> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://blackoutrp.gitbook.io/blackoutrp-rules/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://blackoutrp.gitbook.io/blackoutrp-rules/life-and-respawn-rules.md).

# Life And Respawn Rules

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### 🧬 Life & Respawn Rules

Your character’s life should be treated with the **same value and caution** as your own.

#### 🔫 Fear RP & Compliance

* If you are **unarmed or outnumbered** and someone aims a gun at you, you are required to **comply realistically**.
* **Fear for your life** should guide your decisions — you’re not a superhero.
* **Failure to show fear** in life-threatening situations is considered **fail RP** and will be punished.

#### 👮‍♂️ Police Interactions

* You must **respect the threat of law enforcement**:
  * **Attempt to escape or avoid arrest**, not engage them recklessly.
  * **Only use deadly force** when absolutely necessary to **preserve your freedom** — and **expect consequences** if you do.

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### 🧠 New Life Rule (NLR)

#### 🔁 When NLR Applies:

* NLR is triggered when you are **fully incapacitated** and **choose or are forced to respawn** (i.e., holding E).
* After NLR is triggered:
  * You must **forget all events** that led to your death.
  * **You may not seek revenge** or retaliate against the individuals involved in your death.
  * **You may not return to the scene** where you died.

#### 🚑 When NLR Does *Not* Apply:

* If you are **downed and revived by EMS**, NLR **does not apply**.
  * You **may remember** everything leading up to your injury.
  * However, **you cannot return** to the same scene once EMS revives and removes you — doing so is **scene interference** and not allowed.

#### 📌 Important Reminders:

* EMS may **only treat you once the scene has concluded** (i.e., no active gunfire or threats).
* Players who **self-revive**, return to a scene, or break NLR will face administrative action.

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