Muting Channels

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How to Mute a Channel

ThereDesktop: isRight-click the channel → Mute Channel → choose how long you would like it muted.

Mobile: Long-press the channel → select the notification/mute option.

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Channels Worth Keeping Visible

Announcements and Important Information

Keep the main server announcement channels visible. They are used relatively infrequently, and when something is posted there it is usually worth knowing about.

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WhatActivities toYou MuteAre (orCurrently not)Using

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For Ltd - The Essentials

Consider muting...example:

• #welcome unless you want to see as new people pop on to the server and say hello!
• #character-creation-discussion after you have made your character, unless you are inclined to help out new players.

Consider keeping off mute...

• #announcements-weather as one ping a day isn't bad, and it can be great to keep on top of daily cycles at Luna Pine!

Don't mute...

• #about-us since it receives pings so rarely, but can be great for keeping abreast of the server.
• #new-members as it receives messages very rarely, but they can be very helpful (even for veteran players).
• #server-statistics as it is receives messages very, very rarely.
• #notable-npcs as it is receives few updates, but when it does, it is ... notable.

ESPECIALLY don't mute...

• #announcements-general because they're incredibly important for staying on top of the 

Character Information

Consider muting...

• #character-sheet-checking after you have made your character, unless you're curious about what builds new players are trying.

Don't mute...

• #character-descriptions as it is valuable to see as new members join the server and have an understanding of who you may encounter in the world.
• #character-backgrounds as it is not updated too often and can contain interesting insight about other characters
•  
• #character-memorial because you'll want to know who dies, obviously. That's kind of a big deal. Very rarely gets pinged, luckily.
• #character-retirement as it is rarely pinged and you'll probably need to pay attention as players change characters or leave.

Avrae

Definitely mute...

• #avrae-playground as it will receive a lot of random pings and messages as people test things out, unless you are an Avrae pro and would like to help. Most people will ping #avrae-talk-for-talking-about-avrae-but-not-for-actually-running-commands-in#quest-board if they need help, though

Consider muting...

• #avrae-talk-for-talking-about-avrae-but-not-for-actually-running-commands-in unless you are looking for helpquests;

• #arena-queue if you are waiting for a Colosseum group;

• the OOC channel for any RP, quest, event or willingArena toscene helpyou answerare questionscurrently aboutparticipating Avraein.

Discussion

Once you are no longer using that activity, feel free to mute it again.

Community Conversation

Our general OOC spaces are open to everyone:

• General - ordinary conversation and whatever people are chatting about;

• Random - memes, jokes and miscellaneous nonsense;

• Personal - advice, venting and personal support;

There is no expectation that you follow all of them. Keep whichever ones you enjoy visible and mute the rest.

Channels You Can Usually Mute

Dice Channels

AsDice channels generate a lot of messages with very little context if you are not involved in the scene.

Unless you enjoy watching other people's rolls, these are usually excellent candidates for muting.

RP Locations You Are Not Using

You do not need notifications from every tavern room, forest path, shop, temple and suspicious hole in Luna Pines.

Mute RP locations you are not currently using. You can still browse them whenever you want, and you can expect,always discussionunmute one when you start a scene there.

If you want to find RP rather than watch every location, #rp-requests is a much easier place to start.

Quest, Arena and Event Rooms You Are Not In

There is generally no need to follow the active rooms for activities you are not participating in unless you enjoy spectating.

Keep the main information/queue surfaces visible and mute the individual activity rooms until they matter to you.

Shops and Downtime

Most shop transactions and downtime activity only matter to the characters involved.

Keep the relevant overview/information channels available, but feel free to mute individual locations or transaction channels unless you are currently using them.

Character and Log Channels

Character sheets, XP logs, item logs and similar channels can be mutedinteresting dependingto onbrowse, yourbut interestmost onplayers do not need constant notifications from them.

Mute them if they create noise. Your own information can always be checked when you need it.

A Good Starting Setup

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ConsiderKeep keeping off mute...visible:

• #random-#announcemts-general

• #start-here

• #general-talk, 

• #serious-talk#rp-requests, #art-show, #book-talk, #food-talk, #critical-role-talk, #pet-pics-and-talk.

  #game-mechanics, #macguffins-io
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  #quest-board beingor discussed#arena-queue if you are interested in those activities.

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• #general-talk because

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• unused RP locations;

• quests/events you are anot communityparticipating in;

• shop channels you are not using;

• logs and aspecialist lotdiscussion ofchannels important or fun conversations can happen here! If youthat do mute,not youinterest can also do so for a limited time if there's an active conversation you feel less compelled to engage in.

• #server-meta-discussion as even if you feel you have little to say about the server, you can always benefit from learning more about what others are saying.

Downtime

Definitely mute...you.

• #downtime-dice unless you want to enjoy watching what dice results people roll

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• #downtime-proposalsthings unlessas you wantbecome familiar with the server.

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• #downtime-crafting for similar reasons as above
• #downtime-discussion to engage in conversation about downtimes and get inspiration
• #downtime-rp unlessshow you have an active session or would like to see what others are doing as their interesting downtime

Don't mute...

• #downtime-overview as it contains important information and updates about downtime

Shops - Commerce Area

Definitely mute...

• #merchant-dice unless you love watching people remove money from their pouches in Avrae

Consider muting...

• #abi-dalzims-horny-wildlings-shoppe, #bottle-shock, #general-nonsense, #kronks-krushers-and-kleavers, #temple-services, #unfamiliar-familiars unless you are curious about what other people are purchasing or you have an active session there

Don't mute...

• #merchant-ooc unless you really don't want to engage with other players regarding shop activity
• #shop-of-secrets because you may want the reminder whenever Mustard is back in town (you can temporarily mute if needed)

Luna Pine Information

ESPECIALLY don't mute...

• #town-lore because it doesn't update often, but when it does, you'll definitely want to know
• #town-bulletin-board because it doesn't update often, but when it does, it could be very valuable
• #rp-voting because we're here to have fun and play D&D! It doesn't get pinged often and can be a great way to engage in channels that you have muted

Town RP Area

Definitely mute...

• #town-dice unlessthings you care about, randomrather andthan out-of-contexteverything dicehappening rolls
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• #town-guard-house,channel #tavern-east-room,changes #tavern-west-room, #tavern-back-room, #town-the-library, #town-1, #town-2, #town-3 unlessor you havethink this guide is out of date, please let an active RP session thereAdmin or wantHelper to watch others RP

Consider keeping off mute...know.

• #town-gates as it is a valuable source of seeing new members to the town and give them a hearty wave!
• #tavern-bar-room unless you want to actively avoid the open RP opportunities

Don't mute...

• #town-ooc unless you want to actively avoid discussion happening and you aren't engaged in any RP

Edge of Town - RP Area

Definitely mute...

• #edge-dice unless you really want to see out-of-context dice rolls

Consider muting...

• #temple-main, #temple-gardens, #temple-kitchen, #the-cemetery, #the-horse-farm, #the-roots, #the-grove, #the-hill, #the-pond, #the-edge-1, #the-edge-2, #the-edge-3 unless you have an active RP session there or want to watch others RP

Don't mute...

• #edge-ooc unless you want to actively avoid discussion or get insight about what is happening with others

The Colosseum

Definitely mute...

• #arena-dice, and any other channel in here that isn't mentioned below (unless you are actively in an arena match there)

Consider muting...

• #arena-lobby as you will get a ping when it is your turn to join and RP your entrance.

Don't mute...

• #arena-overview as they update rarely but may be important if they do
• #arena-queue to keep track of where you are in the queue and it only updates as people check
• #arena-ooc as it mostly focuses around handling of the queue and asking questions about the arena, and not team chat

The Arena: PVP

Definitely mute...

• #arena-pvp-dice because - again - it's just random rolling

Consider muting...

• #arena-a-pvp and #arena-b-pvp unless you want to watch others duke it out in here

Don't mute...

• #arena-pvp-ooc unless you don't care about PvP and what anyone has to say about it

Player Logs

Consider muting...

• #xp-log unless you want the above, but for experience
• #magic-item-log unless you want to keep track of new items coming into the server and what goodies are in store
• #spell-copying-log unless you want to see the spells that others are trading around

Quests

Consider muting...

• #request-board unless you're curious about the journeys and interest of others
• #request-discussion unless you are engaged in a conversation there or want to see others chat

Don't mute...

• #quest-rules as it is important and never receives posts
• #dm-review because you should see as reviews about the community come in, and it isn't too active
• #dm-bio-channel for similar reasons above, because our DMs are here for you and you should care
• #completed-quests because it can be real neat-o to see what other people are up to!

ESPECIALLY don't mute...

• #quest-board unless you don't want to quest (but are you really going to D&D without questing?)

In the end, you should have a handful of places that you can focus on, and you can feel free to read the rest at your leisure!

(Written by Kautiontape)