Roleplay guide, definition and rules.

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LS:United Nation is a strict roleplay server.

If you do not know what the roleplay rules are you've got a chance to read about it here.

What is roleplay ?

"A role-playing game (RPG and sometimes roleplaying game[1][2]) is a game in which players assume the roles of characters in a fictional setting. Players take responsibility for acting out these roles within a narrative, either through literal acting, or through a process of structured decision-making or character development.[3] Actions taken within many games succeed or fail according to a formal system of rules and guidelines.[4]
There are several forms of RPG. The original form, sometimes called the tabletop RPG, is conducted through discussion, whereas in live action role-playing games (LARP) players physically perform their characters' actions.[5] In both of these forms, an arranger called a game master (GM) usually decides on the rules and setting to be used and acts as referee, while each of the other players plays the role of a single character.[6]
Several varieties of RPG also exist in electronic media, such as multi-player text-based MUDs and their graphics-based successors, massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs). Role-playing games also include single-player offline role-playing video games in which players control a character or team who undertake quests, and may include capabilities that advance using statistical mechanics. These games often share settings and rules with tabletop RPGs, but emphasize character advancement more than collaborative storytelling.[7][8]
Despite this variety of forms, some game forms such as trading card games and wargames that are related to role-playing games may not be included. Role-playing activity may sometimes be present in such games, but it is not the primary focus.[9] The term is also sometimes used to describe roleplay simulation games and exercises used in teaching, training, and academic research."

Credits go to Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Role-playing_games

Basically if you want to be a good role player, you should respond in game situations as you would have in your real life.

Few examples :

1. Walking down the street, couple of meters near you there is another player. -As you might know, players have their names above their heads-
What would have smart do? Run toward the man, read the name above his head and spam his name untill he answers. NO !!!
The right way to handle this situation is : Ignore the name above his head, acting like you do not know his name.

2. A lovely day, you feel like playing SA-MP. Login the server and get in a car.
I'll ask you again
What would a smart ass do? He would rape the W buttom and will drive like he was playing Need 4 Speed, Run over people like a madman and laugh an evil laugh. NO !!!
The right way to handle this situation is : Watch your speed limit, make sure you drive on the right side of the road, Do not run people over, and always role play any accident or crash.

3. You've been caught by the police from smuggling drugs, they tazed you and thrown you into their car.
What would a smartass do? ( You shouldn't be a smartass by now )
He would press any of the keyboards buttons in order to get away somehow, and if it that doesn't work he will logoff and than relog. NO !!!
The right way to handle this situation is : Cooperate with the cops. You've lost all you chances to get away so give it up and sit your time in prison like a real person would!

4. You're traveling around Los Santos on foot, enjoying the view. Suddenly couple of armed people show up and aim their weapons at you.
What would a smartass do? He would say that's just a game let's run like a pussycat, in any case I'll respawn in couple of minutes. NO !!!
The right way to handle this situation is : Act scared, try to keep your character alive as you'd want to keep living in real life.

In character ((IC)) : Other word for player is character. So aslong you're in game you should be IN YOUR CHARACTER.
That means if you meet other people in game you're responding to them as you would do in you real life.
You're being expected to stay In Character all the time, except if an admin is requesting you to do else.

Out of character ((OOC)) : There are some times things in game ain't going properly and real life judgment should be involved, therefore We've got the Out Of Character, to share our real opinions
and our behavior. Most of the Out Of Character is being managed through the forums.

Metagame ((MG)) : Using OOC knowledge IC - Through the forums or even in games sometimes you eventually find out something about the game by OOC information ( Read the OOC above ),
This information could assist your character somehow, getting connected, buying stuff etc.. But you are NOT allowed to use it.

Powergame ((PG)) : Doing unrealistic stuff, acting like a superman, forcing roleplaying on others by abusing commands.
Everyone know what a movies heros are and what real life heros are :
Movies heros - Jumping off high building, landing on their feets. Picking up a car and throwing it on their enemy - POWER GAMERS NO !!!
Real life heros - Use a combination of skills, thechniqs and experince to save the situation. YAY HEROS <3

Driving by ((DB)) - Ramming people with a car. Most easiest and lamest way to kill in SAMP is to park your car on player. Because you're leaving them with no options to react.
Driving by is NOT allowed and players who will be caught doing so will be punished.

Revenge killing ((RK)) - Respawning after death and coming back to kill the person who killed you/caused your death.
-One of the most important roleplaying rules is the memorie loose after death, after you character is being killed. You're memorie with the people who killed you/saw you die shall be deleted.
So obviously you cant come back and reveng the person who killed you/caused you death.

Deathmatching ((DM)) : Killing without a vaild/reasonable reason. If you wanna take down some one please make sure you'll be able to explain why you did so.
What I mean is, you can't kill some one because a foolish reason like insulting/car accidents. These things happen all the time and people handle those situations with on a politic way.

If you wanna get along and enjoy yourself roleplaying with other people you should read this guide.

Good luck ;]

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