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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

== 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
* free <code>$5,000</code> vehicles at white markers
* 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:

{| 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
|}

== 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 documented 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

Free vehicle note:

* new players can use free <code>$5,000</code> vehicles at white vehicle markers

== 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 Basics ==

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>

== Common Beginner Mistakes ==

The documented common mistakes are:

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

== 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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