Discord Smackdown
Discord, a relatively new application that opened its doors on May 13, 2015, is a highly customizable messaging platform that allows for direct communication between users in private messages and more open, community based communication in Discord servers. Its main draw is its use as a multipurpose tool that allows voice calls, video calls, text based chat, screen sharing, and file sharing. These features are available in both private messages and Discord servers, but Discord servers add an element of organization to communication by dividing topic up into different "channels". Then, by using features such as "roles", Discord servers can divide their communities access to channels based on their interest in certain topics, resulting in a streamlined and organized experience for even the biggest of communities. Be sure to watch my full smackdown on Discord to get a better idea of how its incredibly customizable and configurable servers make it ideal for a variety of communities.
I don't need to imagine how Discord could be used in my future career in Esports commentary, because my knowledge of the platform comes mostly from how I've used it to develop my professional career. The private messaging and contact system is useful for building a personal network, as I can find other broadcasters in commentary focused servers and reach out to them directly. However, the main draw still lies with servers, as Esports based servers are a great opportunity to meet other like minded people in channels relating to our interests. Beyond networking, Discord is also the platform most people run Esports broadcasts though at an amateur level. Anyone can use the voice call and screen sharing features to bring together commentators and camera operators into one channel where we run production, which I've done countless times. Regardless, even though Discord was created for gamers like me, the services it provides can be applied to almost anything, so I'd wholeheartedly recommend you see how it can benefit your career today!
-oh discord! I use this on a daily basis to talk to my boyfriend while he plays video games. Its such a cool way to talk while seeing what he’s playing.
ReplyDeleteThis is so interesting I have never heard of this app but it seems really cool. It kind of reminds me of Twitch, maybe? Is it something you use for gaming or is it strictly for private messaging? Great video!
ReplyDeleteDiscord! I recently heard about this app few years ago and didn’t realize it was to be a way of communication. I also realize Discord has been very popular lately and brings friends and families together. For someone who was a little confused on how Discord works, watching your demonstration on the smackdown helped me understand it better! Great video!
ReplyDeleteI have never heard about this; I think my brother would be very interested in this. I like how you explained so many different aspects of the app! I would have thought that Discord would be strictly for gaming, but you showed us so many different ways Discord can be used. By the way you have a great voice and enthusiasm for esports!
ReplyDeleteGreat presentation! I've used Discord for an art class and we still talk and help each other out. This platform has defintally been helpful to stay connected.
ReplyDeleteWell done presentation! I thought Discord was just for gamers. I like the safety features with protected ID and bots watching for harmful speech. I can how this would be a great way for college clubs to communicate.
ReplyDeleteDiscord is a great app, me and my friends always are using it to talk to one another or communicate with each other. Most of the time we use it for playing video games because there is a voice chat you can set up and use.
ReplyDeleteMy sister loves discord! Even though she mainly uses it to play games, while being on call with her friend she loves using it to message her friends too! I liked how you showed all the different ways discord can be used and how anyone can use it for anything! I also like how in depth your tutorial was. I've never thought about using discord because I've been too lazy to figure out how all the features work, but after watching this video I'll definitely check it out for myself!
ReplyDeleteI love discord as I am a gamer and have used it just about everyday since I first learned about the tool. I liked how organized your smackdown was and I could see discord being useful in many other fields as the basis of discord is a communicative tool with many interesting and easy to use features.
ReplyDeleteOMG, I used to work at local Chick-Fil-A near me, and we had teams and group chats. But not everyone had the same kind of phones and so it was hard to use rely on group chats all the time, so we did use discord. This app is very useful!
ReplyDeleteI use discord a lot when I follow artists on patreon, many professionals give you updates on projects and allow critique rooms on their servers. I think this is a useful tool for any person in the arts or running a page.
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ReplyDeleteI am not a big fan of messenger apps but, I think it's awesome they have this available. I think its awesome that you have a unique ID so that no one can impersonate you.
Great job on the presentation! I was under the impression that Discord was just for gamers. Although I am not a big fan of messenger apps, I think it's great that this one is available. I think it's fantastic that you have a unique identification number so that no one can impersonate you.
ReplyDeleteI really liked your presentation! Personally, I've been using Discord since 2017 to talk to my online friends. It's an app that's honestly perfect for getting together with people, and although a lot of it is centered around gaming, it can definitely be used for much more.
ReplyDeleteReally liked your use of pictures and actually including your video in the blog post and not just a link! I have heard of Discord before as my friends use it, but I am not big on video games so I have not personally got a chance to use it. It's definitely a nice tool that you don't always have to use on video games. Thanks for sharing!
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