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 ====Allowlisting:====
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-First and foremost you must [[https://playtrp.com/apply|apply]] to be able to join our RedM server. Applications take two to four weeks to be processed. During the waiting period, you must familiarize yourself with the [[https://playtrp.com/redm-rules/|ruleset]] as all servers use varied guidelines for RedM Roleplay. Once accepted, make sure you are in the Discord to receive your role. If you did not receive it from the bot then please post your Steam 64ID in the [[https://discord.com/channels/170236324257726473/866272779862016020|#steam-64-ids]] channel which should be a 17 digit number starting with 76561198#########. If you have trouble finding it, you can follow this guide to find your [[https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/2816-BE67-5B69-0FEC|Steam 64ID]]. The direct connect to the server is located in the [[https://discord.com/channels/170236324257726473/1069718639684628530|#rdr-guides]] channel under the **RED DEAD** category on the TRP discord. Optionally, you can search “TRP” using the search functionality in RedM to gain access to the server. Let the stories begin!
+First and foremost you must [[https://playtrp.com/apply|apply]] to be able to join our RedM server. Applications take two to four weeks to be processed. During the waiting period, you must familiarize yourself with the [[rdr:redm_rules|ruleset]] as all servers use varied guidelines for RedM Roleplay. Once accepted, make sure you are in the Discord to receive your role. If you did not receive it from the bot then please post your Steam 64ID in the [[https://discord.com/channels/170236324257726473/866272779862016020|#steam-64-ids]] channel which should be a 17 digit number starting with 76561198#########. If you have trouble finding it, you can follow this guide to find your [[https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/2816-BE67-5B69-0FEC|Steam 64ID]]. The direct connect to the server is located in the [[https://discord.com/channels/170236324257726473/1069718639684628530|#rdr-guides]] channel under the **RED DEAD** category on the TRP discord. Optionally, you can search “TRP” using the search functionality in RedM to gain access to the server. Let the stories begin!
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 ====The Lore of Our Server:====
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-RDR on TRP is a Rockstar lore-friendly server set in the year 1897. This means that any lore revolving around the world created by Rockstar is relevant, so long as it adheres to our [[rdr:redm_rules|community and server rules]], specifically:
+RDR on TRP is a **Rockstar lore-friendly server set in the year 1899**. This means that any lore revolving around the world created by Rockstar is relevant, so long as it adheres to our [[rdr:redm_rules|community and server rules]], specifically:
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       * <text size="large">Erotic Roleplay (ERP); especially anything actually or inferred to be non-consensual</text>
       * <text size="large">Slavery RP</text>
-<text size="large">[[rdr:redm_rules#rdr_server_rules|**SR 4. Character conduct and server aesthetic is Lore Friendly and Authentic.**]]</text>
+<text size="large">**[[rdr:redm_rules#rdr_server_rules|SR 4. Character conduct and server aesthetic is Lore Friendly and Authentic.]]**</text>
   * <text size="large">Our expectation is that at all times, players are mindful of game and community rules, the lore and setting in which their character exists (RDR2 in 1897), and their impact on the RP happening around them.</text>
-<text size="large">**SR 5. Players must play original characters.**</text>
+<text size="large">**[[rdr:redm_rules#rdr_server_rules|SR 5. Players must play original characters.]]**</text>
   * <text size="large">Players may not play a character affiliated with an RDR2 organization, location, or character with the intention of receiving an in-game benefit (e.g., playing a character with the last name Braithwaite does not entitle the character to Braithwaite manor without purchase).</text>
   * <text size="large">Characters who were played on other servers are blank slates on TRP servers.</text>
   * <text size="large">Characters cannot be named after real world public figures, historical or modern. </text>
   * <text size="large">See also SR 9: Special Characters.</text>
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+Some examples of relevant facts to Rockstar lore, that in turn, are relevant to our server:
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+  * <text size="large">The President of the United States is President Alfred MacAlister</text>
+  * <text size="large">Ambarino, New Hanover, New Austin, Lemoyne, and West Elizabeth are each their own States, all recognized federally under the United States government.</text>
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-Each character has their own strengths and expertise. With the Skills mechanic, you can unlock many opportunites for in-character jobs by gaining proficiency with certain skills. Your skill menu can be accessed through your **[L]** HUD. Starting out with a new character, you are designated 210 skill points total intended to be allocated into skills that pertain to the kind of character you are seeking to play. Increasing proficiency in a skill is determined by the distribution of those skill points into desired skills. Once the points are locked in, that will set the capacity of XP available to be earned for that skill.
+Each character has their own strengths and expertise. With the Skills mechanic, you can unlock many opportunities for in-character jobs by gaining proficiency with certain skills. Your skill menu can be accessed through your **[L]** HUD. Starting out with a new character, you are designated 215 skill points total, intended to be allocated into skills that pertain to the kind of character you are seeking to play. Increasing proficiency in a skill is determined by the distribution of those skill points into desired skills. Once the points are locked in, that will set the capacity of XP available to be earned for that skill.
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-To allocate point, open your Skill menu as mentioned above. From that menu, follow the prompt, Allocate Skill Points. This will open the point allocation menu at the center of your screen. Increase the number of skill points you wish to alllocate and lock in by clicking on the lock icon. The icon will turn red once skills are locked in. If a skill doesn't have any points allocated, you will be unable to earn experience related to that particular skill. You are able to reallocate points, however, the XP you’ve earned in a particular skill will decay over time if you don't have skill points allocated, sort of like a hobby that you haven't practiced in some time, eventually, you forget things! The skills available are organized into 3 categories. **Passive, Crafting, and Gathering**.
+To allocate points, open your Skill menu as mentioned above. From that menu, follow the prompt, Allocate Skill Points. This will open the point allocation menu at the center of your screen. Increase the number of skill points you wish to allocate and lock in by clicking on the lock icon. The icon will turn red once skills are locked in. If a skill doesn't have any points allocated, you will be unable to earn experience related to that particular skill. You are able to reallocate points; however, the XP you’ve earned in a particular skill will decay over time if you don't have skill points allocated, sort of like a hobby that you haven't practiced in some time. Eventually, you forget things! The skills available are organized into 4 categories. **Passive, Crafting, Gathering, and Crime**.
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-**Strength** is a passive skill that enhances ambiently as you carry more heavy weights like **lifting animal carcasses or doing strenuos activities** like mining and lumberjacking. The more you lift and exercise, the stronger you become, allowing you to increase your skill giving you access to more inventory space. Fancy yourself a strongman? Lift those weights!
+**Strength** is a passive skill that enhances ambiently as you carry more heavy weights like **lifting animal carcasses or doing strenuous activities** like mining and lumberjacking. The more you lift and exercise, the stronger you become, allowing you to increase your skill, giving you access to more inventory space. Fancy yourself a strongman? Lift those weights!
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-Folks of the forge! The time you spend away pounding metals with scorching heat and sweat allows you to craft some wonderous items out of metal. **Manipulate and refine precious ores and minerals** like gold and silver. In return, earn yourself a pretty penny with your craftmanship.
+Folks of the forge! The time you spend away pounding metals with scorching heat and sweat allows you to craft some wondrous items out of metal. **Manipulate and refine precious ores and minerals** like gold and silver. In return, earn yourself a pretty penny with your craftsmanship.
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-As a brewer, you can make a deal with nearby saloon owner or perhaps make a specialty brand and corner the market! You can craft brewing related items at brewing stations marked on the map.
+As a brewer, you can make a deal with a nearby saloon owner or perhaps make a specialty brand and corner the market! You can craft brewing related items at brewing stations marked on the map.
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-Your food is what makes people’s tummies happy. Whose recipes are you using?! **Cook many food recipe for the benefit of yourself and others**. You can supply a saloon with delicious food, open up a traveling restaurant, or be your gang's camp cook.
+Your food is what makes people’s tummies happy. Whose recipes are you using?! **Cook many food recipes for the benefit of yourself and others**. You can supply a saloon with delicious food, open up a traveling restaurant, or be your gang's camp cook.
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-The only thing tougher than leather is a seasoned cowboy, neither of which is vegan I reckon. As you progress through your leatherworking journey, you will be able to **tan and cure hides as well as craft leather strips and hide blankets**.
+The only thing tougher than leather is a seasoned cowboy, neither of which is vegan, I reckon. As you progress through your leatherworking journey, you will be able to **tan and cure hides as well as craft leather strips and hide blankets**.
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   * <text size="large">Use meats in cooking recipes.</text>
   * <text size="large">Allocate skill points into your Field Dressing skill for increased returns.</text>
-  * <text size="large">Please note that the butcher only allows you to sell them cuts of meat. Selling pelts will be an option in a future patch.</text>
+  * <text size="large">You can also sell the pelts in the Saint Denis marketplace.</text>
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-Equip Bait: While the rod is equipped and in hand, hit [B], right-click the bait in inventory and select “use”. An animation will show your character knotting the bait to your rod.
+Equip Bait: Place the bait in your hot bar. While the rod is equipped and in hand, press the hotbar key where your bait is to equip it.
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   * <text size="large">Purchase a gold-panning pan from General Stores.</text>
   * <text size="large">Use it while standing in water.</text>
-  * <text size="large">Blacksmiths can use the gold you gather to craft ingots and bars.</text>
+  * <text size="large">Blacksmiths can use the gold you gather to craft ingots.</text>
   * <text size="large">Allocate skill points into your Goldpanning skill for increased returns.</text>
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   * <text size="large">Bounties are chosen at bulletin boards outside Sheriff’s Stations as marked on the map.</text>
   * <text size="large">You can choose between "Player Bounty Board" (players) or "Mission Bounty Board" (NPCs)</text>
-  * <text size="large">If you are attacked and rendered unconscious by another civilian, you can place a bounty on your attacker by visiting a bounty board.</text>
+  * <text size="large">If you are attacked and rendered unconscious by another civilian, you can place a bounty on your attacker by visiting a telegram station.</text>
   * <text size="large">If you have a bounty on your head, you cannot access the bounty board.</text>
-  * <text size="large">Bounties should be claimed either to the Sheriff directly, or to the bounty board in the jurisdiction from which you took the bounty.</text>
+  * <text size="large">Bounties should be claimed from the Sheriff directly, or if from Saint Denis, from the SD bounty board.</text>
   * <text size="large">Read more in-depth about bounty hunting, the justice system, and federal laws in [[https://playtrp.com/redm-law/|Federal Law Enforcement]]. </text>
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-We have a vast judicial system (As vast as you can get for the frontier) in which you can get the role of an assistant attorney general to a full-fledged Marshal, there are many layers and jobs available in this field. Sheriffs are elected by the constituency of the location they decide to run in. Every character must select which jurisdiction they wish to register to vote at any telegram office. You can find more information on how to register for Sheriff elections by watching announcement channels, each position rotates every 2 months. For more information, follow the link below.
+We have a vast judicial system (As vast as you can get for the frontier), from law enforcement to defense attorneys; there are many layers and jobs available in this field. Sheriffs are elected by the constituency of the location in which they decide to run. Every character must select which jurisdiction they wish to register to vote at any telegram office. You can find more information on how to register for Sheriff elections by watching announcement channels; each position serves an indefinite term until challenged and voted out, until retired, or until a vote of no confidence succeeds. For more information, follow the link below.
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 ====Illegal Activities:====
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-There are many illegal activities to take part in such as pickpocketting, robbery, PVP conflict, and any creative endeavors you wish to dip your toes in. We won't ruin too much for you, get on the server and connect with the right people and dive straight into the criminal life on the Frontier. More information on criminal code can be found following the link below.
+There are many illegal activities to take part in, such as pickpocketing, robbery, PVP conflict, and any creative endeavors you wish to dip your toes in. We won't ruin too much for you, get on the server and connect with the right people, and dive straight into the criminal life on the Frontier. More information on the criminal code can be found by following the link below.
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