Taiga DarkRP Rules

Here on Taiga we are all about a creative, relatively unrestricted Dark RP experience.
This server was created in response to the general sad state of DarkRP.
We want to provide a genuine DarkRP experience without all the extra bullshit.

We believe that the best RP experience comes from the creativity and interactions of the players, not from flashy huds and poorly optimized addons.
We want you to be able to use wiremod, PAC, props and all the tools to your hearts content.
We want you to be able to have lots of different opportunities to play out jobs in the style you like, without being dragged to an admin sit.

Our admin policy is genuinely just no BS. The admins are all here to roleplay too. No "Admin on duty".
This dosen't mean we aren't monitoring the server; it means that we are helping contribute to actual DarkRP fun!
We simply don't mind if you and your friend are having fun propkilling shenanigans eachother in the corner of the map.
Common sense is a key rule on Taiga! If you are clearly playing unfairly, cheating or minging and ruining other peoples experience, then it's just a simple ban.
We have a "Regular" rank on the server (8+ Hours played) which will allow you access to much more tools!


We are a relatively new server, so please bare with us as we iron out kinks with the server and change things around. We are certainly open to suggestions along the line!


Counter-Strike source is required for this server; along with our workshop! Link is here!

Thankyou, and welcome to Taiga! Have fun!

Unsure what a term means? Scroll down to the “Glossary / Expansion” section below!

Require admin assistance? Type “@ (message)” and a staff member will assist you shortly.

PLEASE NOTE : Other than the super serious stuff, a lot of these rules are slightly bendable on this server. We aim to create the most playable experience for our players and therefore aren’t as restricting as most servers. Our main rule is to just use common sense. If you think it’s going to get you in shit, it probably will. If you’re unsure then you can always ask an admin

General Rules:
You must have a valid “Roleplay Name” - to change it, type “/name (First) (Last)”.
When contacting admins, please specify what you need help with. (e.g “@ Please help, I was RDM’ed.”)
No RDM or CDM. (We are different from other servers - Further expanded in the “Glossary / Expansion” section)
Do not break NLR. (You must wait at least 5 minutes before returning to where you died (if you died in RP)).
You must follow FearRP at all times. (Read our definition of such below)
No minging.
No metagaming / ghosting.
Do not disrespect / harass players or staff.
Excessive racism / sexism is strictly prohibited.
Prop pushing / spamming / surfing / blocking / climbing is not permitted.
Do not block other player’s cameras with props.
Microphone or Chat spam is not permitted. You may mic spam if in your own base or in RP (DJ or singing HOBO, just use your common sense).
Cheating, hacking, exploiting or attempting to crash the server will result in a permanent ban.
Do not advertise other servers / communities.
No impersonating other players or staff.
Attempting to avoid punishment (either from leaving or other means) will result in a more severe punishment.
Any DDOS threats or other threats will result in a permanent ban, no exceptions.
Don’t abuse wiremod. This includes using “Users” to remotely activate entities (such as buttons or spike strips).
You must roleplay your selected job. (For example, if you are a gun dealer, you must sell guns.)
Do not job abuse. (If you are unsure of what job abuse is, scroll down to the “Glossary / Expansion” section.)
Any in-game events that will result in rule breaking require admin approval first.
Do not no-collide cameras / props to look into other people’s bases.
You may only ‘/demote’ a player for in-character reasons, such as being fired. If staff are online, please do not ‘/demote’ a player for breaking the rules.

Building Rules:
If you are building, you are allowed to place a building sign up, and prop-block any entrances. However, you are not permitted to have any valuables inside (guns, plants, printers, etc.)
Your base must be raidable. (You must have keypads that can be cracked, or doors that can be lock-picked.)
Kill-on-Sight lines are permitted. The sign must be clearly visible and explain the specifics of the KOS area.
No long death tunnels. (If balanced and reasonable, you may create death-hole entrances, however both the players inside and outside must be visible for a fair fight)
Please use realistic materials / colours. Pure black / invisible props are not permitted. Bullet-proofed windows are permitted but they cannot be totally invisible.
Your base must be in a semi-realistic location (E.g. ridiculous skybases aren’t allowed.)
You are not permitted to block off / claim large areas of the map unless given admin permission.
You may claim areas such as shopping centres and apartment complexes in roleplay (For example you may manage the complexes and charge rent), however you may only claim one area at a time, and it is expected to be reasonable.
Doomforts aren’t allowed but you may create large bases.
You may have a maximum of two (2) fading doors and four (4) keypads for entrances.
You may have a maximum of two (2) fading doors and four (4) keypads for valuables.
Fading doors must be activated for at least four (4) seconds.
You may not have fake keypads (keypads that are not connected to any fading doors.)
Keypads must be placed in a visible location, in close range to the fading door and must not be in a location where you must crouch, climb, or jump to access it.
Double dooring is not permitted.
If you are being raided, you must NOT use your keyboard to open doors.


Raiding Rules:
You don’t have to advert raid, however you must make it known to anyone inside (A clear voicechat or /y yell) Adverting raid is encouraged however.
You must wait at LEAST ten (10) minutes between raiding the same base.
Please do not raid a gun store directly after buying a gun from them, just a dick move.
When raiding, you are only allowed to kill players who pose an immediate threat to you (such as holding out a gun, or the residents of the base).
When raiding the Police Department, you must wait at least 15 minutes after the previous raid (regardless if you were the ones raiding).
You may only counter-raid with a valid roleplay reason. (E.g. counter-raiding a gun store as you have been paid to protect them).
If you are "Robbing" someone (Aka, silently sneaking into someones house with a lockpick to sneak around) - You do not have to advert/make yourself known.
The term "Raid" generally applies to fortified structures such as gunstores, gang bases, police stations ect - it's a violent attack to try and generally kill the players inside and take their valuables.

Mugging:
The maximum you can mug for is $1000.
You may mug for weapons.
You must wait at least 10 seconds before killing the player if they are refusing to pay. (If they are typing, let them finish).
You cannot mug anyone working for the government. (Such as the police, or the mayor).
You may only mug in non-public areas. (such as a backstreet or a hotel room).
You must wait at least 10 minutes before mugging another player.
Please do not mug players who are AFK

Kidnapping:
The ransom amount cannot exceed $10,000.
You may not keep a player for over 20 minutes.
Please do not kidnap AFK players.


Job Specific Rules:
(NOTE: Not all jobs are listed here. This is because it should be common sense as to what you can and cannot do as those roles. For example, you may not raid and act as a gang  as the Citizen job. If you are unsure if you can do something, just ask!)


Police Chief / Police Officer:
No baton rushing / RDA.
To arrest someone, you must first at least verbally detain them (E.g: get them against a wall at gunpoint).
Only the arresting officer may offer bail, and the maximum amount is $2000.
You may not weapon check players randomly - you must warn them before you do, and be in an actual RP situation.
You may be ‘corrupt’ and accept bribes.

Mayor:
You may set any laws you want, providing it doesn’t break any rules.
You may not set on the spot laws. (E.g: Making jaywalking legal as someone is in the middle of doing so)
By default, all guns are legal to own. You may create laws that make guns illegal.
Commands for law-boards:
/placelaws - Will place down a law-board.
/addlaw (law) - Will add a new law.
/removelaw (number) - Will remove the specified law.
/resetlaws - Will remove all laws, including default ones.

Mayor Bodyguard:
You are only allowed to be a bodyguard for the mayor.
You may be ‘corrupt’ and accept bribes.

Thief:
Make sure to follow all the “Raiding Rules”.
You may only kidnap or mug one player at a time.
You may only work in groups of two, this includes basing.

Gang / Mafia:
Make sure to follow all the “Raiding Rules”.
The Gang / Mafia Leader must be present before any illegal actions can be done.
There must be at least one Gang / Mafia Member before any illegal actions can be done. (The boss may not work by himself)
You may only mug one player at a time.
You may kidnap up to 2 players.

Security Guard:
Your job is to protect a business for money.
Police Officers cannot force you to put your gun away on private property. (However if the gun is illegal, then they can arrest you for it).

Medic:
Your job is to help people in need, much like what you’d expect if you called an ambulance in real life.
Try to roleplay when you are healing someone, rather than just healing them, however not completely necessary.
You cannot raid AT ALL.

Battle Medic:
You cannot raid by yourself.
If raiding with the Gang / Mafia, a Gang / Mafia member must be present (Including the leader, much like the gang/mafia rules).

Hitman:
You must ask the reason for the hit before you accept.
The reason given must be a valid roleplay one. (“I hate him / He’s black” is not a valid reason. “He stole my gun shipment, he is stealing too many of my customers” is a valid reason.)
You may only raid a base if your hit target is inside.
You do not need to ‘/advert’ your hits.
Remember that ultimately you are the one killing the other player, so ensure that your hit reason is valid.

Hobo:
Build a hut and beg for money.
You are allowed to micspam music WITHIN REASON.
You are allowed to own weapons, but try to keep it realistic. (You probably can’t afford any secondary guns.)
You cannot raid / kidnap / mug.
You cannot own a building/base, however you may create hobo communities with fences within reason.

Gun Dealer:
Do not job-abuse to buy guns. This includes when no other gun dealers are online.
You must always be selling guns, unless you are building. (Naturally; if you are roleplaying a quick stroll to the park/engaging in roleplay elsewhere thats fine. But don't take the piss)
Automatic gun stores are allowed, but you must be present at the store at all times within reason. (Obviously you may leave to get healed/report a crime)
You may not be a private dealer.

Drug Dealer:
Please try to roleplay your job rather than just farming money.
Sell drugs to players within RP reason. (Don’t be doing it out in the open streets).

Banker:
You may legally store printers. Laws cannot change this.
Your bank must be open to the general public.
Police can only raid you if you are storing an illegal item (excluding printers).
Do not steal from people’s printers, that is considered FailRP. Charge them a fee for storage instead.
You may have a maximum of three (3) fading doors and six (6) keypads for entrances.
You may have a maximum of four (4) fading doors and six (4) keypads for valuables.

Separatist:
This job dosen't allow you to RDM. You are expected to genuinely roleplay and slowly establish yourself.
You are expected to stay to good standard of roleplay, and may be kicked from the server or job if you are not doing so.
You may claim areas of the map, however you must make your presence known, and again it must be in roleplay. (Think public displays, signage, marches on the mayors office ect)

Mercenary:
Laws may ban or regulate your operation.



PAC3 Rules
You may not abuse the editor for anything outside of actually creating your PAC3. Doing so will result in immediate punishment.
Your PAC creation must be RP friendly. For example, you may not make yourself a giant or extremely small, and you may not create a levitating model (Unless you are a magician, of course.)
If you intend on using your PAC for a job that involves raiding/combat, you may not use anything that would make your hitbox extremely difficult to hit, or anything that would provide an unfair, unrealistic advantage.
We ask you to keep your PAC's user friendly, so nothing that would significantly destroy someone's FPS

Wire Rules
We want you to have a good level of access of wire.
Simply don't create anything that is mingey, unfair or adversely affects the server and other players.

Radio/Instrument Rules
The radio tool and instruments must be suitable for roleplay.
We ask that you keep volume/range reasonable to your roleplaying situation. A personal radio in your store should not be heard from blocks away.
Don't me mingey, but have fun with them. Being a noisy neighbour is okay, just don't go over the top.
Offending radios will be removed and you may be banned from using the radio tool.

RT Camera Rules
First in best dressed, unfortunately due to the limitations of RT cameras, only one person may operate it at one time.
This dosen't mean that you can't make an agreement with the player using them ect, but if its actively being used before you were using it, unfortunately you will have to wait your turn.
If the RT camera isn't being used for anything/is unused, you may take over.



Glossary / Expansion:

In-Character (IC): Any action performed as your character that is roleplayed.

Out-of-Character (OOC): Anything that is not done by your actual character.
To talk in OOC chat, type “// (message)”

Random Death Match (RDM): Killing a player with no valid reason within roleplay.
Do not shoot / kill unarmed players.
Defending yourself from an RDM’er does not count as RDM.
If you get shot in crossfire between two parties, that's your fault for being there and isn't RDM.
Unlike other servers, we allow you to kill other players if your roleplay is good enough. If you want to shoot up something or someone, go ahead, but your roleplay should be good enough. Want to roleplay a murderer or get vengeance on your neighbour for being too noisy? Sure, but make it known. Set your /job to Creep, act like a creep thats about to murder someone. Get into an argument with your neighbour for being too noisy, then take an American path of action.

Random Arrest (RDA)/Baton Rushing: Arresting a player for no valid reason.
The player you are arresting must have broken a law.
Please do not arrest players who have broken the rules - instead, contact an admin. (Of course, if they are mass RDMing or something, go ahead)
Baton Rushing is when you unrealistically/without roleplaying arrest somebody using the arrest baton. And like the name implies, its also when you sprint at people and immediately arrest them.

New Life Rule (NLR): When you die, you must take on a new “life”.
You may not go back to the location you died at for 5 minutes within RP. (I.E- You died in combat or some other roleplaying event, you may return if it was a genuine accident etc)
You must forget all knowledge learned in your previous life. (Think location of money printers; plants ect - You will have to wait some time to return and pretend to "relearn" this knowledge)
If you die while raiding or being raided, you cannot return to the raid location until the raid ends (even if the raid is longer than 5 minutes.)


Fear Roleplay (FearRP): When your life is in danger, you must do what you are told.
If you are unarmed and a gun is pointed at you, you must follow instructions given.
If you are armed and under FearRP, you cannot draw your weapon.
You cannot run away from someone who has placed you under FearRP.
This dosen't mean you can't try and fight for survival, but it does mean you will have to properly roleplay escape attempts ect, but if they have you cornered, you must act as such. That is FearRP.
For example: You aren't going to instantly pull out an AK-47 when you are cornered and blast the bad guys. But you might pull out a pistol when your assailants are looking away/leaving/distracted.

Metagaming / Ghosting: Using information that you received out-of-character for in-character purposes.
This includes OOC chat, and 3rd party tools such as Steam chat, Skype, Teamspeak, Discord etc.

Minge / Minging: Intentionally trying to annoy / ruin the fun for other players.
This includes prop pushing, mic spamming, anything that would annoy / irritate other players unreasonably. It also includes attempting to crash the server ect.

Doomfort: An oversized; unrealistic base which does not fit in with roleplay.