Getting Started & Guides

Getting Started with FiveM

• Install FiveM: Download from fivem.net and install to your GTA V directory
• Performance Tips: Lower graphics settings, disable mods, use DirectX 11 for better FPS
• Connect to Baycrest: Get the server IP from Discord and add it to your favorites
• Character Creation: Spend time on your character—roleplay quality starts here

Character Development

• Realistic Backstory: Create a believable history for your character that explains their current situation
• Personality Traits: Define how your character acts, talks, and responds to situations
• Goals: Think about what your character wants to achieve in the city
• Consistency: Stay in character at all times—this is what makes roleplay immersive
• Evolution: Let your character grow and change based on experiences (no future knowledge!)

Basic Commands & Mechanics

• /ooc [message] – Speak out of character (use sparingly)
• /me [action] – Roleplay action (/me adjusts tie)
• /do [action] – Describe the environment (/do It's raining outside)
• Voice & Proximity: Remember that in-game distance affects who hears you—loud vs whisper
• Check your department's SOP: Each job has specific procedures—learn them

Roleplay Best Practices

• Listen More, Talk Less: Good roleplay is a conversation, not a monologue
• Embrace Consequences: If you get injured, robbed, or arrested—play it out. Don't break character
• Give Others a Chance: During interactions, pause and let people respond (no powergaming)
• Respect New Life Rule: After dying, forget everything that happened before
• Stay Immersed: Don't use OOC knowledge in character—it breaks the world

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• ❌ Using /ooc in tense situations—stay in character
• ❌ Naming your character after celebrities or memes
• ❌ Immediately starting crime as a new player—learn the world first
• ❌ Respawning and going right back to die again—value your life
• ❌ Arguing with staff—use appeals or support channels

Need Help?

Join the Discord and check the #guides channel for video tutorials, SOPs, and detailed walkthroughs. Ask questions in #support—our community is here to help!