Counter

What is the Counter?

The Counter is a collaborative counting system: your members send numbers in a dedicated channel, following an unbroken numeric sequence.

Each member has to send the number following the previous one. If an error is detected (wrong number, consecutive messages, invalid format), DraftBot automatically applies the rules configured by the administrators.

Counting is handled entirely by DraftBot, which analyses every message sent in the configured channel.

DraftBot watches the channel continuously. On every message, it checks the number, the author, the format and the active rules before accepting or rejecting the count.

Taking part in the Counter

The Counter is a collaborative counting game where the members of your server count together from 1 towards infinity. The principle is simple: each member sends the next number in the dedicated channel.

• Sequential counting: send the number immediately following the previous one (1, 2, 3, 4...)
• Mandatory alternation: you cannot send two consecutive numbers. Another member has to count between your two messages, unless your server allows consecutive messages
• Message format: send only the expected number (unless discussions are allowed)

Discussions allowed

Counting is good, but counting while chatting is even better!

If your server allows discussions (enabled by default), you can add text after the number:

Checking the leaderboard

To check your progress and the server leaderboard, use the /counter command.

The command displays:

• The next number to send
• The rewards available (if configured)
• The leaderboard of the best participants
• Your position in the leaderboard

Rewards

Reward types

Motivate your members by offering them rewards when they reach certain numbers! Rewards are visible in the /counter command.

• Specific number: the reward is granted once, at a precise number (for example at number 1000)
• Multiple: the reward is granted at every multiple of a number (for example every 100, so at 100, 200, 300, etc.)

Limiting repeated wins

On a reward whose target is a multiple, you can prevent a single member from taking every tier:

In both cases, the member concerned is warned by a message in the reward announcement channel, if it is configured.

Mystery rewards

To keep an element of surprise, you can hide part of a reward in the /counter command:

Hidden element	Effect
Hide the reward	The content of the reward is replaced by " Mystery reward", but the tier stays visible
Hide the target number	The tier becomes "At a certain number" or "At regular intervals", but the reward stays visible

You can hide one of the two elements, or both.

From the panelUsing the /counter command

⫸ Open the DraftBot panel

When creating or editing a reward, the "Hide in /counter" part appears as soon as you have chosen the reward type. Enable the elements you want to hide from your members.

Remember to confirm with the "Create" (or "Edit") button, then to save your changes with the "Save" button at the bottom of the page!

If you are a Counter animator or an administrator, the /counter command displays a "Manage rewards" button. It lets you:

• Create, edit or delete a reward
• Reset every reward

When editing a reward, the "Hidden elements" button lets you select what you want to hide.

Triggers

Triggers automate special actions when certain numbers are reached. Unlike rewards, triggers do not grant anything to members but create events in the channel.

Animator roles

Animators have special permissions to manage the Counter without penalties:

• Invalid messages tolerated: they can send messages containing no number without triggering an error
• Editing the number: they can correct the current number in case of a mistake, through interactive buttons
• Reward management: direct access to the reward configuration through /counter

Interactive buttons for animators

When an animator makes a mistake, buttons appear to handle the situation:

• "I made a mistake": applies the normal penalties, as if they were an ordinary member
• "Edit the current number": changes the current number to the one you sent
• "Delete this message": simply deletes your mistaken message

Error handling

The system automatically detects four types of errors. You then choose which ones trigger an additional action (reset, money removal, temporary role).

Resetting the counter

If enabled, the counter restarts from 1 and a message explains who caused the reset.

Reset message

The message sent on reset is customizable (1000 characters maximum) with the following variables:

In addition to the other variables already available globally!

Default message: ❌ {user} ruined the Counter by sending {infiniteroad.error_type}! The counter has been reset, the next number is **{infiniteroad.number}**.

From the panelUsing the /config command

⫸ Open the DraftBot panel

Enable the "Enable reset on error" option: the "Custom reset message" part then appears right below.

Open the /config command, then the "Counter" tab. Then press the "Errors" button, followed by "Reset message".

Money removal

If the economy system is enabled, you can take money away from members who make certain errors (disabled by default). Two modes are available:

• Definitive: the money is destroyed and disappears for good (default mode)
• Collect: the money is transferred to the server bank (DraftBot's money) and can be redistributed through rewards

Temporary punishment role

You can automatically assign a temporary role to members who make certain errors (a "Naughty corner" role for 10 minutes, for example). As with the other actions, the role is only assigned for the error types you have selected.

Display modes

The Counter offers three modes for displaying messages in the dedicated channel:

Message formats

When you use the DraftBot or Webhook modes, two display formats are available:

• Message (default): plain text display, customizable with variables
• Embed: display in a Discord embed with or without color, customizable with variables

Customization variables

The message format is fully customizable with dynamic variables:

• {number}: the current number
• {discussion}: the discussion text (if allowed)

Default format: {user}: {number} {discussion}

System color

The system color applies both to the messages resent in the Embed format and to the display of the /counter command. By default, it is #CD6E57 (orange).

Validation reaction

In Classic mode, you can configure a reaction that is added automatically to every message containing a valid number (disabled by default). Use a standard emoji (, ) or a custom emoji from your server.

Discussions

You can allow members to add text after the number:

• Allow discussions: enables or disables the possibility of writing after the number (enabled by default)
• Allow line breaks: allows line breaks in discussions (disabled by default)
• Ignore messages without numbers: if enabled, messages containing no number are simply ignored instead of triggering an error (disabled by default)

Consecutive messages

By default, the same member cannot send two numbers in a row: another member has to count between their two messages. You can lift this rule from that same Discussions part:

• Allow consecutive messages: lets the same member send several numbers in a row (disabled by default)
• Number of consecutive messages allowed: how many numbers the same member can send in a row, from 2 to 20

Beyond that limit, the Consecutive messages error is triggered as usual.

Configuring the Counter

From the panelUsing the /config command

⫸ Open the DraftBot panel

To enable the module, the first step is to click "Set up in a few seconds" and go through the quick setup:

A configuration assistant then guides you through the setup steps:

1. Choosing the channel: create a new channel or use an existing one
2. Animator roles: set the roles with special permissions (optional)
3. Display mode: choose between Classic, DraftBot or Webhook
4. Format: select Message or Embed

Once configured, every feature appears:

Once your changes are done, remember to save them with the "Save" button at the bottom of the page!

If you would rather do the whole setup from Discord, you can use the /config command, then go to the "Counter" tab. The menu then looks like this:

The body of the message lets you see the current state of your Counter at a glance, while the buttons below let you change its configuration.

Animators

Configure the roles with special permissions to manage the Counter. Members with these roles can:

• Edit the current number.
• Manage rewards (roles, money, items, etc.).
• Send invalid messages without having their message deleted or receiving a penalty.

Discussions

Manage the options related to discussions:

• Allow or forbid discussions after the number
• Allow or forbid line breaks in discussions
• Ignore or penalize messages without numbers
• Allow several consecutive messages from the same member, and set how many

Errors

Configure error handling:

• Error types: choose which errors trigger actions
• Reset: set the counter back to 1 on error
  • Custom reset message
• Money removal: take money away from the members at fault
  • Withdrawal type: Definitive or Collect
  • Amount withdrawn per error
• Temporary role: assign a temporary punishment role

Triggers

Create, edit or delete triggers:

• Set a condition (specific number or multiple)
• Choose the actions (temporary message, reaction, pinning)
• Customize the message with variables

Rewards

Manage the Counter's rewards:

• Create, edit or delete rewards
• Hide the tier or the reward in /counter
• Configure reward announcements
• Customize the announcement message

Features marked with the symbol are reserved for premium servers.

Reward announcements

Configure where and how to announce that a reward has been obtained (disabled by default):

• Dedicated channel: choose a specific channel for the announcements
• Custom message: customize the announcement message with {number}, {reward} to display the reward obtained, as well as the other variables available globally

Default message: {user}, here is your reward for sending the number **{number}** on the Counter!

Creating a reward

1. Target type: specific number or multiple
2. Target value: the number or multiple that triggers it
3. Reward type: role, money, XP, item, or custom
4. Specific settings depending on the type chosen
5. Elements to hide in /counter (see Mystery rewards)

From the panelUsing the /config command

⫸ Open the DraftBot panel

In the "Rewards" section, click "Create a reward":

Through the /config command, open the "Counter" menu > "Rewards" > "Create a reward", then follow the configuration steps.

Migrating from Countr

If you were already running the Counter through Countr, you can import your members' counting data into DraftBot!

1. On your Discord server, use the Countr command: /data export scores
2. Countr sends you a JSON file containing all of the data
3. In DraftBot, click "Import Countr" through /config or the panel
4. Send the JSON file received from Countr
5. Confirm the import