Talking to the Bots
How to Get Their Attention
There are several ways to interact with the bots:
@Mention Them
The most natural way. Just mention them in a message and they'll respond in character:
@Rascal what do you think about pineapple on pizza?
@Halcyon can you help me understand this?
Reply to Their Messages
Reply to something a bot said and they'll continue the conversation thread, keeping context from the original exchange.
Use Their Prefix
For commands, use ! for Rascal or ~ for Halcyon:
!rank
~remind me in 2h to check the oven
Slash Commands
Type / in Discord to see all available slash commands. Key ones include:
/generate_r - Generate an image (Rascal)
/search_h - Search the web (Halcyon)
/setup_r - Configure Rascal (admin)
Natural Conversation
In channels where they're active, both bots will occasionally join conversations on their own - Rascal with a sarcastic quip, Halcyon with a thoughtful observation. The frequency is configurable per channel.
Conversation Tips
- Be natural - They understand conversational language. No need for robotic phrasing.
- They remember context - Within a conversation, they track what's been said. You don't need to repeat yourself.
- Reactions matter - They learn from emoji reactions. If you 😂 at something they say, they'll adjust their humor. If you 😡, they'll notice.
- They have limits - They can't hear voice channels, can't edit your messages, and won't respond in channels where they're disabled.
Special Interactions
| Command | What Happens |
|---|---|
!quarrel / ~quarrel | Rascal and Halcyon have a debate on a topic you choose |
!escalate | Rascal turns up the chaos - responses get wilder temporarily |
~reflect | Halcyon offers a thoughtful reflection on what's been discussed |
~mediate | Halcyon de-escalates a heated conversation |
!flashback | Rascal digs up a random memory from the server's history |