29. Use of Hostages in Heists

Civilian players should never be used purely as a game mechanic for heists. Hostages must be treated as real characters in the RP scenario, not as tools for achieving a heist objective. To ensure quality roleplay and prevent abuse, gangs may use friends or fellow members as hostages under the following conditions:

29a. Blackout Rule – The heist crew must disguise themselves (blackout or mask up) so the hostage cannot identify them. In our city, the rule is: “If you can’t see my face, you don’t know it’s me.”

29b. Realistic Roleplay – Using friends or gang members as hostages must still involve genuine roleplay. It should not be done simply to bypass mechanics or force outcomes. Low-effort, scripted scenarios will be considered low-quality RP.