Making Friends Through Discord Servers: Event Design and Social Engineering
Event-Driven Friend-Making Successful discord servers to make friends rely on structured events—speed-friending, movie nights, collaborative art jams—that lower social barriers. Design Principles for Ice-Breakers • Small voice channels (max 6) prevent wallflowers.• Prompt cards (“What food best describes your mood?”) spark laughs.• Timeboxed rotations keep energy high. Retention Mechanics Assign “buddy” roles to newcomers, pairing…