My point is that if there were to be consequences for this type of poor RP (which I think there should be), then there should also be consequences for the other elements of poor RP that players demonstrate. If we want these elements of RP to be more serious, these other elements also need hammering down on, we shouldn't be picking and choosing what RP needs to be more serious, all elements of roleplay need to be more serious as a whole.
I agree, you can't have one without the other.
To be fair though, I don't think police should get anywhere near a shootout while its active, I think they should observe, locate cars that are shooting and try single them out at the end. cause at the end of the day as much as police are there to obviously stop crime and prevent harm, they also need to prioritise there own health.
I think gang war as a whole needs to be changed, when you're 5 months into a war it gets repetitive and I feel people seem to just eventually break character and put RP to aside. They also get pissy with police cause its frustrating losing a gun you spent 5 hours to acquire, especially when its the 10th time it happens haha. I been there and done my part crying about police but nothing will change if the way gangs work stays the same.
(G5.2) Believable Character Roles - If you wish to roleplay as a lawyer, it may not be realistic that you will repair your car at the roadside, or shoot and kill a man for scratching your vehicle. Pick a style that suits your character's backstory and role and stick to it. You have multiple character slots for a reason!
This rule is very important... but gets broken a million times a day haha, when you're roleplaying as a gang member, and find out weazel news is taxing on your turf its confusing to say the least.
For example, is it "believable" or "realistic" that a gang member openly "brags" about their criminal activity or snitching.
Im not saying the "snitching" RP needs to stop, but i think the bragging about it might fall under this rule.
Ideally, i think the snitching needs to be dealt with IC, and the Bragging OOC.
just my 2 cents
Yeah this is pretty much my standpoint, apart from the OOC, I don't think it should fall under a rule break, but I think the factions and gangs should create consequences in RP.
I used GUS as an example because it would make sense for your coke connect to cut you off if he finds out you're working with the police. I just think its important if we are talking about serious RP for there to be repercussions.
