Nostalgia Roleplay – Server Rules

Effective Date: July 30, 2025
Copyright © 2025 Nostalgia Roleplay

The rules are constantly evolving - it is your job to keep up-to-date with them.

1. General Rules

1.1 – No minging (intentional disruption or trolling).
1.2 – Prop abuse is prohibited (includes surfing, killing, blocking, climbing, sitting to try and access otherwise restricted areas, etc.).
1.3 – Advertising other servers or communities is not allowed.
1.4 – Spamming (chat, voice, etc.) is not permitted.
1.5 – Impersonating staff or other players is forbidden.
1.6 – Staff decisions are final. If you believe a staff member is abusing power, report it through the proper channels.
1.7 – Do not disconnect during a staff sit.
1.8 – Lying to staff is a punishable offense.
1.9 – Do not misuse the report system (false reports, spam, etc.).
1.10 – You must /advert before raiding, kidnapping, mugging, or performing other job-related activities (see job descriptions).
1.11 – Do not abuse advertisements (e.g., racist, pornographic, or offensive content).
1.12 - Do not abuse the services system(s) (spamming, etc).
1.13 - Do not abuse/misuse the mechanic tow truck (towing people's vehicles randomly, etc).
1.14 - Do not abuse/misuse the permanent weapons obtained from our in-game store, they will be revoked with no refund.
1.15 - Do not abuse/misuse the quadcopters (loitering them around someone/someone's base without RP, etc).
1.16 - There is no "FearRP"/"FailRP"/"RDM" during the Purge, however, RDA is still prohibited.
1.17 - Do not abuse/misuse the adverts around the map (inappropriate images, etc).
1.18 - Do not abuse/misuse anything that plays sound for others (spamming taunts with sounds to annoy people, etc).
1.19 - If you are the only Harvester Farmer you may use both fields, however, as soon as another Harvester Farmer joins you must give up one field for them.

2. Roleplay Guidelines

2.1 – No Mass RDM. Killing must have a clear RP context.
2.2 – No RDA (Random Arrests).
2.3 – New Life Rule (NLR): Applies to raids only. You may return to the location after 4 minutes.
2.4 – Scamming is not allowed.
2.5 – KOS is allowed between gangs when contesting capture points (not as Government - you must also not capture points).
2.6 – KOS is allowed when contesting discoveries (lootable objects around the map).
2.7 – KOS signs only apply inside your base. Call police for loiterers outside.

3. Roleplay Rules

Mugging Rules

3.1 – Max mug amount: $5,000
3.2 – Victim must be given 10 seconds to comply.
3.3 – You may kill the victim only if they run, attack, or refuse to comply after the 10 seconds.
3.4 – You may mug one person every 15 minutes, and not the same person twice within 30 minutes.
3.5 – Victims may defend themselves with a weapon if they believe they can succeed.

Kidnapping Rules

3.6 – Do not abuse this system (randomly knocking people out, etc).
3.7 – Max ransom: $20,000 ($40,000 for the President).
3.8 – You may hold a victim for a maximum of 15 minutes.

Other

3.9 – Always read job descriptions to understand your job's permissions and restrictions.

4. Laws

4.1 – Default Laws

• Do not assault or attack others unless in self-defense.

• Guns are illegal without a license; license applies only to handguns and may not be carried openly.

• Raiding, mugging, kidnapping, or terrorism is illegal.

• Printers and drugs are illegal.

4.2 – Law Blacklist

The following types of laws are not allowed and will be removed:

• Any laws permitting KOS or vigilante killing.

• Any laws legalizing obviously illegal acts (e.g., drugs, murder).

• Any law that conflicts with server rules.

5. Prop & Building Rules

5.1 – You may only defend/base in a property if you own the property or you're part of the gang/clan that owns it.
5.2 – Max: 4 fading doors per base (plus 2 additional for storage).
5.3 – One-way shooting through props is not allowed.
5.4 – Do not create head-glitch or one-sided kill spots.
5.5 – All fading doors must have a visible, accessible keypad or button nearby.
5.6 – No fake keypads.
5.7 – Keypad hold time must be at least 5 seconds.
5.8 – Floating bases are only allowed if structurally "supported".
5.9 – Do not build in someone else’s base without permission.
5.10 – Fading door abuse is not allowed.
5.11 – You may not build, modify props, or use nocollide during an active raid.
5.12 – Only Hobos may build in the streets. You may build outside your base with a clear entrance. Tunnel bases must have a walkway and involve 2+ players.
5.13 – You cannot place a building sign to avoid an active raid.
5.14 – If building, a visible “Building Sign” is required.
5.15 - You must not obscure any functioning part of the server, for e.g. a job-related NPC

6. Megabase Rules

6.1 – Must have 4–8 active players to create a megabase.
6.2 – Entrance max: 4 fading doors & 8 keypads - Additional buildings within may have 1 fading door + 2 keypads each.
6.3 – You must own all doors/properties in the area being sectioned off.

7. Text Screen Rules

7.1 – You may use a “Building/Under Construction” sign to indicate the area is off-limits.
7.2 – While displaying a building sign, no entities (e.g., printers, shipments, food, weapons) may be present.
7.3 – Text screens must be clearly visible; no blending or transparency.
7.4 – Text screen font size must be 40 or larger.

8. Government Role Rules

8.1 – Officers may only shoot fleeing suspects after a failed pursuit or if the suspect poses a lethal threat.
8.2 – Do not abuse government tools or equipment (e.g., stun gun spamming, handcuffing for no reason).
8.3 – Do not abuse the ticket book.
8.4 - As a Paramedic tending to actual players is always your first priority.