Talk about what your character knows
“I heard a loud bang near the store.” Describe what you witnessed or learned in character.
New player learning · Not a replacement for server rules
Speak naturally. Stay in character.
A friendly explanation of common FiveM phrases and how to handle technical matters without disrupting serious roleplay.
Official Rule 7 · OOC & Metagaming
Don’t disguise OOC talk as roleplay.
Your approved Server Rules prohibit OOC euphemisms or codewords in active scenes and using information obtained outside your character’s experience. These examples explain community jargon; they are not a list of expressions players are required to use.
Read the full official Server Rules ↗Better habits
Roleplay without breaking the scene.
Use official help channels for technical issues
For a crash, UI problem, or rule concern, reconnect if possible, finish the scene when safe, and contact Discord support with details.
Roleplay codewords for game mechanics
Don't say “my brain is lagging” or “I need to meditate” to secretly discuss hardware, AFK status or Discord during an active scene.
Outside information as in-character knowledge
Discord calls, streams, or another character's information cannot automatically become your character's knowledge.
Reference glossary
Common phrases explained.
These are common expressions you may see outside the game. Labels indicate whether they're appropriate in a natural in-character context or should stay in OOC conversations.
Head popped
OOC technical termMeaning: Game crash or unexpected disconnect
Explain in a Discord ticket or after the scene; reconnect and resume when possible.
Flying in / Flying out
OOC technical termMeaning: Joining or leaving a server
Keep server-connection talk out of active in-character scenes.
Tsunami
OOC technical termMeaning: Server restart
Plan scenes around scheduled restarts; avoid using restart slang to interrupt RP.
Headache
OOC technical termMeaning: Low FPS, lag, or stuttering
Handle performance issues out of character when possible.
In my head / Meditating
Avoid as codewordMeaning: AFK or away from the keyboard
Do not disguise AFK status as in-character dialogue during a scene.
Flex muscle / Right hand muscle
Avoid as codewordMeaning: Keyboard or mouse controls
Use the Settings menu or website guidebook outside the scene to learn controls.
Eyes / Brain
Avoid as codewordMeaning: Screen, perspective, or PC
Describe what your character actually observes rather than talking about game hardware.
Voice box / Cough drop
OOC technical termMeaning: Microphone or voice-chat problems
Resolve audio problems through the client/settings or support rather than coded dialogue.
Bluetooth / Voices in your head
Avoid as codewordMeaning: Discord call or stream chat
Do not import out-of-character information into your character’s knowledge.
Live eyes / Surveillance
OOC technical termMeaning: Streaming, video clips, or reviewing footage
Do not use streaming or clip-review jargon as a way to share OOC information.
Pockets
Natural IC when appropriateMeaning: Items a character is carrying
Natural words about possessions are fine, but not a reason to ignore robbery restrictions.
Body cam
IC only if actually establishedMeaning: In-world body-worn camera
Refer to it only where your character plausibly has a recording device and relevant evidence.
Locals
Natural IC when appropriateMeaning: Residents or background characters
A natural term for city residents is fine; do not treat NPCs as a purely game-mechanical concept.
Deported
OOC technical termMeaning: Removed or banned from the server
Moderation and ban issues belong with the staff appeal or support process.
Wizards / Spider
Avoid as codewordMeaning: Modders, cheats, or a lagging player
Report suspected exploits privately; do not make OOC accusations in active RP.
Government laws
Use precise terminologyMeaning: A vague mix of community rules and criminal law
Server Rules govern conduct; City Laws govern in-character legal authority.
Months in prison
Avoid as codewordMeaning: Real-world minutes of server jail time
In-character sentence terms depend on actual roleplay, court records, and published City Laws.
Lucky number
Avoid as codewordMeaning: Server ID or phone number
Use realistic in-character introductions and phone exchanges; IDs are an OOC tool.
Alien talk
Not permittedMeaning: Disguised out-of-character conversation
Rule 7 prohibits using OOC euphemisms or codewords in active scenes.
Take a nap
OOC technical termMeaning: Reconnect to troubleshoot bugs
Report technical problems openly through the proper support channel, without disrupting a scene.
Remember: the official TVRP Enhanced Server Rules control when any quick-reference example differs from the approved wording. If something goes wrong, use the Discord ticket panel and report it without interrupting a roleplay scene.