Roleplay and examples
How to choose a roleplay character name (First_Last)
SA-MP roleplay names use the First_Last format. What works, what does not, and why Turkish letters break your name.
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On SA-MP roleplay servers your character’s name is written as First_Last: a capital at the start of each part, joined by an underscore. A good name is realistic, fits the character’s background and is not a celebrity or game character.
Examples
| Name | OK? | Why |
|---|---|---|
Marco_Bellini | Good | Realistic first and last name, separated by an underscore. |
Tyrone_Jackson | Good | Fits the character’s background. |
Ayse_Yilmaz | Good | SA-MP does not accept Turkish letters; use s, i, g instead. |
Ayşe_Yılmaz | No | Contains Turkish letters; the game rejects it. |
Tommy_Vercetti | No | A game character’s name. |
John | No | No last name. |
Ahmet_123 | No | Contains numbers. |
xX_Killer_Xx | No | A nickname, not realistic. |
Rules of thumb
SA-MP names can use English letters, numbers and a few symbols, up to 20 characters. Keep it to letters and the underscore.
Think about where your character comes from: an Italian family name for a mafia character, a Latino name for someone from Little Havana. In Vice, the rules on the character application screen come first.
Sources and scope
This article was prepared with AI assistance after checking the sources and Vice rules. Example scenes were written for explanation and do not describe actual player incidents. Current server rules and on-screen requirements take precedence.