Brookhaven RP is all about freedom—you get to be whoever you want, own your own home, and explore a full city with other players. It can feel overwhelming at first, but once you understand the basics, you'll be living your best virtual life.

Here are the essential tips every new player should know.

Start by Exploring the City

Before you jump into buying a house or driving vehicles, take 10 minutes to just walk around and see what's available. You'll discover shops, the mall, parks, and different neighborhoods. This exploration helps you understand the map layout and find places that appeal to your roleplay style. You'll also see what other players have done with their homes, which gives you inspiration for your own.

Choose Your First House Wisely

Brookhaven has houses at various price points. Start with something affordable so you're not stuck grinding for currency early on. The free modern home is perfect for beginners—it's already furnished and ready to customize. Once you settle in, you can always upgrade to a larger estate later. Don't feel pressure to buy the most expensive property right away.

Master Basic Vehicle Controls

Vehicles are a big part of the experience. Spend time practicing how to drive, park, and handle different cars. Learn where vehicles spawn and how to switch between them. Getting comfortable with controls now means you won't crash into other players' homes or block the road during roleplay.

💡 Tip — Don't drive at high speed through residential areas. Other players' homes are nearby, and you might hit props or other players.

Learn Roleplay Etiquette

Brookhaven is a shared world. Other players are creating stories too. Respect what others are doing by not interrupting their roleplay, stealing their props, or griefing their homes. Keep chat friendly and follow the game's rules. If you're unsure about something, ask another player politely.

Use Props to Customize Your Space

The real fun starts when you decorate. Brookhaven gives you access to tons of props to place in and around your house. Experiment with furniture, outdoor items, and decorative pieces to make your home unique. Try different themes—cozy, modern, spooky, luxe—whatever matches your roleplay character. Props let you express yourself without spending extra currency.

Take Advantage of Free Items

New updates regularly add free items and locations. The latest updates included a modern free house, new firework tools, and a fireworks stand at the mall. Always check what's new so you don't miss out on free additions that can enhance your gameplay. Free stuff is just as cool as purchased items.

💡 Tip — Visit the mall regularly to see if new free tools or items have been added.

Respect Other Players' Homes

Just like you want your home left alone, other players do too. Don't walk through someone else's house without permission, don't touch their props, and don't interrupt their roleplay scenes. If you want to visit a friend's place, ask first. This keeps the community fun and stress-free for everyone.

Join a Private Server When Ready

Once you've gotten comfortable with the basics, consider joining or creating a private server. Private servers offer tons of extra features like prop saving, server-wide music and announcements, the ability to set time and weather, increased prop limits, and the freedom to control who plays. They're perfect for organized roleplay groups or playing with friends without interruptions from other players.

💡 Tip — Private servers also let you use Freecam on PC (press Shift+P) to get cinematic views of your builds and roleplay scenes.