Hey everyone! I’m in a bit of a pickle here. I’ve been searching high and low for a Discord bot that can handle complex survey forms, but no luck so far. My ideal bot would support at least 10 fields and various question types like short answers, long answers, single choice, and multiple choice.
I’m thinking about rolling up my sleeves and making my own bot. But I’m not sure where to start. Does anyone have experience with this kind of project? I’d love some guidance on how to approach it. Maybe you know some good tutorials or resources that could help me out?
I’m pretty excited about the idea of creating my own solution, but also a bit nervous. Any tips, tricks, or even words of encouragement would be awesome!
Thanks in advance for any help you can offer. I really appreciate this community!
Creating a custom Discord bot for advanced surveys is definitely a challenging but rewarding project. I’d recommend starting with Discord.py library, as it’s well-documented and beginner-friendly. For handling complex form structures, consider using a database like SQLite to store survey configurations and responses.
One approach is to implement a command system where users can create, edit, and respond to surveys. You could use Discord’s embed feature for a clean survey display. For question types, implement separate handlers for each type (e.g., short answer could use await_message(), while multiple choice could use add_reaction()).
Key challenges will be managing user sessions, handling timeouts, and ensuring data integrity. Take it step by step, and don’t hesitate to consult Discord’s developer documentation. Good luck with your project!
heya surfingwave! making ur own bot sounds epic. i’ve dabbled in discord bots before, it’s not as scary as it seems. check out discord.js library, its pretty beginner-friendly. for the survey stuff, maybe look into using google forms api to handle the complex parts? good luck dude, u got this!
I’ve actually been down this road before, and it’s definitely doable! My advice would be to start with a simpler bot that can handle basic commands, then gradually build up to the survey functionality. I used Node.js with the discord.js library, which has great documentation.
For the survey part, I found it helpful to break it down into smaller tasks. First, I focused on creating and storing survey templates. Then I worked on displaying questions and collecting responses. Finally, I tackled the different question types.
One tricky part was managing user state throughout the survey process. I ended up using a combination of Discord’s built-in collectors and a temporary storage solution to keep track of where each user was in the survey.
Don’t get discouraged if it takes time - it’s a complex project, but totally worth it when you see it working! And remember, the Discord developer community is super helpful if you get stuck.