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= '''New Player Features in CIT''' =
CIT provides helpful advantages to new players to make the start of their journey smoother. These benefits vary slightly based on the initial role they choose, but all aim to support early gameplay and learning.
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== Starting Features by Role ==

=== Criminals ===

* $150,000 starting cash
* $5,000 in bank account
* 15 hits of each [[drug]]

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=== Police Officers ===

* $150,000 starting cash
* $5,000 in bank account
* 15 hits of each drug

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=== Civilians ===

* $150,000 starting cash
* $50,000 extra bonus (total $200,000)
* $5,000 in bank account
* 15 hits of each drug

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== Other New Player Features ==

* '''On-Screen Help Messages'''  New players receive helpful instructions (e.g., press J for chat). These disappear once completed and can be disabled in <code>/settings</code>.
* '''Free Vehicles'''  Vehicles worth $5,000 can be found in white markers across cities. These can be recovered even without VIP.
* '''Newbie Tag'''  Players will display a label above their head showing their total hours until they reach '''15 hours of playtime'''.
* '''Temporary VIP Bonus'''  All new players receive '''VIP benefits''' automatically until they reach '''10 hours of playtime'''.
* '''Starter Drug Supply'''  Every new player starts with '''15 hits of each drug''' in their inventory.
* '''Access to /rt Command'''  New players can use the '''/rt''' ([[roadtrip]] follow) command from the start.