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Congratulations all!

I am torn on the idea of this. I think one of the biggest aspects is with regards to traffic problems isn't so much the amount of high speed madness that occurs, but moreso the fact that it sticks out so vividly when it occurs. By and large, cars drive with at least some degree of caution required which ties in with the element of realism we're trying to attain. That said, driving isn't everybody's idea of tremendous fun, and driving isn't necessarily going to be the defining element of somebody's character development. Often times for players, cars are nothing more than a necessity to get from one roleplay opportunity to the next, and it brings absolutely no enjoyment to them. They still drive in a manner that won't get them involved in a collision, but if somebody's doing seventy in a sixty, that's something that's probably understandable. Even if they're tip-toeing to 80/85, and still checking, that's somebody who is going to do a thing. I'm not entirely sure that this category of driver needs to be continually stopped by cops to partake in roleplay that they might not necessarily have joined for. I think the most contentious point is definitely the street racing. Some people like it, some people despise it, some people are indifferent. I'm torn here too, because car modifications are something that allow players to express themselves through love and car to a vehicle and show it off and have illegal street races. They happen in real life. Where it can get muddy is how it's executed by those participating, and how it can in turn interfere with those who are not so keen. There are times where street racers will pick a drag out of the way. Buen Vino is a prime example of a road that has/had racers on it, and this didn't necessarily have an adverse affect on others. There was roleplay to be had from these situations, for racers, Police and Sheriff's alike. It was good. Then you get this kind of thing: In summary, I think there are aspects that require tidying up, but I wouldn't say that the entire community should be tarred by the same brush.

Certainly one of the things I've found about my backstories as that as time goes on in-game, and things can snowball quickly at a pace that they might not do in the real world, the tempo at which character quirks develop, diminish, how judgements radically change to how they were initially in the previously provided "introduction" etc, can sometimes have you looking back at what you had drafted up and presented and feel that they are almost two sharply contrasting people. Of course, that's not the case and it's testament to how a character grows and adapts to their circumstances, but everything is exaggerated within the confines of a roleplay server, and when we're striving for realism these stories can sometimes be subject to much deeper scrutiny.

Congrats all!

I cannot begin to explain to you how much it annoys me that this man is a Sheriff and a Sergeant at the same time.

Ideally I'm still looking to save up to get on the property ladder (some time in the next 731 years) so that's my main focus. As an aside, I am becoming a rotund entity, and I'm looking to make an effort to stop that.

Happy new year all, and congratulations!

Flagging for follow up. Bear with.

I am definitely of the opinion that running should not be "enforced" or punishable. Admins are having a tough enough time of it without seeing somebody in the middle of a full blown gallop and having to stop them simply to go: I don't think this is one of the server's main concerns.

If you send details about your discord account we may be able to get to the bottom of the problem you're experiencing.

Here as and when necessary. 🙂

Absolute booya. Congratulations people. 🙂

I can't help but feel that there's a significant disconnect between the message being given in the initial post and the chosen username of the author. Happy December all. x

are you looking for a fite m8. Jokes aside, it's heartening to see that players are continuing to come into the server and having positive experience as they get into the swing of things. It's what everybody should strive for, as it keeps the community thriving and growing. 🙂

Congratulations everybody. 🙂