SCP: 5K servers can set up automated community messages that will be routinely sent to players on the server. These messages can include helpful information, such as community Discord links, or be set to automatically welcome players to the server as they join. Community messages can be configured in a wide variety of ways by setting up a timed schedule, creating a welcoming and friendly atmosphere for the server.
1. Log in to the BisectHosting Starbase panel.
2. Stop the server.
3. Go to the Files tab.
4. Find the following directory: /home/container/LinuxServer/Pandemic/Saved
5. Press Create and hit Create File.
6. Paste the following template to send one message: ”[Message]”,[Message Type],[Time]
To send multiple messages, use this template: ”[Message]”/”[Message]”,[Message Type],[Time]
7. Replace [Message] with the desired text.
Placeholders can be used to include the player's and server's names in the message.{PlayerName} - Prints the player's name in the message.{ServerName} - Prints the server name in the message.
8. Replace [Message Type] with the desired type.
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0- Sends the message at the specified interval. -
1- Sends the message at a specific local time. -
2- Sends the message when a player joins the server.
9. Replace [Time] with the desired time settings in HH:MM:SS format.
For example, with message type 0, 00:02:00 would send a message every two minutes. With message type 1, 12:00:00 would send a message at 12:00 pm server time.
10. The completed string should look similar to the image below.
11. Press Create File.
12. Name the file Messages.ini and click Create File.
13. Start the server.
14. The message will now be sent using the specified settings.