Guides

New to FiveM or GTA roleplay? Start here.

These guides explain FiveM and roleplay in plain language. They are written for newcomers, and most apply to any FiveM roleplay server. Homebase-specific details are on the about page.

• What is FiveM? What is FiveM? A plain-language guide to the GTA V modification framework that powers custom roleplay servers, and how it differs from GTA Online.
• What is GTA roleplay (RP)? What is GTA roleplay? Learn what RP means, how characters, jobs and in-character interaction work on FiveM servers, and how to start.
• How to install FiveM How to install FiveM on PC: get GTA V, download the client from fivem.net, point it at your game and connect to a roleplay server.
• FiveM roleplay for beginners A beginner guide to FiveM roleplay: how to create a character, act in character, handle scenes and get the most out of a serious RP server.
• Roleplay terms glossary A glossary of common GTA and FiveM roleplay terms: RP, IC, OOC, metagaming, powergaming, RDM, VDM, FearRP, NLR and more, in plain language.
• FiveM vs GTA Online FiveM vs GTA Online: how community roleplay servers differ from Rockstar's official online mode, and which one suits you.
• Serious vs casual roleplay Serious vs casual roleplay in GTA and FiveM: what the labels mean, how they differ and what to expect from Homebase Roleplay.
• Police roleplay tips General tips for playing a police officer in FiveM roleplay: stay calm, communicate, escalate fairly and give suspects room to roleplay.
• Criminal roleplay tips General tips for playing a criminal in FiveM roleplay: plan your scenes, play out consequences and make crime fun for everyone involved.
• Economy roleplay explained What is an economy-based roleplay server? A plain explanation of jobs, money and progression in FiveM, and how Homebase approaches it.