In-game guidelines

Server rules

By joining, you agree to these rules and the common-sense clause. Staff may moderate at their discretion.

Game rules

  1. Random Deathmatch RDM

    Don't attack, injure or kill anyone without an in-character reason and escalation. Deadly force must fit the scene.

  2. Vehicle Deathmatch VDM

    No using vehicles as weapons, unrealistic ramming, or running people over to win a scene.

  3. Fail Roleplay FRP

    Roleplay injuries, age and limits realistically. No pulling items from nowhere or ignoring restraints.

  4. No Intent to Roleplay NITRP

    Don't join to troll, bait or farm reactions. Every scene needs a believable motive.

  5. Passive Roleplay

    Keep it grounded. No pointless shootouts, chaos scenes or forced priorities.

  6. Realistic Driving

    Drive for the vehicle, road and situation. No GTA driving, wrong-way runs or off-roading.

  7. Character Standards

    Realistic look and voice. Civilians need approval for tactical gear, and departments wear their approved uniforms and gear.

  8. Impersonation

    Civilians can't pose as LEO, fire, EMS or staff. No fake stops, fake lights or false authority.

  9. Leaving to Avoid RP

    Don't leave, reset, switch teams or crash to dodge a scene. Tell those involved if you must go.

  10. Metagaming META

    No info your character didn't learn in RP. No scanners, RTO listening, stream sniping or outside comms.

  11. Scene Interference

    Stay out of scenes you weren't part of without an in-character reason.

  12. Value of Life

    Act like your character values their life and comply when a normal person would.

  13. New Life Rule NLR

    If you die, don't return to the scene or use what you learned from that death.

  14. Combat Logging / Stalling

    Don't stall or rule-lawyer mid-scene. Finish it, then report issues.

  15. Pointless Mod Calls

    Don't call a mod over minor issues that would ruin a good scene.

  16. Animal Roleplay

    No animal or non-human avatars. Every avatar must look human.

  17. Common-Sense Clause

    Staff can punish anything that clearly harms realism or fairness, even if it isn't listed.

  18. Yield to Emergency Lights

    Pull right for any vehicle with overheads on, in every lane. LEO always yields to FD.

Server notes

Voice chat required

Clearwater is VC only. Use in-game voice chat for all roleplay.

Unwhitelisted callsigns

Use 400–499, and stay signed in to the Melonly CAD.

Unmarked vehicles

Only CIU on undercover operations may use unmarked vehicles.

GTA speeds

105+ MPH, or 40+ over the limit, counts as GTA driving, even on priority calls.

Avatar proportions

Body type 0%, height 100%, width 95%, head 95%, proportions 50%.

Jurisdictions

Follow the jurisdiction map at all times. District 1 is unwhitelisted and statewide, District 2 is Belleair PD and statewide, District 3 is statewide only.

Civilian & CPD guidelines

1Realistic civilian roleplay

  • Roleplay believable scenarios that fit your character.
  • Don't create unrealistic situations just to attract emergency services.
  • Don't keep committing crimes or causing disturbances without meaningful roleplay.
  • Stay in character during active scenes unless staff need you.

2Vehicle usage

  • Drive realistically for normal traffic.
  • Don't ram, pit or block other vehicles.
  • Don't abandon vehicles in roads or active scenes.
  • No excessive speeding without a roleplay reason.

3Criminal roleplay

  • Don't commit crimes just to farm police responses.
  • Give law enforcement a fair chance to respond.
  • Don't chain major crimes together without roleplay development.
  • Hostage situations need realistic demands and negotiation.
  • Put the story ahead of winning.

4Emergency services

  • Follow lawful orders from law enforcement.
  • Don't interfere with police, fire, EMS or DOT scenes.
  • Keep a safe distance and don't crowd first responders.
  • Let emergency vehicles pass whenever you can.

5Combat logging & scene avoidance

  • Don't leave, reset or switch teams to escape a scene.
  • Don't despawn vehicles during an active scene.
  • Finish the roleplay before you disconnect.

6Fail roleplay

  • Don't do what your character couldn't realistically do.
  • Don't ignore injuries or crashes, or drive on normally after a bad one.
  • Always value your character's life and safety.

7RDM & VDM

  • No random attacks or hitting players with vehicles.
  • Any violence needs clear roleplay progression.
  • Random violence can mean immediate punishment.

8Server conduct

  • Respect everyone, whatever their department or role.
  • No trolling, baiting or provoking.
  • Follow staff directions.
  • No exploits, cheats, glitch abuse or bypassing server systems.

9Emergency vehicles

  • Pull to the right for any emergency vehicle with lights on. Don't keep driving with ELS behind you.

Department of Transportation guidelines

1Uniform & appearance

  • Wear department-approved uniforms on duty.
  • Wear a hi-vis vest on or near the road.
  • No tactical gear or emergency equipment unrelated to DOT.
  • Supervisor uniforms are for authorized personnel only.

2Department vehicles

  • Spawn only what the job needs.
  • Return vehicles to a DOT facility when finished, and don't abandon them.
  • Use approved DOT presets and equipment.
  • Specialized trucks and trailers need authorization.

3Radio

  • Keep radio traffic brief, professional and relevant.
  • Tell Dispatch before closing or reopening a road.
  • Follow DOT Supervisors and Dispatch.
  • Don't interrupt active traffic unless it's urgent.

4Traffic control

  • Use cones, barricades, signs and arrow boards properly.
  • Only fully block a road when public safety needs it.
  • Leave room for emergency vehicles.
  • Pick up every device when the incident is over.

5Incident response

  • Respond only to calls that fit DOT.
  • Help with traffic management when asked.
  • Don't interfere with Fire, EMS or law enforcement.
  • Wait for law enforcement to secure dangerous scenes, and follow the Incident Commander.

6Roadside operations

  • Park to protect workers.
  • Wear PPE outside your vehicle.
  • Set warning devices before you start work.
  • Stay out of live lanes and keep the work area tidy.

7Roleplay standards

  • Only do repairs that fit your role.
  • No road closures without a reason.
  • Don't troll or disrupt civilian traffic.
  • Stay active on duty instead of idling.

8Conduct

  • Respect every player.
  • Follow DOT Supervisors and Administration.
  • Abusing vehicles, permissions or equipment can get you removed.