Rules

Rules & Information

Welcome to Takashima RP (TRP). These rules exist to keep the SandboxRP environment fair, immersive, and enjoyable for everyone.

Unlike many roleplay servers, TRP is entirely player-driven: businesses, politics, law, and even crime are run by the community. Because of this, the rules serve more as a framework for realism and fair play rather than rigid restrictions.

Breaking these rules may result in sanctions ranging from warnings to permanent removal from the community. Rules marked as major violations can lead to immediate and severe punishment.

Terminology

This section lists the most common terms and abbreviations used in Takashima RP (TRP). Understanding them will help you follow staff instructions, communicate with other players, and keep roleplay consistent.

IC (In-Character)

Anything your character says, does, or experiences inside the world of TRP. IC is your character’s reality.

OOC (Out-of-Character)

Communication or actions outside of your character. This includes global OOC chat, Discord, or speaking as yourself rather than as your character.

LOOC (Local Out-of-Character)

Short OOC chat visible only to nearby players (used for clarifications, quick questions, or coordination).

Metagaming

Using OOC information in IC situations. For example: acting on knowledge you read in Discord or on the wiki that your character has no way of knowing in-game.

Powergaming

Forcing actions on another player without giving them a chance to respond, or performing unrealistic, overpowered actions.

Godmodding

Portraying your character as invincible or superhuman (e.g. dodging every attack, ignoring injuries, or having abilities that break immersion).

FailRP

Roleplay that breaks immersion or realism. Example: treating severe injuries as minor, or behaving in a way no real person would in a given situation.

AvoidRP

Escaping or preventing a roleplay situation unfairly (logging off to avoid arrest, hiding in safezones, or refusing to engage when consequences are due).

FearRP

Acting with realistic fear of consequences. Example: your character should fear weapons, police authority, or dangerous situations instead of ignoring them.

Void / Voiding

Cancelling an RP situation as if it never happened. Voiding is typically done by staff if a rule is broken or if all parties agree.

F2B (Fade to Black)

Skipping or summarizing a scene instead of playing it out in detail. Example: skipping the exact details of a long surgery, or ending a scene early with everyone’s consent.

ERP (Erotic Roleplay)

Roleplay involving sexual or erotic content. Usually forbidden in public RP servers due to maturity concerns and lack of consent frameworks.

Permissions

Special allowances for escalating RP (assault, kidnapping, mugging, injuries, or kill perms). These are governed by the permissions section of the rules.

SandboxRP

The philosophy of TRP: a fully player-driven roleplay environment without NPCs controlling progression. Businesses, politics, crime, and institutions are all run by players.

Faction

An out-of-character framework (e.g. Crime, Business, EMS, Education, Public Administration, Clergy) that regulates how in-character groups are recognized and managed.

Community & Player Conduct

Expectations for respect, fair play, and community behavior both in-game and on external platforms (Discord, forums, etc.).

Gameplay Rules

Server mechanics, technical limitations, use of mods, skins, property ownership, and bug exploitation.

Character Guidelines

How to create and portray a realistic character: names, age limits, cultural context, family structures, and character development.

Roleplay Framework

Core roleplay expectations: immersion, realism, metagaming, powergaming, FearRP, voiding, and sensitive content.

Conflict & Combat

How fights, physical conflicts, and other high-stakes situations are to be handled: turn-based roleplay, fairness, escalation, and consent.

Crime & Illegal Roleplay

Guidelines for illegal activity roleplay such as gangs, racketeering, mugging, gambling, and organized crime.

Medical & Emergency Roleplay

Special rules and expectations when roleplaying with EMS, hospitals, or in medical situations.

Legal & Court Roleplay

Guidelines for courtroom roleplay, trials, legal disputes, and law enforcement authority.

Permissions

Conditions under which players can escalate conflicts (assault, kidnapping, mugging, permanent injuries, or death).

Ranks, Purchases & Custom Content

Use of donator perks, custom items, vehicles, and cosmetic features in roleplay.

Sanctioning System

How disciplinary actions are handled on TRP (warnings, temporary bans, community court, staff trials, etc.). (Details to be filled in by staff.)