Rules & FAQ

Important server rules and frequently asked questions.

  • Rule 1 | Random Deathmatch (RDM): Do not kill another player without a valid roleplay reason. Mass RDM is strictly forbidden.
  • Rule 2 | Vehicle Deathmatch (VDM): Do not intentionally hit players or vehicles with your car without a valid roleplay reason. Mass VDM is strictly forbidden.
  • Rule 3 | Fail Roleplay (FRP): You must maintain a realistic standard of roleplaying. Do not do unrealistic things.
  • Rule 4 | New Life Rule (NLR): If you are killed, you cannot return to that specific roleplay situation until it has ended. You must act as if you have a "new life".
  • Rule 5 | Fear Roleplay (FEAR RP): If someone has a weapon pointed at you, you must act scared and follow their instructions. Do not pull out your own weapon.
  • Rule 6 | Cuff Rushing (CR): This is when a police officer handcuffs someone without a valid reason. We require you to say "-cuffs-" when you cuff someone.
  • Rule 7 | Staff Impersonation: Do not pretend to be a staff member.
  • Rule 8 | Kick Wait: If a staff member kicks you, you must wait 30 minutes before rejoining. Rejoining sooner is considered "Leaving to Avoid Punishment" (LTAP) and is not allowed.
  • Supervision: Whitelisted members are authorized to supervise any non-whitelisted personnel.
  • Liveries: Undercover, supervisor, and ghost liveries may only be used by whitelisted members.
  • Towing: Only tow vehicles if there is a valid reason. Do not tow vehicles indiscriminately or rush towing.
  • Road Block: Do not block off entire roads without approval. If you plan to set up a road construction roleplay, contact a moderator for permission beforehand.
  • EMS: If EMS is online, you must wait for them to provide first aid. If they do not arrive within a reasonable time, you may respawn.
  • Barricades: If a suspect barricades inside a building, do not rush in and open fire without reason. Maintain proper roleplay protocol as a law enforcement officer.
  • RTO: Use the RTO system at all times. Do not spam or misuse the panic button.
  • Detaining: You must have a valid reason to detain any civilian. Cuff rushing is prohibited. Always roleplay transporting detainees to jail.
  • Hose Usage: The basic hose in the Fire Department is banned. EMS personnel are not allowed to extinguish fires—only to provide medical aid to the injured.
  • Hostage Situations: Hostage roleplay is only allowed if the LARP staff team is actively on duty and has approved the scenario.
  • Jurisdiction: Stay within your department’s assigned jurisdiction at all times.
  • Props and Items: Use props and in-game items strictly for their intended purpose.
  • Roleplay Syntax: Stay in character when roleplaying. Use [brackets] or (parentheses) if you need to speak out of character.
  • Fear Roleplay: Your character must show realistic fear in situations such as traffic stops, raids, and other dangerous encounters.
  • Grappler Use: The grappler is restricted to whitelisted department personnel only.
  • Whitelisted Gear: Detective and SWAT gear, uniforms, and firearms are limited to their designated divisions. Non-whitelisted LAPD officers are only permitted to carry a Glock 17 as their firearm.
  • Hitman Roleplay: A maximum of two players may roleplay as hitmen at any time. Completing a hit requires prior staff approval. For additional rules, refer to the hitman regulations announcement.
  • Rule 1 | Respect: Be respectful to everyone. No slurs or insults.
  • Rule 2 | Arguments: Do not start arguments in public chats.
  • Rule 3 | Spamming: Do not spam messages.
  • Rule 4 | Raiding: Do not threaten to raid the server.
  • Rule 5 | NSFW/Hateful Content: Do not send any NSFW or hateful content.
  • Rule 6 | Channel Usage: Use channels for their intended purpose. Do not ear-rape in voice chats.
  • Rule 7 | DM Moderation: We do not moderate issues that happen in DMs.
  • Rule 8 | DM Advertising: Do not advertise in other members' DMs.
  • Rule 9 | Discord ToS: Always follow the official Discord Terms of Service.
  • Rule 10 | Pinging Owners: Do not ping the Owner unless it's an emergency.

Safe Zones: Police Department, Sheriff's Office, Fire Department, Civilian Spawns.

Prohibited Roleplays: Sexual RP, Bomb RP, Drug RP, Suicide RP, Protest RP, Homeless RP.

Booster Vehicles (Require Server Booster role): Strugatti Ettore 2020, Surrey 650S 2016, Takeo Experience 2021, Falcon Heritage 2021.

Booster Weapons (Require Server Booster role): M249, PPSH-41, Shotguns, Snipers, Rifles.

Roleplay Requests: To request an organized roleplay like a Bank Robbery or Hostage situation, you must use the roleplay request system in the Discord channel #rp-request. A staff member will then review and approve it.

Our Los Angeles Sessions channel (#sessions) is where you will see everything relating to the status of the server.

Open a support ticket in #assistance. Make sure to include the player’s username and a detailed description of what happened.

Go to #departments and use the dropdown menu to view available departments. Follow the listed instructions to apply or meet any listed requirements. You must join, apply, and get roled there to be whitelisted.

Being whitelisted gives you special access to restricted roles, items, or departments—usually earned by rank or approval.

Check the #applications section to see if applications are open. Make sure you meet all requirements before applying:

  • Must be 14+.
  • Must use PC.
  • Friendly, respectful, approachable.
  • Able to collaborate effectively.
  • Strong grammar and English skills.
  • Clean ER:LC reputation.
  • Mature and professional.
  • Understands game mechanics.
  • Understand responsibilities of a moderator.

A kick is usually for minor infractions, while a ban is for serious violations. Both result in removal from the server, either temporarily or permanently. Remember the Kick Wait rule: wait 30 minutes before rejoining after a kick.

To appeal, open a coordinator ticket in #assistance and request a review. You can check your own logs using the `/mylogs` command in Discord, or ask staff to help you check.

Go to #assistance and open a ticket addressed to Community Coordination. Internal Affairs will review your concern.

Use the `/suggest` command in #cmds. All suggestions are reviewed weekly by the Internal Affairs team.

Go to #shop and review the available options. After purchasing, create a ticket in #assistance so staff can assist you.

Purchase Policy: All purchases are final. Refunds are only available if explicitly agreed upon by our team. We reserve the right to withhold perks from users who do not comply with Discord’s rules or our server regulations.

To qualify for a partnership, your server must meet the following criteria:

  • Minimum of 300+ members
  • Be active, organized, and well-managed
  • Must Follow Discord ToS
  • Do not leave the server after partnership with us
  • Maintain professionalism and enforce strict guidelines
  • No signs of corruption, excessive drama, or instability
  • Appoint one official representative
  • We will not do any ping (you must have members more than us)
  • Provide a permanent invite link

Ping Requirements:

  • 300–1,000 members: @everyone ping required (if you have fewer members than us, you must ping @everyone)
  • 2,000–3,000 members: @here ping required
  • 3,000+ members: No ping required

All official partners are hand-selected by the Los Angeles Founderation Team. If your server meets the criteria, open a ticket in #assistance to apply.

We allow and accept official mafias in the server. To request recognition for your mafia, please open a ticket in #assistance.

You can find existing mafias to join or post recruitment messages in the #mafia-hub and #mafia-shouts channels.

Go to the #verify channel and click the "Verify" button. After verifying, you'll gain access to the rest of the server.

If you can't verify, click the "I can't verify" button to create a support ticket. Someone will help you soon!

If you can’t find the answer here, open a support ticket in #assistance. Our staff is happy to help you directly.

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