Overview
Justified DarkRP server rules
DarkRP Rules
Welcome to the Justified DarkRP server rules. We're here to have fun. These rules exist to stop people from ruining it for everyone else.
The Golden Rule
Respect the experience of others. If you have to ask "is this allowed?" you probably already know the answer.
Quick Navigation
General Rules
Identity, FearRP, FailRP, metagaming, props
Communication
Voice, chat, soundboards, OOC/IC
Building Rules
Base construction, fading doors, fairness
Combat Rules
RDM, VDM, NLR, revenge killing
Action Rules
Mugging, kidnapping, raiding, bank/PD raids
Government Rules
Laws, lockdowns, arrests, police conduct
Philosophy
This is DarkRP, not a hardcore serious RP server. We're here for a mix of goofy fun, silly moments, and some actual roleplay. The rules exist to stop people ruining the game for others, not to create a legal document you can rules-lawyer around.
Staff enforce the spirit of the rules, not the letter. If you're acting in bad faith in a way we haven't explicitly listed, you'll still be held accountable.
How We Handle Rule Breaks
We believe in fair, proportional responses. Our goal isn't to ban everyone. It's to keep the server fun.
Warning. Everyone makes mistakes. First offense or minor issue? You'll get a warning.
Action restriction. Keep breaking rules? We restrict your ability to do the thing you're abusing.
Escalating blocks. Continue being a problem? More restrictions. We can block almost anything.
Fair & Justified
We give everyone a fair chance. But if you're intentionally ruining the experience for others, we won't hesitate to restrict your gameplay.
This means:
- Prop abuser? You lose prop access.
- Mic spammer? You get muted.
- Raid exploiter? You can't raid.
We'd rather restrict specific actions than remove players entirely.
Evidence Matters
Video Proof is King
Staff may dismiss reports or sits without proper video evidence. If you can't prove it happened, we can't punish it.
Recording Tools
Medal.tv
Easy clipping, auto-captures past gameplay
OBS Studio
Full control, streaming, free and open source
NVIDIA ShadowPlay
Built-in for NVIDIA GPU users
AMD ReLive
Built-in for AMD GPU users
Most of these have "instant replay" features: hit a button after something happens and it saves the last 30-60 seconds. Set it up before you play.
Pick Your Battles
Not everything needs a report. Ask yourself:
"Did this actually ruin my experience, or am I just salty?"
| Situation | Worth Reporting? |
|---|---|
| Someone RDM'd you once, you lost nothing | Probably not |
| Obvious accident or joke kill | No |
| Same person keeps killing you repeatedly | Yes |
| Harassment, witch hunting, targeting | Yes |
| Minor personal insult (not discriminatory) | Low priority |
| Constant mic spam ruining the server | Yes |
| Racism, homophobia, sexism, hate speech | Always report |
Zero Tolerance for Discrimination
Hate speech and discrimination against protected groups (race, gender, sexuality, religion, disability, etc.) is always serious and should always be reported. This is covered in the Global GMod Rules and will result in immediate action.
Common Questions
No. Words are not a valid reason to kill. This would be RDM.
Apologize sincerely and try not to do it again. One-off accidents usually aren't worth reporting if you handle it well.
Yes, but not during an ongoing raid. Wait for the NLR timer (5 minutes) and make sure the raid is over.
No. Hostile actions go through the Interactions menu (hold G) and the server announces them for you. Self-defense and defending your base need nothing at all.
RDM = killing without any roleplay reason. Valid kills have justification: raids, muggings, self-defense, hits, etc.
No. Police need a valid reason: witnessed crime, warrant, or wanted status. Arresting for "looking suspicious" is not allowed.
Key Numbers
| Rule | Value |
|---|---|
| NLR Timer | 5 minutes (CP Chief: 3 minutes) |
| Trespass Warning Grace | 10 seconds |
| Base Walk-Through Limit | 10 seconds, walking |
| Max Mug Amount | £50,000 |
| Max Ransom | £100,000 |
| Max Kidnap Time | 10 minutes |
| Max Raid Duration | 15 minutes |
| Max Fading Doors | 4 per entrance path |
| Keypad Hold Time | 5 seconds minimum |
| Raid Cooldown (same base) | 30 minutes |
| Raid Cooldown (any base) | 5 minutes |
| Bank/PD Raid Cooldown | 30 minutes |
| Bank/PD Raid Minimum | 8 players online |
| New Player Raid Protection | First 3 hours of playtime |
These come from the server's own configuration, not from staff memory. If the server tells you a different number, the server is right and this table needs updating.
Global Rules
These DarkRP rules are in addition to the GMod Global Rules. The global rules cover:
- Toxicity & discrimination
- Cheating & exploiting
- Ban evasion
- General conduct
Last updated: 22 August 2026. Timers, limits and cooldowns on this page are taken from the live server configuration.