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  ''[[GTA:Starter Guide#Help and Support|'''CLICK HERE''']] for fixes to common issues/bugs, [[GTA:FAQ|'''CLICK HERE''']] for FAQ's''
  ''[[GTA:Starter Guide#Help and Support|'''CLICK HERE''']] for fixes to common issues/bugs, [[GTA:FAQ|'''CLICK HERE''']] for FAQ's''
== Getting Started ==
== Getting Started ==
=== '''Read the rules!''' ===
It is highly recommended that you read the rules of the server before playing, this is a serious RP server and our rules are most likely different than what you're used to. We want to see your long-term progression in the community and rule breaks can cut that short! [https://www.roleplay.co.uk/gtarprules/ '''Read the rules!'''].
=== Create Your Character ===
=== Create Your Character ===
Now that you’ve [https://www.roleplay.co.uk/GTARP#join '''installed FiveM'''] and have connected to the server you will have the option to setup your first character. If you haven't got this far yet, take a look at the [[Guide:Install FiveM|Installing FiveM Guide]] first.
Now that you’ve [https://www.roleplay.co.uk/GTARP#join '''installed FiveM'''] and have connected to the server, setup your first character! If you haven't got this far yet, take a look at the [[Guide:Install FiveM|Installing FiveM Guide]] first and then come back here.  


You can have multiple characters, all with different backstories, jobs and bank accounts.
You can have multiple characters, all with different backstories, jobs and bank accounts. We encourage you to try different things, your minds creativity is the limit!
=== Initial Interactions ===
You will initially complete a tutorial in Sandy Shores, where you will find yourself waking up in a trailer home. You're given a car, a key for it and a repair kit at this point to help you get going into the city.  


You are now ready to go and explore Los Santos, but before you do that make sure to [https://www.roleplay.co.uk/gtarprules/ '''read the rules'''].
How do you repair the car? Go to the car and press F3 to open your inventory and then double click the repair kit, you will now see a large circle with a number in middle and the goal is to press the number in the middle on your numpad when the small circle is in the highlighted area.  
=== Initial Interactions ===
You will initially complete a tutorial in Sandy Shores, where you will will find yourself waking up in a trailer home. You're given a car, a key for it and a repair kit at this point to help you get going into the city.  


There are similar locals at most job sites around the city that can give you useful information Look for a whiteboard or a person standing about. You can call a taxi (using your phone by pressing {{Key|F2}}), or use one of the many Boris Bikes marked on the map.
There are locals at most job sites around the city that can give you useful information if you're unsure at what to do. Look for a whiteboard or a person standing about, if you can't then try and flag down another player for assistance. You can call a taxi (using your phone by pressing {{Key|F2}}) or use one of the many Boris Bikes marked on the map. Players are spread across the map doing various activities, a large hub of activity is centered around Legion Square in the city.  
The majority of the players hang around some key areas - for example Legion Square and the gang turfs. Head here to find other players to RP with.  


[[GTA:Los Santos Police Service|'''Mission Row Police Station''']] is worth making a note of as its where you'll have the best chance of finding a police officer to report a crime or just ask a question. [[GTA:Pillbox Hill Medical Center|'''Pillbox Hospital''']] is also worth remembering for when you or a friend require some medical assistance.
[[GTA:Los Santos Police Service|'''Mission Row Police Station''']] is worth making a note of as its where you'll have the best chance of finding a police officer to report a crime or just ask a question. [[GTA:Pillbox Hill Medical Center|'''Pillbox Hospital''']] is also worth remembering for when you or a friend require some medical assistance.
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Alternatively you can head off to the [[GTA:Mining|'''mineshaft and get mining''']], quite hard labour but pays well.  
Alternatively you can head off to the [[GTA:Mining|'''mineshaft and get mining''']], quite hard labour but pays well.  


If you’re not one for labour-intensive jobs you can buy a [[GTA:Mechanic|'''mechanic''']], [[GTA:Taxi|'''taxi''']] or [[GTA:Commerical Delivery Driver|'''commercial delivery''']] license at the [[GTA:LS City Hall|'''City Hall''']]. With one of those licenses in your wallet you can start earning some real money.  
If you’re not one for labour-intensive jobs you can buy a [[GTA:Mechanic|'''mechanic''']], [[GTA:Taxi|'''taxi''']] or '''[[GTA:Commercial Delivery Driver|commercial delivery]]''' license at the [[GTA:LS City Hall|'''City Hall''']]. With one of those licenses in your wallet you can start earning some real money.  


Find more jobs at the bottom of the [[GTA:Main Page|'''GTA Wiki homepage''']].  
Find more jobs at the bottom of the [[GTA:Main Page|'''GTA Wiki homepage''']].  
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* [[GTA:Los Santos Police Service|Join the LS Police]]  
* [[GTA:Los Santos Police Service|Join the LS Police]]  
* [[GTA:National Health Service|Join the LS NHS]]  
* [[GTA:National Health Service|Join the LS NHS]]  
*[[GTA:Los Santos Fire Service|Join the LS FS]]
* [[GTA:Groups|Join a Gang or Business]]
* [[GTA:Groups|Join a Gang or Business]]
* [[GTA:LS Judiciary|Become a Solicitor or Judge]]
* [[GTA:LS Judiciary|Become a Solicitor or Judge]]
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What you will also need to setup Instant Replay or Replay Buffer within the software settings and assign a hotkey so that you can save the recording going back so many minutes. Information on how to set this up is available for [https://www.obs.live/articles/2019/10/4/b6zieupip1h45bgewyvp6gamwube7g OBS Studio] and [https://streamlabs.com/content-hub/post/instant-replays-in-streamlabs-obs Streamlabs].
What you will also need to setup Instant Replay or Replay Buffer within the software settings and assign a hotkey so that you can save the recording going back so many minutes. Information on how to set this up is available for [https://www.obs.live/articles/2019/10/4/b6zieupip1h45bgewyvp6gamwube7g OBS Studio] and [https://streamlabs.com/content-hub/post/instant-replays-in-streamlabs-obs Streamlabs].
==== [https://medal.tv/ Medal] ====
A free desktop recording and clipping studio. Very user friendly with the ability to edit and upload clips directly to medals platform with a unique link and share them immediately. If you do not already use shadow play or have no interest in streaming this is a easy to use less intensive program to be able to clip or record full sessions, depending on your preferences you can change in the settings.


 
Remember, test that both video and audio (that is the game and your voice) are recording correctly to avoid any frustration when the clip you wanted to record hasn't worked correctly.
Remember, test that both video and audio (that is the game and your voice) are recording correctly to avoid any frustration when the clip you wanted to record hasn't worked correctly.  
== Help and Support ==
== Help and Support ==
=== Game Issues ===
=== Game Issues ===
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