In Development • Alpha V4.2.4

CITY OF SCHEMES

RULE THE STREETS. CONTROL THE CHAOS.

From dumpster scavenging to conducting high-stakes bank heists. City of Schemes is a next-gen DarkRP-inspired economy RPG coming soon to Roblox. Now featuring Gangster, Spy, Medic, SnackMan, shootable gadget destruction, a server-authoritative Smoke Grenade system, LandMines, and a full Arcade Cabinet lineup (7 playable games).

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Core Game Systems

A look at the fully wired and modular systems currently active in the game world.

  • 🏦 Payday-Style Heists (Updated) Heists now use a Heist Bag: drills are tracked virtually (DrillCount) — no tool deletion lag.
    • Heist Bag system (virtual drills, no tool lag)
  • 🚨 Global Alert System Server-wide visual banners and 3D alarms trigger during major crimes to alert rivals city-wide.
  • 🖥️ Modern Dashboard HUD A clean job-colored UI tracking Health, Armor, Stamina, and your wallet balance.
  • 🧬 Modular Damage Core (Expanded) Central DamageModule handles players and gadgets: shootable props use IsShootable + Health attributes.
  • 🩺 Medic & Pacifist Enforcement Medic is server-enforced pacifist: weapons stripped on join, and med tools provided (Defib + MedKit + HouseKey).
  • 🎥 Spy Cameras Spy job can deploy a physical camera in workspace.SpyCameras. Cameras are shootable and destructible.
    • Spy camera deployed in-world (shootable/destructible)
  • 💨 Smoke Grenade (Tactical Utility) Break line of sight with server-authoritative detonation (server decides where/when). Clients only render smoke particles for performance. Carry limit enforced server-side.
  • 💣 LandMines (Silent Trap) Place a silent trap that arms after a short delay and detonates when stepped on. One active mine per player, and mines are also shootable/destructible via gadget HP.
  • ⚔️ Downed & Defib Revives Targets enter a bleed-out state instead of instant death; Defibs can revive before time runs out.
  • ⚰️ Loot Bags on Death Pawn-style inventory items spill into a loot bag at your corpse for retrieval or theft. Loot is physical and stealable once it hits the ground.
  • 👟 Dynamic Movement Sprint/Stamina + a custom WalkSpeed-enforced crouch (L.Ctrl/C) that can’t be overridden.
  • 🎯 Hardcore Hitman Contracts Bounties are tracked by target name only — no 3D GPS arrow, no free wall-hacks.
  • ⛏️ Mining District Infinite rocks (no respawns), weight-based ore pouch, random puzzles + buffs, sell to Pickaxe Pete.
    • Mining district UI / ore pouch system (screenshot 1) Mining district UI / puzzle / selling flow (screenshot 2)
  • 🧰 Split Shops Trigger Tommy sells guns/ammo/armor. Gadget Garry sells all utility gadgets + chaos tools.
  • 📱 Central Phone UI Manage stats, cash, minigames, and contracts from one in-game device.

Arcade Cabinets

Seven playable arcade games launched from physical cabinets. Opened via Arcade_Open, fully client-side, with clean UI + control lock while playing.

Arcade Framework (Live)
Cabinet-driven • Distance gated • Client-side gameplay • Safe exit restore
Updated: Dec 21, 2025
  • Launch Rule: All games are launched from in-world cabinets (no menu teleport).
  • Remote: Shared RemoteEvent ReplicatedStorage/Remotes/Arcade_Open selects which game to open.
  • Safety: Cabinet distance check before opening; gameplay is client-side; exit restores controls/UI cleanly.
7 Games Live

Galactic Defender

Shooter

Space Invaders-style score chase with advancing waves and bunker cover.

Tetro Blocks

Puzzle

Tetris-style falling blocks with line clears and accelerating survival pacing.

Road Hopper

Survival

Frogger-style lane hopping with vehicles, logs, and timed runs.

Hell Cabinet

Arena

Top-down DOOM-inspired waves, heat-limited weapons, dash i-frames, and pickups.

Cyber Drifter

Runner

Lane-based endless driving with fuel pickups and turbo risk/reward.

Pixel Muncher

Maze

Pac-Man-style pellet clears with power states, tunnels, and ghost AI modes.

Neon Breaker

Arcade

Arkanoid-style brick breaking with curved paddle hits and level layouts.

Choose Your Path

Salaries paid every few minutes. Who will you become in the City of Schemes?

Citizen

$250 / Paycheck

The core of the city. Buy property, grind cash, and play the economy.

SnackMan

$300 / Paycheck

Spawns with SnackMan food tools (snacks + drinks).

No Machines • Tool-Based

Thief

$300 / Paycheck

Stealth expert. Spawns with a free lockpick to breach houses and steal valuables.

Perk: Free Lockpick

Hitman

$350 + Contract Payouts

Hardcore contract killer. Find your target by name only — no GPS arrow. Demand-based income. (Limited slots)

Medic

$300 / Paycheck

Frontline support. Revive downed players with Defibs and keep the city alive under pressure.

Pacifist: Weapons Stripped Defib + MedKit + HouseKey

Hobo

$0 (Begging Only)

Start with a tip jar. Live off donations and dumpster loot. Restricted from buying weapons.

Gangster

$325 / Paycheck

Street muscle with a dark aesthetic. Intimidate, enforce, and patrol territory.

Spawns With Knife

Spy

$350 / Paycheck

Infiltration specialist. Uses a disguise kit and can deploy a shootable spy camera.

SpyKit + SpyCamera

The Black Market

Gear is split between sellers: Trigger Tommy (weapons/ammo/armor) and Gadget Garry (gadgets/tools). Mining is handled by Pickaxe Pete.

Trigger Tommy — Weapons & Ammo Anti-cheese: must own gun to buy ammo
Grenade Launcher Single-shot area damage
$20,000
Grenade Shell One-shell max rule
$5,000
AK47 High-power assault rifle
$4,200
Rifle Ammo AK47 magazine refill
$900
SMG Rapid-fire submachine gun
$2,500
SMG Ammo SMG magazine refill
$600
Shotgun Close-range power
$8,500
Shotgun Ammo Shell reload pack
$750
Full Armor Max out protection
$350
Gadget Garry — Gadgets & Tools Tabbed UI: Gadgets / Utility / Tactical + carry limits
Spy Kit Disguise as anyone
$7,500
Shrink Ray Rat mode + jump perks
$12,000
Smoke Grenade Break line of sight (LIMIT 1)
$4,500
LandMine Silent trap • One active at a time
$8,500
Lockpick Breaks on fail (risk tool)
$2,500
Thermal Drill Virtual drills (DrillCount)
$30,000
Pickaxe Pete — Mining Ore pouch is not saved — sell before you leave
Pickaxe Required to mine rocks
$250

Update Log

The latest technical and feature additions to the City of Schemes framework.

V4.0: The Bank Heist Update
Bank Robbery Mechanics • Global Alerts • New HUD • Ammo Economy Fixes
Updated: Dec 10, 2025
  • Bank Robbery System: Full heist loop: deploy drill, manage jamming, open vault, steal loot piles, cooldown.
  • Heist Alerts: Global banner + 3D siren at the bank.
  • New Dashboard HUD: Health/Armor/Stamina + job color + wallet info.
  • Ammo Economy: Must own weapon to buy ammo + grenade shells hard-capped to prevent spam.
V4.1: The Shop Split Patch
Trigger Tommy • Gadget Garry • Heist Tool Check Hardening (Legacy)
Updated: Dec 11, 2025
  • Shop Split: Arms dealer sells weapons/ammo/armor. All gadgets moved to Gadget Garry.
  • New Gadget Shop: Dedicated UI + server rules + tab structure.
  • Legacy Note: Older thermal drill name checks are now considered legacy after the Heist Bag conversion.
V4.2: Mining & Industrial UI
Weight Pouch • Clear Puzzles • Pickaxe Pete • Live Inventory
Updated: Dec 12, 2025
  • Mining District: Infinite rocks, click-to-mine loop, not a safe zone.
  • Weight Pouch: Capacity is based on ore weight.
  • Clear Puzzles: Randomized puzzle types; success grants a short buff.
  • No AFK Banking: Ores do not save — leaving wipes pouch, encouraging sell runs.
  • Industrial UI: Live pouch updates + standardized toasts.
V4.2.2: Heist Bag + Spy + Gadget Destruction
Virtual Drills • New Jobs • Shootable Gadgets • Spy Cameras
Updated: Dec 13, 2025
  • Heist Bag: Drills are now virtual using DrillCount.
  • New Job: Gangster: Only job that spawns with a knife.
  • New Job: Spy: Spy kit + deployable shootable camera.
  • Universal Gadget Destruction: Props can be destroyed using IsShootable + Health.
V4.2.3: Medic & Pacifist Class System
Defibs • MedKit • Server Pacifist Enforcement • Weapon Strip On Join
Updated: Dec 14, 2025
  • New Job: Medic: Pacifist support role with Defib + MedKit + HouseKey.
  • Server Enforcement: Weapons stripped on Medic join and blocked from re-arming.
V4.2.3 PATCH: Smoke Grenade + Gadget Shop Overhaul
Tactical Smoke • Tabbed Shop UI • Server Carry Limits
Updated: Dec 18, 2025
  • Smoke Grenade: Server-authoritative detonation + client-side smoke rendering.
  • Carry Limits (Server): Some gadgets are limited; lockpicks stack; drills remain virtual.
ARCADE: 7 Playable Cabinet Games
Cabinet Launcher • Shared Remote • Client-Side Games
Updated: Dec 21, 2025
  • Arcade_Open Remote: One shared open event selects which game UI to load.
  • Cabinet Driven: Only opens when near a cabinet (distance gate).
  • Clean Exit: Movement + UI lock; exit restores instantly.
V4.2.4: SnackMan + Cleanup + LandMines
SnackMan • LandMines • Clean Role Rules
Updated: Dec 24, 2025
  • SnackMan: Tool-based food on spawn; no machine placement.
  • LandMine: Arms after delay; detonates on step; shootable gadget HP rules.
  • Cleanup: Role tools removed on job change; placed gadgets cleaned on leave.
v4.2.4 Live

FAQ

Clear answers, no loopholes. No pay-to-win. No nagging. No power hoarding.

City of Schemes is built around fairness and social chaos. Classes are playstyles, not power levels. Money persists — power does not.

No P2W No Shops In-Game Classes = Playstyles
Core Philosophy
Are classes meant to be powerful or competitive?
No. Classes are designed as playstyles, not power tiers. They add flavor, convenience, or roleplay systems — not combat dominance.
Is any class required to enjoy the game?
No. Citizen is the base class and can access all core systems. Every other class is optional.
Why do some classes feel weaker?
Some classes exist purely for fun, challenge, memes, or social interaction. Power is not the goal for every role.
Pay-to-Win & Monetization
Is this game pay-to-win?
No. There is zero pay-to-win.
Can I buy money, weapons, armor, stats, boosts, or progression skips?
No. No money purchases. No power purchases. No boosts. No skips.
Are there cosmetic items for sale?
No. There are no cosmetic items for sale.
Is there any monetization at all?
The only optional monetization may be a simple Supporter tag. It gives no perks, unlocks no items, and changes nothing about gameplay.
In-Game Shops & Donation UI
I can’t find a shop button in-game. Is something broken?
No. There is intentionally no shop UI in-game.
Will the game ever prompt me to buy something?
No. There are no popups, reminders, banners, or nagging messages.
If there is a Supporter option, where is it?
Any optional support is handled only through the Roblox game page (website/app). Nothing is sold inside the game.
Items, Death & Economy
Do weapons and gadgets save on death or logout?
No. Weapons, gadgets, and tools are lost on death and cleared on logout. Money only is saved.
Why only save money?
To keep the economy moving and prevent hoarding. If items persisted, players could stockpile power and create permanent snowball advantages. You should buy items you’re comfortable risking and losing.
Can veteran players hoard power forever?
No. Since gear resets, you can’t log in “stacked” and dominate forever. Skill and decisions matter more than stockpiles.
Is there only one way to make money?
No. There are many systems and playstyles to earn cash — not a single mandatory loop. Banking is optional.
Classes & Access
Can I get overpowered gear or “best in slot” items?
No. Gear is balanced and situational. No class or player has permanent power advantages.
Why does Hitman have a unique system?
Hitman is a purely optional roleplay system. It isn’t required for revenge, progression, or money. Hitman has no free starter gear — they buy their own equipment like anyone else.
Why does Hobo get nothing?
Hobo is a voluntary challenge / social roleplay class. Nobody is forced into it — it exists for fun, chaos, and “rags to riches” stories.
Monetization Promise
What’s the hard rule on monetization?
No in-game shop. No purchase buttons. No popups. No reminders. No dark patterns. If you want to support the game, you can (from the Roblox game page). If you don’t, nothing changes.

Inspiration & Credits

Built on the foundation of classic sandbox roleplay.

City of Schemes is a love letter to the classic sandbox economy genre. Inspired by Garry’s Mod DarkRP, modern Roblox street games, and everything in between.

DarkRP (Garry's Mod)

Created by Rickster and expanded by FPtje (Falco Peijnenburg). Their foundation shaped an entire generation of RP servers.

Roblox Street Games

Inspired by fast-paced combat and gritty urban chaos.

Source Engine / Facepunch

The sandbox roots that made DarkRP possible.

*City of Schemes is an independent project and is not affiliated with Facepunch Studios, Valve, Rickster, or FPtje.*