Rules and Information for SAMP Groups: Gangs and Groups- Gangs and groups are formed to allow people to roleplay similar styles and characters together. Groups often use nametags (such as _Araatus, [GSF] etc.). Players in gangs or groups should (when acting within that group) roleplay a suitable alias. Players can join multiple roleplay groups, but only if the rules of all concerned groups allow this. Gangs can be created for many different styles of roleplay that suit you.
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Making a group. Any player can make a clan or group. You do not have to ask permission, however there are things you should bear in mind. Once you have thought of a name for your group, search the forum for key terms in your name. If they are too similar to anothers then the name will have to be changed. Same goes for the TAG. Search the tag you wich to have. If the tag is taken, then you cannot use it and you will have to think of a new one. If the name/tag you wish to use is owned by a group that is inactive, send a personal message (PM) to the thread creator. If they do not reply, then send a message to a SAMP Group Moderator.
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Group names cannot be racist or contain offensive slang terms. 3.
Impersonating groups is forbidden - Impersonating group tags will get yourself banned.
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Alliances. Large Alliances are allowed, but any fighting that they do must comply with the Validation rules for
every single gang involved. Examples include Magni or Omerta. Alliances between individual groups are also allowed. Many groups follow the THOR template of Allies, Respected, Disrespected, and Enemies.
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Group Wars. Wars against other groups are allowed as described in the
Validation System. Full rules can be found there, and groups must follow them at all times. Group wars outside of the validation system will be treated as simple deathmatching, and if the leader of a group either leads the attacks or refuses to punish those who did, the group may be warned and/or shut down.
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Problems with other groups: If you think your problem cannot be resolved by addressing it directly on their topic (if it might create flame etc) then tell an administrator or contact the SAMP Groups moderators via PM or MSN. This will then be investigated by the administration team, and the leader of the group will be contacted and the problem resolved. If you would like to challenge another group without invading their thread or getting administration involved - use the Courts Section and create a case (
SA Courts).
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Gang Turf. Groups that claim they own land or turf, have no authority over who enters that area, and as a consequence are not allowed to kill or attack people for trespassing. Exceptions can be found if both groups are gangwar validated to each other as outlined in the
Validation System. Players can protect their property if they are under threat, however there should be a reasonable roleplay reason for the threat in the first place.