GRAND THEFT AUTO V
A world of storytelling and theatrics hides beneath Los Santos’ criminal veneer. By Joe Donnelly
Get into the thriving roleplaying scene in
CREATEA
BACKSTORY5
This isn’t vital,
but my most
entertaining GTA V
RP capers have
unfolded off the
back of a backstory.
You’ll probably find
this reflects Step 9,
but you’ll benefit
from going in with
an idea of how and
who you want to
play as.GETOVERYOURSELF
7
Don’t be afraid to make an arse of
yourself! Roleplaying is daunting, but
regardless of your experience level,
remember that everyone is on the same
boat, and your input to the world is just as
important as anyone else’s.BUYGTAV
1
FiveMisanup-to-64-person open
sourcecommunity modification for
GTAV, thatallowsmodson the client side of
operation.It worksindependently of GTA
Online. Simplyput,youmust own GTA V in
ordertoroleplayinGTAV.GETA HEADSET
2
There are a number of serious,
text-based GTA V roleplay servers
out there, but the best ones use voice
chat. Newer versions of my favourite
HyperX Cloud headset, pictured, retail
for around £55.INSTALLFIVEM
3
Download the free FiveM client via its
website. Again it’s worth noting FiveM
doesn’t modify your GTA V installation,
which means you can switch between GTA
Online and FiveM as you please, without
worrying about getting banned by Rockstar.LEARNTHERULES
4
GTA V RP players take roleplay rules
seriously and so do server mods. You’ll
get kicked if you stray too far from these
guidelines, so it’s worth learning each
server’s ruleset before diving in. Los Santos
Life’s are a good rule of thumb resource.
NEEDTOKNOW
DIFFICULTY
EasyTIME
Less than an hour to
getstarted
VITAL LINKS
http://www.rockstargames.
com/V
servers.fivem.net
lossantoslife.com/rules
COMMIT TO
YOUR
CHARACTER
6
Two central
tenets of
roleplay are
consistency and
protocol. If you do
decide to shift gears
mid-game – I once
evolved from a
journalist to a bank
robber – do so in a
way that makes sense
in the game world.
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