Game Modes

Game Modes

Keystone Region GTA RP runs as one world with two core modes: a persistent main RP universe and staff-run scenario events. This page explains what each mode is, how canon works, and what carries over.

One shared world
Players live in the Keystone Region timeline.
Clear carry-over
You’ll always know what persists and what resets.
Staff-led events
Weekly arcs keep RP fresh without breaking the economy.

Mode 1: Persistent Roleplay

MAIN WORLD

This is the primary Keystone Region experience. Your character, choices, and progress live here over time. Economy, jobs, departments, crime, courts, and community storylines operate in a persistent timeline.

What’s included
  • Living economy (jobs, businesses, purchases, ownership)
  • Public safety roles (Police / EMS) and enforcement systems
  • Criminal RP with tiered escalation and server balance
  • Legal outcomes (fines/jail) with rule-based enforcement
  • Canon lore set in Pennsylvania (Keystone Region timeline)
Carry-over rules
  • Persists: character progress, money/items (as allowed by rules), job/business progression, vehicle ownership, reputation.
  • Does not persist: temporary event-only items, non-canon scenario outcomes, admin test states.

Mode 2: Scenario / Event Mode

STAFF-RUN EVENTS

Scenario Mode is where staff run structured events: major story arcs, emergencies, civic events, and high-intensity RP that resets cleanly. It’s designed to add excitement without breaking the main economy or timeline.

Common scenario types
  • Manhunts, prison transports, warrant services
  • Multi-crew crime arcs and organized operations
  • Civic/political events (elections, protests, investigations)
  • Disaster response (blackouts, floods, mass-casualty incidents)
  • Community events (car meets, festivals, concerts)
Canon levels (posted per event)
  • Non-Canon (default): outcomes do not carry to main RP.
  • Soft-Canon: event “happened,” but outcomes are summarized, not enforced 1:1.
  • Hard-Canon (rare): staff-approved outcomes can affect the main world.
Rewards & resets
  • Rewards focus on participation (titles, cosmetics, reputation), not farming.
  • Event inventories and states reset after the scenario ends.
  • Persistent economy remains protected unless stated otherwise in a hard-canon announcement.

How it works

1) You live in the main world
Your character progresses in Persistent RP.
2) Staff announce scenarios
Events run on schedules or pop-ups.
3) Clear carry-over rules
Every event states: non-canon, soft-canon, or hard-canon.

FAQ

Do I need a separate character for events?
Not usually. Staff will tell you if an event uses temporary characters or your main character.
Will I lose my progress in Scenario Mode?
Scenario Mode is designed to reset cleanly. Persistent progress is protected unless a hard-canon event explicitly states otherwise.
Where do I see the next events?
Check the Events page and server announcements. Major arcs are typically posted ahead of time.

Ready to jump in?

Start in Persistent Roleplay to build your story, then join Scenario Mode events for high-energy arcs and community nights.