Police Roleplay Community/Emergency Response: Liberty County

Emergency Response: Liberty County (abbreviated as ER:LC) is a city roleplay experience by Police Roleplay Community. The game is inspired by the roleplay experiences of ro-states and is set in an open-world rendition of Liberty County, a fictional county in the United States. Players can roleplay or complete tasks as a civilian, criminal, police officer, sheriff's deputy, firefighter, paramedic, or road worker. The game was first released in December 2018. ER:LC is the second game released by Police Roleplay Community after Northpoint City Roleplay, and eventually became the only focus of the team.
==Development History ==
=== Release===
The game was first released on November 3, 2018, with 2 departments: police and sheriff. Shortly after its launch, the game received several bug fixes and improvements.
===First Milestone===
A month after its release, on December 3, 2018, ER:LC achieved their first milestone of 1,000 game sales and 100 concurrent players. Additionally, the game appeared on the front page of Games on Roblox.
===Early Development ===
During its first several months of its release, ER:LC received crucial game updates which lasted healthily to this day. Some of these updates included a combat system, cell phone, handcuff improvements, ATM Robbery, and many other improvements.
===Fire Department Update===
On December 29, 2018, a new Fire Department team was added. The initial release brought simple vehicles and gears to the team, as well as automatically generated fires.
=== 2019===
During early to mid 2019, the game became filled with major updates that brought huge improvements in gameplay. Some of these features included XP on all teams, new vehicles, traffic cameras, Gamepasses, new items, graphic updates, new systems, private servers, and countless amounts of balancing features, bug fixes, and small improvements.
===Milestone===
In 2019, the game reached huge milestones that were thought to be impossible before. As ER:LC progressed, the game continued to receive millions of visits. Many events were held to celebrate the game's success.
===DOT Update ===
Roughly a year after the fire department update, on December 21, 2019, a new Department of Transportation team was brought into the game. Players in this team are able to repair blown tires and tow other vehicles.
===2020 ===
2020 brought a decent amount of updates. The game was not updated as frequently as in the past year, but had a few major updates.
====Small Updates====
Several small but significant updates were pushed out throughout the year. Some of these updates include new vehicles, items, tasks, accessible trunks, mechanics, and events.
====Major Updates====
Major updates were pushed out throughout the year, and made a huge impact on the game.
*House Robbery Update (February 1): Vacant houses around the map can be robbed with a new item.
*Stores & Armory Update (May 19): Civilian weapons and items are now purchasable through physical stores. Additionally, law enforcement weapons became free of charge, but limited in number.
* Law Enforcement Vehicle Update (July 1): Brand new and updated law enforcement vehicles, as well as more customization are added.
*Tablet Update (September 4): ER:LC is compatible with tablets (not phones).
* Map Expansion Update (October 2): The first ever map expansion was added with new landmarks, slopes, and overall 40% size increase.
* Fire Truck Update (November 19): Brand new FD vehicles are available, with brand new liveries and lighting.
*Winter Update (December 17): The map was temporarily winter themed, and improved lighting system was added.
===2021===
2021 continued to bring several updates, mostly smaller ones. These include new vehicles, items, and improved mechanics.
====Major Updates====
Similar to the previous year, major updates were released.
*Air Support Update (April 11): Players in law enforcement teams are able to request air support to track a suspect's location.
* Summer Update (June 25): Possibly thought to be the largest update ever in ER:LC, some major changes include civilian jobs, building improvements, new civilian weapons, and free game access to all users.
===2022===
Many major updates this year, new buildings and vehicles and items.
*New Bank
*New melee weapons
*New refurbished housing
==Map==
The game takes place in a fictional county named Liberty County. The map consists of four major areas: the western urban and suburban area of River City, the eastern highway commuter town of Springfield, and the rural countryside of the unincorporated county. Liberty County is set in the United States, though it is unclear which U.S. state it is set in nor which region of the country it is located in, though geographic details and emergency services trends (such as the use of red and blue lights) suggest it is located in either the East Coast or Midwest.
==Teams==
Currently, there are seven teams in the game, though only five are directly selectable in the game's menu: 
*Civilian
**Criminal
**Prisoner
*River City Police Department
*Liberty County Sheriff's Office
*River City Fire & Rescue
*Liberty County Department of Transportation
===Civilian===
The default team for all players. Civilians are able to freely roam around the map while obeying the law. They can also join any of the 10 civilian jobs to complete work tasks and earn higher pay for their work.
===Criminal ===
Once a Civilian commits a crime, they will become a Criminal, meaning law enforcement can arrest them. Criminals have a wanted level of between one and five stars, which determine both how long they will be Criminals, how long they will be imprisoned as a Prisoner, and how many experience points law enforcement players receive upon arresting them.
===Prisoner===
Criminals who are arrested become Prisoners. This status clears after a short period of time, which varies based on their wanted level as a Criminal. Prisoners spawn in jail and cannot leave until their sentence period ends or they pay bail, at which point they will respawn as a Civilian.
===Police===
The River City Police Department is responsible for patrolling the western urban and suburban areas of the map. Police players enforce the law by arresting or ticketing wanted players, and have access to police gear, uniforms, and police vehicles.
===Sheriff===
The Liberty County Sheriff's Office is responsible for patrolling the eastern rural areas of the map. Sheriff players enforce the law by arresting or ticketing wanted players, and have access to police gear, uniforms, and police vehicles.
===Fire & Rescue ===
River City Fire & Rescue is responsible for responding to fires and medical emergencies across the map. Fire & Rescue players have access to firefighting and medical tools, uniforms, and specialized firefighting and medical vehicles.
=== Department of Transportation===
The Liberty County Department of Transportation is responsible for maintaining roads and street furniture around the map. Department of Transportation players have access to road work tools, uniforms, and utility vehicles.
==In-Game Currency==
ER:LC features in-game currency that allows players to buy vehicles, weapons, and items. This currency can be earned in several ways.
=== Paychecks===
Paychecks are an in-game feature which gives players anywhere between $300 and $1,250 every few minutes. Paychecks can be earned on all teams except Prisoner, and only require that the player be active in the server to receive payment.
===Robberies===
Civilians and Criminals are able to commit crimes for money, typically between $1,000 and $5,000. Each successful robbery requires the player to stay in the game for 4 minutes without dying, being arrested, or switching teams.
*ATM Robbery
*House Robbery
*Jewelry Store Robbery
*Bank Robbery
===Robux Purchase ===
In-game currency can be purchased with Robux. This can be done via the in-game menu or by interacting with an ATM. Players are able to buy up to $2,000,000 in-game currency per purchase. The purchase cannot be made in a private server.
==Experience Points (XP)==
Experience points are points able to be earned in any department team. Gaining XP allows players to progress through levels (represented as ranks) to unlock vehicles, equipment, and abilities. Players must earn XP separately in each department except Police and Sheriff, which share XP.
===Police & Sheriff Ranks ===
Rank 	Required XP	Unlocked Weapons & Equipment	Unlocked Vehicles 	Unlocked Abilities
Cadet/Recruit 	0 XP 	Shield 9 Pistol 	Falcon Prime Eques 	None
Officer/Deputy 	500 XP 	Fabarm FP6 Shotgun, Taser 	Dodge Charger Pursuit 	None
Corporal 	1,200 XP 	Glock 17 Pistol, Stop Stick 	Falcon Interceptor Utility, SWAT Bearcat (Gamepass required)	Ability to write reason for warning in the citation book
Sergeant 	2,250 XP 	M4A1 Rifle 	Chevelon Express Van 	Free air support call-in every 2 hours
Lieutenant 	4,000 XP 	None 	Chevelon Silverado, 2020 Falcon Interceptor Utility 	None
Captain 	6,500 XP 	Sauer P226 Pistol 	Dodge Durango Pursuit 	Ghost Vehicle Package
Major 	9,000 XP 	Type 89 	Dodge Charger Pursuit Widebody 	Supervisor Livery Package
Colonel 	13,500 XP 	SPAS 12 Shotgun 	Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 	None
Commander/Chief Deputy	20,000 XP 	Model 29 Pistol 	Moblie command center (mcc) 	None
===Fire & Rescue Ranks===
Rank 	Required XP	Unlocked Equipment 	Unlocked Vehicles
Volunteer 	0 XP 	All Gear and Black Helmet 	Fire Engine
Rookie 	500XP 	None 	Tanker
Firefighter 	1,200XP 	Spreaders and Cutters(roleplaying tools only)	Heavy Rescue
Paramedic 	2,500XP 	None 	Dodge Ambulance
Engineer 	4,750XP 	None 	Ladder Truck
Lieutenant 	8,000XP 	Yellow Helmet 	Fire Tahoe
Captain 	12,000XP 	Red Helmet 	Fire Charger
Battalion Chief	18,000XP 	White Helmet 	None
===Department of Transportation Ranks ===
Rank 	Required XP	Unlocked Items 	Unlocked Vehicles
Trainee 	0 XP 	All default items 	Vellfire Evertt
Tow Operator 	500 XP 	Road Sign, Skinny Cones	Flatbed Tow Truck
Senior Operator 	2,000 XP 	Barrel Cones, Generator	None
Technician 	2,500 XP 	Work Lights 	Cone Truck
Senior Technician	4,750 XP 	None 	Falcon Advance+ Tow Truck
==Items==
Items are tools able to be used by players. Each team has access to their own unique items. Currently, there are a total of 33 items in the game.
===General===
There is currently 2 general items that players in all teams spawn with. It is listed below:
* Cell Phone - Used to call any other player in game or call emergency services and the taxi service
*License - An RP item that shows in game roleplay information that can be edited at the DMV near the River City Civilian Spawn. This item can be given to officers for them to read.
===Civilian (Legal) ===
There is currently 2 legal items for the Civilian team. It is listed below:
*Civilian Flashlight ($750) - Used to light up dark areas
*Scanner ($1,075) - Used to view locations of police/sheriff players and view their radio
===Civilian (Illegal)===
There are currently 3 illegal items for the Civilian team. Civilians will receive a Criminal status upon using these items. However, players will not become wanted when the item is in their inventory without it being used. They are listed below:
*RFID Disruptor($650) - Used for ATM Robberies
*Lockpick ($900) - Used for House Robberies
* Glass cutter ($1,500) - Used for Jewelry Store Robberies
===Law Enforcement===
here are currently 19 items for the police and sheriff teams, 6 of which require a Gamepass. They are listed below: 
*Mobile Data Terminal (MDT) - Used for viewing call details & records
*Radar Gun - Used for measuring speed
*Citation Book - Used for giving civilians citations/written warnings
*Handcuffs - Used to handcuff a criminal
*Flashlight - Used to light up dark areas
*Cones - Used to redirect traffic
*Flare - Used to warn traffic
*Riot Shield - Used to reduce incoming bullet damage by 30%
* Pepper Spray - Used to temporarily immobilize a criminal
*Beanbag Shotgun - Used to temporarily immobilize a criminal
*Taser (Officer/Deputy) - Used to stun a criminal
*Stop Stick (Corporal) - Used to damage a criminal vehicle's tires
*Spike Strip (Sergeant) - A deployable spike strip used to pop criminal's tires
*Evidence Markers (Detective Gamepass) - Used to mark evidences
*Police Tape (Detective Gamepass) - Used to block off an area
* Battering Ram (SWAT Gamepass) - Used to breach into a criminal's home
*SWAT Vest (SWAT Gamepass) - Used to reduce incoming bullet damage by 15%
*SWAT Helmet (SWAT Gamepass) - Used to toggle helmet accessories
*SWAT Ballistic Shield (SWAT Gamepass) - Used to reduce bullet damage by 100%, and blind suspects
===Fire & Rescue===
There are currently 14 items for the fire department team. They are listed below:
* Mobile Data Terminal (MDT) - Used to view call details
*Flashlight - Used to light up dark areas
*Cones - Used to redirect traffic
* Flare - Used to warn traffic
*Helmet & SCBA - Used to protect a player from fires
*Chainsaw - No usage currently
*Medic Bag - Used to heal damaged players
*Ladder - Used to climb to high places
*Fire Hose - Used to extinguish fires
*Fire Extinguisher - Used to extinguish small fires
*Backboard - Used to carry players
*Stretcher (Ambulance) - Used to carry players
*Spreader (Firefighter) - No usage currently besides roleplaying
*Cutters (Firefighter) - No usage currently besides roleplaying
===Department of Transportation===
There are currently 11 items for the DOT team. They are listed below:
*Mobile Data Terminal (MDT) - Used to view call details
*Flashlight - Used to light up dark areas
*Hard Hat - No usage currently
* Change Tire - Used to repair a blown tire
*Traffic Sign - Used to redirect traffic
* Gas Can - Used to refuel a vehicle
*Cones - Used to redirect traffic
* Work Light - Used to light up an area
*Skinny Cones (Tow Operator) - Used to redirect traffic
*Road Signs (Tow Operator) - Used to inform traffic
*Barrel Cones (Senior Operator) - Used to redirect traffic
==Vehicles ==
ER:LC features drivable vehicles that players are able to use to travel around the map quickly. Each team has access to their own unique vehicles, and players on one team cannot spawn a vehicle from another team. All vehicles are based on vehicles brands and models from real life companies. Currently, there are a total of 72 vehicles in the game.
===Civilians===
Civilians and criminals have access to the most selection of vehicles. Currently, there are 41+ civilian vehicles, which vary in size, shape, and performance. A list of all civilian vehicles can be found below.
*2021 BMW X5 M Sport
*2021 Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport
*2007 Cadillac SLS
*2007 Chevrolet Avalanche
*2016 Chevrolet Camaro SS
*2006 Chevrolet Caprice
*1953 Chevrolet Corvette C1
*2014 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
*2003 Chevrolet Express Van
*1994 Chevrolet Impala
*1984 Chevrolet K10
*2019 Chevrolet Silverado
*2002 Chevrolet Tahoe
* 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe
*2005 Chrysler 300C
*2015 Dodge Charger
*2020 Dodge Charger Hellcat Widebody
*1969 Dodge Charger R/T
*2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8
*2014 Dodge Durango R/T
*2009 Dodge Ram
*2021 Ford Bronco
* 1965 Ford Shelby GT500
* 1998 Ford Crown Victoria
*2016 Ford Explorer
* 2003 Ford Expedition
*2015 Ford F-150
*2015 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350
*2017 Ford Raptor
*1987 Grumman LLV (Mail Truck)
*2015 Honda Civic
*2005 Hummer H3
*2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee
*2007 Jeep Wrangler
*John Deere 5100M (Tractor)
*2011 Lamborghini Aventador
*1968 Lincoln Continental
*2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan
*2007 Nissan GT-R
*1977 Pontiac Firebird TransAm
*1989 Toyota MR2
*2009 Toyota Prius
*1995 Toyota Tacoma
*Western Star 4900 (Fuel Tanker)
===Law Enforcement===
Police and sheriff have access to law enforcement vehicles. Both teams have the same types of vehicles and only differ in textures and siren tone. There are currently 15+ law enforcement vehicles. A list of all law enforcement vehicles can be found below.
*Chevrolet Caprice PPV
* Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
*Chevrolet Express Van
*Chevrolet Silverado SSV
* Chevrolet Tahoe PPV
*Dodge Charger Pursuit
*Dodge Charger Pursuit Widebody
*Dodge Durango Pursuit
*Ford Crown Victoria Interceptor
*Ford Interceptor Sedan
*Ford Interceptor Utility
*Ford F-150 SSV
*Ford Mustang Shelby GT350
*Lenco SWAT Bearcat
*1981 Chevrolet K5 Blazer
*1988 Dodge Diploment 
===Fire & Rescue===
Fire & Rescue have access to fire trucks, ambulances, and utility vehicles. This team has access to the most selection of heavy-duty trucks. There are currently 10+ fire & rescue vehicles. A list of all fire& rescue vehicles can be found below. 
*Dodge Ambulance
*Fire Charger
* Fire Engine
*Fire Tahoe
*Ford Utility F-250
*Heavy Rescue
*International Ambulance
*Ladder Truck
* Paramedic SUV
*Ladder Truck
===Department of Transportation===
Department of Transportation have access to utility and service vehicles. This team has access to the most selection of unique vehicles. There are currently 4+ DOT vehicles. A list of all DOT vehicles can be found below.
*Flatbed Tow Truck
* Ford F-250 Utility
*Street Sweeper
*Toyota Tacoma
*Ford F450 XLT
*2020 Freightliner M2 106 (salt truck)
*Bucket truck (Fifth generation 2022 Ram 2500 Pickup Limited)
== Weapons==
Weapons are firearms that are able to be used to damage or kill other players. Players are only able to damage other players under two circumstances: the other player has a weapon equipped, or they have a taser or handcuffs out. Only civilians, criminals, police, and sheriff are able to be affected by weapons. Currently, there are a total of 15 weapons in the game.
===Civilians===
Civilians have access to 15 weapons, 3 of which require a Gamepass. They are listed below: 
*Beretta M9 [Pistol] ($900)
*M14 [DMR] ($2,000)
*Colt M1911 [Pistol] ($1,200)
*AK47 [AR] ($2,250)
*Lemat Revolver [Pistol] ($6,300)
*Remington 870 [Shotgun] ($1,900)
*Remington MSR [Sniper] ($1,600) (Big Guns Gamepass)
*PPSH 41 [SMG] ($1,900) (Big Guns Gamepass)
*Skorpion [SMG] ($1,400)
* TEC-9[SMG] ($1,400)
*M249[LMG] ($2,500) (Big Guns Gamepass)
===Law Enforcement===
Law enforcement have access to weapons, 2 of which require a Gamepass. They are listed below: 
*Shield 9 [Pistol] (Default weapon)
*SWAT G36C [AR] (SWAT Gamepass)
*Fabarm FP6 [Shotgun] (Officer/Deputy)
*Glock 17 [Pistol] (Corporal)
*M4A1 [AR] (Sergeant)
*Sauer P226 [Pistol] (Captain)
*Osiris T500[Sniper rifle] (SWAT gamepass)
*SPAS 12[Shotgun] (Colonel)
*FN Five-Seven[Pistol] (Lieutenant)
*Model 29[Revolver] (Commander/Chief Deputy)
*Type 89[AR] (Major)
==Gameplay==
Just like many other city games in Roblox, Emergency Response: Liberty County gives the freedom for players to perform any roleplay and explore the map. Some objectives can be achieved to earn cash and XP, which can enhance the experience by allowing the purchase of better performing vehicles, weapons, and unlocking certain items.
===Tasks===
Tasks can be achieved in all teams, which will reward players if done. These vary in each teams.
====Civilian ====
Civilians are expected to obey the law and perform various actions around the county. They will be rewarded paychecks for playing the game every few minutes. While it is expected, civilians can commit various crimes to earn more money, but with more risk.
====Law Enforcement====
The police and sheriff are to serve and protect the community by arresting criminals, responding to emergency calls, and citing traffic law violators.
==== Fire & Rescue====
Fire & Rescue must serve the county by putting out fires, responding to fire and medical calls, and reviving and treating injured civilians.
====Department of Transportation====
DOT are responsible for servicing vehicles and traffic by impounding abandoned vehicles, fixing flat tires, refueling vehicles, and repairing broken traffic lights.
===Roleplay===
The game allows players roleplay almost anything in the county. Players can also join roleplay jobs, where they can be a postal worker, clerk, trucker, farmer, hospital worker, or news reporter. The limitless opportunities allow all players in each teams to have a good experience. For even better roleplay experience, private servers (which are integrated in game) are recommended.
==Criticism==
Emergency Response Liberty County was criticized for being in Metaverse Champions despite being a paid game at the time. It has also been criticized for being poorly balanced. Also, many players believe that new vehicles cost way to much for what they are. Since it takes hours to grind just for $100k, it is extremely unbalanced and bad for people who don't have a lot of time on their hands.
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