North East Roleplay

First Spawn — Create Your Character

When you first connect, you'll go through character creation. Set your name, appearance, and backstory. This character is your identity on the server — take it seriously. You'll spawn into the starter area.

Head to the Job Centre

A waypoint will guide you to the Newcastle Job Centre. This is where new players register and can apply for starter civilian jobs. Talk to the NPC to get set up. You'll receive a small amount of starting cash.

Claim Universal Credit

Until you're employed, you receive Universal Credit — £250 per hour automatically paid to your bank account. Head to a bank or ATM to check your balance. Use /bank or find a physical ATM on the map.

Get Your Driving Licence

You can't legally drive without a licence. Head to the DVLA NPC (marked on your map) and take the driving test via the nerp_dvla system. Pass it and you'll receive a driving_licence item in your inventory.

Buy a Vehicle

Head to PDM (Premium Deluxe Motorsport) or one of the two regional dealerships on the map. Browse vehicles and buy one that fits your budget. Cheaper options available — a basic car will do to start. Your vehicle spawns in your personal garage.

Get Your MOT & Insurance

Before you drive legally, your vehicle needs an MOT and insurance. Head to AA Garage or AA Garage (both marked on map). A mechanic will run the MOT and issue you an mot_certificate and insurance_doc. Cost comes out of your wallet.

Fill Up with Fuel

Vehicles spawn on a partial tank. Find any of the 8 petrol stations on the map, pull up to the pump, and pay per litre in £. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge — run dry and you're walking.

Get a Job — Start Earning Properly

Once you've got your licence and wheels, pick a job path. Wages are paid every 30 minutes while on duty with UK-style tax deducted automatically. Check the Jobs page for the full list and pay rates.

Mechanic Job — MOT, Repairs & Tyres

Work at AA Garage or AA Garage. You'll MOT other players' vehicles, fix damage, and replace tyres — all priced in £GBP per job. Clock on with /duty at the garage. Wages paid every 30 minutes on top of job income.

Taxi Driver

Clock on as a taxi driver and pick up passengers who call for a cab. Fare is calculated by distance. Steady income, no risk. Good starter job.

Tow Truck Operator

Tow callouts come in through the 999 dispatch board (nerp_dispatch). Accept a job, hook up the abandoned or crashed vehicle, and deliver it to the impound. Pay per delivery in £.

Restaurant Work

Work front of house or kitchen at Greggs and other food spots. Players buy food to keep themselves fed. Clock on, serve food, earn wages.

Nightclub — Doorman & Barman

The nightclub has dedicated doorman and barman roles. Control entry, manage the bar, and handle VIP situations. Different energy to the day jobs.

Housing

Rent or buy a property. Use it as your base — stash items, invite people, lock the door. Found through the housing system (qb-houses / qb-apartments). Check the map for available properties.

Your Phone (lb-phone)

Your phone does everything — call other players, text, check your bank balance, view contacts, and use apps. Pull it out with F1 or from your inventory. Set up your number and profile on first use.

Alongside the standard apps, NERP has its own custom apps built into the phone:

Stress — Watch Your Mental State

Your character builds stress from being shot at, shooting people, car crashes, and arrests. High stress causes a blur effect. Check your level with /stress. Eat food or take certain drugs to reduce it. Use /relax with a cooldown to lower it naturally.

Speed Cameras — Watch Your Speed

130 speed cameras are positioned across the map. Exceeding the limit triggers a fine: £100–£1,000 depending on how fast you're going. Go 31+ km/h over and police are automatically dispatched. You'll see a screen flash when you're caught.

Injuries & Getting Help

If you're killed, you ragdoll and enter a 10-minute bleed-out timer. A blip appears for all NHS and police on the map, and a Priority 1 medical is auto-dispatched. If you bleed out before being revived, you'll wake up at hospital with a £500 bill. Civilians can also call for help.

Going On Duty

Head to the police station. Use your locker to get your on-duty uniform and loadout — handcuffs, radio, taser, bodycam, and warrant card automatically added to your inventory. Then type /duty to clock on.

The 999 Dispatch Board (nerp_dispatch)

Open your dispatch board in-game to see live 999 calls. Calls show type, location, and caller info. Accept a job and your GPS updates automatically. Update the call status as you respond and close it when done. Tow callouts also appear here.

Mobile Data Terminal — MDT/PNC (nerp_mdt)

In your patrol vehicle, open the MDT. Run plate checks via PNC — pulls insurance, MOT, and wanted status. Search a name and get their criminal record. Log crimes, create warrants, and update incident reports. Everything syncs to Discord automatically.

ANPR System (nerp_anpr)

ANPR gates are placed at key road points across the map. As vehicles pass through, plates are automatically checked against the MDT. Any hits — no insurance, no MOT, or warrant — fire an alert to officers and log to Discord. You don't need to do anything; it runs passively.

Evidence Collection (nerp_evidence)

At a crime scene, open your evidence kit from inventory. Bag and tag weapons, drugs, or other items. Submit them to the evidence locker at the station. Properly collected evidence supports charges in court.

CCTV Network (nerp_cctv)

Access the CCTV grid from any police terminal. Type /cctv whilst on duty. A camera view opens — use left/right arrow keys to cycle between cameras across the city (smooth 800ms transition). Backspace exits. Use /cctvoff to kill the view remotely.

Arresting & Processing Suspects

Cuff a suspect with speedcuffs or handcuffs from your loadout. Transport to the station. Use the MDT to log the arrest and charges. A judge can sentence via the courthouse — the sentence is served in HMP Northgate Prison with real time.

NHS On Duty

Clock on at the Royal Crusade Hospital locker. Your character automatically changes into the NHS paramedic uniform. You'll receive a full medical loadout — defib, morphine, splints, oxygen mask, blood bags, and medikits. Respond to 999 medical calls via the dispatch board. If no NHS is online, an AI paramedic is automatically dispatched after 60 seconds.

Breathalyser Testing

Use a breathalyser item on a suspected drunk driver. The suspect presses E to blow — BAC is stored on the player and decays over time. A positive test auto-issues a £2,500 fine, logs the charge to criminal records, and fires a Discord alert to all on-duty officers.

LiveScan Fingerprints

At the station, use the LiveScan terminal (ox_target on the prop, or /livescan [id] from MDT). Returns name, DOB, CID number, fingerprint, any active warrants, and last 5 logged crimes. Every scan is Discord-logged automatically.

Drug Testing Suspects

Use a drugtest_kit item or the command on a suspect. Checks their inventory for all known drugs. A positive test logs the charge, issues a £2,500 fine, and sends a Discord alert. A clean result notifies both parties.

Police Handbook (PACE)

Access the full PACE guide, radio codes, phonetic alphabet, Crown Court process, detention rights, and RTA law in-game via ox_lib context menus. Available to police, NHS, judges, and lawyers. No more alt-tabbing to PDFs.

Issuing Fixed Penalty Notices

Open the FPN menu on a suspect to issue a ticket from 17 preset offences — from speeding to possession. Players view outstanding fines with /myfines and can pay them off. Unpaid fines are auto-deducted after 24 hours.

NHS Callout Board

Civilians use /999 [description] to log a medical emergency. NHS staff open the callout board to see priority-sorted jobs from P1 (cardiac arrest) down to P3 (welfare check). Accept a callout and you get a GPS waypoint and an ox_target completion zone. £300 per completed job.

Drugs — The Full Pipeline

Growing, cooking, processing, packaging, and selling are all separate steps. You need the right items at each stage. Don't rush it — half-baked product sells for less and draws more attention. Sell on street corners but watch for ANPR and unmarked cars.

County Lines (nerp_countylines)

A structured supply chain from production through distribution to street dealing. Different roles — cooker, runner, dealer — with different risk profiles. Police can disrupt any stage of the chain.

Gangs

Start or join a gang. Claim territory, manage members, and run operations as a unit. Gang activity is tracked — too much heat and police will focus on your turf. Keep it coordinated and low-profile when needed.

Heists

Five unique heists requiring team planning and execution. Each has specific item requirements, entry points, and police triggers. A poorly planned heist will see you caught. Communicate, plan, and execute properly.

Getting Caught — Courts & Prison

If arrested, you'll be processed at the station, logged on the MDT, and held for a court appearance. The judge (CJudge) uses /sentence to set time served. Prison sentences are real — you sit the time in HMP Northgate Prison. Legal representation by a player lawyer can reduce sentences.

The Courthouse

Located in the city. Approach the door and press E to enter. Judges and lawyers teleport to their positions automatically on entering the building. Uniforms applied on-duty via the locker inside.

Sentencing

Judges issue sentences via the MDT or courtroom commands. Sentences are served in HMP Northgate Prison. Time is real — not compressed. Lawyers can enter pleas and negotiate charges during proceedings.