Staff Discretion
Staff discretion means that sometimes, staff may issue bans or disciplinary intervention based on reasons not directly or specifically mentioned in this document. Staff discretion is not used lightly and generally will involve discussion amongst several staff members handling the matter.
- Discretion may be used to handle toxic and/or harmful actions or situations — including bullying, harassment, and out-of-server toxicity.
- Staff may use their discretion to protect the reputation and image of the community.
- Discretion is used with the best interests of the greater community in mind — players, community, and the server's infrastructure.
- Staff consult each other to ensure multiple perspectives are heard before making discretionary decisions.
Community Behaviour
As a member of Eclipse City you are expected to represent the community positively. Derogatory comments about community members in outside Discord servers, Twitch chat, on stream, or elsewhere will not be tolerated.
2.1 Behavioral Standards
Treat all players, staff, and community members with respect. Harassment, toxicity, bullying, or targeted negativity will not be tolerated.
You represent Eclipse City wherever you go. Do not make derogatory comments about other community members in outside Discord servers, Twitch chat, on stream, or any public platform.
Do not create, encourage, or participate in drama. Keep personal conflicts private and handle issues maturely through proper channels.
Always comply with staff instructions. If you disagree with a decision, appeal through proper channels — but you must follow the directive in the moment.
Feedback is welcome when delivered respectfully through appropriate channels. Public complaints, ranting, or unconstructive criticism is not allowed.
Sharing personal information about another player without consent is strictly forbidden. This includes real names, addresses, photos, social media, etc.
2.2 Discrimination
Zero-Tolerance Policy: Any form of discrimination or harassment is strictly prohibited. This includes behaviour directed at any player based on race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. "It's just RP" is not an excuse.
Use of slurs, hate speech, or derogatory stereotypes is forbidden at all times — in-game, in Discord, and on any connected platform.
Displaying, creating, or using hate symbols, extremist imagery, or discriminatory iconography in clothing, vehicles, graffiti, or any RP scenario is not permitted.
Storylines or characters built around racism, bigotry, extremist ideology, or hate-based groups are prohibited.
Penalties may include warnings, temporary bans, or permanent bans depending on severity, repetition, and intent. Severe discrimination or hate speech will result in immediate removal.
2.3 Faction Discords
2.4 Poaching
No Poaching: Actively trying to convince, recruit, or pressure Eclipse City players to leave for another FiveM server is not allowed. Advertising other servers — by link, name, Discord invite, or coded reference — in the Eclipse City Discord or in-game is strictly prohibited. This also applies through Discord DMs and connected social platforms.
User Restrictions
We welcome players of all backgrounds including LGBTQ+ players. However, all players must meet the following criteria to play on Eclipse City.
Age Requirement
You must be 16 years or older to play.
CRITICALEnglish Required
You must be able to speak English. A second language character is allowed but English must be primary.
CRITICALMicrophone Required
A working microphone is required. If you cannot speak due to disability, raise a ticket — exceptions can be made.
CRITICALMicrophone Quality
If your mic quality makes you impossible to understand or negatively affects RP, staff may pull you into a ticket to discuss.
HIGHRule Infractions & Disciplinary Process
Eclipse City follows a structured disciplinary process. All players are responsible for knowing the rules — ignorance is not a defence.
4.1 Reporting Rule Breaks
4.2 Staff Sits
4.3 Kicks & Warnings
4.4 Bans
Ban Evasion (4.4.2): Any form of ban evasion is a serious violation and will result in further disciplinary action, often a permanent ban.
Character Creation
Characters must be people who would reasonably live in 2025 Eclipse City. Rare exceptions require staff approval via ticket.
Some joke names are allowed but crude, sexual, or offensive names are prohibited. Staff may change your character's name if deemed inappropriate.
Your backstory must be reasonable and believable for Eclipse City. Backstories from other servers are not transferable.
All characters must be over the age of 18.
Characters must be fully created in the character menu including face, hair, and clothing. Default characters ("Default Danny") are not permitted.
Players found wandering around naked in public without a legitimate IC reason will face bans.
Roleplay
Roleplay is the foundation of our community. All players must prioritise realistic and immersive interactions.
Stay in character at all times. Breaking character is only allowed in designated OOC areas or when directed by staff.
Do not force actions on others without giving them a chance to respond. No emoting unrealistic superhuman abilities.
Using information your character wouldn't know (Discord, streams, other characters) is strictly forbidden.
Value your character's life. If outnumbered, at gunpoint, or in danger — act accordingly. Do not recklessly risk your life.
Show realistic fear when threatened. If a weapon is aimed at you, comply with demands unless you have a valid tactical advantage.
If your character dies, you forget everything about that scenario. You cannot return to the area for 15 minutes and cannot seek revenge.
Using your vehicle as a weapon to harm or kill players without valid RP reason is prohibited.
Killing or attacking another player without valid RP reason or initiation is strictly forbidden.
Explicit sexual roleplay is strictly prohibited. Romantic relationships must remain tasteful and fade-to-black when appropriate.
Combat & Conflict
Combat scenarios must be handled with care and proper roleplay. Quality over quantity.
Medical RP
Metagaming
Metagaming is when a player uses real-life knowledge or information that their character wouldn't realistically have. It damages the integrity of RP and is taken extremely seriously — disciplinary action typically ranges from a three-day ban to a permaban.
9.7 No Real-World Trading: In-character goods, services, and information are under no circumstances to be traded for real-world money, goods, or services. This violates CFx Terms of Service and will result in an immediate permanent ban with no option for appeal.
9.1 Stream Sniping
Zero Tolerance: Stream sniping will result in serious disciplinary action — likely an immediate permanent ban. This includes using a stream to learn locations, communicating info in streamer chats ("I'm here", "go to Grove Street"), and any use of stream information in-game. Stream chats are regularly monitored by staff.
Cheating & Exploits
Zero Tolerance: Players found cheating will be permanently banned immediately with no chance for appeal. This includes all third-party tools (macros, aimbots, menus, overlays, scripts) and modification of FiveM/GTAV local files not sanctioned by Eclipse City staff.
10.2 Exploits
Staff
Crews, Gangs & Organisations
Criminal groups are structured into three tiers based on member count, capabilities, and server impact. All groups must adhere to server rules and their tier restrictions.
Crews
Entry LevelAllowed
- Low-impact, small-scale criminal activity
- Petty robberies and minor theft
- Light planning in public locations
- Internal/character-driven RP
Not Allowed
- Organised or mass crime
- Drug manufacturing or distribution
- Territory claims or alliances
- Wars or organised conflicts
Gangs
Mid-TierAllowed
- Organised and repeatable criminal activity
- Mid-scale drug production and distribution
- Supplying Crews only
- RP-driven gang wars (escalation rules apply)
Not Allowed
- City-wide or mass criminal operations
- Supplying other Gangs or Organisations
- Multiple turfs or KOS zones
- Alliances with Organisations
Organisations
Top-TierAllowed
- Large-scale criminal operations and heists
- High-tier drug networks
- Supplying Crews and Gangs
- Money laundering and multi-layer structures
- Long-term storylines involving politics and power
Not Allowed
- Total city control
- Uncounterable monopolies
- Suppressing or blocking RP opportunities
12.4 General Rules (All Tiers)
12.5 – 12.6 Promotion & Demotion
Promotion requires: minimum active days, quality RP, clear leadership, no major rule breaches, and staff approval. Meeting requirements does not guarantee promotion. Promotion is at staff discretion and is earned through RP quality, not time or numbers alone.
Demotion may occur with or without warning for major rule breaches, powergaming, metagaming, excessive grind behaviour, or inactivity. In severe cases, staff may issue a full group wipe or disbandment.
12.9 Soft PK
12.10 Hard PK (Staff Approved)
Hard PKs require mandatory staff approval before the scenario occurs. A Hard PK is the permanent deletion of a character and cannot be recovered. Executing a Hard PK without staff approval will result in disciplinary action including refusal of the PK being reversed. Once approved and executed, no appeals or reversals will be accepted under any circumstance.