RULES
Overview
Brain Dead RP is all about having fun together and building great stories. Unlike a lot of other FiveM servers with long lists of strict rules, we keep things simple. We want you to feel free to create scenes, explore different roles, and enjoy the game without feeling boxed in. Whether you’re pulling over a speeder, saving lives with the San Andreas Fire Rescue, towing broken down cars, or running your own criminal empire, this is your space to make something fun and memorable.
With this freedom, though, comes certain responsibilities. The few rules and etiquette we do have are here to make sure the experience stays enjoyable for everyone. Many of our members are streaming or recording for YouTube, Twitch, or Kick, and every interaction you have could end up in someone’s content. If you can follow the small set of expectations we’ve laid out, you’ll fit right in and have a blast. But if you can’t, this may not be the right community for you.
Disciplinary Procedures
Last updated: 11/12/2025
In most cases, Brain Dead Roleplay will operate on a strike system.
Strike One: Warning
We will inform you of the rule you have broken and request that you review the member code of conduct to prevent future infractions.
Strike Two: Seven Day Suspension
In the event of a second infraction, we will inform you of the rule you have broken and issue you a seven day suspension to provide you with ample time to reflect upon the issue and review the rules to ensure it does not happen again. This is our final warning.
Strike Three: Ban
A third infraction will indicate that you are not a solid fit for this community and/or you have an unwillingness to abide by our code of conduct. At this point we will issue a permanent ban.
These rules, and by extension the strike system, while encompassing, are not complete. Administrators and Moderators alike on this server reserve the right to kick or ban user(s) at any time.
Brain Dead RP Rules
Last updated: 11/12/2025
1. Stay in Character
When you’re in the game, you’re expected to remain in character at all times. Breaking character (talking out of character [OOC], laughing at the wrong moment, or derailing a scene) pulls everyone out of the immersion. Keep OOC to Discord or designated channels so the in-game world feels alive and believable.
If information needs to be conveyed in-game that is unrelated to roleplay, find a way to work it into the game in a way that makes sense. For example:
If a player is having a hard time trying to figure out what button to press on their keyboard, rather than calling the button a “key”, refer to it as their muscle.
“Use your ‘X’ muscle to put that down.”
Don’t refer to AI in game as AI, but rather “locals” as a civilian and/or “Signal 78” as a first responder.
2. No Fail RP
Fail RP is when your character acts in a way that breaks immersion or ignores the basic logic of roleplay. It happens when players do things their character realistically wouldn’t or couldn’t do, just to “win” or avoid consequences. Fail RP isn’t just frustrating for others; it ruins the flow of scenes and kills the believability that makes roleplay fun and watchable.
How to Avoid Fail RP:
Ask yourself: “Could this happen in real life?” If the answer is no, then rethink how you’re playing it out.
Let actions have consequences. If your character is injured, play it out. If your vehicle is totaled, treat it like it’s undriveable.
Abide by the improv rule of, “Yes, and…”. This rule is a basic structure of a good roleplay experience. This video by ExpertVillage Leaf Group on YouTube does a great job of explaining how to follow this rule.
Remember that losing can be fun. Sometimes your best scenes come from letting your character fail, get caught, or struggle. Those moments make for great storytelling and better content.
This clip is a great example of letting mistakes happen.
In this scene, Braingap is fleeing from police and accidentally runs into some gas pumps. Rather than trying to reset, he lights his vehicle on fire and continues the roleplay.
3. No Forcing Roleplay (No Powergaming)
Roleplay works best when it’s a shared story, not one person trying to control everything. Powergaming is when you dictate the outcome of someone else’s actions without giving them the chance to react, or when you push unrealistic actions to “win” a situation instead of playing it fairly. This takes away their agency, makes the scene one-sided, and usually leads to frustration instead of fun.
What Powergaming Looks Like:
Forcing Outcomes: Saying “/me knocks you out with one punch” instead of describing your intent.
Skipping Consent: Forcing someone into a situation (like tying them up, killing them, or taking their belongings) without giving them time to react.
Unrealistic Advantages: Using emotes or commands to “win” instantly (“/me rips the gun out of your hands before you can shoot”).
Corner-Cutting: Declaring actions that wouldn’t realistically succeed but leaving no room for the other player to respond.
How to Avoid Powergaming:
Think of roleplay like the “Yes, and” course on improv acting: you make an offer, the other person responds, and the scene builds together.
Use intent, not outcome. Instead of saying what happens, describe what you try to do. Example: “I reach for your arm to cuff you” leaves space for the other player to respond fairly.
For heavier or permanent situations, check OOC first. A quick message like “hey, are you cool if my character kidnaps yours for this scene?” goes a long way to keeping things fun and consensual..
Allow Reaction Time: Give players a reasonable window to react. Don’t rapid-fire actions to overwhelm them.
Think Realistically: Would this action actually succeed in real life? If not, play it out in a way that makes sense.
Remember: the best roleplay comes from give and take. Letting your character lose, fail, or get caught can create some of the most memorable scenes on the server.
4. Respect Permadeath Choices
Permanent character death (or permadeath) is a heavy decision and should never be forced on someone else. If you choose to permadeath your own character, that’s your story to tell. But don’t try to push others into ending theirs unless they agree. This ensures players stay in control of their long-term roleplay.
5. Roleplay Fairly in Conflicts
Whether it’s a shootout, a fistfight, or a scam, conflicts should be about story first, winning second. Random or senseless violence might be fun once, but it gets old fast. Build tension, add dialogue, and give others a chance to react. This makes the roleplay more memorable and fun and is far more entertaining for viewers.
Brain Dead RP is a vMenu server, meaning there are no real “losses” from having a scene not go your way. Embrace failure! You won’t lose anything you can’t spawn back in later.
6. No Unrealistic Exploits or Abusing Mechanics
Glitches, exploits, or bending the game’s physics to your advantage ruin immersion. If your character wouldn’t realistically be able to do it, you shouldn’t either. Keep gameplay grounded and fair so scenes feel authentic.
7. No Cheats, Reticle Scripts, or Prohibited Mods
Brain Dead RP has a zero tolerance for using cheats, reticle/aim scripts, or any prohibited mods. If you are caught using tools that give you an unfair advantage (aim-assist/reticle scripts, wallhacks/ESP, damage or recoil-altering scripts, teleport/speed hacks, auto-aim macros, spawn/item exploits, or any external program that changes gameplay or reveals OOC information), you will be removed from the community immediately. No negotiation, no second chances. This is your one and only warning: evidence (clips, logs, or staff verification) will be reviewed and, if confirmed, the ban is applied without appeal. Keep the server fair and the play honest. Cheats will not be tolerated.
8. Hate Speech, Racism, Homophobia, and Sexism
We have zero tolerance for hate speech of any kind. Racism, homophobia, sexism, slurs, or discriminatory remarks, whether in-character, out-of-character, voice, text, or emotes, will never be allowed under any circumstances. This community is meant to be a safe and fun space for everyone, and there is no roleplay justification for hateful or abusive language.
If you are caught engaging in this behavior, you will be permanently removed from the server immediately. No warnings. No second chances. This rule applies to all forms of communication in the community (in-game, Discord, or streams). If you can’t treat others with basic respect, you do not belong here.
9. Respecting Members & Handling Personal Issues
Respect is at the core of this community. You are expected to treat all members with courtesy and professionalism, both in-game and out of game. Do not disparage, insult, or talk badly about other members in public channels or during roleplay. Everyone is here to have fun, and personal attacks only tear the community apart.
If you have an issue with another member, try to work it out privately and respectfully. If the problem cannot be resolved, you may bring it to the administrators for review. What you may not do is air grievances publicly or use social media to attack, harass, or trash-talk others. If you choose to handle conflict in that way, you will be removed from the community. This is a collaborative space for content creation, and toxic behavior has no place here.
Final Note on Rules:
This list is not exhaustive. It covers the most important guidelines, but it is impossible to outline every potential situation that could arise in-game or in the community. We reserve the right to discipline or remove any member who, in the judgment of the administrators, is not a good fit for this community, even if their actions are not explicitly banned in the rules above.
This is a living document. Rules may be added, modified, or removed at any time to meet the needs of the community. Whenever changes are made, the “last updated” date on this page will be revised so everyone knows when updates occurred.
At the end of the day, the core of our rules is simple: don’t be a dick. If you can treat others with respect, roleplay fairly, and help create good content, you’ll have no problems here.