Tutorials: Rules Embed
The rules message is a critical part of any venue's Discord server. It provides the guidelines for behavior and expectations for all members. This tutorial will guide you through creating a rules embed for your venue.
What We'll Create
In this tutorial, we'll create a rules embed for a fictional venue called Lilypad Lounge. This
will include a comprehensive list of rules and guidelines for the server and venue.
Copying Permitted
You are welcome to copy the rules provided in this tutorial for your own server! Please ensure that you modify them to fit your venue's specific needs.
The end result will look something like this:
Preparation
To begin, ensure that you have FroggeBot installed in your server.
Creating the Embed
To create a new embed, run the /admin embeds command in a private channel.
At the main menu prompt, select the button.
You'll first be asked to select whether we want to create a blank embed or a template. We'll choose
Blank Embed for this tutorial.
After selecting the type, you'll be presented with the embed menu. Here, you can customize the embed's fields, including the title, description, and color.
The Buttons Change Color!
The embed menu will display a button if there is no data for the field, and otherwise.
Embed Title
Selecting the button will prompt you to enter a title for the embed.
For our rules embed, we'll use the name __Lilypad Lounge Rules__.
Underlines?
The double underscores are used to ensure that the embed's title is underlined. This is standard Discord markdown and can be used anywhere.
Embed Description
The button will prompt you to enter a description for the embed. This is a great place to put a brief description of your venue or some other flavor text. Let's use the following:
Embed Color
The button will prompt you to enter a color for the embed. This color
will be used as the sidebar color for the embed. We recommend using a color that fits your venue's theme. For Lilypad Lounge,
we'll use the color #4ABC23 (froggy green).
Custom URL
The button will prompt you to enter a primary URL for the embed. This will underline the embed's title and make it clickable. This is optional but can be used to link the embed to a specific page or document.
For our rules embed, we'll use the URL https://x.com/HomeHopping (Check it out!) for lack of any proper Carrd page.
Timestamp
The button will add a timestamp to the embed. This is a great way to show when a message was last updated.
Let's go ahead and add a timestamp for the current date and time.
Embed Header
The Embed Header appears at the top of the embed and can be used to display the name of the venue or the author of the embed.
Header Text
Selecting the button will prompt you to enter some header text
for the embed. We'll use The Lilypad Lounge for this tutorial.
Header URL
The header URL is an optional field that can be used to link the header text to a specific URL. This is great for linking the embed to a website or document.
Click the button and enter the URL https://x.com/HomeHopping.
Header Icon
The header icon is an optional field that can be used to display an icon next to the header text. This can be used to add some flair to the embed. Many venues use their logo or a custom icon here.
Click the button and send the image you want to use as an attachment to the channel. This will set the image as the header icon.
Note
Note that the button is available if you make a mistake or want to remove the icon.
Embed Footer
The Embed Footer appears at the bottom of the embed and can be used to display additional information or links.
Footer Text
Selecting the button will prompt you to enter some footer text for the embed. We'll use our venue's URL for this tutorial, so let's enter https://x.com/HomeHopping.
Footer Icon
The footer icon is an optional field that can be used to display an icon next to the footer text. This can be used to add some flair to the embed. Many venues use their logo or a custom icon here.
Click the button and send the image you want to use as an attachment to the channel. This will set the image as the footer icon.
Note
Note that the button is available if you make a mistake or want to remove the footer icon.
Embed Images
The Embed Images section allows you to add images to the embed. This can be used to display additional information or visual flair. This is typically a great opportunity to display the venue's logo or a gpose of the venue.
For our rules embed, we'll simply add a thumbnail image. This is a small image that will be displayed in the top-right corner of the embed.
Thumbnail
Click the button and send the image you want to use as an attachment to the channel.
Note
Note that the button is now available if you make want to remove the thumbnail.
Embed Fields
An embed's fields are the most flexible part of the embed. They can be used to display a variety of information in a structured format. For our rules embed, we'll use fields to display the rules themselves.
Adding Fields
To add a new field, click the button. This will create a new field in the embed that you can customize. Each of our rules will be added as a separate field.
We'll set the values for each field in the following sections per the rules laid out in the Rules List, which is a good starting point for most venues.
Field Name
Selecting the button will prompt you to enter a name for the field. For our rules embed, we'll use the rule number and a brief description of the rule as the field name.
Field Value
Next, click the button to enter the rule's description. This is where you'll provide the details of the rule.
Now, we'll repeat the process of adding a field, setting the name, and setting the value for each rule in the Rules List.
Once complete, you should have a comprehensive list of rules displayed in the embed.
Posting the Embed
Once you've completed the creation process, you can post the embed to the desired channel by clicking the button.
Rules List
The following rules are a good starting point for most venues. You're free to use these rules in your own server, but we recommend customizing them to fit your venue's specific needs.
2. Respect all members
Be civil and respectful toward others. We have a zero tolerance policy
that applies in this matter. Not-tolerated behavior includes, but is not
limited to: trolling, harassment, aggressions, offensive slurs, power trips,
excessive victimization, gaslighting, sexism, racism, homophobia, transphobia,
and transmedicalism. Don't make us add to this list.
3. No politics or religious discussions
Keep topics relating to politics and religion in DMs. This is not the place
for such discussions. Additionally, sexual orientation, gender identities,
and transgender rights aren't political or religious debates, they are human
rights. Challenging this will not be tolerated.
5. No pornography allowed
Only FFXIV NSFW gposes will be tolerated. No irl porn, artistic porn,
hentai porn, or 3D porn will be tolerated. The exception to this rule is
Lalafell NSFW. (Althoughm, we acknowledge there are adult Lalafel, and
some people may relate to this race for their irl height or stature.)
9. All rights reserved
Moderators reserve the right to remove posts and Mute/Kick/Ban per
discretion and without warning. If you feel you've been treated unfairly,
DM a Manager to resolve the issue. Appeals can be made, but do not
necessarily result in a reinstatement. Furthermore, moderators reserve
the right to change or update these rules as necessary. Your presence
in this Server and Community implies you've read and accept these rules,
including future changes. It is your responsibility to keep informed on
the Community Rules.
(These rules have been adjusted and adapted from the Staff Party Bus Discord server. They are free to use and customize for your own server.)