Gulf City

1. What is a state?

ROB RUN uses "state" for its server world.

Players in different states cannot assume they can immediately form a working party together. Confirm the exact state with your friends before everyone develops separate properties.

Before starting together, agree on:

• Region.
• Exact state name.
• Server age or remaining cycle time.
• Expected play hours.
• Whether the group wants crime, Police duty, production, or territory.

2. Fresh-server openings

The developer's launch announcement lists two regions:

• EU.
• East US.

Its announced plan is at least one fresh server per day in each region:

• EU: 17:00 UTC.
• East US: 20:00 ET.

Additional servers may open according to demand. Recheck official announcements before planning a group start.

A new server opening and an existing server wiping are different events.

3. How to join a friend on another server

The official support procedure is:

• Open the global map.
• Select Prison.
• Choose "Surrender to Feds".
• Use the prison server-selection process to select your friend's server.
• Send the party invitation again.

Read the property-confiscation warning before starting this process.

Do not assume your current cash, buildings, vehicles, and stock will transfer as an ordinary inventory move.

4. Party versus clan

A party supports your immediate play session. A clan is the wider organisation used for cooperation and territorial competition.

The official clan guidance directs you to the Clan tab. Creating a clan requires laundered money in your bank account.

Decide whether you need an organisation before paying to create one. Joining an existing active group may be more useful than founding an empty clan.


5. The five levels of the Power Pyramid

Hobo: your starting position without an established property operation.

Settlement Resident: rent a plot, build your base, and operate businesses.

Settlement Owner: own the wider settlement and earn from qualifying resident activity.

District Owner: a clan controlling a district gains access to the relevant tax income and bonuses.

Shadow Governor: the leader of the clan controlling the central Highlands district occupies the top position in that game world.

Property income grows through other players' activity. The larger the organisation, the more coordination matters.

6. Clan roles and responsibility

Community documentation identifies Leader, Officer, Fighter, and Recruit roles with different permissions.

Before promoting someone, check what that role can do in the current interface.

Agree on:

• Who handles invitations and recruitment.
• Who commits clan funds.
• Who schedules battles.
• Who transports or collects valuable goods.
• Who responds to base attacks.

Business advice: permissions should follow responsibility. Avoid giving financial control solely because someone is a friend.

7. Businesses and district competition

Clans can compete for city businesses and desert districts.

Before committing resources, inspect:

• The entry or claim conditions.
• Required participants.
• The battle time and objective.
• The funds at risk.
• The income and bonuses attached to control.

Do not buy into a battle your members cannot attend. A theoretically profitable territory can still be a poor investment for an inactive group.

8. Run the clan as a cooperative business

A practical division of work might include:

Earners: generate cash through runs or duty.

Producers: keep the base operation supplied and productive.

Drivers: move stock and proceeds.

Defenders: respond to raids and protect important movements.

Organisers: track spending, attendance, and territory commitments.

These are suggested responsibilities, not additional in-game ranks.

Keep contributions and spending visible to members. Agree beforehand whether deposits are donations, shared operating funds, or part of a repayment arrangement.

9. Find people through Gulf City

Use the Clans & Recruitment board to introduce your group.

Include:

• Clan name and state.
• Region and usual play hours.
• Languages.
• Main activities.
• Experience requirements, if any.
• How to apply.

Gulf City is a player community. Clan recruitment here does not imply official ROB RUN affiliation or developer administration.

Gulf City community guide. Reviewed 9 November 2026. Check current server availability, clan permissions, and battle rules in-game.
Official joining-friends instructions (https://kefirgames.helpshift.com/hc/en/14-rob-run/faq/1382-how-to-invite-a-friend-to-a-party-if-it-says-they-are-on-another-server/)
Official server-opening announcement (https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/4262460/view/712291399099220569)
Official Power Pyramid explanation (https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/4262460/view/712290761518875046)