Legendary hunting spots
• Popular landmarks
• Towns
• Main roads or paths
• Properties you do not own
• Mining spots

• Hideout Placement
  • Hideouts must be placed near a door and in a location that is reasonable and immersive.
  • Hideouts should not be placed in areas that provide an unfair advantage, unrealistic access, or disrupt normal gameplay.
• Property Restrictions
  • Hideouts cannot be placed on property owned by another player without their permission.
• Discovery and Investigation
  • Hideouts can be discovered and investigated by other players through the door prompt system.
  • Players should place hideouts with the understanding that they are not completely hidden or protected.

Play Fighting Duels

• Location
  • Play fighting duels must be conducted out of sight of towns and other players.
• Outcome
  • Players involved must respawn after the duel and should not alert a doctor for this.

• Separation of Character and Player
  • Do not allow in-character situations to affect your real-life feelings, behaviour, or interactions with others.
• Out-of-Character Influence
  • Do not let out-of-character emotions, opinions, or personal relationships influence your character’s decisions or behaviour.
• In-Character Conflicts
  • Conflicts, rivalries, or arguments must remain strictly in-character and stay within the county.
• Respect Roleplay Boundaries
  • Everyone is playing a character — treat roleplay as roleplay, and do not carry it outside the game or into Discord or real-life interactions.