Gang Member Guide

ARS Gang System - Gang Member Guide

Welcome to the ARS Gang System! This guide will help you understand how to use the gang system as a regular member (ranks 4-10). Whether you’re a Recruit, Thug, Hustler, Soldier, Capo, Enforcer, or Lieutenant, this guide covers everything you need to know.

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Table of Contents

1. Getting Started
2. Gang Information
3. Gang Actions (Player Interactions)
4. Drug Selling
5. Territory System
6. Gang Jobs (Rackets)
7. Using Gang Assets
8. XP & Statistics

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1. Getting Started

Opening Gang Menu

There are two ways to open your gang menu:

Method	How To
Keybind	Press F6 (default)
Command	Type /gangmenu in chat

Tip: You can change the keybind in your game’s keybind settings under “FiveM” > “Open Gang Menu”.

Understanding the Menu Structure

When you open the gang menu, you’ll see options based on your rank:

• Gang Leaderboard - View top gangs in the server
• Gang Details - View your gang’s tag, name, XP, and member count
• Gang Actions - Player interactions (zipties, escort, hostages, etc.)
• Gang Jobs - Request racket jobs
• Turf Wars - Participate in territory battles
• Leave Gang - Option to leave your current gang

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2. Gang Information

Viewing Gang Details

From the main gang menu, select Gang Details to see:

• Gang Tag - Your gang’s unique identifier
• Gang Name - Your gang’s full name
• XP - Your gang’s total experience points
• Members - Total number of members in your gang

Viewing the Gang Leaderboard

See how your gang ranks against others:

/gangleaderboard

This opens a fullscreen leaderboard showing:

• All gangs ranked by XP
• Their member counts
• Their total experience points

Note: Gangs with 0 XP may be hidden from the leaderboard depending on server settings.

Checking Territory Points

When you’re inside a territory zone, check the current standings:

/showpoints

This displays a menu showing:

• Which gangs have points in the current territory
• How many points each gang has accumulated

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3. Gang Actions (Player Interactions)

The Gang Actions menu lets you interact with other players. Stand close to a player (within 3 meters) and select Gang Actions from your menu.

Zipties

Restraining Players:

1. Approach the target player (must be within 3 meters)
2. Open gang menu → Gang Actions
3. Select “Zip Tie Hands”
4. The player will be restrained

Requirements:

• You need zipties item in your inventory
• The target must NOT already be ziptied

Removing Zipties:

1. Approach a ziptied player
2. Open gang menu → Gang Actions
3. Select “Remove Zip Ties”

Tip: You can use a cutter item to quickly remove zipties from nearby players.

Escorting Players

Once a player is ziptied, you can escort them:

1. Stand near the ziptied player
2. Select “Escort” from Gang Actions
3. The player will follow you
4. Select “Escort” again to stop escorting

While escorting, you can:

• Walk normally - they’ll follow
• Run - they’ll run with you
• Stand still - they’ll wait

Vehicles

Putting Players in Vehicles:

1. Escort the ziptied player to a vehicle
2. Stand near an open door (passenger side or rear seats)
3. Select “Put in Vehicle”
4. The player will be placed in the nearest available seat

Taking Players Out of Vehicles:

1. Stand near the vehicle
2. Select “Remove from Vehicle”
3. The player will be taken out

Note: Locked vehicles cannot have players removed from them.

Trunks

Putting Players in Trunks:

1. Escort the ziptied player to the rear of a vehicle
2. Stand near the trunk
3. Select “Put in Trunk”
4. The player will be placed inside

Taking Players Out of Trunks:

1. Stand near the trunk
2. Select “Remove from Trunk”
3. The player will be taken out

Important: While in the trunk, the player’s screen will fade to black. The trunk must be opened for them to see again.

Blindfolding

Blindfold a restrained player to block their vision:

1. Have a blindfold item in your inventory
2. Stand near a ziptied player
3. Select “Blindfold”
4. The player will see a blindfold overlay

To remove: Select the option again while near the blindfolded player.

Taking Hostages

Taking a Hostage:

1. Equip a pistol (any of these work):

   • Pistol
   • Combat Pistol
   • Pistol 50
   • SNS Pistol
   • Heavy Pistol
   • AP Pistol
   • Pistol MK2
   • Machine Pistol

2. Stand near any player (doesn’t need to be ziptied)

3. Select “Take Hostage”

4. You’ll hold the player as a human shield

While Holding a Hostage:

Action	How To
Release	Select “Release Hostage” - they go free
Execute	Select “Kill Hostage” - they will be killed

Important Notes:

• Your movement is limited while holding a hostage
• If you die, the hostage is released
• You cannot switch weapons while holding a hostage

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4. Drug Selling

How to Sell Drugs

1. Approach any NPC pedestrian on the street
2. Target them (using your server’s targeting system)
3. Select “Sell Drugs”
4. Choose which drug to sell from your inventory

Checking Current Street Name

Some streets offer bonus prices for drug sales. Check which street you’re on:

/streetname

This displays your current street name in the chat. Streets with bonuses:

• Grove St: +25-30%
• Forum Dr: +25-30%
• Jamestown St: +15-30%
• Clinton Ave: +15-20%

Available Drugs

Drug	Price Range	Sell Chance	Police Alert Chance
Cocaine	$700 - $1,100	50%	100% if rejected
Meth	$500 - $800	60%	80% if rejected
Weed	$150 - $400	80%	50% if rejected

Understanding Prices & Bonuses

Base Price: Each drug has a minimum and maximum base price. The actual price is randomized within this range.

Amount: The NPC may want to buy between 1 and the maximum amount (varies by drug). If you have fewer than requested, they’ll take what you have.

Street Bonus: Selling on certain streets can give you bonus money:

• Grove St: +25-30%
• Forum Dr: +25-30%
• Jamestown St: +15-30%
• Clinton Ave: +15-20%

Police Bonus: When 3+ police are online, you get +10% on all drug sales.

Police Alerts & Risks

When a Sale Fails:

• The NPC may call the police
• Your screen will show the NPC making a phone call
• Police will be alerted to your location
• You lose 1 XP for the failed sale

How to Avoid Police:

• Kill the NPC before they finish calling (risky)
• Leave the area quickly
• Check for police before selling

Cooldown: There’s a 3-second cooldown between drug sales.

Warning: Police, security guards, shopkeepers, and dealers cannot be sold drugs.

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5. Territory System

Understanding Territory Control

Territories are designated areas on the map that gangs can contest for control. When inside a territory:

1. A HUD appears showing:

   • Territory name
   • Controlling gang (if any)
   • Their points in the territory

2. Your gang earns points just by being in the territory

Earning Points for Your Gang

Passive Points: Simply being inside a territory zone earns points for your gang over time.

Territory HUD: When you enter a territory, you’ll see:

• The area name at the top of your screen
• Current controlling gang
• Their accumulated points

Checking Points: Use /showpoints to see all gangs’ points in the current territory.

Territory Benefits

Gangs that control territories receive:

• Passive XP Income: 10 XP per controlled territory every 30 minutes
• Capture Reward: 50 XP when reaching 100 points in a territory

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6. Gang Jobs (Rackets)

Rackets are income-generating activities that your gang leaders can claim. As a member, you can request jobs from available rackets.

Requesting Racket Jobs

1. Open the gang menu (F6 or /gangmenu)
2. Select “Gang Jobs”
3. Select “Request Job”
4. Choose from available racket types

Types of Rackets

Protection Racket

How It Works:

1. Your gang claims protection over local shops
2. Shops generate cash over time
3. Visit the shop marker to collect protection money

Earnings: $2,000 - $10,000 per collection

Note: This is passive income - no active job required from members. Leaders collect from shops directly.

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Prostitution Racket

How It Works:

1. Request the job from the Gang Jobs menu
2. Go to pickup location (marked on your map with a blip)
3. Find the hooker at the marked location
4. Honk your horn (press H) while in a vehicle with an empty passenger seat
5. Drive to drop-off location (marked on your map)
6. Honk again to let them out
7. Get paid!

Requirements:

• Must have a vehicle with an empty passenger seat
• Don’t damage your vehicle too much (more than 20% damage fails the job)

Earnings: $100 - $500 per job

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Delivery Racket

How It Works:

1. Request the job from the Gang Jobs menu
2. Go to pickup location (green blip on map)
3. Use a delivery vehicle (SUVs like Cavalcade, Granger, Baller, etc.)
4. Honk your horn (press H) to pick up the delivery person
5. Drive to drop-off location (red blip on map)
6. Stop in the marker to complete delivery

Valid Vehicles:

• Cavalcade, Granger, Baller, Dubsta
• Huntley, Landstalker, Gresley, Seminole
• XLS, Habanero, Rocoto, Serrano
• BJXL, Patriot, FQ2

Earnings: $500 - $3,500 per job

Canceling Jobs

If you need to cancel an ongoing job:

1. Open gang menu → Gang Jobs
2. Select “Cancel Job”

Warning: Canceling a job forfeits any potential earnings.

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7. Using Gang Assets

Gang assets are special locations that your leaders set up. They include the Garage, Stash, and Cash Locker.

Finding Gang Markers

Gang markers appear on your map as blips:

Asset	Blip Type	Purpose
Garage	Car icon	Store/retrieve gang vehicles
Stash	Box icon	Shared gang inventory
Locker	Money bag icon	Gang cash storage

PIN Code Protection

Most gang assets are protected by a PIN code:

1. Approach the marker
2. Press E (or configured key) to interact
3. Enter the PIN code when prompted
4. Access the asset

Security Notes:

• After 3 failed PIN attempts, you’ll be locked out temporarily
• Ask your gang leaders for the current PIN
• Leaders can change PINs through the marker management menu

Accessing the Garage

Retrieve a Vehicle:

1. Enter PIN at the garage marker
2. Select “Retrieve Vehicle”
3. Choose a vehicle from the list
4. The vehicle spawns nearby

Store a Vehicle:

1. Drive the vehicle to the garage marker
2. Enter PIN and select “Store Vehicle”
3. The vehicle is saved to the garage

Vehicle Info Displayed:

• Brand and model
• License plate
• Engine health %
• Body health %
• Fuel level %

Note: If your vehicle is already out, selecting it will set a GPS waypoint to its location.

Using the Stash

The stash is a shared inventory for your gang:

1. Enter PIN at the stash marker
2. The inventory opens
3. Store or retrieve items

Default Capacity:

• 50 slots
• 100,000 weight limit

Tip: The stash is great for sharing resources like zipties, blindfolds, weapons, and drugs with fellow members.

Using the Cash Locker

The cash locker manages your gang’s shared funds:

Check Balance:

• Current balance is displayed at the top

Deposit Cash:

1. Select “Deposit Cash”
2. Enter the amount
3. Confirm the transaction

Withdraw Cash:

1. Select “Withdraw Cash”
2. Enter the amount (cannot exceed balance)
3. Confirm the transaction

Note: Withdrawals require leadership permission (ranks 1-3 typically have access).

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8. XP & Statistics

How Your Stats Are Tracked

The system tracks your individual contributions in four categories:

Stat	Description
Kills	Enemy gang members killed
Drugs Sold	Successful drug transactions
Rackets Completed	Racket jobs finished
Airdrops Looted	Airdrop crates opened

What Counts Toward Your Score

Each stat contributes to your Total Score based on these weights:

Activity	Points Per Unit
Kill	25 points
Drug Sale	10 points
Racket Completed	50 points
Airdrop Looted	15 points

Example: If you have 5 kills, 20 drug sales, 3 rackets, and 2 airdrops:

Total Score = (5 × 25) + (20 × 10) + (3 × 50) + (2 × 15)
            = 125 + 200 + 150 + 30
            = 505 points

XP Rewards for Your Gang

Your activities also earn XP for the entire gang:

Activity	Gang XP Reward
Killing rival gang member	25 XP
Opening airdrop crate	150 XP
Capturing territory	50 XP
Passive territory income	10 XP per territory (every 30 min)
Daily bonus (3+ members)	100 XP (every 24 hours)

Viewing Member Stats

From the gang menu, you can view the roster with detailed stats:

1. Open gang menu
2. Select “Gang Members” (if available)
3. See each member’s:
   • Name and rank
   • Kills count
   • Drugs sold count
   • Rackets completed count
   • Airdrops looted count
   • Total Score

Members are sorted by rank first, then by total score within each rank.

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Quick Reference Card

Commands

Command	Description
/gangmenu	Open gang menu
/gangleaderboard	View gang leaderboard
/showpoints	Show territory points (when in territory)
/streetname	Show current street name for drug bonuses

Keybinds

Key	Action
F6	Open gang menu (default)
E	Interact with gang markers
H	Horn (for pickup/dropoff in jobs)

Items Needed

Item	Use
zipties	Restrain players
blindfold	Blindfold restrained players
cutter	Remove zipties quickly

Gang Ranks

Rank #	Title	Typical Permissions
1	Kingpin	Full control
2	Right Hand	Same as leader
3	Shot Caller	Invite/kick members
4	Lieutenant	Basic member
5	Enforcer	Basic member
6	Capo	Basic member
7	Soldier	Basic member
8	Hustler	Basic member
9	Thug	Basic member
10	Recruit	Basic member

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Need Help?

If you’re having trouble with the gang system:

1. Ask your gang leaders for the current PIN codes
2. Make sure you have the required items in your inventory
3. Check that you’re in the right location for jobs/markers
4. Contact server staff if you experience technical issues

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Good luck out there, and represent your gang well!

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