Joining the Server

SMW Central has a Discord server as a place you can hang out and talk to other SMW Central users, or seek help with SMW Hacking questions. If you have a Discord account, you can join the SMW Central Discord Server by clicking the following link:

https://discord.gg/smwc

Profile Verification

In order to combat abuse and prevent spam, you are required to have an account here at SMW Central and associate it with your Discord username before being allowed to use the server. If you haven't yet added it to your profile you can do so here: Edit Profile, and put your username into the "Discord Tag" field.

If you joined the SMW Central Discord Server before doing this, simply follow the instructions found in the topic of the aptly-named #verification channel to verify your SMW Central account. If you don't see that channel, but you do see ~20 other channels, you're already verified; go ahead and say hello!

Rules

The SMW Central server has a series of rules for which to follow to ensure a fun experience for everyone on the server. The four encompassing rules of our Discord server are:

1. Users are not to flame or project hate onto any other user or group of people.
2. Users are not allowed to post NSFW content under any circumstances.
3. Users are not to spam, flood, or misuse the chat.
4. Users are not to upload copyrighted material onto the server. If you want to upload a hack, create a BPS file and upload that.

A full list of our rules can be found in the #welcome-and-rules channel, all of which need to be adhered to.

If you need the attention of a moderator, feel free to notify an online moderator. If the situation is urgent or you can't think of any currently active moderators, feel free to notify the entire @Discord Moderators role by typing "@Discord Moderators" into the chat. Additionally, moderators reserve the right to remove anyone from the server, including for reasons not stated above, should they believe the situation calls for it.

While most of our rules are elaborated upon in #welcome-and-rules, there are rules applying to certain situations that would clutter up the channel, and so they have been listed here in their entirety. Specifically, these rules concern spoilers and advertisement. Make sure to read over them!

As an extension of our forums, the site-wide rules apply to all conduct in our Discord server as well.

Advertising Rules

Discord Server Links - Ask a Moderator
Using SMWC as grounds to advertise your own servers can disrupt the flow of conversation and come off as spammy. Links may be allowed in special circumstances under explicit permission from a moderator.

Hack Resource Commissions - Not Allowed
Exchanging money for any form of resource creation, including graphics, music, or ASM, falls into a questionable legal area, which we do not want to be associated with. This also includes platforms such as Patreon. Please take it elsewhere.

Fundraisers and/or Petitions - Ask a Moderator
Fundraisers and petitions encompass a wide range of possible topics, and so it'd be preferable to consult with a moderator to make sure whatever you want to link is considered appropriate for the server.

Hack Team Formation - Within Reason
If you're looking to form a team for a hack, great, but make sure you're being reasonable in your requests. One message in the appropriate channel doesn't hurt, but don't go around sending tons of DMs. As well, make sure you're respecting the other guidelines here; this means no server invite links, no commissions, etc.

Social Media Self-Promotion - Within Reason
Dropping an occasional link to your Twitter or Twitch is perfectly fine, as long as you do it in the appropriate channels. However, make sure you're respecting the other rules in doing so: don't constantly spam links, don't disrupt conversations to do so, don't link to NSFW things, etc.

If you have even the slightest doubt about something, don't be shy to ask one of the Discord Moderators!

Directory

The SMW Central Discord Server consists of a sizable list of channels for different topics of discussion. Here's a quick overview of what kind of topics each channel is about:

Donut Plains: Our main category of channels in the server.

• #general - For hanging out and talking about whatever non-specific thing is on your mind. This channel is kept text and emotes only to keep a clearer flow of conversation.
• #general-2 - Pretty similar to the last channel, but embeds and uploads are enabled. Contains a thread specifically for animal pictures if you wish to share any cute critters!
• #gaming - Discussion of any video games takes place here.
• #entertainment - Talk about whatever music, movies, TV shows, etc. you are into in this channel. Please don't just drop a link and leave though, talk about what you want to share!
• #showoff - A place to share whatever you are working on, rom hacking related or otherwise.
• #world-of-insanity - Post all your memes and silliness here. Keep in mind the channel has a slow mode so you can't just spam in there.
• #koopacraft - Discussion of our Minecraft server, Koopacraft takes place here. It also shows the in game chat.

Hacking Discussion: Channels geared towards our main reason for being, talking about rom hacks.

• #smw-hacking - For all things about SMW hacking, including both making them and playing them.
• #misc-hacking - If you are interested in hacking a different game, here's the place to talk about it.
• #kaizo - Talk about playing or making Kaizo hacks here. If you have any questions about recommendations or how some tech works, the people here would love to share their knowledge with you!

SMW Help & Resources: Need help in a specific aspect of SMW hacking? These channels are where you should look for assistance.

• #getting-started - If you've never touched a single thing when it comes to playing or making hacks, take a look in here first.
• #help - For general questions related to SMW Hacking. This channel is not for asking questions regarding the site itself.
• #level-design - If you need feedback on how a level you are making is coming along, here's a great place to get it.
• #graphics - Need help with looking for or making graphics? Check in here.
• #music - Like the last one, except for music.
• #asm - Need help figuring out some code? Our experts here can help you.
• #bot - A scratchpad channel for bot commands, so they don't flood the other channels.

There are also event channels for when we run specific contests and events.

Tip: If you aren't interested in certain topics, you can right-click the channel in your Discord client and hit "Mute #channel-name". Once you've muted 4 or more channels, an option to hide them completely becomes available, helping you avoid a cluttered up channel list!

Voice Chat

In addition to the text channels, we've got voice channels set up as well so that you can speak with your fellow users, for those who prefer vocal communication. Server rules still apply, but there are also some rules specific to voice chat due to the nature of the medium:

1. Do not be disruptive while in voice chat: keep your voice at a reasonable volume and don't interrupt ongoing conversations. Split up different conversations between 🔊 VOICE and 🔊 VOICE 2 to prevent monopolizing the chat.
2. Do not use any slurs or offensive language while in voice chat.
3. Do not spam music bot commands.
4. Do not use the bot to play obnoxious content.