1. Server Language & Age Requirements
- All in-character communication must be clearly spoken in Filipino or English only.
- Avoiding RP communication deliberately is punishable.
- Players must be at least 18 years old due to mature themes and explicit content.
2. Communication, Immersion & Disputes
- Use of a quality microphone is strongly encouraged for immersion.
- Always stay in-character, even during disputes. Resolve out-of-character (OOC) issues afterward through Discord Support Tickets.
- Out-of-character arguments, insults, harassment, racism, sexism, hate speech, or abusive language are strictly prohibited and result in an immediate permanent ban.
3. Staff Communication & Conduct
- Official staff communications occur exclusively through official Discord channels.
- Avoid directly messaging staff members for support or reports; use the designated Discord channels instead.
- Disrespectful or aggressive behavior towards staff or community members may lead to corrective measures or bans.
4. Prohibited Roleplay Themes
- No erotic or sexual roleplay. Violations result in immediate permanent ban.
- Roleplay involving forced relationships, rape, oppression, slavery, prostitution, suicide, or self-harm is explicitly prohibited.
- Supernatural or paranormal roleplay requires explicit approval from staff via Discord.
5. Rule Enforcement & Flexibility
- Staff may adjust rules, penalties, or enforcement procedures anytime, with or without notice.
- Attempting to exploit loopholes or violating the spirit of the rules may lead to the same consequences as directly breaking rules.
Following these guidelines helps maintain a respectful, immersive, and enjoyable environment for everyone in Las Islas Filipinas.
1. Roleplay Quality Expectations
- Players must consistently maintain a high standard of immersive and authentic roleplay.
- Staff may intervene and enforce corrective measures if roleplay quality is poor or disrupts immersion.
2. Character Creation & Persona
- Characters must be portrayed authentically, with clearly defined traits such as age, orientation, personality, and background.
- Roleplaying minors must reflect realistic and appropriate behaviors for their age.
- All characters and their backstories must align with the server’s timeline and narrative. Rapid aging or unrealistic character histories are not permitted.
- Each of your characters must have a fresh and independent storyline. Avoid transferring knowledge or relationships between your characters.
3. Naming Rules for Characters & Organizations
- Names for characters and organizations must be authentic, immersive, and appropriate to the server's historical setting.
- Names directly referencing real-life celebrities, fictional characters, historical figures, or modern pop culture are strictly prohibited.
- Avoid unrealistic or joke names. Your chosen names must enhance the overall depth and immersion of your roleplay.
Adhering to these standards ensures high-quality, immersive, and meaningful roleplay experiences for all members of Las Islas Filipinas.
1. Meta Gaming
- Using out-of-character information your character wouldn't realistically know is strictly prohibited.
- Characters must have independent knowledge. Avoid transferring information between your multiple characters.
2. Power Gaming
- Forcing unrealistic scenarios, never accepting defeat, or ignoring injuries is strictly prohibited.
- Characters should have clear weaknesses and realistic limitations.
3. Random Death Match (RDM)
- Unprovoked attacks on players or NPCs without prior roleplay or interaction are prohibited.
- Clearly indicate imminent violence through dialogue or roleplay actions before initiating combat.
4. Value of Life (NVL)
- Characters must prioritize self-preservation in dangerous situations realistically.
- Reckless behavior without realistic justification may be considered NVL and subject to penalties.
5. Shootouts & Conflict Initiation
- Clearly signal conflict initiation, allowing time for roleplay buildup and responses.
- Combat scenarios must follow realistic progression, fostering immersion rather than "winning at all costs".
- A maximum of 6 combatants per side are permitted unless otherwise approved by staff.
Following these interaction guidelines helps ensure fair, balanced, and immersive roleplay scenarios.
1. Criminal Group Formation & Membership
- Groups must consist of a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 10 members.
- Each member must have at least 100 in-game hours to join or form a criminal group. This ensures experienced and immersive criminal roleplay.
- No cross-group alliances or "sister gangs" permitted. Each criminal group must operate independently.
- If a group grows beyond 10 members, it must split into separate groups with unique identities and storylines.
2. Criminal Attire & Identity
- Criminal groups must adopt distinct attire clearly representing their group's identity during criminal activities.
- Masks are optional and primarily for aesthetics, as identities become publicly known after criminal acts.
- All criminal acts must be conducted using characters' real names and the group's known identity.
3. Robbery, Hostage & General PvP Scenarios
- Robberies require at least one genuine hostage and realistic negotiations with law enforcement.
- All PvP scenarios, including robberies, shootouts, and gang conflicts, have a limit of 6 active participants per side, unless explicitly approved by staff.
- Hostages cannot be harmed, and demands must remain realistic:
- 1 hostage: Up to 2 demands.
- 2-3 hostages: Maximum 3 demands.
- Allowed demands include a maximum of $100 per hostage, one weapon, or safe passage.
- No adding or substituting hostages after the scenario begins.
4. Transport & Prisoner Interception
- Prisoner transports may only be intercepted realistically after leaving populated areas. Town raids or hostage exchanges ("Palit Ulo") are strictly prohibited.
- Law enforcement escorts must not outnumber intercepting criminals to maintain fairness and realism.
5. Government Employees & Criminal Activities
- Government employees are strictly prohibited from participating in criminal activities or joining criminal organizations.
- Characters must formally resign from legitimate employment and return all official equipment before engaging in criminal activities.
6. Animal Protection & Horse Rules
- No Harm to Horses or Animals: Deliberately shooting, harming, or killing horses or animals without strong RP justification is strictly prohibited and punishable.
- No Lassos in Horse Chases: Lassos are explicitly banned during horse chase scenarios to ensure fairness and immersive realism.
- Law enforcement must allow a realistic head-start (2-3 horse-lengths) before initiating pursuit during horse chases.
7. Inventory & Personal Belongings
- Forcibly rummaging through pockets, horses, or accessing others' inventories without explicit consent or clear RP justification is strictly prohibited.
8. Bounty & Law Enforcement Interaction
- After 3 successful criminal acts, a bounty phase begins. Bounty hunters and law enforcement may actively pursue involved criminals.
- Criminals' real names and crimes become publicly accessible upon bounty placement.
- Criminals must manage their visibility and location realistically during active bounty phases.
- Law enforcement may fire a warning shot upward but cannot initiate lethal force unless clearly fired upon first.
9. Criminal & Civilian Interaction
- Civilians employed by criminal groups must not directly participate in criminal acts unless explicitly justified by RP.
- Using civilians to bypass group limits or to unfairly strengthen numbers during conflicts is strictly prohibited.
Following these guidelines ensures balanced, immersive, realistic, and loophole-free criminal roleplay experiences in Las Islas Filipinas.
1. Downed & Unconscious States
- A character is Downed when critically injured but still conscious enough to communicate and receive immediate medical aid.
- A character becomes Unconscious if critically injured, unable to communicate clearly, and must wait for medical intervention.
- After recovering, the character must realistically forget the immediate events leading to injury and avoid immediate retaliation.
2. Medical Assistance & Injury Roleplay
- Roleplay all injuries realistically, including pain, physical limitations, and necessary recovery time.
- Receiving medical treatment requires immersive and cooperative roleplay with medical professionals. Ignoring or instantly recovering from serious injuries is considered Power Gaming.
- Seek immediate medical assistance when injured or downed. Avoid unrealistic "instant recovery" or ignoring injuries.
3. Permadeath & New Life Rule (NLR)
- Permadeath (permanent character death) requires explicit player consent and, once agreed upon, is irreversible.
- If a player sustains a clearly fatal injury (e.g., headshot), they cannot be revived and must invoke the New Life Rule (NLR). This rule mandates the creation of a completely new character with no memory, affiliations, or knowledge from the previous character.
- Other players cannot force or impose permadeath without explicit out-of-character consent from the affected player.
Adhering to these guidelines ensures realistic consequences, immersive storytelling, and fair interactions in Las Islas Filipinas.
1. Family Formation & Structure
- No limit on family size, but each member must have a clearly justified and valid storyline.
- Clearly define relationships and maintain a logical family tree. Random or unjustified additions require proper in-character justification.
- New surnames or officially joining a family requires an in-character DOJ-approved name change process.
2. Family Disputes & Conflict Duration
- Family disputes must have realistic, clearly established in-character motives and progression.
- Family feuds last a maximum of 3 days. On the 4th day, families must resolve conflict through Peace Talks or a final showdown (\"High Noon\" duel).
- Final showdown participant limit is explicitly 10 per side, each participant requiring at least 50 in-game hours and genuine family membership—no outside help allowed.
3. Government Affiliations & Family RP
- Characters holding government or law enforcement roles must maintain strict separation between their official responsibilities and family affairs.
- Government-employed family members cannot show bias, favoritism, or provide insider advantages to their family. Violations result in disciplinary action.
By adhering to these detailed guidelines, family-based roleplay in Las Islas Filipinas remains immersive, realistic, and consistent with our community standards.
1. Enforcement & Disciplinary Procedures
- All reported rule violations undergo thorough internal staff review.
- Disciplinary actions require a majority staff vote to ensure fairness and consistency.
- Details of disciplinary actions remain confidential unless disclosure is required for community safety or transparency.
2. Types of Penalties & Bans
- Penalties include warnings, temporary suspensions, and permanent bans depending on the severity and frequency of violations.
- A third offense, regardless of severity, results in an automatic and irreversible permanent ban.
2. Ban Appeals & Process
- Banned players may appeal once every 7 days through Discord support channels.
- Appeals must include substantial new evidence clearly demonstrating remorse, misunderstanding, or wrongful accusation.
- Repeated frivolous or disrespectful appeals may lead to extended bans or additional penalties.
3. Confidentiality & Staff Discretion
- Details regarding disciplinary actions remain confidential and are disclosed only if necessary for resolution.
- Staff decisions are final unless significant new evidence is presented during appeals.
Clearly defined enforcement policies ensure a fair, respectful, and enjoyable gaming environment for everyone in Las Islas Filipinas.