# Area of Play

#### What is Area of Play (AOP)?

Area of Play (AOP) is a system that is implemented that defines the boundaries where players are allowed to enter, these boundaries expand or contract depending on how many players are currently online.

If an AOP change has occurred, a post indicating the change will occur in #server-start-ups. Use the correct message and post it in-game if and when a change occurs.

#### Area of Play (AOP) Messages

{% code title="Lakewood City AOP" overflow="wrap" %}

```
:m The server's Area of Play has been changed to LAKEWOOD CITY. If you are not in Lakewood City please finish your roleplay then move down there as soon as possible to avoid moderation.
```

{% endcode %}

{% code title="Statewide AOP" overflow="wrap" %}

```
:m The server's Area of Play has been changed to STATEWIDE. You can go anywhere on the map with the exception of on the edge of the map.
```

{% endcode %}

{% code title="Rockvale County AOP" overflow="wrap" %}

```
:m The server's Area of Play has been changed to ROCKVALE COUNTY. If you are not in Rockvale County please finish your roleplay then move down there as soon as possible to avoid moderation.
```

{% endcode %}

{% code title="Springfield AOP" overflow="wrap" %}

```
:m The server's Area of Play has been changed to SPRINGFIELD. If you are not in Springfield please finish your roleplay then move down there as soon as possible to avoid moderation.
```

{% endcode %}