Use Common Sense
Act realistically and logically at all times. "It wasn't specifically listed" is not a defense.
Official Server Rules
Hallowed Hills Roleplay Rules
These rules exist to protect fair roleplay, server balance, and immersion. Follow both the written rule and the intended meaning behind it.
Staff enforce based on intent, realism, and fairness - not loopholes, technicalities, or semantic games.
Read This First
Common sense applies at all times.
Not every bad action needs its own line in the rules. If it breaks realism, fairness, or immersion, expect staff to act.
Not every bad action needs its own line in the rules. If it breaks realism, fairness, or immersion, expect staff to act.
Fast Summary
No loopholes. No metagaming. No baiting. No RDM/VDM. Value your life. Respect initiation. Stay in character.
Enforcement
Trying to "rule-lawyer" the system is still breaking the rules.
That move is not clever. It is just speedrunning punishment.
That move is not clever. It is just speedrunning punishment.
Community Rules
Respect, language, OOC conduct, staff authority
Life & Death
NLR, revenge killing, post-death limitations
Gameplay Integrity
Exploits, metagaming, safe zones, powergaming
RP Conduct
Stay in character, no combat logging/storing
Initiation
Threat, demand, consequence, timing
Combat Rules
RDM, VDM, third parties, KOS
Value of Life
Act like your character wants to survive
Crime & Hostages
Robbery motives, hostage handling, limits
Medical
Neutrality, post-revive RP, combat revives
Law Enforcement
EMS, hostage protocol, abuse prevention
Vehicles
Realistic driving and vehicle combat limits
Major Crimes
Balance, participation, restart protection
Section 1
Community Rules
The baseline rules for behavior, communication, and respect.
Follow Rule Intent
Rules are enforced by meaning and fairness, not by trying to squeeze through wording gaps.
Respect All Players
No harassment, discrimination, hate speech, or targeted toxicity in IC or OOC spaces.
Language Requirement
English must be used in in-game communication unless staff explicitly allow otherwise.
No Drama / OOC Conflict
Do not bring out-of-character grudges into the server. Use support channels and staff instead.
No ERP or Sexual Content
Explicit sexual roleplay, sexual violence roleplay, and erotic content are not allowed.
No Advertising
No promoting other servers, communities, or outside services in public or private.
No Real-World Trading
Buying, selling, or trading in-game items for real money or outside compensation is forbidden.
Staff Authority
Staff decisions are final. Appeals follow the proper process and do not pause enforcement.
Section 2
New Life & Death Rules
Death resets the immediate situation and prevents revenge-driven re-entry.
New Life Rule (NLR)
After death, you forget the immediate events, identities, and location tied to that situation. Do not return for 15 minutes unless staff allow it.
Revenge Killing
Returning to attack the people involved in your death is prohibited, no matter how you try to justify it.
Vehicle Theft After Death
Property issues tied to your death stay with that scene. You cannot re-enter as if nothing happened.
Section 3
Gameplay Integrity Rules
Fair play matters more than winning by cheese.
No Exploits or Cheats
No bugs, glitches, external tools, macros, scripts, or unintended mechanics used for advantage.
No Metagaming
Only act on information your character gained in roleplay, not from Discord, streams, or other outside sources.
Safe Zones
Safe zones are non-hostile. No violence, intimidation, or cheesy line-crossing bait from their edges.
No Gear Abuse
Restricted, faction, or donator gear must stay within its intended role and may not be abused or transferred.
No Baiting
Do not intentionally provoke others into rule breaks, combat, or situations created just for your gain.
No Powergaming
Do not force impossible outcomes or strip other players of fair responses and agency.
Evidence Recording Requirement
Record active gameplay during RP situations. Reports without evidence may be rejected at staff discretion.
Section 4
Roleplay Conduct Rules
Stay immersed and do not use disconnects or storage to dodge consequences.
Stay In Character
Remain in character unless you are in an approved OOC context.
Realistic Identity
Character names, behavior, and background should be believable and not trollish or immersion-breaking.
No Combat Logging
Do not disconnect or leave to avoid the outcome of an active roleplay situation.
No Combat Storing
Do not stash items, cars, or assets to dodge loss during active or unresolved RP.
No Rule Referencing in RP
Do not talk about rules, punishments, or staff action during RP. It is immersion-breaking FailRP.
No Cop Baiting
Do not intentionally trigger law enforcement responses without real RP reasoning behind it.
Section 5
Initiation Rules
One of the most important systems on the server. Do it right or do not do it at all.
Valid initiation must include three things: a threat, a demand, and a consequence.
Threat
A visible or clearly implied capability to cause harm.
Demand
A direct instruction or command the target understands.
Consequence
A clear result if the demand is ignored or resisted.
Valid Initiation Requirements
All three elements must be present, understandable, and realistic or the initiation is invalid.
Compliance Window
Targets must get a reasonable chance to react, with a minimum of 8 seconds unless escalation changes the situation.
Direct Initiation Requirement
Initiation must happen in person through clear voice or in-game communication unless staff explicitly allow otherwise.
Audible Clarity
The initiator is responsible for making sure the demand is clearly heard and understood.
Initiation Exceptions
Immediate defense is allowed when you or an ally are restrained, your vehicle is being taken, you are attacked, or a hostile act is clearly underway.
Initiation Duration
Initiation remains active for 15 minutes or until parties fully disengage and separate.
Clothing / Identity Changes
Switching disguises or identity mid-situation can break continuity and reset or invalidate initiation.
Section 6
Combat Rules
Violence must have justified, escalated RP behind it.
Random Deathmatch (RDM)
Killing or using violence without valid roleplay escalation is prohibited.
Vehicle Deathmatch (VDM)
Vehicles are not weapons unless realistically justified in immediate self-defense.
Third Party Engagement
Uninvolved players may not jump into ongoing conflicts or exploit them.
Kill on Sight (KOS)
KOS is only legal in designated areas or scenarios. Everywhere else, initiation rules apply.
Section 7
Value of Life (NVL)
Your character should behave like they actually want to keep breathing.
Mandatory Life Preservation
Do not act with unrealistic bravery, suicidal behavior, or total disregard for lethal threats.
Examples of NVL Failure
Examples include solo pushing multiple armed opponents, ignoring guns at close range, or taking absurd physical risks without justification.
Compliance Expectation
When you are outmatched, realistic compliance or believable escape attempts are expected.
Section 8
Crime & Hostage Rules
Criminal RP needs motive, balance, and believable treatment of other players.
Valid Robbery Reasoning
Crime must have a clear RP motive unless it is part of a defined illegal system.
Hostage Treatment
Hostages are negotiation assets, not disposable props. Treat them realistically.
Forced Financial Actions
You may not force players to withdraw money, sell assets, or transfer ownership under coercion.
Group Limitations
Large-scale crime is limited to prevent steamrolling and preserve fair engagement.
Section 9
Medical Rules
Medical roleplay stays neutral and follows scene safety.
Medic Neutrality
Medical staff must remain neutral and may not become combat participants.
Post-Revive RP
Roleplay injuries seriously after revival and follow medical instruction realistically.
No Combat Reviving
No revives while combat is active. The scene must be fully safe first.
Section 10
Law Enforcement Rules
Police RP should protect balance, negotiation, and scene realism.
EMS Requirement
Officers should request EMS whenever possible instead of treating revives like a shortcut button.
Hostage Protocol
Hostages must be handled as valuable roleplay assets and may not be ignored.
Negotiation Cooldown
After negotiations end, allow a minimum 8-second cooldown before lethal action resumes unless a hostage is killed.
Abuse Prevention
Police powers may not be abused, misused, or stretched beyond their intended purpose.
Section 11
Vehicle Rules
Drive like your character has bones and a survival instinct.
Realistic Driving
Vehicle use must reflect believable handling and risk. No impossible stunt nonsense during normal RP.
Vehicle Combat Restrictions
Vehicles may only be used offensively in realistic self-defense scenarios.
Section 12
Major Crime Rules
Big scenes need structure so they stay fun instead of becoming a clown pileup.
Definition
Major crimes include bank robberies, hostage situations, and other organized high-risk operations.
Balance Rule
Police and criminal numbers must stay balanced for fair engagement.
Participation Restriction
Only directly involved parties may participate in or affect a major crime situation.
Restart Protection
Major crimes may not begin within 30 minutes of a server restart.
Section 13
Final Enforcement Principles
The catch-all section for bad-faith behavior and fake-authority nonsense.
Anti-Trolling Clause
Anything intended to break immersion or provoke non-RP reactions is punishable.
Anti-Impersonation
Impersonating staff or abusing the appearance of authority is strictly prohibited.
Rule Abuse Clause
Trying to exploit gaps, wording, or technicalities is judged as a violation based on intent.
Final Notice
Read This Before You Close the Page
This is the part nobody gets to pretend they missed.
These rules are enforced based on staff interpretation of intent, realism, and fairness - not solely their literal wording.
Any attempt to loophole, bend, or exploit these rules will be treated as a violation.
Rules may be updated, added, or removed at any time without notice. By playing on the server, you agree to follow the most current version at all times.