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Goal
After reading this article
you'll:
- know what MsngrPlus is
- how to use MsngrPlus: create groups, send pre-planned content, attach media and documents
Summary
Messenger Plus is a collaboration channel similar to WhatsApp.
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Activating the Msngr Plus channel
Activate the Messenger Plus channel for it to appear in the player view.
Navigate to the Scenario Editor > Style > Channel Configuration > Search 'Msngr Plus' click Activate
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Activating Msngr Plus for personas
For players to see or send messages to personas in the chat, those personas must have the Msngr Plus channel activated. You can send pre-planned content via this channel, therefore this is important to do.
You can either:
1. Select the persona you want to enable Msngr Plus for Personas > Channels > click on the plus button and tick Msngr Plus
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2. Click the cross button and the Activate to activate the channel, there will now be a green dot next to that channel, indicating that it is active.
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Or, you can activate the channel whilst building your injects. If you select the Msngr Plus channel you will get a notification asking if you want to create an account for that persona, just click yes and this channel will be activated!
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Changing the Style of Msngr Plus
In the Scenario Editor navigate to Style > Virtual Desktop
Here you can change the image and name of Msngr Plus
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Using Msngr Plus
Sending Pre-Planned Content
1. Add an inject ensuring to select the MsngrPlus channel | ![]() |
2. Here you also have the option to send this to everyone or certain groups/roles/positions | ![]() |
3. Ensure MsngrPlus channel is activated for players Style > Channel Config > Msngr Plus | ![]() |
Creating a Group
1. In the player view open Msngr Plus and click the blue icon at the top to create a new group | ![]() |
2. Give your new group a name and image then click the blue tick | ![]() |
3. Add your group members and click the next button. | ![]() |
4. You have now created a new group on Msngr Plus! | ![]() |
Adding Media
Attach both Media and Documents by clicking on the paperclip icon on the bottom left.
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You then have the option to attach a URL, file saved locally or use your camera.
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