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How to choose a Turkish roleplay server: 8 things to check before you join
SA-MP, MTA or FiveM: what should you look at before joining a roleplay server? Eight checks, and Vice’s own answers at the end.
Vice Roleplay Blog
News, guides and stories from the Vice universe
Updates, events, economy notes and the stories behind the city — all in one place.
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SA-MP vs FiveM: text roleplay or voice roleplay?
SA-MP means text roleplay on GTA San Andreas; FiveM mostly means voice roleplay on GTA V. PC needs, setup and style compared, and who each one suits.
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What is roleplay and how do you start? A guide for complete beginners
Roleplay (RP) means giving life to a character you made up, inside the game. What IC and OOC mean, how /me and /do work, and how to make a first character.
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Is SA-MP still alive in 2026? Yes, and here is why it never died
Official SA-MP development stopped years ago, but the servers stayed open. What open.mp is, how to join SA-MP today, and seven years of Vice’s numbers.
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Your first 24 hours in Vice City
Your account is ready and your character application was approved. Now what? A step-by-step roadmap for a great first day.
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Roleplay rules explained: MG, PG, DM and more
What the abbreviations you keep hearing actually mean, why they matter and how to avoid breaking them — with examples.
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7 tips for writing a backstory that gets approved
Why was your character application rejected? What the application team looks for, and the secrets of a strong backstory.
