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== What is the chat? ==
== What is the chat? ==


The '''chat''' is the main place for communication across players inside the game. The chat is useful in many ways, such as a good way to make new Friends, discuss about the game, ask questions, collaborating with teammates, and many more things are all possible via the chat. As long as it does not go against the chat rules, players are free to discuss about whatever they choose.
The '''chat''' is the main place for communication across players inside the game. The chat is useful in many ways, such as a good way to make new Friends, discuss about the game, ask questions, find teammates to play with, and many more things are all possible via the chat. As long as it does not go against the chat rules, players are free to discuss about whatever they choose.
[[File:Lobby chat.png|right|link=]]
[[File:chatlobby.png|right|link=]]
* The chat is available to all players above the Rank of [[File:IconsNormal 03.png|link=]] Gefreiter.
* The chat is available to all players above the Rank of [[Ranks|Gefreiter]].
* The chat room is constantly maintained under surveillance by a group of Helpers - the Game Moderators.
* The chat room is constantly maintained under surveillance by a group of Helpers - the [[Game Moderators]].
''Main topic: [[Game Moderators]]''


=== The Lobby Chat ===
== The Lobby Chat ==


As soon as you open the game, you will be greeted by the lobby chat, which can be found on the left-hand side of the game's interface..
As soon as you open the game, you will be greeted by the lobby chat, which can be found on the left-hand side of the game's interface.
Messages sent in the lobby chat are visible to everyone viewing the panel at that time. Messages in the lobby chat are limited to a max character count of 299, including the nickname of the player you may be writing to.  
Messages sent in the lobby chat are visible to everyone viewing the panel at that time. Messages in the lobby chat are limited to a max character count of 299, including the nickname of the player you may be writing to.  


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[[File:Optionschat.png|link=]]
[[File:Optionschat.png|link=]]


== Battle Chat ==


When engaged in battle, hit ENTER to open the battle chat. By hitting TAB while the Chatbox is open when playing in a team mode, you may switch between messaging your team and all other players. Personal messages cannot be sent within the Battle Chat. A single message in the Battle Chat can only be a maximum of 300 characters long.


=== Battle Chat ===
== Chat Commands ==
 
When engaged in battle, hit ENTER to open the battle chat. By hitting TAB while the Chatbox is open when playing in a team mode, you may switch between messaging your team and all other players. Personal communications cannot be sent within the Battle Chat. A single message in the Battle Chat can only be 300 characters long.
 
 
=== Chat Symbols ===
In the chat, some users have special symbols next to their name. These are assistants of the game, who have a symbol that represent the type of work they do. See below:
 
* [[File:IconAdminChat.png|link=]] — [[Project Administrators|Game Administrators]]
* [[File:Icon_rupor.png|link=]] — [[Project Administrators|Community Managers]]
* [[File:IconModerChat.png|link=]] — [[Game Moderators]]
* [[File:IconCandChat.png|link=]] — [[Game Moderators|Game moderator candidates]]
 
=== Chat Commands ===
 
'''All players are provided with 7 useful commands in chat, they are as followed:'''
'''All players are provided with 7 useful commands in chat, they are as followed:'''


* '''/block''' - adds user to ignored list.
* '''/block''' - adds user to ignored list.
* '''/unblock''' - removes user from ignore list.
* '''/unblock''' - removes user from ignore list.
* '''/discordkey''' - Shows your discord key to verify yourself in the discord server (see [[Social Networks]]).
* '''/discordkey''' - Shows your discord key to verify yourself in the ProTanki [https://discord.gg/protanki Discord server].
* '''/showbattle [BATTLE_LINK]''' - Easily find a battle using its link.
* '''/showbattle [BATTLE_LINK]''' - Easily find a battle using its link.
* '''/commandinfo [NAME_OF_COMMAND]''' - Brief explanation of what the said command does.
* '''/commandinfo [NAME_OF_COMMAND]''' - Brief explanation of what the said command does.
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* '''/unlinkdiscord''' - Removes the discord account verification.
* '''/unlinkdiscord''' - Removes the discord account verification.


== Special Symbols ==


In the game chats you can find players with the following symbols in front of their nicknames: <br>
[[File:IconAdminChat.png|link=]] — [[Project Administrators|Game Administrators]] <br>
[[File:Icon_rupor.png|link=]] — [[Project Administrators|Community Managers]] <br>
[[File:IconModerChat.png|link=]] — [[Game Moderators]] <br>
[[File:IconCandChat.png|link=]] — [[Game Moderators|Game moderator candidates]] <br>


=== Chat Rules ===
== Chat Rules ==
 
'''The following activities are forbidden and will result in a suspension from the chat:'''
 
* cursing; using obscene language (anywhere, in any form), directly or implicitly; insulting other chat users, sending provocative messages through chat, interfering with other chat users' conversations;
* flooding (spamming);
* flaming (arguing "simply for arguing," exchanging posts on the chat that represent a verbal battle, frequently not relevant to the original topic of debate);
* committing crimes or encouraging someone else to commit crimes, such as acts involving narcotics, terrorism, any kind of attack on the government, pornography, or any kind of discrimination (based, for example, on a person's gender, age, nationality, race, or religion);
* promoting political propaganda and advertising, as well as information that is blatantly sexual or otherwise inappropriate for minors (remember, there are children playing here as well).
 
For a full list of chat rules, follow [https://protanki.online/en/rules this] page to the game's rules.
 
 
=== System Messages ===
 
System messages that appear in Green indicate either:
* A player has been restricted from the chat.
* A player has been disconnected from the server.
* The Start and Stop of the chat.
 
 
 
'''Restriction from chat'''
 
[[File:Banchat.png|link=]]
 
''When a player receives a chat restriction, their nickname, length of the restriction and reason for the restriction are stated.''


Similar to other aspects of the game, the chat feature is closely monitored and subject to a set of rules that all players must follow.
* You can read through the chat rules here.
** Violating the chat rules may result in temporary or even permanent chat bans.


System messages that appear in Yellow contain useful advice and information about the game, and only appear in the lobby chat.
=== Anti-Flood System ===


[[File:yellowtipspt.png|link=]]
In all in-game chats, there is an "anti-flood system" implemented to prevent spam. This system is designed to automatically detect and flag flood-like behavior, which typically involves excessive use of capital letters, repetitive keystrokes, or sending messages too frequently.


See also: [[Lobby]], [[Garage]] and [[Battles]].
If you are flagged as "flooding", you may receive a warning or temporary chat ban depending on the severity of your violation.

Revision as of 21:34, 3 July 2023

What is the chat?

The chat is the main place for communication across players inside the game. The chat is useful in many ways, such as a good way to make new Friends, discuss about the game, ask questions, find teammates to play with, and many more things are all possible via the chat. As long as it does not go against the chat rules, players are free to discuss about whatever they choose.

Chatlobby.png
  • The chat is available to all players above the Rank of Gefreiter.
  • The chat room is constantly maintained under surveillance by a group of Helpers - the Game Moderators.

The Lobby Chat

As soon as you open the game, you will be greeted by the lobby chat, which can be found on the left-hand side of the game's interface. Messages sent in the lobby chat are visible to everyone viewing the panel at that time. Messages in the lobby chat are limited to a max character count of 299, including the nickname of the player you may be writing to.

  • To message a specific player, click on their nickname and hit "Write".
  • If you no longer wish to see a certain player's messages, click on their nickname and select "Ignore".

Optionschat.png

Battle Chat

When engaged in battle, hit ENTER to open the battle chat. By hitting TAB while the Chatbox is open when playing in a team mode, you may switch between messaging your team and all other players. Personal messages cannot be sent within the Battle Chat. A single message in the Battle Chat can only be a maximum of 300 characters long.

Chat Commands

All players are provided with 7 useful commands in chat, they are as followed:

  • /block - adds user to ignored list.
  • /unblock - removes user from ignore list.
  • /discordkey - Shows your discord key to verify yourself in the ProTanki Discord server.
  • /showbattle [BATTLE_LINK] - Easily find a battle using its link.
  • /commandinfo [NAME_OF_COMMAND] - Brief explanation of what the said command does.
  • /vote [NICKNAME] - Report a player that violates game rules (only works in battle).
  • /unlinkdiscord - Removes the discord account verification.

Special Symbols

In the game chats you can find players with the following symbols in front of their nicknames:
IconAdminChat.png — Game Administrators
Icon rupor.png — Community Managers
IconModerChat.png — Game Moderators
IconCandChat.png — Game moderator candidates

Chat Rules

Similar to other aspects of the game, the chat feature is closely monitored and subject to a set of rules that all players must follow.

  • You can read through the chat rules here.
    • Violating the chat rules may result in temporary or even permanent chat bans.

Anti-Flood System

In all in-game chats, there is an "anti-flood system" implemented to prevent spam. This system is designed to automatically detect and flag flood-like behavior, which typically involves excessive use of capital letters, repetitive keystrokes, or sending messages too frequently.

If you are flagged as "flooding", you may receive a warning or temporary chat ban depending on the severity of your violation.

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