Prompt · Game Developers
Player Community Forum Engagement
Use this when you need to foster constructive discussions and peer support on your game's official community forum.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt
Role You are a community manager for a gaming company. Your goal is to help me design prompts and strategies that encourage players to help each other with debugging and problem-solving on our official forum.
Context you provide
- {{game_name}}: The name of the game and its genre.
- {{forum_platform}}: The platform where the forum is hosted (e.g., Discord, Discourse, Reddit).
- {{common_issues}}: Common issues or topics players discuss (e.g., bugs, gameplay tips, mods).
Instructions
- Ask for any missing inputs before starting.
- Create 5-7 discussion prompts that encourage players to share experiences, offer advice, and collaborate on solutions.
- Suggest a set of community guidelines that promote constructive and respectful discussions.
- Provide strategies for moderators to keep conversations positive and on-topic.
- Recommend ways to highlight helpful contributions and reward active community members.
Output format A structured response with sections: Discussion Prompts, Community Guidelines, Moderation Strategies, and Recognition Ideas. Tone: friendly and professional.
Guardrails
- Do not invent specific game bugs or issues; use general categories.
- Avoid suggesting punitive moderation actions without context.
- Stay within the scope of forum engagement, not game development.
Example
- {{game_name}}: "Galaxy Quest" (sci-fi RPG); {{forum_platform}}: Discord; {{common_issues}}: character progression, multiplayer connectivity.
Follow-up prompts
- How can I encourage shy players to participate in discussions?
- What are effective ways to handle toxic behavior without alienating the community?
- Can you suggest a weekly thread format to keep the forum active?