Server Rules

1. Account Ownership and Responsibility

All players are expected to ensure that their account, IP address, Social Club, and hardware are not used to break the server rules. In cases where an Internet network or hardware is shared between multiple players and one player breaks the rules, the entire shared network and hardware may be banned until appeal.

Game accounts may not be transferred, traded, gifted, or shared under any circumstances. Players are fully responsible for everything that occurs on their account.

2. Donations and Refunds

WK Gaming has a strict no-refund policy on any and all donations. Donations are made voluntarily to help keep the server running and/or to support the community. A donation is considered a gift and does not constitute a transaction involving any obligation from WK Gaming.

Items obtained through store credits are non-refundable after 24 hours and are non-transferable unless explicitly permitted by script functionality.

Because donations are not considered transactions, chargebacks are strictly prohibited. Any attempt to charge back a donation will result in the immediate removal of assets and a permanent ban until a ban appeal has been reviewed and accepted.

3. Deathmatching (DM)

Deathmatching is the act of attacking a player without a proper in-character (IC) motivation and/or prior escalation. There must be sufficiently provable negative interaction between the involved parties to justify an attack.

Examples of valid escalation and negative interaction include, but are not limited to:

• Hostile behavior
• Threats
• Verbal abuse or harassment
• Insults
• Physical aggression (including tackling)
• Ignoring lawful or criminal demands
• Calling for backup or reinforcements
• Protecting your own life or property
• Protecting the life or property of friends or allies

For example, realistically, someone would not normally shoot another person over a simple insult or minor damage to their property or vehicle. Instead, such an interaction could escalate through trash talking, a physical altercation, and only then potentially lead to firearms being drawn and a firefight ensuing.

All attacks must stem from a negative interaction with proper escalation that results in a justifiable attack or self-defense scenario. Each player is expected to use sound judgement and consider what level of retaliation they would realistically take in the real world, keeping in mind real-life repercussions such as serious injury, death, incarceration, or other severe consequences.

4. Fear Roleplay (FRP)

FearRP (FRP) requires players to prioritize their character's safety and act as if they only have one life. This means taking realistic precautions to actively avoid situations that would knowingly put their character’s life at risk.

Examples of improper FearRP include, but are not limited to, walking into a bank that is actively being robbed to deposit or withdraw money, or driving through an active firefight without the intention to reach cover, safety, or actively participate in the firefight. These actions are considered intruding into situations that place your character’s life at unnecessary risk.

Players whose life is in direct danger must roleplay adequate fear and are expected to comply with demands when faced with a lethal weapon (firearm). Choosing not to surrender is only appropriate if you have a reasonable means of resistance or escape, such as possessing a firearm or having an immediately accessible getaway. Simply attempting to run on foot without such reasonable means does not qualify.

Players who are outnumbered (e.g., 3v1 or greater) are expected to show adequate fear and comply. If an attacker lowers their weapon to type or pull out a phone to call police or assistance, victims remain under FearRP.

A player is not showing proper fear if they run on foot while a lethal weapon (firearm) is aimed at them at close range, or if they repeatedly drive into an active shootout without intent to flee or actively join the fight.

Melee weapons are excluded from actively placing someone under FearRP, as it is realistic for someone to attempt to flee from a melee weapon that cannot cause harm outside of close range.

A player may react if they are in a powered vehicle, already have a weapon drawn, or if the attacker’s view is obstructed by an object. Players are not allowed to circumvent FearRP by constantly holding a firearm while driving. Drivers must exit the vehicle before drawing a weapon unless they are a passenger. Players found driving and firing a weapon simultaneously in an unrealistic manner should be reported.

5. Character Creation and Property

Character Names

Character names must be realistic and must not resemble real-world names or famous individuals. Troll names are prohibited. Altering spelling to mimic an existing name is not allowed.

Scamming & Deception

Players are allowed to scam and deceive In-Character. Out-of-Character scamming or deception is strictly prohibited.

Transfer of Assets Between Own Characters

Players may not transfer assets between their own characters without an approved transfer request.

Transfer of Assets to Other Players

Assets may not be transferred to other players without proper In-Character motive. Gifting the majority of assets is prohibited.

Real World Trading

Trading game assets for real-world items, money, services, or credits is strictly prohibited.

6. Disrupting Server Operations & Knowledge of Rule Breaches

Players are expected to be respectful, positive community members and must not disrupt server operations, staff, or players.

• Doxxing, harassment, cyber threats, or account theft
• Distribution of cheats or malicious content
• Involvement in mass rule violations

Players are expected to report severe rule breaks including cheating, ban evading, harassment, cyber threats, and mass DM/MG.

Circumventing Bans (Ban Evading)

Bans must not be circumvented. Appeals must be submitted through proper channels.

Server Advertising

Advertising other servers or communities on WK Gaming platforms is prohibited.

7. Ruleplaying

Ruleplaying is the misuse or manipulation of rules to gain unfair advantages or force outcomes.

• Baiting DM rights
• Using public locations for immunity
• Exploiting rule technicalities

8. IC and OOC Interactions

Offensive Language

Offensive language is only permitted In-Character. OOC racism, harassment, or abuse is prohibited.

Offensive Roleplay (ORP)

Sexual, torture, or disturbing roleplay requires explicit OOC consent from all participants. Rape, sexual assault, and pedophilia are strictly forbidden.

Communication & Language

IC communication must be in English. OOC content must be clearly marked. VOIP abuse is prohibited.

Using OOC Footage IC

Footage may only be used IC if properly roleplayed with /record or a camera.

Respecting Staff Rulings

Staff decisions must be respected. Appeals are available if mistakes occur.

9. Metagaming (MG)

Metagaming is relaying IC information through OOC means.

• Discord coordination
• Using UI/IDs as IC information
• Cross-character knowledge

10. Non-Roleplay (Non-RP)

Unrealistic actions or behavior that degrade roleplay quality are prohibited.

• Ignoring RP
• Unrealistic stunts
• Improper vehicle ramming
• Swimming during chases
• Blocking entrances

Players must remain In-Character at all times unless instructed by staff.

Combat Logging

Disconnecting during active RP without proper follow-up is prohibited.

11. Powergaming (PG)

Powergaming is forcing unrealistic actions or outcomes without allowing RP responses.

• Forced /me actions
• Superhuman abilities
• Non-existent camera footage

12. New Life Rule (NLR)

Upon death, all parties must forget prior events and interactions leading up to the death.

Players may not return to the area for 30 minutes OOC time.

13. No Crime Zones (NCZ)

NCZs are highly public areas where crime is prohibited.

• Diamond Casino (gambling floor)
• Los Santos Bank
• Paleto Bay Bank

NCZs must not be used to safeguard illegal items.

14. Player Theft, Prison Breakout, and Kidnapping

Robberies must be realistic and properly escalated.

Prison breakouts require Senior Moderator+ approval.

Kidnapping requires reasonable escalation or explicit OOC consent depending on context.

15. Lifeinvader

All server rules apply on Lifeinvader.

• No illegal activity in private groups
• Photos must be taken via RP methods
• No real-world images

16. Hacking and Exploits

Hacking & Cheating

Third-party software that provides unfair advantages is prohibited.

Modifying Game Files

Unfair file modifications are prohibited. Visual enhancement mods are allowed if they do not provide advantage.

Exploiting

Abusing bugs or unintended mechanics is prohibited and must be reported.

Macroing

Automation to bypass scripts or AFK timers is prohibited unless approved.