Server Rules

[Pursuits.xyz]

Server Rules
Last Revision: 20 April 2019

Rule 1

LEVEL OF PROFICIENCY
The only spoken language to be used in the server chat is English. You do not need to be a fluent speaker to use our services, however, we ask you communicate in a standard of English that is easy to understand.

• English is to be used in all chats so that everyone can understand each other.
• This rule does not go for private chats such as /pm.

Punishment
Breaking this rule will result in a warning, mute and may result in a ban.

Rule 2

COMMON SENSE
The administration team reserves the right to use judgement in situations they deem fit. The Pursuits.xyz rules may contain loopholes.

• The administration team may use their judgement in situations or in rules that contain loopholes to hand out the necessary punishments.
• The only people who are allowed to overrule an administrators judgmental decision is the management team.

Rule 3

COMMON COURTESY
Common courtesy is being respectful towards community members, this includes any player that uses services provided by Pursuits.xyz.

• Keep the toxicity and racism off Pursuits.xyz services. We strive to keep our community toxic free.

Punishment
The punishment is at the punishing administrator's discretion.

Rule 4

POWERGAMING AND METAGAMING
Powergaming is the act of forcing actions upon a player, such as cuffing them. Metagaming is using information gained out of character, and then using it in character.

• Using voice communication software is okay, as long as it is not used to metagame.
• Powergaming is not allowed, always ask the party in /do about any actions you will take against them.
  Examples of powergaming include but is not limited to:
  • Rush tasing
  • Forcing roleplay upon another player
  • Ninja-jacking
  • Olympic Swimming

Punishment
This will result in a warning to an admin jail, based upon the administrator's discretion.

Rule 5

THIRD PARTY MODIFICATIONS
Third Party Modifications are cleos that give you an advantage. These modifications can affect players in a negative way in game. Modifications/cleos that are acceptable are listed below:

• First Person Mod
• ELM
• Cruise Control

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Mods that provide an advantage such as health, weapons and vehicle repairs are NOT allowed.

Punishment
Breaking this rule will result in a permanent ban from the server.

Rule 6

MULTI-ACCOUNTING
Multi-accounting is the act of making more than 1 account, and playing on that account.

• Making a different account in order to avoid an administrator jail is not allowed.

Punishment
Breaking this rule will result in a permanent ban from the server.

Rule 7

SERVER ADVERTISING
Advertising any sort of IP address on our services is strictly prohibited and users who do so will be punished.

• Discord Invites (must have senior administrator approval)
• Teamspeak IPs (must have senior administrator approval)
• Another SA:MP server

Punishment
Breaking this rule will result in a permanent ban from the server. You MUST have a senior administrator's approval to do so.

Rule 8

ABUSE OF PHYSICS
Using flaws in the game's physics to your advantage is forbidden.
Examples of common flaws include, but are not limited to:

• C-Bug
• C-Slide
• Crack Shooting
• G-Abuse
• Driver Drive-by

Punishment
This will result in a warning to an admin jail, based upon the administrators discretion.

Rule 9

VPN USAGE
Making use of a Virtual Private Network (VPN) is forbidden when attempting to connect to a service provided by Pursuits.xyz.
If you need to use a VPN, ask a member of management for permission.
Punishment
Using a VPN without prior permission from management will result in a permanent ban.

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Pursuit Rules
Last Revision: 20 April 2019

Rule 1

RUSH TASING
Rush tasing is when you tase/beanbag a suspect has a firearm drawn or is aiming at you.

• This applies for beanbags as well.
• It is up to the administrators discretion if the tase was an accident or not.

Punishment
Breaking this rule will result in an administrator jail.

Rule 2

CHAIN OF COMMAND
Chain of Command is the rank structure of the department that is roleplayed. A deputy sheriff should not go to a sheriff, unless it's something serious. You are to follow the rank structure and contact someone such as a corporal. Below are the ranks:

• Deputy Sheriff Generalist
• Deputy Sheriff I
• Deputy Sheriff II
• Corporal
• Sergeant
• Lieutenant
• Captain
• Commander
• Assistant Sheriff
• Sheriff

Punishment
Breaking this rule will result in minus XP or a possible demotion.

Rule 3

COMMUNICATION ABUSE
Abusing communication commands such as /r, /m and unit callsigns is prohibited.

• Unrealistic communication.
• Going OOC in communication is not allowed.
• Abusing the callsign feature of the units system to display unrealistic callsigns.

Punishment
Breaking this rule will result in an administrator warning, minus XP or demotion.

Rule 4

IMPROPER VEHICLE CONDUCT
This rule generalises the server's rules about the usage of a vehicle. You must drive your vehicle realistically. This also means, you are not allowed to ram a criminal to force them to go through an animation.
This rule also protects players against:

• Suicide Ramming
• Non-RP Driving
• Pitting with a motorcycle.
• Not giving way to High Speed Interception Units.

Punishment
Breaking this rule will result in an administrator warning, administrator jail or a ban.

Rule 5

IMPROPER SPIKING
During a pursuit, you may deploy a spike that punctures the tires of vehicles which drive over it. There are certain restrictions with deploying spikes which players should be aware off.
This rule also protects players against:

• You must only deploy spikes once the criminals have started evading.
• You must remove spikes once they have been used.
• You may not place spikes around a vehicle which is boxed in.

Punishment
Breaking this rule will result in an administrator warning, administrator jail or a ban.

Rule 6

CORRUPTION
While in the role as a Law Enforcement Officer (LEO), you may not engage in activities which could be considered as corruption with the intent to worsen the experience of other LEOs.
Examples include but are not limited to:

• Teaming up with criminals.
• Purposely leaving your vehicle unlocked to allow criminals to steal it.

Punishment
Breaking this rule will result in an administrator warning, administrator jail.

Rule 7

RAMBO
You should aim to look for cover and not rush towards suspects when they are opening fire.

Punishment
Breaking this rule will result in an administrator warning, administrator jail.

Rule 8

TEAMKILL
Purposely griefing teammates by shooting them or taking them out from the ongoing game is strictly forbidden.

Punishment
Breaking this rule will result in an administrator warning, administrator jail.

Rule 9

RAM BAITING
Purposely baiting a criminal to ram an officer for your own advantage is not allowed.

Punishment
Breaking this rule will result in an administrator warning, minus XP or administrator jail.

[Zayats]

Rule 3 has been updated.

Rule 3

COMMON COURTESY
Common courtesy is being respectful towards community members, this includes any player that uses services provided by Pursuits.xyz.

• Keep the toxicity and racism off Pursuits.xyz services. We strive to keep our community toxic free.

[buq]

Rule 3 & 8 have been updated.

Rule 3

COMMUNICATION ABUSE
Abusing communication commands such as /r, /m and unit callsigns is prohibited.

• Unrealistic communication.
• Going OOC in communication is not allowed.
• Abusing the callsign feature of the units system to display unrealistic callsigns.

Rule 8

TEAMKILL
Purposly griefing teammates by shooting them or taking them out from the ongoing game is strictly forbidden.

Punishment
Breaking this rule will result in an administrator warning, administrator jail.

[buq]

Rule 9 added.

Rule 9

RAM BAITING
Purposely baiting a criminal to ram an officer for your own advantage is not allowed.

Punishment
Breaking this rule will result in an administrator warning, minus XP or administrator jail.