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Getting Started
What is the fastest way to get started?
Project Western is allowlisted. Join the Project Western Discord, complete the community onboarding, and follow the New Player Guide. Civilian roleplay does not require an application. For department roles, use Applications to check availability and eligibility.
Do I need a website account?
No. Project Western uses Discord verification instead of a separate website username and password.
Where should a brand-new player start?
Start with the New Player Guide and civilian roleplay; no civilian application is required. All four departments accept applications from Project Western Discord members when open; no prior department service or specific role is required.
Applications
How do I apply?
Open Applications, connect Discord, choose an eligible department, and complete the application. After submission, use the Application Tracker to follow the status.
Why does a department say Restricted?
Restricted means you are not currently eligible. The application row shows the reason, such as an existing application or a cooldown.
How do I become eligible for LAPD or LASD?
Join the Project Western Discord and connect that account to the website. No prior department service or specific role is required. The department must be accepting applications, and existing-application and cooldown limits still apply.
How do I become eligible for CHP?
Join the Project Western Discord and connect that account to the website. No prior law-enforcement service or specific role is required. CHP must be accepting applications, and existing-application and cooldown limits still apply.
Do I need a civilian application?
No. Follow the New Player Guide and complete the community onboarding in Discord. LAFD still accepts direct department applications when open.
What happens after I submit?
Your application is saved and sent into the Project Western review workflow. The tracker will show the current status and final decision.
How long is the denial cooldown?
The current denial cooldown is 12 hours for that department. Your tracker shows when you can reapply.
Tracker
Where can I see my application status?
Open the Application Tracker and connect the same Discord account you used to apply. Your own applications will appear there.
What statuses can I see?
The tracker shows stages such as submitted, under review, accepted, denied, and reapply information when a cooldown applies.
Roleplay
What does realism mean here?
Believable decisions, communication, pacing, and consequences. Realism should improve scenes without turning the game into unnecessary paperwork.
What does roleplay over winning mean?
The goal is to create a good scene for everyone involved, not simply force the outcome your character wants.
Server
What framework does Project Western use?
Project Western uses a hybrid QBOX + vMenuOx setup designed to keep useful persistent systems without making normal roleplay feel like a constant grind.