General Concept
Roleplay (RP) in Union Heights is about bringing a believable character to life inside a realistic world. You create a character with their own name, personality, background, motivations, emotions, and flaws. When you play, you are not you — you are your character.Serious roleplay means valuing realism, immersion, and meaningful interaction over fast action or constant combat. Every decision your character makes should make sense in real life.
Character Names
Just like in real life, every character must have a realistic first and last name.Allowed:
- Names that sound natural and believable
- Names from different cultures (as long as they are realistic)
Not Allowed:
- Joke or unrealistic names (e.g. Mr Shooter, Avocado Master)
- Famous or well-known names (e.g. Michael Jackson, Elon Musk)
IC & OOC Explained
Union Heights roleplay is split into two clear environments:IC (In Character)
- Everything your character says, does, or experiences in the RP world
- IC actions have consequences
- The normal chat is IC by default
OOC (Out of Character)
- Anything outside the roleplay world
- Questions about controls, bugs, or real-life matters
- Communication that does not involve your character
Metagaming
What happens IC stays IC. What happens OOC stays OOC.Using information gained outside the roleplay world to benefit your character is called Metagaming and is strictly prohibited.
Example of Metagaming:
- Seeing something on a stream, Discord, or voice chat and reacting to it IC
- Calling a friend on Discord to save you from an IC situation
Important:
- Using IC information OOC is called Inciting Metagame and is also not allowed
Roleplay Actions (/me)
Actions are a core part of serious roleplay. Use the /me command to describe what your character is doing.Rules for /me:
- Must be written in third person
- Must stay realistic
- Must not force outcomes on others
Example:
/me opens the door slowly.What others see:
* John Smith opens the door slowly.
Powergaming (Not Allowed):
- Performing impossible or unrealistic actions
- Forcing other players’ reactions
Incorrect:/me punches Jake, knocking him unconscious.
Correct:/me swings his fist toward Jake.
This gives the other player a chance to react.
Facts & Environment (/do)
The /do command is used to state or ask for factual information in the roleplay environment.Examples:
/do What is Jake wearing?/do There is an empty beer bottle on the table.
/do John has a bandage wrapped around his arm.
Rules for /do:
- Must be written in third person
- Must be realistic
- Cannot be used to gain unfair advantages
Not Allowed:/do John has eyes in the back of his head.
That would be powergaming.
Violence, Killing & Deathmatching
Union Heights is a serious roleplay server — killing is a major action and must always be justified with strong roleplay reasons.Deathmatching:
- Killing or attacking without proper roleplay
- Killing for trivial or no reason
Your character should value their life just like in real life.
Fear Roleplay (Fear RP)
You must roleplay fear when facing situations that would realistically cause fear.Examples:
- A gun aimed at you
- Being outnumbered or threatened
- Facing serious injury or death
Unrealistic:- Charging an armed person
- Ignoring threats to your life
Realistic:- Cooperating
- Attempting to de-escalate
- Acting nervous, scared, or cautious
Progress & Learning
Serious roleplay takes time to master. Everyone starts somewhere, and mistakes are part of the learning process.As you gain experience in Union Heights, your roleplay will improve naturally through interaction, observation, and feedback.
If you ever need help, Union Heights Supervisors and Staff are always available to guide you.
Welcome to Union Heights — play smart, stay realistic, and enjoy serious roleplay.