Community Conduct
If you encounter issues, finish the current scene first, then reach out to staff via Discord using a Support Ticket or Player Report.
Video clips are strongly recommended when filing a report.
Smooth Experience Tips
- Take breaks when needed (General > OOC Chat).
- Update your Discord name to match your in-county character’s name for clarity.
- Discord communication is OOC/META and should not be used in-character.
Crime Has Consequences
Crime is your choice — but be prepared to roleplay realistic outcomes. Refer to County Services > Onyx County Laws in Discord.
Important: If this guide conflicts with the official rules, the rules take precedence.
Health & Wellness
Keep food and hydration topped up. You can buy consumables from stores, saloons, market stalls, or craft via your personal crafting book.
Overexertion may require nourishing food or medical attention.
Be cautious with substances — some can cause increased hunger/thirst and impairments, and may require professional medical assistance.
HUD Icons
You can toggle icons on/off and change their colours. Here’s what each represents:
- Player Health
- Player Stamina
- Player Hunger
- Player Thirst
- Microphone (change range with Page Up)
- Temperature
- Horse Health + Horse Level
- Horse Stamina + Horse Level
- Dust Meter / OneSync
Dust Meter Note: RedM only allows 20–25 people in one area. The fuller the circle, the busier the area and the higher the chance of issues.
Creating your ID Card
- Date of Birth: Must be at least 18 years before 1900 (e.g., for age 30, set DOB to 01/01/1870).
- Weight: Enter the number only (KG is automatic).
- Height: Enter the number only (CM is automatic).
- Image Link: Use a Discord image link (upload image → right click → copy link → paste with CTRL+V).
Getting Started
Visit a train station with a Mail Office (envelope icon). Approach the counter and use:
Press G for Mail.
Register your personal P.O. Number — you’ll share this with others so they can contact you.
- Mail can only be accessed at official Mail Offices marked on the map.
- Include your name in messages, especially when contacting someone for the first time.
Formatting Tip
The Enter key does not create line breaks in telegrams. Use <br>.
This is John from the General Store.<br>Just checking in about your recent order.
For an extra gap:
This is John from the General Store.<br><br>Just checking in about your recent order.
Posting Flyers
- To include images, paste a direct image link from Discord.
- Flyers posted in-town are also available on Discord under County Services > Pinboard.
- Please remove/replace outdated flyers; staff also clear pinboards regularly to keep them current.
Recommendation: Use
this website
to upload posters and grab a clean link to paste into the Pinboard.
Purchase Steps
- Go to a stable and find a stable hand grooming a horse.
- Stand nearby and press E to open the Horse Store.
- Pick your horse and payment method (box icon = storage space).
- Before calling your horse out: click the Horse icon at the top of the menu, then click the Crown icon to select it.
Care & Recovery
Check your horse’s needs by holding RMB.
- Food: Buy at any stable.
- Water: Lead horse (Hold RMB + E) → water trough → press G.
If injured: call a horse trainer (small fee) or visit a stable (higher cost).
Where to Start
- Check town pinboards for citizens needing help with odd jobs.
- Explore the map for delivery jobs, escort missions, contracts, and potential oil field work.
- Visit local businesses — some buy select resources.
- Ask around about business ownership and opportunities.
- Government job applications are in Discord under County Services > Onyx Job Applications.
For business info: Discord > Onyx Real Estate > Onyx Business Center
Banking Notes
- Most towns have a local bank. Use them to protect money from criminal activity.
- Banks are not connected across towns — deposits/withdrawals are per-location.
- Review rules around Criminal Roleplay in Discord: Important Information > Rules.
- Banks are marked on the map with a bank icon.
Outfitter Shops
- Use /outfitter to place/use items.
- Personal-use items only, while you’re awake.
- Temporary: disappear during a storm (restart), but remain available via the command.
- Cannot be used with a camp setup.
Camps & Camp Flags
- Buy camp flags at Government General Stores.
- Placed camps are permanent bases accessible to your posse.
- Review camp placement requirements in Discord: Important Information > Rules.
- Upgrades (storage, outfit change, wash areas, tools) come from Camping Stores (not Outfitters).
Important: Keep camp funds in the separate tax ledger — storing money elsewhere risks losing your camp.
Buying Property
Locate an unsold home and contact the Realtor to begin the process.
More info: Discord > Onyx Real Estate > Real Estate Centre.
- Homes require regular deposits into the tax ledger (failure can result in loss).
- Businesses/ranches are taxed through the main ledger in their own menus (not a separate tax ledger).
Contacting Realtors: Visit the Real Estate Office in Blackwater and set an appointment (name, P.O. number, short message).
Support Services
- Doctor: /calldoctor
- Horse Trainer: /callstables (horse revival only)
Review the New Life Rule in Discord: Important Information > Rules.
Important Notes
- Only call once you’re sure you won’t be moved.
- Use /calldoctor for medical roleplay, not just a quick revive.
- You’ll be notified of queue position and doctor distance once accepted.
- No cost for doctor treatment.
- If you respawn instead: 8 minute wait + lose 10% of money in pocket.
Common Terms
| Term |
Meaning |
| Flex ___ muscle | Pressing a key (e.g. “flex E muscle”) |
| Headpop / Nap | Restarting the game |
| Headache | Lag or crashing |
| Go to sleep / bed | Logging out |
| Government | Admins or staff |
| Angel | On-duty staff assisting in game |
| Local | NPC |
| Citizen | Player character |
| Wizard | Hacker (IC replacement for OOC term) |
| Make a prayer | Submitting a ticket in Discord |
| Lucky number | Your character’s ID number |
| Storm | Server restart |
| Memory | Taking a photo or video |
| Send a bird | Sending a telegram |
| Fresh off the boat/train | New to the server |
| Voicebox | Your microphone |
| Eyes | Your screen/view |
| Think | Press T to type or use commands |
Keybinds
| Key |
Function |
| T | Open Text / Command Box |
| I | Open Inventory |
| H | Whistle for Horse |
| J | Whistle for Wagon |
| L | Point |
| Z | Ragdoll (Fall Down) |
| X | Hands Up |
| C | Look Behind |
| V | Adjust Camera View |
| M | Open / Close Map |
| Page Up | Change Voice Range |
| Tab (Hold) | Open Weapon Wheel |
| Ctrl | Crouch |
| F6 | Open Radial Menu |
Take a few minutes to get familiar with these — it’ll make your experience smoother and more immersive.
Character & Job Management
- /rc — Reload your character
- /refreshjob — Refresh your current job role
- /onduty — Clock in (whitelisted jobs only)
- /offduty — Clock out (whitelisted jobs only)
Alerts & Assistance
- /alertpolice — Send your location to on-duty law
- /calldoctor — Alert on-duty doctors
- /calltrain — Contact on-duty train conductors
- /callstables — Alert horse trainers (horse revival)
- /calert — Clear alerts from map/screen
Communication & Interaction
- /me [message] — Describe an action (e.g. /me tips hat)
- /status [text] — Set a public status
- /cstatus — Clear your status
Gameplay Features
- /camp — Open camp menu (if applicable)
- /hudmenu — HUD customisation
- /callbird — Summon purchased working birds
Knowing these commands will make your experience smoother, more immersive, and more enjoyable.