Guides & guidelines.
Everything you need before heading into the city.
These are draft standards for discussion, not confirmed Orca Gaming rules. Check Discord for the current official rules and department policies.
Getting started
Everything to do before your first session.
Join the community
Join Discord to see announcements, support and current rules.
Open Discord →Check the rules
Read the official Discord rules before joining roleplay. The drafts below are not final.
Browse guideline drafts →Join FiveM
Open FiveM, search for Orca Gaming or use the configured connect link.
Direct join link not configured yetCreate your story
Use the server character system. Link a character to your website account when the bridge is connected.
My Characters →Link your character
Your character profile, connected to your Orca account.
- Sign into the website using Discord.
- Join the FiveM server with your character loaded.
- Type
/orcalinkin chat to request a one-time code. - Open My Characters and enter the code.
- Choose a primary website character and view the passport.
Linking requires the FiveM character resource and custom-framework adapter to be installed and working. Never share linking codes.
What you can manage
- View linked character names and jobs
- Choose a primary website character
- Save a character passport image
- Unlink a character from your website account
Unlinking does not delete or alter your in-game character.
Roleplay handbook
Short explanations of common FiveM roleplay terms.
In character / out of character. Keep real-world information separate from what your character knows.
Random deathmatch: attacking or killing without meaningful roleplay context.
Vehicle deathmatch: using a vehicle as a weapon without a valid roleplay reason.
Using information learned outside your character's experience.
Forcing an unrealistic outcome or denying others a fair chance to respond.
Disconnecting to escape an active roleplay situation or its consequences.
Guidelines for review
Detailed draft standards. Expand a section to read each rule.
General roleplay8 guidelines
Stay in character
Keep conversations and actions in character during active roleplay. Use appropriate support channels for out-of-character issues.
Value life
Treat threats, injuries and dangerous situations seriously. Avoid actions that ignore reasonable consequences.
No random attacks
Do not attack or kill players without meaningful roleplay context.
No vehicle attacks
Do not use a vehicle to intentionally attack players without a legitimate roleplay scenario.
No metagaming
Do not use Discord streams, out-of-character chats or information your character has not learned in-game.
No powergaming
Do not force outcomes or use mechanics that leave other players no reasonable chance to respond.
No exploiting
Do not duplicate items, abuse bugs, use unauthorized cheats or exploit game mechanics.
No combat logging
Do not disconnect to avoid active roleplay, arrest, injury or an ongoing interaction.
Interactions and conflict6 guidelines
Start with roleplay
Give other players a meaningful chance to understand and respond before escalating a conflict.
Respect safe areas
Follow the server's designated safe-zone boundaries and any posted restrictions.
No harassment
Keep interactions respectful. Discrimination, threats outside roleplay and targeted harassment are not acceptable.
No forced scenes
Do not use mechanics or unrealistic demands to force another player into an unavoidable outcome.
Respect new players
Allow new players to learn. Avoid deliberately abusing unfamiliarity with server systems.
No revenge shortcuts
Do not instantly return to a scene to retaliate after your character has been removed from the situation.
Crime and robberies5 guidelines
Build a scenario
Criminal activity should create a believable scene with reasonable demands and opportunities for interaction.
No mechanic abuse
Do not exploit inventory, restraint, vehicle or animation mechanics during a robbery.
Hostages must be genuine
Do not use cooperative fake hostages or staged situations solely to bypass restrictions.
Avoid repeated targeting
Do not repeatedly rob or target the same player to harass them.
Follow server limits
Management must publish approved robbery limits, cooldowns and item restrictions before enforcement.
Driving and vehicles4 guidelines
Drive to the situation
Match your driving to the scene and your vehicle; extreme stunts should have believable consequences.
Vehicle theft needs context
Do not steal or destroy vehicles just to interrupt another player's roleplay.
Respect emergency scenes
Do not interfere with active police, fire or medical scenes without a roleplay reason.
No intentional desync abuse
Do not use lag, collisions or disconnects to gain an unfair advantage.
Police, EMS and government4 guidelines
Professional department RP
Police, medical and government roles should follow their department's published policies.
Give medical RP room
Allow emergency-service scenes to develop rather than immediately forcing an outcome.
No impersonation for OOC access
Do not pretend to hold a staff or department role to gain permissions or information.
Department rules are separate
Specialised department procedures should be maintained in the relevant department guides.
Community and moderation4 guidelines
Follow staff directions
Follow reasonable moderator instructions and use appeals or tickets for disputes.
Report problems properly
Use Discord tickets for player reports, technical problems and evidence submissions.
Protect personal information
Do not share private information, account credentials or private player data.
Do not evade sanctions
Do not use alternate accounts to bypass moderation decisions.
These drafts deliberately avoid inventing robbery limits, cooldowns, department rules or punishments. Management can edit the source file before publication.
Help & FAQ
Answers to common questions.
How do I report a player?
Open a ticket in the Orca Gaming Discord. Include the approximate time, player names and any relevant evidence. Do not post private information publicly.
Why won't my character link?
Make sure you are signed in with Discord and have an active character loaded. If /orcalink is unavailable, the character bridge may not be configured yet. Contact support.
Can I unlink or delete my character?
The website can unlink a character from your account. It cannot delete the in-game character. Ask staff about any server-side character changes.
Where can I apply for a department?
Visit the Applications page or check Discord for current openings. Application availability is controlled by management.
Where do I get technical help?
Open a Discord support ticket and include the error message, what you were doing and when it happened. Avoid sharing passwords or tokens.