Torture RP
Torture Roleplay – Allowed With Strict Boundaries
Torture roleplay is permitted on PHRP as part of criminal or intense storylines, but it must be conducted responsibly and within clear limitations.
This type of RP can create dramatic, memorable scenes – but it requires consent, boundaries, and respect for everyone involved.
Mandatory Rules For Torture RP:
1. Keep It Within Reason
Torture RP must remain semi-realistic and should not cross into excessive, gratuitous violence that serves no storytelling purpose.
✅ Allowed:
Interrogation scenes with physical intimidation
Threatening harm to extract information
Inflicting pain as part of a criminal storyline (beatings, controlled harm)
Psychological torture and intimidation
❌ Not Allowed:
Excessively graphic, prolonged torture that becomes gratuitous
Gore RP that goes beyond what's necessary for the story
Torture for the sake of torture with no roleplay justification
The standard: Is this serving the story and creating meaningful RP, or are you just being excessively violent for shock value?
2. The Victim Must Be Able To Continue Roleplay
All body parts must remain functional and intact after the torture scenario – unless the victim explicitly chooses otherwise.
What This Means:
The victim's character can still walk, talk, use their hands, see, hear, and function normally after the scene
You cannot permanently disable, dismember, or cripple another player's character without their explicit consent
The victim retains full control over their character's long-term condition
✅ The Victim CAN Choose:
To keep scars, injuries, or deformities from the RP if they want to incorporate it into their character's story
To have lasting trauma
To roleplay recovery and healing over time
❌ You CANNOT Force:
Permanent physical disabilities (loss of limbs, blindness, paralysis, etc.)
Character death (without consent)
Long-term impairments that restrict their ability to play the character
Why this rule exists: Players should not have their characters permanently ruined by a single RP scenario without consent. Everyone deserves agency over their character's future.
3. Sexual Acts Are Strictly Prohibited
Under NO circumstances is sexual torture, sexual assault, or any sexually explicit content allowed during torture RP.
This includes:
Sexual violence of any kind
Nudity or sexual humiliation
Any scenario that combines torture with sexual content
Implied or referenced sexual acts during torture scenes
This is non-negotiable and will result in immediate disciplinary action, up to and including permanent ban.
Refer to our Zero Tolerance Policy on Sexual Misconduct for full details.
Consent & Communication Are Essential
While torture RP is allowed, communication and respect are critical.
Before Engaging In Torture RP:
Ensure the scenario makes sense for the story and characters involved
Understand that the other player may have boundaries
Be prepared to adjust if someone becomes uncomfortable
During Torture RP:
Watch for signs the other player is uncomfortable (short responses, trying to end the scene, OOC messages). If a player is no longer roleplaying, end the scene, immediately. Tone of voice and verbal indicators should give you a clue if they are not into the scene.
Keep the focus on storytelling, not shock value
Allow opportunities for the victim to respond, react, and contribute to the scene
After Torture RP:
Respect if the other player wants to move on from the storyline
Don't force continued victimization or trauma RP if they're not interested
If someone expresses discomfort: Respect it immediately. Wrap up the scene and move on. No exceptions.
What Torture RP Should Accomplish:
Torture RP, when done well, can create: ✅ High-stakes interrogation scenes ✅ Deep character development and trauma arcs ✅ Intense rivalries and lasting consequences ✅ Dramatic storylines that explore morality, loyalty, and survival
It should NOT be: ❌ Gratuitous violence with no purpose ❌ A way to grief or punish players you don't like ❌ An excuse to be excessively graphic or disturbing ❌ A power trip to dominate other players
Consequences:
Violating these rules – especially the prohibition on sexual content or permanently harming characters without consent – will result in severe disciplinary action.
We trust you to handle intense RP maturely and responsibly. If you can't, you'll lose the privilege of engaging in these storylines.
The Bottom Line:
Torture RP is allowed because we're adults creating mature, complex stories. But with that freedom comes responsibility.
Keep it purposeful – serve the story, don't just be edgy
Respect boundaries – the victim must be able to continue playing their character
NEVER include sexual content – this will get you banned immediately
Communicate and check in – ensure everyone involved is comfortable
Handle it with maturity, or don't do it at all.
Questions about boundaries or whether a scenario is appropriate? Open a ticket and ask staff before proceeding.
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