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|title=Beginner Guide - CIT Wiki
|description=Start playing CIT with beginner routes, new player perks, GPS, F11, support, vehicles, and first progression steps.
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= Beginner Guide =

'''CIT''' is a very large server, so the best way to start is to learn the basics first and ignore the advanced systems until you are comfortable.

This guide covers:

* what new players start with
* the 4 sides
* the most important menus and keys
* vehicles, [[drugs]], money, and trading
* the difference between `CE` and `AR`
* a simple path for your first hours




== Fast start routes ==

<div class="cit-table-scroll">
{| class="wikitable"
! Need
! Use
! Notes
|-
| Civilian jobs
| <code>F3</code> or <code>/jobs</code>
| New players under <code>20</code> hours can use <code>/jobs</code> to warp to the Employment Office.
|-
| Police
| <code>/lspd</code> or the <code>LSPD</code> / <code>SFPD</code> marker
| New players under <code>20</code> hours can use <code>/lspd</code> to warp to LSPD.
|-
| Criminal
| <code>/criminal</code>
| Criminal is riskier for brand new players.
|-
| Gangster
| <code>/gangster</code> or <code>X > Go Gangster</code>
| Gangster is group and turf focused.
|-
| Find places
| <code>F11</code> and <code>/gps</code>
| Use these constantly while learning the map.
|-
| Need help
| <code>J > Support</code> or <code>/sup</code>
| Use normal support for gameplay questions.
|-
| Vehicles
| <code>F2</code>
| Use Vehicle Manager to recover vehicles you own.
|}
</div>
== New player travel and perks ==

<div class="cit-table-scroll">
{| class="wikitable"
! Feature
! Value
! Notes
|-
| Starting cash
| <code>$150,000</code>
| New Civilian players also get an extra <code>$50,000</code>.
|-
| Starting bank money
| <code>$5,000</code>
| Bank money stays safe.
|-
| Starting drugs
| <code>15</code> hits of each drug
| Use <code>F4</code> for the Drugs GUI.
|-
| New player label
| <code>1H</code> to <code>15H</code>
| Shown above the player.
|-
| Rapid Transport command
| <code>/rt</code>
| New players can use it while under <code>15</code> hours.
|-
| VIP bonus
| Until <code>10</code> hours
| This is a new player bonus.
|-
| White vehicle markers
| <code>$5,000</code> vehicles
| All players can use the visible white vehicle markers.
|}
</div>
== Common beginner mistakes ==

* going Criminal too early
* buying expensive cars too soon
* spending everything
* ignoring the map and `/gps`
* quitting after early mistakes instead of learning the systems first


== Quick start path ==

<div class="cit-table-scroll">
{| class="wikitable"
! Goal
! Use
! Main page
|-
| Learn the basics
| Read this page first
| [[Beginner Guide]]
|-
| Pick a safe first side
| Civilian, then <code>F3</code> or <code>/jobs</code>
| [[Civilian Jobs]]
|-
| Find places
| <code>/gps</code> and <code>F11</code>
| [[GPS]] and [[F11 Map]]
|-
| Manage vehicles
| <code>F2</code> or <code>/vehicles</code>
| [[Vehicle Manager (F2)]]
|-
| Keep money safe
| <code>/atm</code> and the bank
| [[Bank]]
|-
| Ask for help
| <code>J > Support</code> or <code>/sup</code>
| [[Support Chat]]
|}
</div>


== What you start with ==
New players start with:

* <code>$150,000</code> cash
* <code>$5,000</code> in the [[bank]]
* <code>15</code> hits of each drug
* visible white vehicle markers where all players can get vehicles that cost <code>$5,000</code>
* on screen help messages
* the <code>1H</code> to <code>15H</code> label above your head

New `Civilian` players also get:

* an extra <code>$50,000</code>

New player bonuses:

* you can use <code>/rt</code> while under <code>15</code> hours of playtime
* you keep a `VIP` bonus until you reach <code>10</code> hours of playtime

== First things to learn ==
The most important beginner tools are:

<div class="cit-table-scroll">
{| class="wikitable"
! Key or command
! What it does
|-
| <code>F11</code>
| Opens the full map
|-
| <code>/gps</code>
| Opens GPS search and bookmarks
|-
| <code>B</code>
| Opens `[[CITPhone]]`
|-
| <code>F2</code>
| Opens `Vehicle Manager`
|-
| <code>F3</code>
| Opens jobs, [[stats]], and opportunities
|-
| <code>F4</code>
| Opens the Drugs GUI
|-
| <code>F7</code>
| Opens Trading
|-
| <code>F9</code>
| Opens [[Crafting]]
|-
| <code>J > Support</code> or <code>/sup</code>
| Lets you ask for help
|}
</div>
== How to move around the server ==
Use:

* <code>F11</code> to open the map
* <code>/gps</code> to search for places and mark them
* <code>B</code> for `CITPhone`
* `CITPhone > [[Event Times]]` to check upcoming [[events]]

Map basics:

* click destinations to place a GPS waypoint
* double click some destinations to warp if that place supports warping
* use <code>/gps ammu</code>, <code>/gps pns</code>, <code>/gps gas</code>, or <code>/gps mods</code> for quick shortcuts

== The 4 sides ==
The four sides are:

* `Civilian`
* `Criminal`
* `Police`
* `Gangster`

'''Civilian'''
`Civilian` is the easiest and safest side for new players.

It is the non [[combat]] side for:

* jobs
* deliveries
* mining
* transport
* general money making

Use:

* <code>F3</code>
* <code>/jobs</code>

to browse [[Civilian Jobs|civilian jobs]].

'''Police'''
`Police` is the law side.

Police players:

* arrest wanted players
* patrol
* enforce the law
* join `ARs` and `CEs` on the law side

To become Police:

* use <code>/lspd</code>
* or go to the `[[LSPD]]` or `[[SFPD]]` marker

Police use:

* <code>F5</code> for the [[Police Computer]]

'''Criminal'''
`Criminal` is the robbery and wanted side.

Criminals:

* do robberies
* do criminal missions
* join `ARs`
* join `CEs`
* can work solo

To become Criminal:

* use <code>/criminal</code>

This side is strong for money, but riskier for beginners.

'''Gangster'''
`Gangster` is the group and turf side.

Gangsters focus on:

* [[groups]]
* turfs
* Briefcases
* `LS` [[Hijack]] missions
* gangster PvP

Gangsters make money mainly from:

* turf payouts
* group rewards
* Briefcases
* `LS` Hijack missions

To become Gangster:

* use <code>/gangster</code>
* or press <code>X</code> then `Go Gangster`

== Best beginner path ==
The recommended progression is:

* start with `[[Trucker]]` or `[[Farmer]]`
* then try `Miner` or `[[Taxi Driver]]`
* then try jobs like `[[Bus Driver]]`, `[[Pizza Boy]]`, `[[Mechanic]]`, or `[[Pilot]]`
* move to `Police` when you are comfortable
* try `Criminal` or `Gangster` later

If you are brand new, `Civilian` is the safest place to learn the map, menus, and money systems.

== Vehicles and F2 ==

Use:

* <code>F2</code>
* or <code>/vehicles</code>

to open `Vehicle Manager`.

`F2` lets you:

* recover vehicles
* hide vehicles
* sell vehicles
* lock or unlock vehicles
* open `View Data`
* manage categories

For beginners, the most important part is:

* use `Recover` to get your vehicle back when needed

Without `VIP`:

* your vehicle goes to the recovery point or nearest allowed spawner

White vehicle marker note:

* all players can use visible white vehicle markers to get vehicles that cost <code>$5,000</code>

== Drugs and F4 ==

Use:

* <code>F4</code>

to open the Drugs GUI.

The Drugs GUI lets you:

* take drugs
* turn drug effects off

New players start with:

* <code>15</code> hits of each drug

You do not need to master drugs early. Just know that:

* `F4` is where you manage them

== Money, Bank, and F7 Market ==

'''Bank'''
The bank stores money safely with:

* no limit

Cash on hand limit:

* <code>$90,000,000</code>

Important beginner rule:

* bank your money often
* bank money stays safe

Useful bank commands:

* <code>/atm</code>
* <code>/bankbalance</code>
* <code>/batm</code>

'''F7 Trading'''
Use:

* <code>F7</code>

to open the player market.

`F7` has:

* `Buy`
* `Sell`
* `Offers`
* `Trading Logs`

You can buy and sell things like:

* [[resources]]
* ammo
* guns
* drugs
* house slots
* `VIP` items

Beginner tip:

* if you collect useful materials from jobs, you can often sell them in `F7`
* `F7` is one of the strongest money systems in the server

== CE and AR ==
These are two of the biggest public action systems in CIT.

'''CE'''
`CE` means:

* `[[Criminal Event]]`

Criminal Events are public events where:

* criminals and police fight over an objective
* unlimited players can join
* events rotate through different locations

Use:

* <code>/ce</code>

to check:

* the current CE
* how long until it starts
* how many criminals and [[cops]] are inside

You can also use:

* <code>/ce update</code>

to keep the info on your screen.

'''AR'''
`AR` means:

* `Armed Robbery`

`ARs` are outdoor robberies at fixed spots.

To find an `AR`:

* use <code>/arl</code>
* use <code>/gps</code>
* or use the red money bag on <code>F11</code>

To start an `AR` as a criminal:

* go to the robbery spot
* aim at the robbery ped

You can use:

* <code>/arl update</code>

to pin live AR info on your screen.

'''Simple difference'''
The short version is:

* `CE` is a public criminal event flow checked with <code>/ce</code>
* `AR` is a fixed outdoor robbery checked with <code>/arl</code>

== Other useful beginner systems ==
'''Opportunities'''
Use:

* <code>F3</code>
* <code>/opportunities</code>

to see money making options on all sides.

'''CITPhone'''
Use:

* <code>B</code>

to open `CITPhone`.

Useful beginner apps include:

* `GPS`
* `[[Mobile ATM]]`
* `My Properties`
* `Event Times`

'''Support'''
If you are confused, use:

* <code>J > Support</code>
* <code>/sup</code>

== Simple Advice ==

If you want the easiest start:

# go `Civilian`
# use <code>F3</code> and take a simple job like `Trucker` or `Farmer`
# use <code>F11</code> and <code>/gps</code> constantly
# keep your money safe in the bank
# use <code>F2</code> to manage your vehicle
# use <code>F7</code> later when you start collecting useful items
# learn `CE` and `AR` after you understand the map a bit better

== See also ==
* [[Civilian]]
* [[Police]]
* [[Criminal]]
* [[Gangster]]
* [[Vehicles]]
* [[Vehicle Manager (F2)]]
* [[CIT Economy]]
* [[Settings]]
* [[Criminal Event]]
* [[Armed Robbery]]
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