Gunplay over Roleplay

(Light 1-2 SP)

When presented with the options: roleplay or shoot. The route should be to roleplay.

• Prematurely resorting to the escalation of force may be considered failing the scene. When deciding to shoot - the correct and proper initiation must happen (Voice conversation(s), Text Message, Birdy message, Phone calls can be used to support beef, but are in no shape or form, initiation enough for you to arrive and shoot. You cannot simply initiate without letting the other party know, unless both parties agree otherwise. For example in situations such as a Gang war; where terms have stated that it's "on-site".

• Inorganic conflict between gangs. Invalid reasoning for wars might include: demanding unreasonable amounts of money or items, petty insults, or other minor occurrences.

• Prematurely escalating an escape attempt to shooting. A criminal party should make every effort to escape without using their weapons. Valid reasoning to escalate might include but is not limited to: aggressive police driving, running low on fuel, an overly damaged vehicle, or other immediate threats of being caught.

• This rule also applies to law enforcement, with some further caveats following Rules and SOPs.

• Escalating when there is ample opportunity to de-escalate a situation. Including the usage of a taser or handcuffs, also known as insta-tazing. Always give time for the other party to escape extenuating circumstances; until they become aggravated (driving recklessly, pointing weapons (excluding with hostages present), generally being violent, felony stops, etc.).

• Failing to match force with force; excluding when higher levels of force make sense, which is written into the standard operating procedures.