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  1. Well done, we've hit 200,000 views as of today! A special thank you to all of our dedicated faction members who make this faction truly great. Here's to many more! Special thanks to: @modjstar @Gore @Rumbunctious @Rickaroni @nwah_ @Shmoe @arkan @YesItisI @littledooder @Montana Fats @Almeida @metwad @Y3 @The Key Of Silence @aldo @TpRoll @Syndicate @Charlesvito @Mahiko for their recent contributions to the thread, and of course; a final bon voyage and appreciative thanks to @Ohngesicht.
    12 points
  2. Feature Showcase: Departmental Radio Information New Departmental Radio where you can talk to specific factions instead of all factions. What is the benefit of this? Less spam which means you get to focus on roleplay more. Can I still broadcast globally to all factions? Yes, you can still using /setdep all. How do I know what each factions can be broadcast to? You can use /depfactions to see a list of factions that can be broadcast to. Do I still need to state my faction name and badge when speaking? Generally, yes unless your faction states other-wise. Departmental Radio etiquette should not change. What are the available faction abbreviations and groups? PD -> LSPD SD -> LSSD FD -> LSFD LAW -> LSPD, LSSD and SFM Commands /setdep [Faction Short Name (like LSPD), Faction Abbreviation (like PD) or Group (like LAW) or ALL] - Set which faction you wish to speak to. /dep (and /deplow) [Message] - Regular departmental chat, same as before. /depfactions - See a list of all factions that you can broadcast to. Photos
    10 points
  3. TRANSFER TO NORTH YANKTON DEATH ROW PART 1,
    5 points
  4. Think more original ideas would benefit the server instead of making the same gangs or criminal groups that exist just because they can be proven to function within L.A. (Obviously within the realm of reason so no British chav gangs or what have you). Think people in general should be a lot more creative with their faction ideas, a multi-ethnic gang's a cool idea imo, and more original concepts instead of having incessant arguments about whats realistic or not to have on the server because XYZ gang doesnt operate in Southern LA.
    4 points
  5. STANDARDS OF THE DERANGED
    4 points
  6. All of those currently RPing the staff at Pillbox Hill. You have added some of the most valuable RP I have seen to the server. I won't even try and list off the names of characters because I know there's a bunch and it would be unfair to leave any out, so this goes out to all of you at Pillbox Hill. As someone who has been in there as a patient, it is really amazing stuff to see and adds so much more value to being able to properly roleplay the outcomes of being sent to hospital. It allows a player to really get into the depth of what has happened to their character and get a good level of story that has been missing due to past limitations. As someone who has been there as a visitor of a patient, it adds so much to the RP of worrying for your friend or family member. Either while the docs work on your friend/family member, or simply being able to RP being by their bed for support. It just makes for great RP. As a member of FD who drops these poor souls off to you, it is so good to actually have some hospital staff to hand patients over to with some real RP going into it and not the /dos that we have become used to before a patient hops along on his merry way. As all three of these, god damn it looks like it gets crazy in there for you at times. You keep up amazingly well, and even RP the stresses of being swamped wonderfully. And somehow among all this you manage to get in some of your own personal stories into your RP like staff simply talking about getting a new car and small day to day things when it is quieter. Really hope that Pillbox Hill stays as the benchmark for hospital roleplay. Keep up the amazing work. Also, shout out to the mappers who made that interior, incredible work.
    4 points
  7. Extortion Guide Organized Crime 1. Introduction Extortion is a common way for organized crime organizations to gain easy money from various businesses/offers that operate in certain area. Organized crime organizations establish their rule on a certain territory/turf based on their power, numbers, money etc. It does not necessarily mean that the organization will extort each and every business on their territory or that they will perform such actions at all. It all depends on the organization itself. 2. Approach Preparation for approach is one of the most important things for an organization. It is important that the organization gets as much information as possible. First step should be scouting the place out, it’s location, it’s surroundings, possible backdoors, exit points and such, it is also important for an organization to make sure that the business they are aiming for is actually on their territory/turf. First approach is usually done in casual way that does not give out a bad vibe about one’s personality or one’s goals. First approach depends on the type of the business. If it is a bar or a club, one should pose as a guest/customer. Order a drink, spend some time in the bar/club, scout it’s interior, see what kind of customers come by, is there any security, CCTV cameras and such. If the business is a car dealership, one can come and examine the offer, ask a few questions about vehicles, maybe even buy one. Same goes for other businesses. Interaction comes next. It is important that one gets information on who owns the property or manages it. One could simply talk to the waiter/waitress, start with a simple conversation and then ask who is the owner of the place. One could also talk to the security to find that out. Your aim is to find out owner’s name and phone number. It is VERY IMPORTANT to try and find out if the owner is connected to any criminal organization himself, or if he/she is having good relationship with Police Department/Sheriff Department. Any additional information such as owner’s vehicles, address, family is valuable. Presence is one thing that goes throughout the entire process of extortion. Organization must show it’s power by keeping their presence in certain area. That can be shown by simply spending time at various businesses. Buying something in the businesses, using their services and such. It can also be good to show presence with numbers. 3. Start Once the organization gains all the necessary information from above, they can make first step in contacting the owner/manager of the business and actually starting extorting/taxing it. It is highly recommended that first contact is done when the business is not operating actively. You can not make this step if there is witnesses around, such as security, customers, guests, CCTV cameras and such. It is recommended that you try and speak with the owner/manager privately. Location where the conversation will take place is not important as long as it’s done privately. It can be owner’s office, your office, secluded booth, excluded area… Appearance here is very important. It is important who is making this conversation. This means how one looks like, how one talks, how one behaves in general. Organization should not send a child/teenager/adolescent to make such a conversation. One should show off as a very official and professional. Two types of extortion is usually what organization is aiming for. One type is when the organization provides security for the business against any possible threats such as gangs, motorcycle clubs, different criminal organizations and such. The second type is when the business is simply paying for “peace” from that certain organization. In the second type the organization simply collects the money and does not pay any attention to the business afterwards. Conversation is very important. If one is professional then he/she can go straight to point. If all previous steps were done correctly, especially one about presence, it should go smooth. Asking for money depends on organization’s discretion. Depending on the business type, organization might ask from $1,000 to $25,000+ money per week (it can be done per month as well). A goal here is not to ask for a lot of money but to ask for a stable income. Keep in mind, if the owner does not profit, neither do you. (it is advised that organization keeps tabs on who pays and who does not) Organization should make sure that they collect on time, owners will not be happy if their debts accumulate due to organization’s inactivity. If an owner is not paying up to date, give him time before starting with threats & other activities. Keeping an eye on the owner that is paying is very important. You do not want an owner to go to the police or to seek help from any other criminal organization. If he does so, feel free to act upon it at your own discretion. Presence, as always, is important. 4. Denial If an owner denies the offer, one should not act upon and should simply leave the meeting. Presence should be kept up throughout entire process after denial as well. Sending a “message” is what an organization should do here. Organization should not go for damaging business immediately. Business does not operate > owner does not profit > no money for organization. First “message” should not be harsh. Sending off a threatening text message via new phone/calling with new phone number and sending threats is usually something one should begin with. If that does not work out then breaking a window, scratching owner’s car, painting the business or something of that sort should be next step. It is important that, after each step, you contact owner and give him another chance to pay. Owner is still not paying, worse actions should be made. Those involve shooting the business’ windows to send message. Burning a container outside the business/owner’s house. Sending threats to owner’s family/friends. Making bar fights. Scratching dealership vehicles and making them unsellable. Burning owner’s vehicle is also efficient. Keep in mind, you do not want to destroy the business yet. Crucial step is made if all of these steps did not work. This one includes burning down whole business/owner’s house. Can also be done with kidnapping an owner or a member of his/her family. Keep in mind that, burning a business down, may result in business being closed for decent amount of time, therefore, not making any profit. Last step is a final one, done if nothing above works. That is killing an owner or part of his/her family. This concludes the process of extortion that went wrong. Devices are useful in extortion as well, using trackers, bugs and such can give you advantage. (( OUT OF CHARACTER )) It is highly recommended to take screenshots/videos of each process of extortion from beginning. If the extortion goes bad for you, always AIM FOR CHARACTER KILL. Unfortunately, there are those who would simply deny your extortion request and try to force you to Player Kill in order to avoid extortion for next month or two. If you PK an owner, he/she will be opening the business afterwards but you will not be able to start the process all over again. For Character Kill you will need evidence of how you acted upon owner’s denial of your requests. Character Kills are usually approved if the evidence is firm, so be patient and always go for one. Owner's Perspective 1. Introduction As an owner, you can not always know if you are starting a business at someone’s territory/turf. You can always gather information about that prior to opening the business. However, in this guide we cover the process of extortion. 2. Security Security is an upmost necessity for business owner. Your goal here is to avoid criminal organization from even approaching you. Therefore, setting up CCTV cameras, alarm system and even hiring the security should do the trick. 3. Affiliation Affiliating yourself with different criminal organization could also be beneficial. However, keep in mind that it could cause disturbances and possible war over a few thousands per week. Different type of affiliation is affiliating yourself with Police Department/Sheriff’s Department. To “lure” them you can make discounts just for deputies/officers so they keep presence around. If you’re suspicious of being under surveillance by criminal organization, make them see you with officers/deputies as much as possible, even go to LSPD/Sheriff’s Department events. 4. Avoiding Avoiding meetings that seem suspicious to you is not actually good tactic, eventually the extorters will contact you or will jump immediately to threats and signs of violence. You want to void that, so, in case, a meeting is scheduled, pick a public place and bring security with yourself. With that tactic you put extorter into a position in which he can not even clarify his/her demands. 5. Extortion If extortion really happens and you are unprepared, start paying the “tax/community service”, buy yourself time. Calculate whether it is profitable to keep the business up even with paying extorters or not. At the end, making so much hassle because of ten grand a week is just not worth it. If you decide to get rid of extorters you can either hire different criminal organization or go to Police Department/Sheriff’s Department. Keep in mind, no-one can protect you 24/7 and the extorters will certainly find your weak spot. At the end, your business is stationary, you can not protect it from being broken to, burglarized or even burnt to ground. Having your business closed for 2 weeks for renovation will cost you much more than paying weekly taxes. If you decide to go to different group, they will not help you for free and risk their men and resources. Finally, it is nothing but calculation. ((OUT OF CHARACTER)) Portray this realistically, if you own a club, dealership, store, bar or such, you probably have enough money to pay the taxes. If you drive expensive vehicles, have expensive suits, it means you have money ICly and that is how people will portray you. “Playing a tough guy” with over $500,000 in bank and without being a part of any criminal organization is simply not totally realistic. Paying an extorter does not mean you’re losing reputation. At the end, you will boost your reputation OOCly in the illegal factions’ world if you roleplay this nicely.
    3 points
  8. Uďťżpdate 1.12.2 Additions Added the ability to modify your mood / face expression by @Seanny Added a new departmental radio system Optimized all items movements : placing / taking items from a car, property, safe is now way more optimized and the overall server lag that could happen when moving a large amount of item will now be fixed Added a new anticheat to immediately detect players equipping weapons not existing on the gamemode (spawned on their client from a cheat / trainer), alert admins and null their damages Fixes Another attempt at fixing the poker low straight bug Fixed some issues related to boombox deletion
    3 points
  9. There are plenty of areas where illegal factions don't exist, and even where they do they don't tend to harass locals so what's the problem? Anyways. I want to see Al Qaeda blow up Mission Row PD.
    3 points
  10. About us Situated on the western coast of Los Santos, Pacific Bluffs is the ideal spot to escape the city and experience the relaxation with the help of our staff, services and of course the scenic landscape. The private beach is just a couple steps away from the pool, thus allowing our guests to decide where they prefer to be spending their time, while ensuring that the Resort staff is still properly tending to their needs and wishes. Many other activities and points of interest are available as part of our Resort. Location Just off the west coast of Los Santos on the Great Ocean Highway, with a parking lot accessible for guests and members. Contact E-Mail: [email protected] (( @roymar@harrison@Robby )) Facebrowser Website: https://face.gta.world/pages/BeachResort Main businesses page: Pacific Bluffs - Beach Resort Hiring advertisements: Pacific Bluffs - Beach Resort - Hiring Services Down below you will find a wide variety of different services the Pacfic Bluffs Beach resort provides: Pool Bar One of the main attractions, the pool bar offers our guests the best experience anyone could get in Los Santos. The pool is large enough for X people to leisurely bathe. Also, a shallow round pool is available for those that wish to cool off and enjoy a cocktail in the sun. While the main specialization of the bar revolves around cocktails, other drinks are also available. Private Beach On the shore bordering the hotel area, a designated natural bathing area operates seasonally, depending on the weather. Several activities will be available for those enjoying a more active approach. Activities include, but are not limited to, ski jetting, enduro and quad bike tracks, seaplane tours, volleyball, contests etc. Indoor pool and spa Enjoy our indoor pool and spa area. We at the Pacific Bluffs Beach Resort also offer our wellness area for the colder months during the year. We have a massage area, alongside a relaxing and calm area for all our members and patrons during our public openings. Lounge Rest and recuperation in the middle of the facility. Plenty of seats just next to an indoor bar, for our guests to take a break and relax inside. A billiards table is available, free of charge for those willing to use it. Restaurant The best place to enjoy the ocean view along with the finest cuisine our Resort can offer. Our guests can choose between doing it outside or inside, as our restaurant is also holding a large terrace for a more direct approach to the ocean’s breeze. Outdoor Sports Along with the beach volleyball field, four tennis courts and one basketball court are available for our guests to use. Book the resort for a private event We, the Pacific Bluffs Beach resort also offer possible customers to book the resort for private events, such as weddings, cooperative events or party events. Prices are varying from season of the year, alongside multiple other factors. If you are interesting in renting the resort for your event, send an inquiry to per e-mail directly to [email protected] (( @roymar@harrison@Robby)) Important to note is that members who have acquired a membership, are permitted to stay throughout their membership period and may use the resort 24/7. Though if an event is booked, management will make sure to inform our guests of its time and date. Membership Membership at our resort offers a plethora of different opportunities! At a monthly rate of just $20,000 you will have access to everything the resort offers: Free drinks at both the outdoor bar & restaurants during your stay (public openings excluded). Free meals at the restaurant during openings (public openings excluded). No daily fee required when entering the resort. 24/7 free access to the outdoor sport area. 24/7 Pool and private beach access. Permission to bring a non-member as a guest, when it was cleared up with management (this shouldn't be the normality). For membership sign-ups, please fill up the following form and send it to [email protected] (( http://gg.gg/o6zuq )) In return, we'll send you the contract containing the terms and conditions for you to sign and become a member! Keep in mind that we reserve the right to select our customers. (( This applies on an OOC side just as much as the IC. A very poor record will most likely have your application denied. )) Rules We reserve the right to select our customers. Pet friendly. However, we'll ask our members to notify us before bringing their pets on our grounds. (Some may be denied.) Any age to access and use our facilities, but minors have to be accompanied by an adult (under 16). Must be 21+ however to access the drinks bar. A level of etiquette is required when at the resort, behave appropriately. Staff are also not to face harassment and their instructions are to be adhered to or there shall be consequences. Swimming while being intoxicated is strictly forbidden. Upon entering the property grounds, you automatically agree to these terms and may be subject to removal by security if they’re deemed to be broken. Hospitality (Members Only) When in possession of the Pacific Bluffs Beach Resort membership, you are also able to book a room right at our resort. $1.000 per night $5.000 per week $15.000 per month Send a form to [email protected] (( http://gg.gg/o6zv4 )) Members may invite a non-member to share the room, however they're directly reponsible for their actions. Hiring The Pacific Bluffs Beach resort is actively looking for employees. We are selecting only the best of the best, to provide the best service possible for our members throughout the week and our patrons during our public openings. You are being offered a regulary and well situated salary with regular bonuses if applicable for hard dedication to the resort. As an employee of the resort you will be reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officers which can be approached anytime. Fill out the following form: [email protected] (( http://gg.gg/o6zuz )) - if you are interested in becoming a part of our team. If you have any questions, feel free to send an e-mail directly to [email protected] (( @roymar@harrison@Robby)) Give us your feedback or leave a comment on our page: The Pacific Bluffs Beach Resort cares very much about everyone's feedback. Please leave us a rating as well if you are happy with our services. If there is a problem, we would be happy to find out why, so we can ensure that you, or someone else will have a much better stay within our resort. Username: Rating: (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐) Comment:
    2 points
  11. Golden Koi Promotional Raffle Golden Koi, a gambling lounge located in Rockford Hills is celebrating it's soon to be grand opening by starting a free to participate raffle, in which owner will be going home with a prize of $100.000. In order to partake in the raffle, all you have to do is apply with your name and phone number, so you may be contacted in case of winning. Number will be automatically assigned when applying. Raffle winner will be picked and declared on 22th of January. Apply here: https://forms.gle/q8dRtCWkxQyiAHcM9
    2 points
  12. Aurum Energy Incorporated is an energy-focused company in the state of San Andreas with primary interests in oil, gas and alternative energy solutions. Conceptualised in 2019 and with a headquarters in Los Santos, the organisation aims to profit from the expanding demand for fossil fuels while spending considerable amounts of resources on research and development of renewable energy. Both public and political demands locally and globally pressure Aurum to consistently adapt to environmentally friendlier processes. Despite this, the company still attempts to extract the most value with conventional methods for either profit or to be able to fund more advanced concepts. The company has been undergoing massive rebranding campaigns to win over public opinion regarding its practices similar to other companies in the mid-2000s. The term greenwashing may be applicable to some of Aurum’s practices, though most of its strategy is aimed at sustainability and overall improvement of the industry it operates in. 1. Introduction When Arky and I sat down a few months ago to discuss a new faction idea, we had a goal of creating a multifaceted, engaging and unique experience for legal roleplayers. Our aim was to provide a platform for players to enjoy a realistic corporate environment with all of its business practices, politics, professional and personal relationships and all other nuances that can be seen in large, profitable (or struggling) corporations. We agreed that we would try our hardest to not fit people in pigeonholes or limit RP in any way. We want to incentivize creativity and realistic character development in all of our members, whatever route that development may take. Characters could choose to either work a nine-to-five job as an oil operator for instance, or to climb the corporate ladder as successful businesspeople. To be in management roles where responsibility increases, and the weight of decisions being made can have direct impacts on characters’ livelihoods or lives. That, or to simply stick to routines which pay well. We want players to explore all potential character types, not all of which are going to be pristine and flawless. To not just focus on their successes to compete for an OOC rank promotion, but also on their failures which contribute so much to the dynamic environment of the faction. 2. Focuses of the Faction Corporate opportunities and business – seeking to create a solid business-model where interaction between Aurum and the government, as well as other legal factions, can be established, while leadership and business can develop and create new roleplay opportunities for its members and the server as a whole. Extraction of natural resources - Through the subsidiary, Xero-oil, the company aims to create a realistic setting for the extraction of oil, coal and other natural resources used to produce energy and fuel vehicles. While the faction does not intend to own Xero-Oil fueling stations, it does want to represent the background work to keep these fueling stations alive. Production, research and development of new technologies and solutions - Aurum Energy is going to portray a company’s realistic adjustment to a world with new challenges. It invests resources into developing windmills, solar panels and other clean energy solutions through research and development. An example of this is working closely together with the government (Department of Public Works) to manufacture and provide windmills and other infrastructure to the city of Los Santos. Politics and lobbying - Through lobbying and influencing characters who have political power within the state, Aurum could gain new business opportunities or an edge within its field. Regulations and taxation always threaten a company’s profits, something that could be combatted through active lobbyist work for instance. Realistic job opportunities - While the server already provides factions that deal within construction, public works and logistics, Aurum would not only contribute to the existing factions’ efforts towards creating a realistic work environment, but further create new possibilities for legal roleplay to flourish and expand. Everything from corporate governance, compliance and dealing with safety agencies and other governmental institutions based in the main corporate offices to boots-on-the-ground work around the set up and exploitation of the faction’s facilities. Furthermore, players interested in new technologies will be able to get involved with scientific topics focused around research in the energy industry. Partnerships, sponsorships and business competition - Aurum wants close relationships with other corporations and businesses. Using the Xero-oil brand, the faction will strive to offer sponsorship deals with organized racing teams to bring interesting roleplay opportunities. Through partnerships, events and other corporate interaction the legal RP scene can continue to grow. Despite our combined experience leading factions similar to this in other communities, we understand that we are very new to this one. We always remain open to feedback, though we do ask that it is sent either through our Discord or through private messages so we can discuss it in the necessary detail.
    2 points
  13. more LEGAL factions. Fast food chains which aren't mob fronts, clothing shops, churches, schools, clinics, civilian fire shops (for fire safety equipment etc), medical training groups and even a grocery store. Not like 24/7's... but an actual grocery store like wholefoods or smthn. Now THAT would be immersive. Not an army of illegal factions (my 2cents). basically just LEGAL stuff standing on its own, without it being propped up by illegal entities. edit- to continue on my point, at least right now, we have 48 illegal factions to 11 legal ones. If we're going for realism, there needs to be more legal factions on various levels. The beauty of GTA 5 and GTA W is there is so much opportunity to build and grow them.
    2 points
  14. Hello Los Santos and a happy new year 2021, We at the Pacific Bluffs Beach Resort are glad to announce that our renovations for our indoor pool and spa area are almost completed. With this, we are officially opening the resort for business for the first time this year. You can expect many more openings throughout the upcoming weeks. This Saturday, the 09th January 2021, we are going to be opening the indoor area for the public at 19:00 o'clock. We would be happy to see you tomorrow! Sincerely, Management Indoor pool and spa Enjoy our indoor pool and spa area. We at the Pacific Bluffs Beach Resort also offer our wellness area for the colder months during the year. We have a massage area, alongside a relaxing and calm area for all our members and patrons during our public openings.
    2 points
  15. TRANSFER TO NORTH YANKTON DEATH ROW PART 2,
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  16. thank you for the kind words regarding my voice acting performance, I am available for hire
    2 points
  17. Amen to this. I'm glad my char caught that stray gunshot last night, I was very positively impressed at the newfound hospital acitivity.
    2 points
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