4. Quality Standards
🎨 Quality Standards
All recognized factions must uphold authenticity in four key areas: Appearance & Culture, Behavior & Etiquette, Internal Discipline, and Overall Immersion. 🌟
4.1 🎭 Appearance & Culture (Expanded Guidance)
These recommendations help each faction create a distinct, believable look grounded in modern-day NYC while preserving an old-school sensibility. Adapt as needed but ensure your aesthetic feels authentic to Liberty City, 2025. 🗽
🚧 Street Gangs
Urban Streetwear Base
Dark or muted hoodies, crewnecks, or graphic T-shirts (black, charcoal, or navy)
Baggy or relaxed-fit jeans, cargo pants, or knee-length basketball shorts
High-top sneakers (Nike Air Force 1, Jordan 1s)
Minimal jewelry: one chain, a simple watch, or a leather bracelet—functional, not flashy
Subtle Borough Flair
Small embroidered patches or custom prints referencing your gang’s turf (e.g., a stylized “BO” for Bohan, “DU” for Dukes)
Bandanas or neck scarves in signature colors, tied loosely to a back pocket or around the neck
Layering items (unzipped windbreaker, letterman jacket) featuring subtle gang symbols
Accessories & Props
Fingerless gloves or taped palms—indicates readiness for physical encounters 🥊
Low-profile caps or beanies with a discreet emblem, worn forward or tilted
Functional backpacks or canvas duffel bags—worn and beaten up, clearly for carrying gear
Key Points
Avoid neon logos, modern tech fabrics, or any anachronisms. Stick to cotton, denim, fleece, and worn nylon.
Gadgets should be realistic: cellphones, portable radios, inexpensive earbuds—no sci-fi tech.
Use color sparingly. If dark green is your gang’s identifier, apply it only as a patch or small accent—never a full tracksuit.
🏍️ Motorcycle Clubs (MCs)
Leather & Denim Kuttes
Members wear sleeveless leather or denim vests (kuttes) over plain black or dark T-shirts
Back of the kutte:
Top rocker: Club name
Center emblem: Unique club icon
Bottom rocker: Chapter or “Nomad”
Small chest patches indicate rank (President, Sergeant at Arms, Road Captain)
Riding Apparel
Heavy-weight jeans (straight-leg or relaxed fit) with reinforced stitching
Durable leather jackets for protection on longer rides
Thick riding boots (Harley-style or steel-toe work boots), visibly worn from road use
Thin leather or tactical gloves for grip 🧤
Club Colors & Brotherhood Symbols
Choose a consistent two-tone palette (e.g., black and burgundy, black and dark olive). Patches and emblems follow these colors.
Brotherhood symbols: Roman numerals (e.g., “MC I” for a 1 %er club), skulls, winged wheels, crossed pistons
Subtle tattoos: small club logo, set name, or rank insignia on forearm or neck 🏷️
Suit-Up Occurrences
MC members rarely wear full suits. A high-stakes sit-down might call for a tailored dark suit, crisp white shirt, and narrow black tie. Use sparingly.
Biker Extras
Sunglasses (wraparound or classic aviators), often darker tinted 🕶️
Bandanas under helmets or loosely around the neck when off the bike
Portable chain locks or small padlocks clipped to a belt loop for quick bike security 🔒
🤵 Italian-American Mafia (La Cosa Nostra Families)
Classic Tailored Suits
Dark, well-cut two- or three-piece suits in charcoal, deep navy, or pinstripe black
Crisp button-down shirts (white or light gray) with a subtle sheen
Ties in conservative patterns: thin stripes or small geometric motifs
Outerwear & Overcoats
Single-breasted wool overcoat (charcoal or dark camel) for cooler months
Leather driving gloves in black or dark brown—practical yet refined 🧤
Fedora or pork-pie hats (wheat or light gray) reserved for formal sit-downs 🎩
Everyday On-the-Streets Mode
Midweight cashmere or merino wool sweaters over collared shirts with tailored slacks or chinos
Dress loafers or polished leather oxfords in black or dark burgundy 👞
Discreet gold chain or dress watch (small face, leather strap) ⌚
Casual/Low-Profile Mode
Blend in with dark jeans, a black leather jacket (no logos), and a plain black T-shirt or henley
Black leather sneakers or minimalistic leather shoes—sharp without drawing attention
Cartel-Style Throwbacks
Full black suits (jacket and slacks) with black dress shirts—no tie—projecting a professional hitman image
Thin black leather gloves (clean seams) during hits or major operations 🧤
Discreet lapel pins featuring the family crest or coded symbols for upper-rank members
🌐 Miscellaneous Organized Crime
Includes Russian Bratva, Albanian gangs, Irish Mob, Armenian-affiliated groups, Latin American cartel cells, and other non-Italian, non-MC syndicates.
Russian Bratva
Formal/Business Attire: All-black three-piece suit (vest, jacket, trousers), crisp white shirt, black tie
Casual/Street Attire: Black leather bomber jacket over a black turtleneck or T-shirt, paired with black designer joggers or slim-fit jeans
Accessories: Silver-tone medallions or dog tags with Cyrillic initials, leather gloves, mirrored aviator sunglasses
Vehicles: Sleek black sedans (BMW 5 Series, Mercedes E-Class) with tinted windows; occasionally a blacked-out SUV (Tahoe) 🚗
Albanian & Eastern European Gangs
Track Suit Culture: Dark designer track suits (Adidas, Nike, or discreet Italian brands) in deep green, navy, or black, featuring small national flag patches (e.g., the Albanian eagle)
Leather Outerwear: Black leather jackets with minimalist embroidery—tribal patterns or Cyrillic lettering
Footwear: Chunky black sneakers or sturdy black work boots 👟
Accessories: Thick gold chains, oversized sunglasses, Gucci or Prada cross-body pouches
Irish Mob / Irish-American Gangs
Classic Americana: Dark denim jeans, Timberland-style work boots, plain black T-shirts or thermal henleys
Outer Layers: Waxed cotton jackets (Barbour style) over flannel shirts; dark wool pea coats in winter 🧥
Accessories: Celtic-inspired rings or necklaces, flat caps or newsboy caps in tweed or dark wool
Vehicles: Older luxury sedans (Buick or Cadillac) in navy, burgundy, or forest green
Armenian-Affiliated Gangs
Street-Smart Casual: Dark tapered joggers, black sneakers (Balenciaga Speed Trainers or similar), plain black hoodies or gangnecks
Leather & Fur Accents: Black leather jackets with fur collars (faux or real), paired with designer sunglasses
Accessories: Statement watches (Rolex style), thick gold or platinum rope chains, diamond stud earrings 💎
Props: Small paper bags with liquor bottles to imply money laundering or street sales
Latin American Cartels
Business Formal: Tailored dark suits (charcoal or black) with black shirts—no tie—conveying power through posture rather than color
Opulence Signals: Gold cufflinks, silk pocket squares, designer loafers
Street/Operations Mode: Black tactical cargo pants, black performance polo or moisture-wicking shirt under a lightweight nylon jacket, black tactical boots
Accessories: Earpiece radios, small tactical knife clipped to a belt, tinted wraparound sunglasses
Vehicles: Blacked-out armored SUVs (Armored Range Rover or Cadillac Escalade) with aftermarket wheels and discreet window tints 🚙
💡 Tips for a Unique, Cohesive Look
Select a Signature Color Palette
Limit main colors to two or three (e.g., black plus dark olive plus muted gold trim). Consistently apply these colors to clothing accents, patches, and accessories so members are instantly recognizable.
Leverage Subtle Logos & Patches
Small embroidered patches on hoodies, laser-etched emblems on leather vests, or custom logos on caps reinforce identity without looking like a costume.
Prioritize Functionality
If your faction plans a warehouse break-in, cargo pants with zip pockets make sense; a three-piece suit at 2 AM on a rooftop does not unless you scripted a formal meeting there. Always ask, “Would this outfit help me succeed?”
Layer for Versatility
Winters in Liberty City can be brutal. Encourage members to layer a thin T-shirt or henley under a button-down or hoodie, then top it with a leather jacket or bomber. That way they can remove layers if a stakeout heats up or a gunfight breaks out.
Blend Formal & Street Elements
A mid-level Mafia associate might wear a button-down shirt with slacks by day, then switch to a black bomber jacket, fitted jeans, and leather gloves for a nighttime operation. Small wardrobe changes reinforce a double life.
Avoid Pop-Culture Rip-Offs
Capture the essence of iconic looks without copying them directly. Instead of giving everyone camouflage pants and Kevlar vests, opt for dark tactical cargo pants, a plain black hoodie, and a small custom patch in the corner.
Use Props to Tell a Story
A street gang might keep a shovel tucked behind their waistband—implying a hidden weapon. MCs might carry a small tool kit for roadside repairs. Cartel operatives might tote black nylon duffels suggesting cash, drugs, or weapons. Props should feel earned, not tacked on.
4.2 🗣️ Behavior & Etiquette
Stay In-Character (IC): Every action must align with your faction’s identity. A Mafia associate shows deference to superiors and avoids attention-seeking stunts. A gang member focuses on territory, reputation, and street smarts but does not harass uninvolved civilians.
Respect Civilian RP: Robbing a store or challenging a rival is acceptable; needlessly harassing innocent players is not.
Law Enforcement Interactions: Approach police cautiously. Reckless, attention-grabbing shootouts break immersion. Plan major crimes to minimize unwanted police focus.
4.3 🛠️ Internal Discipline
Written Internal Rules: Each faction must maintain a clear hierarchy with documented consequences for violations (e.g., no snitching, missing a sit-down results in suspension).
Disciplinary Actions: If a member breaks faction codes—stealing from the group, disrespecting leadership, or blowing cover—leaders must demonstrate how they punish or expel that member. Document these events in logs.
Hierarchy Enforcement: Showing internal order proves you’re a serious criminal enterprise, not just a casual roleplay club.