Communication Commands

HyperFactions provides private chat channels for faction and alliance communication.

Faction Chat

Features:

• Only faction members can see the message
• Distinct formatting with faction color
• Works across the entire server

Alliance Chat

Features:

• All members of allied factions can see the message
• Useful for coordinating multi-faction operations
• Includes your faction tag in the message

Quick Reference

Chat Formatting

Messages in faction/alliance chat have distinct formatting:

Faction Chat

[F] [YourFaction] PlayerName: Your message here

Alliance Chat

[A] [YourFaction] PlayerName: Your message here

The exact format may vary based on configuration and HyperPerms integration.

Chat Configuration

Chat formatting can be customized in config.json:

{
  "chat": {
    "enabled": true,
    "format": "[%faction%] %player%: %message%",
    "tagDisplay": "prefix",
    "tagFormat": "[%tag%]",
    "noFactionTag": "",
    "priority": 100,
    "relationColors": {
      "own": "#00FF00",
      "ally": "#00FFFF",
      "enemy": "#FF0000",
      "neutral": "#FFFF00"
    }
  }
}

Examples

Coordinating Defense

/f c Everyone get online! We're being attacked!

Only your faction sees this message.

Planning with Allies

/f a We'll attack from the north. You take the south.

All players in allied factions see this.

Quick Messages

/f c base
/f c help
/f c gg

Short messages for quick communication.

Permission Summary

HyperPerms Integration

When HyperPerms is installed, faction information can appear in regular chat:

[FactionName][Rank] PlayerName: message

Placeholders available:

• %faction% - Player's faction name
• %faction_rank% - Player's faction rank (Leader/Officer/Member)
• %faction_power% - Player's current power

Strategic Communication

When to Use Faction Chat

• Coordinating actions - "Everyone claim the eastern chunks"
• Private discussions - Internal faction matters
• Emergency alerts - "Enemy at the base!"

When to Use Alliance Chat

• Joint operations - Coordinated attacks or defense
• Sharing intel - Enemy movements and power levels
• Event coordination - Multi-faction activities

Communication Tips

1. Be clear and concise - Quick messages in combat
2. Use consistently - Members should check faction chat
3. Respect privacy - Don't share faction chat outside
4. Coordinate roles - Designate a shot-caller

Chat vs Other Communication

Related Topics

• Diplomacy - Forming alliances
• Roles - Permission levels
• Permissions - Chat permissions