Azphelle

+1 Yes it's a punishment, but for the character and not the player.

This whole topic is about IC issues and how to improve them. And yes, the reason is usually profiling or wanting a win.

Biggest issue I have is being forcibly searched and arrested just for being in the vicinity of a crime eventhough I would not be part of it. No investigation, no questioning, no rights, just auto guilty by proxy, arrested, searched and thrown in MR for an unlicensed forearm. Being pulled over for a 10-66 when I've done NOTHING aside from maybe speed a little, ask why I'm being pulled over and subsequently arrested and the response? Verbatim "investigative reasons" which lo and behold, no investigation happened. They search me, my friend and the car for no valid reason aside from being in a gang which should be CONFIRMED with evidence instead of assuming. Cops act as judge and jury and while I understand there is neither to work with in the game, they still need to act like officers with probable cause, foolproof evidence and fairness instead of focusing on always 'getting a win'. I didn't understand why criminals always complained about corrupt cops and thought they were just whining because they lost. Now, after seeing both sides I really so understand why criminals feel that way and it's just sad.

Everyone here pretty much summed it up. As exPD, I would always patrol high risk areas such as clothing stores, the foundry etc. No one just drives around aimlessly. As a Rook, I can confirm like the other gangs mentioned, we never target civilian workers at all unless in a crime zone (chop shop, labs etc) and leave most randoms alone unless provoked. I understand your frustration, but RPly making some connections with a few gang members or PD always helps. You don't have to turn to crime, just know some people who can do it for you if you require some revenge

+1

Also, 'looting' other players in general using that terminology just screams NonRP.

+1 Mostly because I've seen people's infractions from 6-12 months ago used against them in punishments. I feel that using that information against someone who made a mistake, maybe the same one was 9 months ago isn't fair. Therefore, having a record voided after a period of time based on the amount of gameplay to me, is a good idea.

So only even letters center? I got unlucky with my choices

Is this why some custom plates are off center? Both of mine are moved to the left with a space on the end whereas a lot of people's (long and short plates) are perfectly centered. It super bugs me

B I G + 1

Or don't leave your car at the bank without paying the parking fee? The bank may seem like ECRP HQ which is why they tow vehicles that are there for a long time to stop players congregating and congesting the area with vrhicles. Don't want it towed, park it in the parking lot. Poor RP is thinking you should get a car out of impound for free after parking it illegally (not paying parking) outside of a busy public building.

But then you'd die and spawn back at Pillbox anyway, also not realistic. There is Death RP but it is granted as a reward for exceptional RP during the entire scenario. Just 'dying' means you get out of a prison sentence hence why Death RP is a reward.

When you can earn 50k a day mining/hunting, $125 for water and $325 for food isn't that bad. If you work for a legal faction you earn upwards of 5k an hour. I get some stores are overpriced but they're convenient if you don't want to travel.

-1 Shooting will never be realistic while we have crosshairs. Adding in 1 shot mechanics would just invite unfair desync with people being unrealistically accurate.

-1 Heavy pistols are scriptly hidden but with the handicap of not being as powerful as the .50 The .50 is basically a Desert Eagle which is impossible to conceal even IRL due to its size but is more powerful. One does not simply hide a DE in a jacket or under a shirt. It's already been stated by admins that if you can see it, you can see it. I don't take mine with me when I go to the bank or PD when I'm on my crim because they all know I don't have a license. If I get robbed, they're going to find the gun whether I RP concealing it or not. You can't RP dropping it somewhere without actually dropping it either so if it's on you it's on you. Just gotta play it smart. There's no need to carry a weapon or valuables on you 24/7.