Highland Park RP — First things to do when you join
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OverviewHighland Park is a large open-city roleplay game where you pick a role — student, doctor, police officer, bank robber, and more — and build your own story across more than 60 locations. This guide walks you through getting started, choosing what to do, and getting the most out of the game whether you're playing alone or with friends.
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First things to do when you join
StepThe game drops you straight into the city, so it helps to sort out the basics before anything else. Head into the avatar editor to set your look — clothes, hair, and skin tone are all adjustable from the menu. Once you look the way you want, walk around and get a sense of what's where.
- Open the avatar editor change your character's appearance before you do anything else.
- Explore on foot walk around the city to see which of the 60+ locations catch your interest.
- Pick a starting role school, hospital, police station, and bank are all good entry points.
- Invite a friend a lot of the best scenarios need at least two players to really work.
- Equip a prop open your inventory and put on your first roleplay item to unlock the Bag of Tricks badge.
- Try an emote use one from the menu to get comfortable with the expression controls.
Roles and what each one involves
TableHighland Park lets you switch roles whenever you feel like it, so nothing is permanent. These are the main routes players take, each tied to a different part of the city.
| Student | enroll at Highland Park High School and live out school-life roleplay. |
| Doctor | perform surgery at the hospital and take on life-saving scenarios. |
| Vet | treat sick animals at the vet clinic. |
| Police officer | patrol the city, chase criminals, and make arrests. |
| Bank robber | break into the bank vault and escape with the money, best done with friends. |
| Hero or villain | use a secret lair as your base for superhero and villain roleplay. |
Locations worth visiting early
CheckThe city has more than 60 places to visit, but a handful of them come up in almost every playthrough. Hitting these early means you understand the layout and have more options when planning sessions with friends.
- Highland Park High School needed for the student role and the School Day badge.
- Hospital required for surgery roleplay and the Emergency Visit badge.
- Bank the vault inside is the target for the Vault Break badge.
- Hotel book a room to unlock the Stay-cation badge.
- Airport board the plane for the Sky High badge; fly the helicopter for Get To The Chopper.
- Boardwalk play a boardwalk game for the 100% Skill Based badge and ride the Ferris Wheel for On The World.
- Underground area explore below the city for the What Lies Below badge.
- Spa and Zephora visit both for the Spa Day and Makeover badges.
Playing with friends
TipsThe game is designed around group roleplay, and splitting roles between players is what makes the bigger scenarios work. A bank robbery needs both robbers and police; a hospital scene needs a doctor and a patient. Talking through who plays what before you load in saves a lot of confusion.
- Split roles before the session starts — agree on who is the doctor, who is the patient, and so on.
- Use a specific location as your anchor — picking one place like the school or the bank keeps everyone focused.
- Try opposing roles — cop versus criminal or hero versus villain creates natural tension in the story.
- Change locations between rounds — with 60+ spots available, you can run a different scenario every time.
- The Better Together badge unlocks just by playing with a friend, so bring someone along early.
Character and vehicle customisation
TipsThe avatar editor handles your look, and the game also lets you customise the colour of your car. These aren't just cosmetic — some badges are tied directly to using these features.
- Visit the avatar editor to change your look and earn the New Look badge.
- Change your car's colour at least once to earn the Add A Little Spice badge.
- Set your character's age to baby or teen to unlock the Baby Years and Teen Years badges — useful for school roleplay.
- Equip a roleplay title from the menu to unlock the You've Been Promoted badge.
- Your home choice sets the scene for your roleplay, so pick one that matches your character's story.
What you can do without spending Robux
SummaryAll of the core gameplay — every role, every location, every scenario — is available without purchasing anything. Paid options exist for extra cosmetic items like premium homes and additional clothing, but they don't affect what you can do in the game.
- All 60+ locations free to visit with no restrictions.
- All roles student, doctor, police, robber, vet, hero, villain, all free.
- Basic character customisation free options cover everything you need to set a look.
- Paid items extra clothing, accessories, and premium homes for players who want more variety.
- Badges all 25 badges are earned through gameplay actions, not purchases.
Glossary
Glossary- Roleplay (RP)
- Acting as a character and making decisions from that character's point of view to build a shared story with other players.
- Location
- One of the 60+ distinct places in the city — such as the school, hospital, or bank — each supporting different scenarios.
- Prop
- A roleplay item you equip from your inventory to use during scenes.
- Vault Break
- The badge you earn by opening the bank vault, which is the target of the bank-robbery scenario.
- Secret Lair
- A hidden base used for hero and villain roleplay scenarios.
- Emote
- An animation your character performs to express a feeling or action without dialogue.
Common questions
FAQWhat should I do if I'm playing alone?
Solo play works best when you focus on exploring the city and checking off locations. Try visiting the school, hospital, spa, underground, and boardwalk to unlock badges and get a feel for the whole map.
Can I switch roles during a session?
Yes — you can change your role at any point without starting a new session. The 60+ locations mean there is always somewhere new to take the next scenario.
How do I get the Most Wanted badge?
The badge triggers when the police are after your character.
Is there a pet system in the game?
You can adopt a pet, which unlocks the Furry Friend badge. The vet clinic is also a full roleplay location where you can take on the role of treating sick animals.
Do I need to do anything special to enroll in the school?
Head to Highland Park High School and the student roleplay opens up.
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