Master the art of serious roleplay with our comprehensive guide to RP terminology, rules, and best practices.
Roleplay (RP) in GTA V and FiveM is the act of creating and embodying a fictional character within the game world. Instead of simply playing missions or engaging in chaotic free-roam, you assume the persona of a unique character and interact with the world and other players as that character would.
At Unity RP, we focus on serious roleplay, which means maintaining immersion, developing realistic storylines, and respecting other players' experiences. Your character should have their own personality, goals, fears, and motivations that guide their actions.
In Character (IC) refers to everything your character says, does, and experiences within the game world. When you're IC, you speak and act as your character would, not as yourself.
Out of Character (OOC) refers to communication as yourself - discussing technical issues, server rules, or real-life matters. On Unity RP, OOC communication should be kept to a minimum and never mixed with IC interactions.
Understanding roleplay terminology is essential for communicating effectively and following server rules. Here are the key terms you need to know:
Attacking or killing another player without proper roleplay initiation or justification. All conflicts must begin with valid interaction and dialogue.
Shooting someone just because they walked past you, with no prior interaction or roleplay reason.
Using your vehicle as a weapon to intentionally harm or kill other players without proper roleplay justification.
Intentionally running over someone on the sidewalk for no reason.
After your character dies, they forget the events leading to their death. You cannot return to the scene or seek revenge based on that knowledge.
If you're killed in a robbery, your new life doesn't remember who robbed you or where it happened.
Using information gained outside of the game (Discord, streams, etc.) to influence your in-character decisions and actions.
Watching a stream to find someone's location, then going there in-game.
Forcing actions on other players without giving them a chance to respond, or performing unrealistic actions that abuse game mechanics.
Typing "/me knocks out player and takes all their items" without letting them respond.
Your character must realistically value their life. Don't act recklessly in life-threatening situations.
Fighting back when 3 armed people have guns pointed at you.
CK: Permanent character death - the character can never be used again.
PK: Temporary death with memory loss of the event.
IC: Speaking and acting as your character.
OOC: Speaking as yourself, the player, about non-RP matters.
Unity RP has specific rules to ensure everyone has a great roleplay experience. Understanding these rules is mandatory before joining the server.
Breaking server rules can result in warnings, kicks, temporary bans, or permanent bans depending on the severity. Always read and follow the full rules available in our Discord server.
Creating a compelling character is the foundation of great roleplay. Your character should feel like a real person with depth, motivations, and flaws.
Where did your character grow up? What shaped them? What brought them to Los Santos?
What does your character want? Money? Power? Family? Redemption? Goals drive storylines.
Is your character hot-headed? Charming? Paranoid? These traits guide interactions.
Perfect characters are boring. Give them weaknesses, fears, or bad habits.
How does your character speak? Accent? Formal? Slang? Voice adds authenticity.
Characters should evolve based on experiences. Let the story change them.
Now that you understand roleplay, it's time to create your character and join Unity RP!