GANGS & CARTEL

Neon Desert Las Vegas Gang Rules

Formation of a Gang

Founding Requirements

  • A gang must have at least 3 active members to be considered a legitimate faction.
  • Each gang must have a leader (President/Alpha/Kingpin) and a second-in-command to maintain chain-of-command.
  • A core ideology or theme must be defined (e.g., turf control, smuggling, protection rackets, street racing).

Naming & Branding

  • Names must be unique and recognizable within the theme of Neon Desert, Las Vegas..
  • Symbols, logos, and colors should be consistent; these are critical for territory recognition and NPC/faction interactions.

Territory & Turf

  • Gangs must declare a primary base of operations (clubhouse, warehouse, or hideout). Typically this will be assigned by admins.
  • Expansion into new turf must be negotiated, taken by force, or awarded via simulation mechanics, depending on gang strength and alliances.

Recruitment Rules

  • Will be based on the individual group's discretion.
  • It is important to note that you are responsible for your own recruitment and recruits. (I.e. They must follow the rules of the sim.)

 

Neon Desert Las Vegas: OOC Gang Rules

Gang Maintenance (OOC)

Active Membership

  • Gangs must maintain a minimum of 3 active to create a gang, 5-10 participating members to remain listed in the sim.
  • Leaders must monitor activity: inactive members should be warned or removed to maintain active presence.

Leadership Accountability

  • Leaders (President, Kingpin, Boss) are responsible for organizing events, storylines, and gang activities.
  • Leadership should communicate regularly with members about schedules, plans, and story development.
  • They will also need to get with admins to discuss event creation, times, etc. 

 

Recruitment & Vetting

  • Recruitment must be transparent: prospective members should know expectations and responsibilities.
  • Leaders must screen new recruits for OOC maturity—reliability, commitment, and respect for others.

Gang Presence

  • Maintain visible activity in the sim: patrols, clubhouses, meetups, or story-driven events.
  • Regularly update members on territory control, missions, or story beats.

Hosting Events (OOC Guidelines)

Event Planning

  • Leaders or event hosts must announce events in advance with clear time, location, and purpose.
  • Include roleplay objectives, expected participation, and rules of engagement.

Inclusivity & Accessibility

  • Events should be open to interested participants, including non-gang players when appropriate.
  • Avoid favoritism: all participants should have a chance to contribute meaningfully.

 

Story-Driven Events

  • Events should advance the sim’s narrative: turf wars, heists, negotiations, or social gatherings.
  • Keep outcomes plausible and allow all parties to roleplay reactions.

Conflict Management During Events

  • Maintain OOC communication for any in-event disputes.
  • Avoid power-gaming or meta-gaming: allow consequences to unfold naturally within RP.

Story Advancement

Collaborative Storytelling

  • Encourage cross-gang collaboration for shared storylines: alliances, rivalries, and special operations.
  • Leaders should coordinate with other gang leaders and NPC organizers to avoid conflicting plots.

Consistency

  • Respect previously established events, relationships, and outcomes.
  • Avoid rewriting history or ignoring canonical RP events without discussion.

Innovation & Engagement

  • Leaders are encouraged to introduce fresh storylines, like smuggling operations, desert races, or undercover missions.
  • Encourage members to bring personal character goals into gang storylines.

Respecting Others (OOC Conduct)

Communication

  • Keep OOC and IC (in-character) interactions separate.
  • Use designated channels for planning, announcements, and disputes. (I.e. Discord, Group Channels and Admin Channels)

 

Behavioral Expectations

  • No harassment, bullying, or offensive language OOC.
  • Respect other gangs’ events, storylines, and time commitments.

Conflict Resolution

  • OOC disputes should be handled privately between leaders or through moderators.
  • Avoid escalating minor disagreements into public arguments that disrupt RP.

 

Recognition of Effort

  • Acknowledge the time, creativity, and effort others put into roleplay.
  • Encourage teamwork and positive reinforcement to maintain a healthy sim environment.

 

Enforcement & Accountability

Monitoring

  • Persistent inactivity or disruptive behavior may lead to warnings or removal from gang rosters.

Consequences

  • Minor OOC violations: warnings, private discussion, or temporary restrictions.
  • Major OOC violations (harassment, repeated disruption): removal from the gang or simulation privileges.

 

Summary:
 These rules ensure that gangs in the Neon Desert Sim are active, story-driven, and respectful, while giving leaders tools to host events, engage members, and create dynamic narratives. Following these guidelines makes the simulation fun, fair, and sustainable for everyone involved.