Server Restart Rule
Server Restart Rules – No Criminal Activity Window
The Rule:
NO criminal activity is permitted within 30 minutes before OR 30 minutes after a server restart.
This is a 60-minute total window (30 minutes on either side of the restart) where criminal RP is off-limits.
What This Means:
30 Minutes BEFORE Restart:
No robberies, heists, shootouts, or criminal scenes
Time to wrap up ongoing RP, store vehicles, and secure belongings
Focus on low-key, casual roleplay that can end quickly
30 Minutes AFTER Restart:
Allow time for everyone to load in, get situated, and connect properly
Server stability needs time to settle
Give players a chance to get their bearings before diving into intense RP
Why This Rule Exists:
1. Server Stability & Performance Restarts are necessary for server health. Complex criminal scenes with multiple players, vehicles, and mechanics strain the server right when it needs to shut down cleanly.
2. Fairness & Completion Criminal RP often takes significant time to play out properly. Starting a bank heist 20 minutes before restart means:
The scene can't be completed properly
People lose items, progress, or money due to the restart
Police/criminals get robbed of a full RP experience
Disputes arise over what should "count" after restart
3. Prevents Exploitation Some players might try to use the restart to their advantage:
Starting crimes knowing they'll "reset" soon
Escaping consequences by logging in late after restart
Using the chaos of restart to avoid capture
4. Gives Everyone Time To Prepare Players need time to:
Store valuable items safely
Complete transactions and secure money
Say goodbyes and wrap up casual RP
What You CANNOT Do During The Window:
❌ Any criminal activity, including:
Robberies (stores, banks, players, etc.)
Drug sales or trafficking
Chop shop activity
Heists or organized crime
Shootouts, gang conflicts, or violence
Kidnappings
Any illegal activity that requires extended RP or has consequences
❌ Starting scenes that can't finish: If there isn't enough time for a full scene to play out realistically before restart – don't start it.
Ask yourself: "Can this scene reasonably be completed, with all RP and consequences, before the restart?"
If the answer is no – save it for after the window.
What You CAN Do During The Window:
✅ Casual, low-stakes roleplay:
Hanging out with friends at a bar, restaurant, or social spot
Light conversations and relationship building
Shopping or visiting businesses
Cruising around the city
Meeting new people
Planning future RP or jobs (in-character)
Wrapping up ongoing legal RP
✅ Server maintenance tasks:
Storing items
Depositing money in banks
Organizing inventory
Securing valuables
Saying goodbyes before logging off
✅ Preparation for post-restart:
Coordinating with your crew for jobs after restart (in Discord or IC)
Planning heists or criminal activity to execute once the window closes
Scouting locations or discussing strategies
There's plenty of RP to do – it just needs to be low-key and able to wrap up quickly.
Time Awareness:
Server restarts are announced in advance – pay attention to:
In-game announcements
Discord notifications
Plan accordingly. If restart is in 40 minutes, don't start a bank heist that takes an hour to complete.
Build buffer time into your plans. Things take longer than expected in RP – assume you need more time than you think.
What Happens If You Break This Rule:
Scenario 1: You start criminal activity too close to restart
The scene will likely be interrupted or incomplete
Any items, money, or consequences may not save properly
You may lose progress, loot, or face unexpected outcomes
Staff will not reverse consequences caused by ignoring this rule
Scenario 2: You intentionally violate the window
Disciplinary action for breaking server rules
No sympathy for lost items/progress – you were warned
Potential suspension if it's a repeated pattern
If the restart catches you mid-scene legitimately (announcements failed, you lost track of time, genuine mistake):
Do your best to wrap up quickly and safely
Open a ticket if there are issues with lost items/progress
Staff will review on a case-by-case basis
But intentionally ignoring the window? No leniency.
Special Circumstances:
"But we're in the middle of a chase/shootout when the 30-minute mark hits!"
If you're already deep in an active scene when the window begins:
Try to wrap it up as quickly and safely as possible
Don't drag it out or escalate further
Accept that the scene might not conclude perfectly
Both sides should work together to find a reasonable stopping point
This is why the rule exists – to prevent these awkward situations. Don't start what you can't finish.
Enforcement:
Staff monitors server activity around restarts. If you're consistently pushing the boundaries or ignoring the rule:
You'll be contacted and warned
Repeated violations result in disciplinary action
Using restarts to exploit or grief will result in harsher consequences
This isn't a suggestion – it's a rule.
The Bottom Line:
Plan your criminal RP around restart windows, not during them.
The 30-minute buffer on either side gives everyone time to:
Finish existing RP properly
Prepare for the restart
Load back in smoothly
Get ready for the next session
There are 23 hours in a day. You can spare 60 minutes (30 before, 30 after) to keep the server healthy and fair for everyone.
Use the downtime wisely – hang out, build relationships, plan your next move, or just chill. Not every moment needs to be high-stakes action.
Keep an eye on the clock, respect the restart window, and everyone has a better experience.
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