Msngr
Msngr is a Messenger channel which can be used to replicate the alerts channel, WhatsApp or Slack with restricted permissions.
Simulate a messenger channel with restrictive permissions
Simulate an alerts channel
Tailor Msngr to participants' needs
Allow players to interact through the use of questions
Use automatic responses to create dynamic conversations
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⚡Can players interact in Msngr?
To an extent. Msngr is mostly used as a one-way channel. It allows you to send out communications to players, but players cannot respond.
Players can interact on Msngr via answering different types of questions:
Choice
Open text
Arrange
Drop-down List
Multiple-select
If you are looking for an interactive channel where players can chat amongst themselves or respond to an inject, Msngr Plus is a good option:
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How to (Injects)
In the Exercise Editor, head to Exercise > Add Inject and select What Method? as Msngr.
As always, add your content in the text block, choose what persona it's coming From and To then click save and close:

Add a Question to a Messenger Inject
To add a question, select Question and how you want your players to interact with the inject.

Open Text – The player types a response once
Choice – The player selects one option from two or more predefined choices
Arrange – The player organizes options in a specific order (e.g. by priority)
Drop-Down List – The player selects one option from a menu
Multiselect – Similar to Choice, but allows selecting multiple options instead of just one
This flexibility lets you tailor interactions to match the scenario and player's needs.
Add automatic replies to questions
You can enable automatic replies to questions by selecting the checkbox. There are two options:
Same reply for all choices– Every player receives the same response, no matter which option they choose
Different reply for each choice– Each choice triggers a different predefined response, allowing for more tailored interactions
This feature helps create dynamic conversations and enhances realism even further.

How to (Configuration)
To rename Messenger and change the channel's icon, head to Configuration > Channels > Msngr

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