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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:
$150,000cash$5,000in the bank15hits of each drug- free
$5,000vehicles at white markers - on-screen help messages
- the
1Hto15Hlabel above your head
New `Civilian` players also get:
- an extra
$50,000
New-player bonuses:
- you can use
/rtwhile under15hours of playtime - you keep a `VIP` bonus until you reach
10hours of playtime
First Things To Learn
The most important beginner tools are:
| Key or command | What it does |
|---|---|
F11
|
Opens the full map |
/gps
|
Opens GPS search and bookmarks |
B
|
Opens `CITPhone` |
F2
|
Opens `Vehicle Manager` |
F3
|
Opens jobs, stats, and opportunities |
F4
|
Opens the Drugs GUI |
F7
|
Opens Trading |
F9
|
Opens Crafting |
J > Support or /sup
|
Lets you ask for help |
How To Move Around The Server
Use:
F11to open the map/gpsto search for places and mark themBfor `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
/gps ammu,/gps pns,/gps gas, or/gps modsfor 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:
F3/jobs
to browse 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
/lspd - or go to the `LSPD` or `SFPD` marker
Police use:
F5for the Police Computer
Criminal
`Criminal` is the robbery and wanted side.
- do robberies
- do criminal missions
- join `ARs`
- join `CEs`
- can work solo
To become Criminal:
- use
/criminal
This side is strong for money, but riskier for beginners.
Gangster
`Gangster` is the group and turf side.
Gangsters focus on:
Gangsters make money mainly from:
- turf payouts
- group rewards
- Briefcases
- `LS` Hijack missions
To become Gangster:
- use
/gangster - or press
Xthen `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:
F2- or
/vehicles
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
$5,000vehicles at white vehicle markers
Drugs and F4
Use:
F4
to open the Drugs GUI.
The Drugs GUI lets you:
- take drugs
- turn drug effects off
New players start with:
15hits 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:
$90,000,000
Important beginner rule:
- bank your money often
- bank money stays safe
Useful bank commands:
/atm/bankbalance/batm
F7 Trading
Use:
F7
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 Events are public events where:
- criminals and police fight over an objective
- unlimited players can join
- events rotate through different locations
Use:
/ce
to check:
- the current CE
- how long until it starts
- how many criminals and cops are inside
You can also use:
/ce update
to keep the info on your screen.
AR
`AR` means:
- `Armed Robbery`
`ARs` are outdoor robberies at fixed spots.
To find an `AR`:
- use
/arl - use
/gps - or use the red money bag on
F11
To start an `AR` as a criminal:
- go to the robbery spot
- aim at the robbery ped
You can use:
/arl update
to pin live AR info on your screen.
Simple difference
The short version is:
- `CE` is a public criminal event flow checked with
/ce - `AR` is a fixed outdoor robbery checked with
/arl
Other Useful Beginner Systems
Opportunities
Use:
F3/opportunities
to see money-making options on all sides.
CITPhone
Use:
B
to open `CITPhone`.
Useful beginner apps include:
- `GPS`
- `Mobile ATM`
- `My Properties`
- `Event Times`
Support
If you are confused, use:
J > Support/sup
Common Beginner Mistakes
The documented common mistakes are:
- 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
Simple Advice
If you want the easiest start:
- go `Civilian`
- use
F3and take a simple job like `Trucker` or `Farmer` - use
F11and/gpsconstantly - keep your money safe in the bank
- use
F2to manage your vehicle - use
F7later when you start collecting useful items - learn `CE` and `AR` after you understand the map a bit better