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Discord Setup
Step-by-step guide to setting up Discord as a communication platform for your RPG sessions.
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What is Discord?
Discord is a free voice, video, and text communication app. It's the most widely used tool by online RPG groups because it allows real-time conversation, file sharing, and organizing channels by topic. Available on desktop, mobile, or browser.
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Download and setup
- Go to discord.com and download the app (Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android) or use it from the browser.
- Create an account with your email.
- Choose a username — you can use your DM name.
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Create a server for your table
A "server" in Discord is a private space for your group. To create one:
- In the left sidebar, click the "+" icon.
- Select "Create Server" and give it a name (example: "D&D Table — Adventure in Eldoria").
- Share the invite link with your players.
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Recommended channels
Organize your server with these channels:
- #general — Group conversation outside sessions.
- #announcements — Schedules, date changes, important notices.
- #resources — Character sheets, maps, reference rules.
- #in-character (optional) — For players to write interactions between sessions.
- Voice channel: Session — Where everyone connects to play.
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Important audio settings
- Go to Settings > Voice & Video.
- Enable noise suppression (eliminates keyboard, fan sounds, etc.).
- Adjust microphone sensitivity so it doesn't pick up background noise.
- Use headphones to avoid echo.
- Test audio with "Mic Test" before the session.
Tip: When you publish a session on Adarle20, mention in the description that you'll use Discord and share the server invite link through Adarle20's integrated chat once players have booked.
